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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1940
Page
4
A round of nation and local notes covers cold weather musings and a possible shift in Alabama with Decatur and Birmingham chambers promoting river mobility and state advertising. It notes influence from national labor talks and mentions Jessie Simpson’s courage and Ringling estate news.
Colonel Chevalier of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce described the profit system as like feeding a mule hay bit by bit to keep it going. He warned that steady rewards are needed to maintain momentum in business.
The Daily notes repeated complaints about scarce hot dogs from local restauranteurs and commends a suspect cook who may fix an old fashioned hot dog with a toasted bun slaw sauerkraut mustard and chili sauce. The editorial hints another trial and a tip to advertisers.
Washington reports House leaders scale back Roosevelt pet programs for economy while plans to restructure the National Labor Relations Board and related agencies are debated. Cuts target the National Resources Planning Board and other offices as the Senate may restore some reductions. The move aims to rebalance power and curb federal outlays ahead of a likely election push.
A 13th Kiwanis anniversary and the 121st birth anniversary of General Robert E Lee were marked in Decatur with a Thursday evening program at the Kiwanis club. The article also notes discussions about Danville telephone facility improvements and Decatur city council opposition to new filling stations in residential districts.
Economic philosophers warn modern life strains the nervous system with risks from gunpowder to autos. A Mayo Clinic view notes pseudo appendicitis as the second common digestive disorder, where mind and nerves mimic abdominal pain without true appendicitis, often worsened by unnecessary surgery.
Hama Oil Company executive is seriously ill at home in Flint. Washington forecasts fair and colder weather for Saturday. Miss Virginia Ball of Athens will stay with Mr and Mrs Lethel Smith this weekend. Mrs F F Tidwell is ill at home this week with an attack of grippe. Mrs Carl Watson of Knoxville will be honored with a bridge party at Miss Edith Doss’s home Saturday. Mrs B L Malone hosts this week’s Saturday club. Grace Brown is very ill at her parents’ home, with pneumonia feared. Miss Vivierr Thornhill of Monroe, La visiting relatives here.
The daily Want Ads column signals frequent changes and urges readers to check back for the latest listings and notices.
Office ca b Junius notes safer automobiles as daily driving improves with better road design and a forthcoming sealed beam headlamp. The piece cites cooperation between lamp and motor makers and places the innovation among four wheel brakes safety glass and all steel bodies. It adds a joke about a taxi and humorous quips about highway safety and unknown pedestrians.
In a Ben Day era reminiscence Walter Winchell’s Broadway column notes a Florida winter jab at January. The Esquire debate recalls Forrest Davis and Runyon style talk of reporters past. A Chicago murder case is cited with James Keely using Where’s Mary to force a surrender.
In a humorous roundup the writer notes Oscar Levant quipping on orchestra attitudes toward new conductors, Sonja Henie’s Madison Square Garden advance sales, Myron Colbert’s antiwar sign, and editorial jabs. The piece adds quips from Jessel about aging, Cobina Wright, Paul McNutt’s New York stop, and Ruby Morrison’s elegant cracks.
The column surveys legal cases like Ernie Haas facing murder charges over Dr. Engelberg and notes on censors in The Censor Marches On. It mentions Here-Belisha tours, Grapes of Wrath praise, Patsy Kelly illness chatter, and Joan Bennett with Walter Wanger amid marriage buzz, plus Chekhov spelling quirks and radio ratings jabs.
A car stalls while a crowd gathers offering suggestions though none work. An Alabama friend jokes about competition for a young lawyer seeking a Southern start. A Decatur man reflects that the happiest day is when one remains patient and kind to all burden bearers.
Judith jokes that Salome's dance before Herod had no originality, Harold asking why. Judith responds it was a pure take-off from start to finish.
A child recalls why she prefers grandparents as a place with fewer do nots. A joke about Isaac Newton and an offbeat exchange with a film director are mentioned in a fragmented, humorous page of miscellaneous remarks.
About three years ago the then 18 year old Diana Lewis dated a 22 year old Broadway songwriter. She ended the relationship claiming the age gap would prevent harmony in marriage. Now 21 she has eloped with actor William Powell.
A controversial claim argues that joining hate and dictator organizations stems from joblessness, yet most would be overthrowers reportedly held decent employment. The remark suggests a paradox between perceived grievances and actual economic standing among alleged insurgents.
Flora E. McKenzie told police Judge Chris B. Fox she runs her car on a five cent a week gas budget. She faced charges for running a stop sign. The judge imposed a $3 fine for six weeks.
A Mountainair advertisement signed by three physicians warns expectant parents that if the stork visits via Mountainair this year, he must pay cash before delivery. The note playfully underscores payment in advance for childbirth services.
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