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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1940
Page
4
Second class matter notices and local commentary discuss coal shortages from winter, hoary frost observed in Decatur, and debate over President Roosevelt possibly seeking a third term. Mentions The Associated Press and Birmingham News, plus local soldiers returning from camp and convicts on icy roads.
The article notes 1500 dollars still needed as capital for a cheese plant, with optimism it will start by April. It warns against selling stock without buyer seller clarity and cites regional industry aims like a mattress factory in Moulton and a hosiery mill in Athens as recent lessons.
Birmingham police court fined John Fletcher and Francis Babb for fighting over a space near a store roadside barbecue stand. The column notes the South dislikes cold weather and jokes about keeping balance away from stoves and radiators.
A hometown column argues snow and freezes benefit farming by improving soil and stopping boll weevils and mosquitoes. It notes many freezes kill pests while predicting delayed, hardier mosquitoes will emerge later, offering a mixed outlook but optimism for a shorter winter spell.
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce plans to reach 500 memberships this year, arguing civic duty requires broader financial support. Officials note eight years of service with consistent responses to community needs and timely settlement of obligations, urging more local contributions.
Washington reporters detail moves to revise the National Labor Relations Board as Smith hearings loom. The plan aimed to replace Edwin Smith and Madden with new members, easing political heat amid fears of a looming tax rise. The piece traces fiscal maneuvers by House leaders, farm bloc demands for parity payments, and potential deferral of year-end expenditures, amid broader war and neutrality commentary.
Routine Senate and House proceedings report at noon. The House committee probing the labor board will hear NLRB attorneys at 10 a.m. The Ways and Means Committee hears farm and industrial witnesses on reciprocal trade program at 10:30 a.m.
25 years ago today on January 29 1915 Russians push forward near Tabriz in the Caucasus region against Ottoman forces as reported in today’s newspaper. The scene centers on military movements and frontline gains with emphasis on the strategic town of Tabriz and broader Caucasus front.
A burglar in Akeahoma City climbs a boxcar, reaches a shed roof, forces a hardware store window, breaches a brick vault wall and disables a safe knob during a 4 dollar theft. Police report details unclear due to partial OCR.
A Rock Creek Ohio reader asks about transmission via rooms and objects after scarlet fever and how long disinfection is needed. The columnist notes that strict measures are hard to maintain, suggests burning toys and books, formalin-treated rooms, and six weeks of rest before reuse.
Laurence Olivier, noted British actor, wins a divorce from Jill Esmond who names Vivien Leigh as co respondent. Mrs Olivier gains custody of their child. Leigh Holman also seeks divorce from Holman naming Olivier as co respondent.
The piece suggests several possible causes for a burning sensation on the mouth and tongue. It emphasizes the need for a careful examination by a competent doctor. Potential causes mentioned include anemia ulcers and tooth snag.
A reader asks about any value an adult may derive from parsley juice. The responder says no known benefit and invites others to share any evidence or opinions.
Medical expert states that cigarettes raise hydrochloric acid in the stomach and should be avoided when this condition is present. Four or five cigarettes daily are deemed injurious and not advised.
Editor notes seven pamphlets by Dr Clendening available for ten cents each. Readers should send ten times the pamphlet price in coins and a self addressed stamped envelope with a four inch by six inch stone to receive the literature. Titles include Three Weeks Reducing Diet Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
The roof of Shiloh Presbyterian Church five miles from York caught fire on January 20. Fire fighting apparatus was unavailable, so the congregation battled the blaze with snowballs to save the church.
The cornerstone laying for the new DunKalb county activities building will occur Thursday in Payne Alabama. Grand lodge officials and Masonic members will take part in the ceremony.
A nostalgic poem describes a vagrant scent of Chile sauce drifting to a cottage. The speaker recalls a mother in gingham near a stove, peppery aromas, and a rustic room with pine smoke. A later letter reveals a son home from college, adding a personal echo to the scene.
A highway hot dog vendor ignores news and radio until his city educated son warns of war and economic ruin. The father cuts back ads and sales plummet, proving calamity should not be overreacted. The tale ends with a caution about overreacting to widespread fear.
The New York scene surveys Elmer Rice's Two on an Island with praise for Adler Field and Craven but finds the fable still merely a play. Other items note Folded relief efforts, film chatter from Zanuck to Lubitsch, and March of Dimes benefits on radio.
A tense exchange unfolds as a sign on a house becomes the focal point of a dispute. The auntie resists removal while a neighbor pressed for action, tied to a broader question of belonging and financial dues within a local organization.
A professor discusses emergency response and resuscitation with female students. A student jokes about slipping on a kimono to avoid panic. The text also notes a parallel joke about stock market gambling and restraint for those who cannot afford losses.
A brief dialogue shows a mother scolding her son for spending the afternoon shooting craps while defending the value of even small lives. The exchange highlights themes of mercy and parental concern.
The H Trib notes a quick tune switch with Borah’s praise for Russian recognition and Dewey’s push to cut ties with the Bolos. Thompson cites Catholics approving Coughlin coverage, and a Franco Hitler pact row with a motor gift. Critics target propaganda spreaders as Barnes and Earle critique Warsaw Paris reporting.
A collage of quotes from Nelson Eddy Moto tov and others mocks age authority politics and temperament. Anita of Japan links nations while Browder defends trial fairness amid sharp jabs at Russia and democracy.
M. J. Weaver, president of the Fennimore City Council, received a letter from the state treasury with a three cent stamp containing a two cent check for Fennimore’s share of the state income taxes collected in the last quarter of 1939.
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