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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1935
Page
1
In October 1935 residents of the old city of Albany face a question on whether to revert to the pre existing tax rate as partial assessments fail to finish for the year. The issue centers on the cost of a new rate and the funding needed to levy taxes without extra expense and Els to resolve limits for the old city.
The Colbert County Chamber says the July 4 TVA tribute will start at 10 am in Muscle with a parade from the commerce building through Tri Cities to Muscle Shoals and back to Tuscumbia where a Legion Park service will be held. Local committees plan motorcades and circuit trips to Joe Wheeler Wilson and Ikwick Dams, with a Sheffield Hotel banquet and Legion Park program and fireworks to close the day.
The Alabama Senate approved a conference committee report on a revenue act. The bill directs 100 percent tobacco tax proceeds to an educational trust fund rather than free textbooks for first three grades. The measure passed 26 to 4 and moves to the house for final adoption or rejection.
A committee says most groceries will be closed tomorrow in observance of a local event. The notice stresses widespread temporary closures across shops and urges customers to plan ahead.
A Senate inquiry will probe lobbying activities around a utility bill and Passamaquoddy power project funding in Maine. Senator Black proposes a five member special committee to investigate, with the matter referred to the Senate audit committee led by Byrnes.
Decatur plans a quiet Independence Day with most businesses and offices closed for the day. The Tennessee Valley Authority reservoir clearance division hosts a picnic and barbecue at Pony Park, while Martin Arena hosts a morning event.
New York July 3 AP police questioned 27 year old man R Y Johnson after he pleaded guilty to a disorderly conduct charge as the suspected killer of 11 year old Lilian Gallaher last September in Detroit.
The House recessed until 11 30 a m awaiting the conference report on the general revenue bill. Galleries packed as the report arrived and new measures were listed for introduction including Calhoun Houston's probate sale of seized contraband and a proposal to define education as a vital government function affecting teacher pay and status.
Fragmentary text notes an American group departing amid Cuba related tension. Mentions figures like Hedi and Clifford Odets and a work titled Waiting fee. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Robert Beasley’s death in the Tennessee river prompts murder charges against Allen Trinity Mountain Earnest Ibert Fox after arraignment in Justice J. W. Bailey’s court. Deputies arrested Holbert and Storie surrendered at Morgan county jail. Storie pleaded guilty seeking a preliminary hearing.
Reports from Addis Ababa say heavy casualties may have occurred in a battle between Italian and Ethiopian forces on the Eritrea frontier. Details are not yet available. Also noted is a protest by Ethiopia to the League of Nations amid current tensions.
At the last regular communication of Hartselle Lodge No 398 AF and AM officers were elected and appointed for the year. Worshipful Master Ww. Aglo, Senior Warden Pettis, Junior Warden Oden, Treasurer Speegie, Secretary Speegie, Senior Deacon White, Deacon Crow, and other listed officers were announced.
The Alabama Senate approved a measure to pay the cost of hearings by a 23 to 4 vote sending the bill to Governor Graves for approval. An amendment to cut the appropriation to 925,000 was rejected 21 to 9. Senator J J Browder urged maintaining prosecutorial support against outside intimidation.
A fragmented notice discusses funds for the Charity Council and its relief for unemployables. It notes limited past support due to low funds and mentions the council’s role in aiding those who have already received help.
Miss Erien Rowe county home demonstration agent and relief officials urge all relief recipients in district one Decatur area to use the canning center east of Grant Street. Trained supervision ensures proper handling. Non relief residents may also use the center, paying only for jars and cans of the finished foods.
The CAW reports are disputed under the Works administration. The former is led by Bag Boner RB Li sa ra.
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