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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1938
Page
1
Postmaster Leroy McEntire announced that Decatur postal receipts for the six months ending June 30 increased to 34,646.62 from 30,608.55 a year earlier. The gain reflects improved mail volume and revenue for the period.
A notice from The Decatur Daily urges readers to call by five o clock to receive a daily delivery. Calls after that hour cannot be handled.
Washington reports final government year end figures showing a gross deficit of 1.524 billion dollars and a projected next year deficit near 3.0 billion amid record receipts and higher income taxes. Per capita debt now stands at about 285.70 dollars with direct Treasury obligations at 37.164 billion.
Ignoring vacation lures buyers swarmed into Wall Street and bid many stocks up to the highest prices of the mid year bull market. It was one of the busiest Saturday sessions on the stock exchange in years as steel oil copper aviation and other industrial shares changed hands in the rush to join the rally. Transactions totaled 1 472 420 shares the largest two hour Saturday market since October 23 last year.
Alabama approved extradition of Allen C Chastaine to Florida on a embezzlement charge. An indictment alleged Chastaine misappropriated 509 dollars from the Western Union Telegraph Co in Taylor county Florida. The requisition did not state whether he is in custody.
Mutual Savings Life Insurance Company relocated to a three story building at Bank and Vine streets, formerly occupied by First National Bank. The firm previously used space at 5111 Bank Street. Mrs. Annie B. Bynum of Courtland owns the building. Offices are on the second floor temporarily during remodeling, with elevators and other improvements planned.
Alabama officials including Governor Graves and state health officer Dr J H Baker urged caution to prevent injuries and deaths during the Independence Day weekend. Highway Patrol Captain Potter Smith ordered patrols to protect life and property while workers take time off to celebrate. State workers leave today until Tuesday. liquor stores in 25 wet counties except Fairhope closed Monday. Graves and family stay at Gulf Shores. Dixon and family head to Fairhope coast for two weeks.
Birmingham housing authority chairman P Frank E Spain announced a 3.5 million dollar slum clearance project likely to provide homes for African Americans. A 4.253 million dollar white family project for 860 households is planned for this fall. Smithfield Court costing about 2.5 million dollars for Black families is completed. The remaining projects will employ at least 3,000 workers during construction.
The Senate Civil Liberties Committee said it will turn its attention to Mayor Frank Hesue and complaints against Joey City policies before Congress. The briefing indicates ongoing scrutiny of local governance and civil liberties concerns.
Alabama treasurer John Brandon reports a net July 1 balance of 7,670,357 after subtracting June 30 outstanding warrants. Gross balance stood at 8,846,684 with 4,000,000 in warrants last Sept. 30. Comptroller Charles W. Lee notes the 7.67 million net compares to 9.96 million and 10.14 million at prior year ends.
The Alabama public service commission is urged to approve a rate reduction saving $200000 annually by consolidating commercial scales. The APSC chief engineer I F McDowell filed the report, and four hearings are set for July 26 to examine complaints from over 50 Birmingham business concerns accusing the rates of being unreasonable and unlawful.
In Alabama, nine miners were entombed by a rock fall at the Praco Coal Mine near Birmingham. One by one the trapped men were recovered. six died, including W. J. Painter who begged to be blasted out. Carl Shackelford survived with serious injuries.
The monopoly investigating committee splits into six subgroups and starts preliminary study on topics for its general inquiry into concentrations of economic power.
Washington dispatch notes public confusion over Independence Day origins. Library historians say Congress adopted the Declaration on July 4 1776 but signers did not attach their names until August 2 1776. Richard Henry Lee framed the resolution June 7 1776 with Jefferson shaping its final form.
Public works officials expect the first 1938 PWA project to start as the Dahlonega Georgia auditorium, cost 66 500 dollars, moves forward after a grant of 20 925 dollars and bids advertised for July 12. The final determination depends on six regional offices input.
Col Robert R McCormick of Chicago plans to fly to Albuquerque to attend the funeral of his nephew Medill McCormick a 21 year old publishing heir and mountain climber who died on Sandia Peak during a June 22 climb. The services will be austere in the mother’s residence as the search for the body continues.
In Wrightsville Georgia 19 prisoners, all Black, ended a sit-down protest over bread and water in solitary confinement and asked to resume work after less than a day. State prison supervisor J G Glover praised Warden W C Smith for handling the incident and noted a bread and water diet, no whipping, and a medical check before confinement.
A small blaze touched a wooden barge at the Gulf Refining Company docks at Canal Street at 7 30 this morning. Sparks from a blow torch ignited gasoline in the hold but workers escaped to the river and were uninjured. Firemen saved the vessel before major damage occurred.
In Parson s Kansas on July 2 a pair of farmers Bill Callagher and Harold Edes report extreme heat as they haul a load of hay. A passing motorist flags down the truck and they discover the hay has ignited into flames.
Paris orders a suspension of Japanese merchandise on a quota list as diplomatic tensions rise with Japan over Tokyo's press and arms traffic accusations. Ambassador Henry is told to deny anti French claims while trade links shrink amid frictions tied to the Shanghai conflict and Chiang Kai-shek aid reports.
London reports an unofficial claim that Franco proposed designating a neutral Spanish port where Bona fide shipping would be safe while adding coal and motor trucks to the contraband list. Foreign Minister Halifax and Sir Robert Hodgson argued with the reply in Burgos awaiting translation.
Canberra reports details of a new Japan Australia trade agreement. It sets wool import permission for Australia at two thirds of total wool imports from all countries, affecting Australian wool and Japanese cotton goods.
Aler N Wright 46 dies suddenly at his Decatur Route 2 home. Funeral service Sunday at New Friendship Church at 2 pm led by Rev I W Myers. Burial by Drinkard-Howell. Survived by widow five sons five daughters and other relatives. Cause believed heart attack. Pallbearers listed.
The Pullman Company petitioned the Alabama Public Service Commission for authority to raise all intrastate rates fares and charges by five percent with the exception of lower berth rates. The commission did not set a hearing date immediately.
Reports from Swatow and Peiping describe a Japanese push for a peace plan to carve China into autonomous regions. The scheme foresees spheres of influence for Japan, Germany and Britain with Kai-Shek’s regime possibly headed by an ally. Sun newspaper notes both Hankow and Tokyo seeking peace while remaining firm on battle aims.
Japanese transports under heavy fire cross the Yangtze river barrier near Pengtseh to land several hundred shock troops beyond the sunken barrier. Landing comes amid marshy terrain and a fierce clash with Chinese forces in a broad Yangtze plain.
The Tennessee river gauge stood at 194 feet with no rainfall in the last day. Max temperature reached 90 and minimum 71. Alabama areas show partly cloudy skies tonight and Sunday with gentle southwest winds along the coast. Weekend outlook features continued showers in parts of the South Atlantic states, warmer temperatures in Georgia and north Florida, and above normal temperatures by Tuesday.
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