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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1939

Page

4

Declaration of Independence Oath and Resolve Echoes

A fragmentary transcription of the Declaration of Independence asserts human equality, rights to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and the right to alter or abolish governments. It cites grievances against King George III including taxation, armed forces, and obstruction of justice, concluding with the colonies declaring themselves free and independent.

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Roosevelt Brain Trust Sees Summer Upturn in Production

The Roosevelt economic brain trust predicts a July to September rise in industrial output, with steel orders and auto industry model changes driving early gains. They note seasonally adjusted figures show a milder midsummer decline and a stronger retail sector, amid European developments and British steel demand.

Washington Roosevelt Economic Brain Trust Europe British Steel Acuty

Reason for Fight Over Hidden One Dollar Photo

In Seattle on July 4, Mrs. June Moore Smith and her estranged husband contended over a photograph of her mother in law. The dispute ended in justice court with William Alvin Smith receiving a suspended sentence for assaulting his father in law after a $1 bill was found concealed in the back of the photo.

Seattle June Moore Smith Justice Court William Alvin Smith

Walters Winchell On Broadway Memo for a Columnist's Girl Friday

Walter Winchell's column notes social and showbiz chatter from New York to Dallas. It cites Mary Alicia Tobin at Benton and Bowles, letters from Senator Reynolds, marriage rumors, hotel blanket reuse, and gossip about Batten House figures, with jokes on radio and theatre figures and a sendoff from Tahiti.

Mr. W Bob Reynolds Mary Alicia Tobin Benton and Bowles Noel Carter Billy Vine Citte Noel Bill Jack Dempseys Evelyn Oakes Dick Stabile A. Gordon Findlay American Tobacco Co Dallas Phil Baker New York Cedar Rapids Iowa Racine Wisconsin Budapest Paris Tommy Corcoran McNigel Federal Communications Leo Casey Miami Beach Murphy Fitzpatrick Tahiti Daily Grind West Indies

Roy Roberts earns break with Helen Hayes tour

Roy Roberts gains a professional break with the Helen Hayes show after filling in for Jack Whiting on opening night. Patricia Whitney leaves the Dbiss of marriage Detroit project, predicting an heir in September. St. Ch elway resigns from his post.

Roy Roberts Jack Whiting Helen Hayes Patricia Whitney Dbiiss Detroit St. Chelway

Jim Tully Joins Coast Columnist Army For Weekly

The item notes Jim Tully joining the coast column and earning a fancy salary with several helpers. A pal jokes about gathering hokum in an hour and needing a big shovel. Other quips refer to Cantor singing and Broadway returns.

Jim Tully Tully Cantor Broadway The Astor MGM Joe Lewis

Dorothy Thompson Returns From Coast in Sponsor Talks

Dorothy Thompson travels back from the coast and engages in negotiations with three sponsors while Buckner Jr. fraud trial proceeds, hinting at Broadway projects and streetwise business.

Dorothy Thompson Buckner, Jr Broadway Smart

Oh taste and see the Lord is good sermon and notices

The piece blends a devotional sermon on Psalm 34 8 with local social notes. It urges belief through tasting the Lord s goodness and contrasts unbelief with faith. It then lists numerous local visitors and residents visiting family in Hartselle Scottsboro Decatur and Huntsville areas with several names and places mentioned.

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Practical Fourth of July Firework Safety Advice

Dr Logan Clendening offers guidance on fireworks injuries and tetanus prevention. He explains burn treatment, the importance of tetanus antitoxin for dirty wounds, and compares wartime infection rates versus modern routine antitoxin use, noting a small rash as a common side effect.

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Local social notes from Morgan and Morgan County towns

Mrs Ben Blevins and others visited Decatur on Tuesday. Mrs Milton Blevins and Mrs Fred Jennings and daughter were in Decatur. Miss May England visits Hartselle with Cora and Myra McCutcheon. Mr and Mrs W Z Butler were Hartselle visitors. A M Peck of Decatur was here.

Mary Peck Hartselle Howle- Black Clinic C. P. Johnston Decatur G. Mikell Jefferson Blount Raphael Parker John Mary Parker Emma Harlow Edgar McClure Nashville Myrtle Miller Winnell Eubanks Misses Dennis Betty Jo Maples Ona Plumadore Huntsville Ben Blevins Milton Blevins Fred Jennings May England Cora Myra McCutcheon W. Z. Butler A. M.peck

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