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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1939

Page

3

Senator Glass Pushes New Drive to Curb Foreign Silver Purchases

Senator Glass leads a banking subcommittee to consider Townsend’s bill to ban future treasury buys of foreign silver. Treasury officials say prices will be kept near market levels and no price boosts are planned. Mines with high-cost ore may close as price supports fade.

Glass Washington Senate Treasury House D.-Va Townsend R.-Del Roosevelt United States Congress

Jumpers and secrets wrap a stormy night romance

In a seaside town, Bob Kennedy plans a high altitude jump with Bernice Cooper as a test subject while Sarah Anne contemplates her own daring. A sudden, charged kiss pulls Sarah Anne toward a memory of Jack and hints at future betrayal. The scene ends with unfinished tension as the interwoven loyalties collide.

Sarah -Anne Bernice Nice Miami New York Bernice Cooper Sarah Anne Bob Kennedy Bob Jack P'Sus Judy

Hartselle Church to Hold Revival Next Sunday

The Church of God in Hartselle will begin revival services next Sunday and continue through July 23. Miss Esther McEwen of Bessemer will conduct the meetings with special singing nightly at 7 45 led by Rev. W D Owen the pastor.

Church of God Hartselle Esther McEwen Bessemer W. D. Owen

Writer and reporter cross paths in town intrigue

A lean writer in a low car meets Punk Edwards and friends while Corrinne and Lynn Rhodes exchange hints of a scoop. The exchange hints at hidden motives as the two reporters pursue rival leads and the town momentarily centers on orange juice, ham and eggs, and looming deadlines.

Punk Punk Edwards New York Corrinne Lynn Rhodes Phare Lynn Rhode

Romance and shifting affections at the inn

Characters linger over a romance triangle as Sarah Anne realizes Corrine gains more attention from a man while Jack fades. Bob Kennedy recovers and plans to depart, while Bernice's Europe trip and a hinted partnership add tension. The scene hints at personal plans and evolving relationships.

Bob Kennedy Sarah Anne Bernice Europe

Daily crossword puzzle down clues mixed with partial phrases

A fragmented crossword clue list includes Down 1A lariat and study. 2 Overturn music. 3 Dressed. 4 Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner. 5 A musical. 7 Nourished. 9 Dim witted?. 14 Lawyer practicing in?. 16 Any plane. 18 Bronze coins towns of India. 21 Endures. 22 Tool for smoothing. 24 Indian corn. 25 Bid. 26 Governors of Turkish. 28 A prophetic sign. 31 Falsehood. 33 Fuss.

Matilde India

Fight over Hatch bill shapes House action

Democratic leaders oppose restoring a ban on federal officials active in campaigns. Supporters led by Senator Hatch argue the section must return before passage. The measure aims to keep politics out of relief and bar officials from influencing elections, with exemptions for top figures debated. The rules committee cleared the way for House consideration likely next week.

Washington House Hatch Dy N. M House Judiciary Committee Roosevelt Congress Dempsey Rules Committee

Republicans Campaign in Flovilla for Georgia Seat

A Republican campaigner contests the vacant Georgia fourth district seat since the death of BE. M. Owen. O. M. Duke of Flovilla, a state Republican central committee member, and four Democrats vie for the special election on August 1. The winner serves until January 1941.

Flovilla Georgia Congress BE. M. Owen O. M. Duke of State Republican Central Committee

Ivy Mitchell Hurt In Cabinet Shop Accident

Ivy Mitchell suffered a painful left hand injury when his thumb was mangled and the palm lacerated after his hand was caught in a machine at his cabinet shop at his home on 815 Wadsworth Street. He was resting fairly well today after the incident on Thursday afternoon.

Ivy Mitchell Wadsworth

Private return trip after incident at Baugh's Inn

Mr Mitchell was taken by private car to Baugh's Inn where he received treatment before returning to his home.

Mitchell Baugh’s Inn

Governor Dixon to sponsor bond validity bill

Governor Dixon said he will sponsor a bill when the legislature reconvenes July 18 to affirm the validity of bond issues floated to finance public works projects. Alay Montgomery reported Dixon’s plan yesterday.

Dixon Bill Montgomery Alay

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