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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1940
Page
4
A reflective column compiles varied 1912 and 1917 notes on politics defense and journalism. It references Roosevelt mobilization, Bankhead reapportionment, German propaganda, and defense planning alongside editorial opinions on neutrality laws and arms orders amid global tension.
A political column outlines a creed asserting belief in constitutional rights religious freedom and free debate. It emphasizes equal justice for all truthful discourse and lawful patriotism and pledges sacrifice to defend democracy and American ideals.
Chicago reports a drawn plan to keep the party united if Roosevelt runs. A three way ticket with Roosevelt Garner and a national chairmanship is floated, with Lyndon Johnson aiding talks between Reformers and regulars. Debate centers on Supreme Court Justice Douglas and potential cabinet shifts before the convention.
Funeral services were held for 52 year old Miss Ethel P D Butler who died Friday after a brief illness. Rev Leon Macon and Dr A S Pitts conducted the rites at the family residence with burial in the city cemetery. Butler was a native of Ohio and had lived in Athens with her parents for several years.
In Nashville Tennessee on a July evening two boys Billy Carden aged 10 and James Smith aged 11 swam near their home. Mistaking a figure for danger they fled leaving clothes behind. An ambulance crew dragged the pond for two hours before the boys reappeared to collect their clothes.
A long string of light verse and quick quips lands in a humorous montage. It features a cannibal island ruse with a cork leg, family census quips, bigamy banter, sales banter, heirloom jokes, fashioning puns, and a barber awaiting seemingly endless delays.
Huntsville Alabama returned to central standard time after daylight saving was briefly used. City officials led a petition drive in the business district with merchants voting for the change. The switch took effect at 12 05 a.m. today under Mayor A W McAllister.
Ho1flis Kennemer Charles Thompson Frances Bowers and Roberta Turner 4 H club members and R M Lawson assistant county farm agent returned from a state 4 H leadership camp at Auburn representing Limestone county They were chosen from the county council for outstanding club work leadership and cooperation.
Boise Democrat William Gallo faced a filing deadline for state representative. His rival Republican incumbent Hamer Budge filed the papers to advance the contest, keeping the race on track despite tensions.
Robert Wardlow the 22 year old from Alton Illinois known as the worlds tallest man died in Manister Michigan from complications after a foot infection.
A brief moment stretches into a long wait as observers note a delay in the courtroom. The pause tests patience of those awaiting proceedings and adds tension to the day's schedule.
Walter Winchell surveys Broadway and film chatter from summer openings and critics notes. He highlights Jolson in Hold Onto Your Hats, Susan and God with Crawford and March, and other stage and screen happenings, plus foreign press and political commentaries.
A collage of quotes from Basil Rathbone Dick Powell Paulette Goddard Miriam Hopkins Fred MacMurray Joan Crawford Robert Taylor Claudette Colbert Christopher Morley Laval Wilhelm Kunze and others on acting public life appearance and national identity. The remarks cover vanity public service and perceptions of fame with biting humor and provocative headlines.
In a busy housing market good apartments attract renters quickly. The Daily Want Ad showcases available rentals, urging locals to advertise or search for favorable leases.
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