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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1935
Page
10
A historic report explores how vitamin D from food oil or sun cures rickets and notes experiments measuring ultraviolet wavelengths. It discusses artificial light as a curative agent, ozone filtering of some rays, and the idea that ancient humans or rats may have evolved to respond to different sun rays via exposure.
The Associated Press surveys state tax laws showing varied legislative stances on inheritance and estate taxes across 48 states. Nevada lacks such taxes, while Arkansas imposes the highest rate. Several states raised these taxes recently, with Utah California Idaho Maryland Michigan New Hampshire North Dakota and Washington increasing. Colorado seeks 928000 from the Bonfils estate and Pennsylvania and New Jersey dispute residence for John Dorrance’s estate taxes, a case headed to the Supreme Court.
Olivia Cutting mother of Senator May would receive 10000 under a proposed appropriations bill. The amendment aims to grant dependents of senators a payment in harness with revisions debated by committees. A referenced accident and death are noted in the context of the bill.
London July 16 Two passengers Major J H Hobbs and H Newhouse died after an aircraft chartered by Throgmorton street brokers Vickers and Da Costa crashed on takeoff for Spithead. Pilot and five army passengers, including one Vickers, were hospitalized with burns and injuries.
Two men are under arrest in Colfax Louisiana accused of shooting cattle and driving them to market in their car. The incident marks a new twist in cattle rustling in the area as police investigate the alleged crime.
John Roosevelt, Harvard freshman and son of the president, spent two weeks with the Tennessee Valley Authority in Knoxville. He refused to have his photo taken and described doing manual labor, hiking, and going to movies while avoiding public attention.
The Daily today expressed appreciation to Mrs. Frank Rowden of Moulton Heights for presenting two large boxes of fine fruit this morning. Each year she remembers the paper with fruit from her orchards and her kindness is deeply appreciated.
CAN'T LEAVE KITTY NEW YORK July 16 The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has posted a standing reward of $10 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of cat and kitty deserters.
City Recorder John B. Scott and Wilber Crittenden faced charges after two Florida women Ruby and Maggie Bell Brown claimed they were assaulted after a lift in an automobile near Montgomery. The women reportedly left Alabama court. judge noted their departure from the state as the case was dismissed.
Montgomery Alabama July 16 The weakness of an Alabama state official for a shady spot and a cold drink led to his capture shortly after his escape and promised return but he never came back. Meanwhile motorscouts Lacy and her sped Sane are to busily engaged in pursuit.
The article recalls a postwar review from 1924 showing the British fleet’s decline since 1914 with fewer capital ships and cruisers, aircraft carriers newly introduced, and the scene drawing thousands of spectators as part of a ceremonial display.
A reader recalls a simple pleasure, the pleasant task of eating a cold watermelon on a warm day. The scene evokes relaxed summer vibes and savoring a refreshing fruit.
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