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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1935
Page
4
Heywood Broun discusses the rough realities of the newspaper trade and its unpleasantries, noting industry pressures and practices amid a changing market. The piece reflects on economic strains, pricing, and competition affecting printers and papers.
Brano may not have spoken before but his upcoming appearance marks a pivotal moment as the case hinges on his testimony. The shadow of the electric chair looms over the proceedings, underscoring the high stakes and potential consequences.
A reader reflects on the many features that make their city a fine topic of discussion. The note highlights everyday virtues that residents enjoy and can share with visitors.
The Dothan Eagle urges residents to pay poll tax by the month’s end to qualify for upcoming elections. It warns last day is near and emphasizes that those unable to vote will be like a boy run over by a calf, urging all eligible family members to pay now.
Federal Housing Administrator James Moffett predicts a building industry revival driven by Uncle Sam’s programs. He says repairs and new construction will boost employment as the United States experiences recovery in the building trades. Homeowners and prospective buyers are urged to take advantage of government initiatives to repair or build.
A terse note reports that directed verdicts have been issued in the Michard Bruno Hauptmann case, indicating a procedural ruling has concluded a phase of the trial. The wording implies a formal completion of a judicial step.
The article details Hauptmann's denials about handwriting on ransom notes, spending ransom money, making the ladder, and use of the ladder. It notes the state's witnesses and the expert testimonies, contrasting Hauptmann’s explanations with the evidence, and questions jurors' judgments regarding his alleged income sources.
The Civil Governor Graves signs the referendum bill and Alabama voters will decide on February 26 whether to keep or repeal prohibition. The Tuscaloosa News urges civility amid wets and drys battles and predicts a heated but constructive public debate.
Washington column cites senators split over joining the world court amid concerns about US sovereignty and foreign influence. The piece notes Japan’s actions in Manchukuo and ongoing Hauptmann Lindbergh trial highlights including circumstantial evidence and ransom money links.
A New York editor argued Hauptmann may lie on the witness stand to sensationalize the case, while self preservation and fear of the electric chair deter him. He admitted to being convicted of crime in Germany, which legally limits what the prosecution can reveal to the jury. Madge denied conviction and the prosecution could have disclosed the crimes if not for his admission.
The world famous Dionne quintuplets are rugged young females now. Dr. Dafoe their guardian angel gave them their usual airing on the hospital porch in the sunshine, as the thermometer read 20 degrees below zero. Yesterday it was 46 degrees below zero, so the babies remain indoors with the hospital kept at 72 degrees by electricity.
Diabetic feet require protection and warmth with well fitting shoes and soft stockings to keep circulation even. Avoid injuries from stubbing or rough skin. use mild soap and gentle cleansing to prevent infection risk. Exercise aids blood sugar control and increases starch tolerance for many patients.
A westbound mail plane crashed after takeoff from the city airport, killing pilot Floyd Church, 38, of Newark New Jersey. The TWA craft bound for Columbus reportedly spun and burst into flames. all mail aboard was lost. Ice on controls was blamed by officials.
A chamber of deputies committee recommends that French jurymen need not swear before God. They may swear on my honor and on my conscience. Pious observers question what honor and conscience mean without God watching.
The national government nears its bond limit, two thousand million below. It proposes selling twelve thousand million in baby bonds to the public, prompting concerns of inflation and doubled interest costs.
Donald R. Richberg asserts the nation needs brains and a scientific attitude in government to move the country forward. He notes that intellectual quality has risen despite ridicule from the muscle and fat, though he does not identify who mocks the New Deal.
In Pittsburgh on January 26 Helen Thein 14 watched her father fight a blaze with a large fire truck. She ran after the truck and collided with a fence, then collapsed with internal injuries as her father continued work.
Ferdinand Pecora is appointed as a New York state supreme court justice. The announcement is greeted with favorable reactions from Wall Street as the appointment signals a shift in judicial stance toward financial matters.
A collection of humorous vignettes on driving habits and car culture. Jokes about parking, gas consumption, lost keys, and rumble seats mix with classroom quips and a playful fable. The piece lampoons lazy business life and old time traffic humor.
A rural chat unfolds with humor about crop years and a farmer's appetite. Tim and Al Falfa trade jokes about corn and beans while a school note teases Marian about talking too much and hints at meeting her mother.
A witty, biting reflection on expectations and outcomes. The speaker contrasts good humor and anger with how people handle responsibility and explanation, noting educated versus ignorant perspectives.
A reflective meditation on human tendency to judge faults while ignoring virtues. The speaker questions why blame dominates perception and urges focusing on admirable qualities rather than dwelling on flaws.
Columnist Walter Winchell ruminates on Broadway nightlife, theater staff shakeups, and cultural jabs. He praises shows at the Casino de Paree, mocks critics, and cites figures like J. P. Morgan and Galli-Curci while jabbing at sports and public figures in a brisk, insider tone.
Governor Hoffman earned orchids for years aiding New Jersey churches with bazaars and functions. He organized a troupe to perform at needed events and paid transport and incidentals from his own pocket, staying active with Veterans Post events despite national recognition.
The text offers reflective lines praising daily labor and a hopeful word for souls. It includes playful exchange about a co ed baseball game and a joke about base occupancy, illustrating lighthearted campus humor.
A Decatur elementary school faces milk shortages with teachers sharing a half pint bottle among students. The writer asks readers to help by filling a coupon to support a milk fund for hungry children.
Admiral Robert E. Coontz age 71, retired, former commander in chief of the U S fleet, died in Bremerton Wash from a heart attack after a series of recent attacks. He had been treated over two months at Puget Sound Navy Yard Hospital. his second attack occurred during the funeral of Rear Admiral John Halligan at the Puget Sound navy yard.
Portland tale of a taxicab being outpaced by a stork as Mrs. R. EB. Rink gives birth to a 10 pound son in the back seat of driver C. Young’s cab. The newborn arrival ends the driver’s shift for the day.
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