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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1936
Page
8
Paschall says he will testify before theMontgomery grand jury about state government irregularities. He accuses officials and a special session of the legislature of unusual activity and plans to hand over information to aid the investigation.
In Montgomery Alabama on July 2 1935 the pardon board refused clemency for PA B Smiley the convicted slayer who killed a fellow inmate at Speigner prison. The board found the killing unprovoked and set an execution date of July 10.
Local farmers Roy Jeffreys and Walter Roberson from the county were in Moulton along with Courtney Courtland visitor Gus B. Cross. Residents hosted guests from Florence Decatur and Mt Hope while a drought drags on local crops.
A dense word puzzle with horizontal and vertical clues. Entries include well known female stars, stage terms, and various common nouns across theater themed definitions. The puzzle interlaces definitions such as to cheer, sultan's decree, and goddess of war with actor related terms and generic items.
Washington sees a split within the AFL as a peace movement forms around industrial unions. John L. Lewis’s committee and CIO backed organizers clash with steel institute campaigns to oppose unionization. Weirton W Va workers form a 350 member group to resist paid organizers while Massillon and Steubenville reports allege intimidation. Benjamin Fairless says workers will choose between union dues and an employee representation plan amid a 30 company vote turnout.
In Lakeland Florida on July 2 a twelve year old named Elinor Wilson developed a novel fishing technique though it is not recommended for general use. The report notes the method's novelty and cautions readers about its practicality.
While swimming Elinor encountered a three pound bass nibbling the buckle of her bathing suit. She grabbed the fish by its fins and walked to shore with the catch.
The Alabama Memorial Building Fund received its first donation, five dollars from the Montgomery Business and Professional Women’s Club. Mrs Marie Bankhead Owen, director of Archives and History, accepted the pledge and the club offered full support for the memorial building near the state capitol honoring World War dead.
Governor Bibb Graves conferred with John L. Perry of Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad, William Mitch of the Alabama State Federation of Labor, and state labor commissioner Robert R. Moore to discuss the red ore miners strike in the Birmingham district. No comment was given on the outcome of the meetings.
The public is invited to the annual Mt. Zion sing on July 5. Singers from Decatur and Cullman were asked to attend the day's program.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania rescuers pulled Enoch Kuklinskie Jr. from a 30 foot coal hole after almost 22 hours entombed. Physicians reported no serious injuries though the miner cried for air while rescued.
Open bid for United States and other Geneva absentees urged by Netherlands foreign minister A C D De Graeff at the League of Nations. He proposed removing sanctions and turning the covenant into a purely consultative agreement, with automatic expulsion as the only possible league sanction. The assembly heard warnings that without reform the league risks destruction.
English teachers of the Alabama Education Association join with the state Department of Education for a two day conference in Auburn on July 10. The event aims to discuss curricular standards and classroom methods for improving instruction statewide.
Beginning July 10 the conference will discuss trends in English teaching for elementary and high school levels. Featured speakers include Dr A W Vaughn of Alabama College, Dr Rosa Lee Walston of Auburn School of Education, Prof W R Wunseh of Black Mountain College, and Prof H W Adams of Auburn University.
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