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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1935
Page
1
Governor Lehman directs relief in New York state urging boiled drinking water to prevent typhoid as floods recede. Nine dead and many missing in flood zones while property damage reaches 26 million dollars and 3 000 homeless count rises.
Four persons remained unaccounted for while about 3,000 people were homeless as debris was cleared. Communications and surveys showed the area suffered far greater damage in south central New York. Local officials prepared to mobilize resources and begin relief actions.
Reports from Nanking describe a Yangtze flood driven by mountain snowmelt sweeping western China. Communications lines were cut and urgent calls for aid went out as estimates of casualties remained unavailable. Towns near Hankow and Kingchow faced massive destruction with many residents fleeing to trees or mud and debris.
President Roosevelt faces growing Democratic opposition in New York and New England after the NRA decision. Morgan cites strong nationwide support but northeast foes harass the administration over the tax, textile and processing issues. James Roosevelt may help shore up northeastern strength as seven regional conferences of young Democrats begin in July, including events in New York City and Boston.
In Mississippi County Columbus Miss on July 10 the vote 1417 to 897 approved beer sales. Lowndes county becomes the first to approve sale amid opposition who held a 11 day prayer service at First Baptist Church yesterday.
Camp Westmoreland by the Tennessee Valley Council opens for five weeks as Scout Master Rev. Peter M. Dennis notes excellent facilities. Early campers include Sonny Lucas Earnest Floyd and others. features include safe swimming guards pure water a concrete spring dammed pool and the buddy system. Meals are fly proof and well cooked as about forty Scouts attend with weekly capacity up to sixty.
In Clayton Georgia on July 10 a village blacksmith reshapes horseshoes into antiques for visitors. Across the mountain country vacationers seek quaint wares as forges stay busy crafting wrought iron candle stands and small decorative pieces for the tourist market.
A July report from Montgomery notes general revenue bills signed by Speaker Walker and amendments under consideration. The Mooneyham bills include allowing indictment amendments before trial, restricting appeals by guilty pleas, setting filing deadlines for bills of exceptions, requiring alibi pleas and witness lists, and giving judges power to convene joint or separate trials.
Joe Palmer in Alaska began new duties as United States Commissioner for Palmer and vicinity. The change occurred July 10 as the Metanuska colony administration process continued.
Democratic leaders in the House seek to speed the Roosevelts agenda with the aim of Congress adjourning in late August. They discussed “must” measures including recovery losses, coal stabilization, and federal alcohol control as Ways and Means hearings proceed. The president reiterated expectation for action on social security and related bills in conference.
A visiting writer notes Delano Park in Decatur appears neglected with overgrown grass. He contrasts this with Crookston, Minnesota, and envisions a vibrant, well treed park center for the community offering leisure and beauty if developed.
A report from the scene describes Williams fatally injured and Lang seriously hurt after a railway incident. Lang lay beside the tracks for hours until passing trains halted for aid. Williams died. both were taken to the city for treatment and burial.
Nevada’s celebrated divorce mills operate swiftly but attract few local residents. In Reno during the first six months of 1935, 1,286 marriages ended, yet only about 80 involved couples married in Nevada, many of whom were residents of California or other states.
Richard Earl Walker, 50, associate editor of the Chattanooga Times, shot himself in the office because he was no longer able to work. His obituary note in the typewriter read I am going because I am no longer able to sustain health.
Police continued search for a shotgun linked to the death of Mrs L J Daniel. A witness said the defendant claimed Mrs Daniel asked him to enter a death by own action pact with Morgan deputies and Hartselle police as searching of nearby woods and houses yielded no sign of the weapon.
The report from Batavia Java notes Krakatoa volcano activity renewing interest as observers monitor signs of renewed eruptions and potential impacts on nearby settlements and air travel.
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