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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1935
Page
2
The city’s old regular political group urges resignation and seeks a legislative removal of the mayor. They held a caucus to plan public hearings in wards and expect a special session of the legislature next week. Long’s faction accuses the mayor of losing patronage power and city control over taxes and salaries.
A near incoherent account describes emergency co administration involvement, long speeches, and accusations toward Walmsley. The dialogue features Long criticizing regulars, pledges of future support with conditions, and mentions of impeaching the governor and speaker.
A witness argues the government should cut expenses to raise 300 million to 400 million dollars in new revenue, urging belt tightening as a path to balance. The remarks stress reducing costs over raising taxes.
Republican leaders face an endurance fight over Hoover renomination while evaluating Vandenberg Knox Dickinson and Steiner as alternatives. Progressives monitor sedition bills that could curb critics amid looming House action and fears of criminal penalties for anti-government speech.
The chamber of commerce of the United States criticized the president's new tax plan as disturbing and potentially harmful to business. The statement emphasized concern over economic impact and policy direction.
Three witnesses testified on the chamber's stance before the House Ways and Means Committee. Roy O. Asgood of Chicago and XG. Roy Asgood of Kago, Alvord, Washington, appeared to outline their views.
Secretary Hull condemns war and backs Briand Kelger pact urging nations to honor the treaty. Italy denies violation while Ethiopia cites hostilities. Military buildup accelerates as London and Istanbul sources debate US join with Britain to avert war. Emperor Haile Selassie orders relocation of royal treasures from Axum.
Rome officials say Italy will attend a League of Nations meeting if summoned to discuss the Ethiopia dispute. Unofficial comments also state Italy has not violated the Briand Kellogg pact, despite Secretary Hull’s support for it.
Misses Bara and Nella Balch are weekend visitors in Memphis. E D Ray, principal of Pleasant Hill school, visited the office of Professor George T Woodruft this morning. Mrs Annoinette Denham of the Works Administration is here from another location in connection with her duties.
A state legislative committee found harsh conditions at a Heard county convict camp. Warden H B Smith and Burns’ co‑warden Burns were asked to resign amid reports of mistreatment and the use of steel cars and spikes.
The Rev James A E Smith and Mrs Smith with daughters Budie and Frankie plan a four week vacation starting Monday. Rev S T Kimbrough begins a revival at Ninth Street Methodist Church with services daily at 7 30 PM next week.
The famed Dreyfus affair figure died peacefully at 75 after years of imprisonment on Devil's Island and public controversy. He served in the army during World War I with a son killed in action, though ostracized by many officers and ignored by government for political reasons. Funeral planned for Sunday before Bastille Day review, amid protests.
Miss Maureen Bobbitt was removed from a Nashville hospital to her home on Johnstone street this afternoon in Priest's ambulance. John C. White and Johnn W. Jones of Decatur assisted. Mr. White of Huntsville plans a several days fishing trip on the coast starting Sunday.
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