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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1935
Page
1
ABABA July 16 Military preparations reported across Ethiopia after Emperor Haile Selassie urged unity and defiance. Fourteen thousand have joined the patriotic cause as crowds sense war with Italy nears inevitable. European residents fear peace may fail after the current season ends.
In Rome July 19 unofficial circles say Haile Selassie's appeal to his people to fight to the last man signals a doomed stand and an armed settlement with Ethiopia. No official comment was available as diplomats weigh final Rome Addis Ababa talks and possible sanctions.
The Alabama Public Service Commission delayed until July 27 and 28 the consideration of the request by Louiville and Nashville Railroad to abandon trains between Georgia Alabama and Graceville Florida. The hearing postponement was requested to review the competition for authority to discontinue service.
The case before Judge W J Grubb concerns a disputed levy described as a tax, with a permanent injunction in force from earlier rulings. The hearing date was not set as arguments by U S district attorney Jim C Smith contended equity court was improper and refunds should go to the IRS, while plaintiffs claimed the levy funds specific producers and entities, challenging the AAA's constitutionality under the fifth and tenth amendments.
Farmers in Limestone County report crops need rain amid a dry spell. They forecast showers as overcast skies appear, while most fields remain in good condition despite the thirst.
Citizens of Mt Rosalie meet Monday to discuss plans for a big barbecue to be held there later in the summer. Anna Md has not been selected.
A county court docket was postponed due to illness of County Harris. The solicitor and witnesses fled to attend, and Lynne announced a jury docket set for a later date.
An incident in Council Bluffs Iowa reports a street car worker firing six shots from his auto to defend himself against a crowd of pickets at the street car barn. The confrontation followed a non striking streetcar dispute near the barn today.
Yenbogen measure to control value and production conditions in the textile industry was announced at the United Textile Worker headquarters. The proposal aims to establish standards and speed the measure toward completion and implementation by a national textile committee.
Merton Ward Goodrich pleaded guilty to the brutal murder of a girl in Detroit. The court imposed a mandatory life sentence under Michigan law after two days of defense trying temporary insanity. Goodrich, who had appeared on the verge of changing his plea, spoke of wanting to get the matter over with and then pleaded guilty in circuit court.
A brief report notes a Tiny Tot Revue at Frin Princess Theatre delivering entertaining spectacle. Winners include Virginia Ann Callets first prize Grey second, Ann Langley third, and a fourth place. Local firms sponsored the event.
Five masked men robbed a Delaware County National Bank branch in Chester on July 19, taking about $48,000 from the cashier and fleeing in a sedan. The haul was payroll money for local plants in Chester and nearby Marcus Hook, timed before shipment to the plants as police traced the getaway toward Philadelphia.
In Ithaca on July 19 AP reports Warren told the American Institute of Cooperation that the gold standard is too crude a measure of value for modern society. He spoke to representatives of agricultural and marketing associations during the dollar revaluation discussion.
Police ban Sleep Breaker after incident at a cafe where truck drivers were awakened to grab coffee and doughnuts before resuming their routes. Chief T O van announced the ruling and warned it would affect two blocks and related troubles.
Four physicians including an eye specialist testified in Cleveland on July 19 that baseball pitcher Clint Beyer has not lost the sight of an eye. Relatives claimed Fier’s career ended due to injuries from a firecracker incident at Titusville.
Unclear text shows a senator or official avoiding discussion of charges related to a railroad jobbery case. Mention references to Ed Keating editor and a newspaper sighting. The brief implies evasive remarks and ongoing inquiry.
A Capitol squabble over the Roosevelt program sees Senate minority leader McNary agreeing to introduce a bill to regulate the Booneville Dam project in Oregon and the sale of its power. The TVA power controversy echoes in Oregon as federal dams for navigation with power as a by product draw legal and political fights.
The Laymen's League of St John s Episcopal church invites all men to attend a monthly meeting at the parish house on Jackson street tonight at 7 30 o clock. Circuit solicitor Melvin Hutson will be speaker. Officers include J Chrissinger president H B Beard vice president and J G Morrow secretary.
Nashville report states Joseph I. Reece a former state insurance and banking commissioner now in the state penitentiary has been adjudged sane. He is serving three to ten years for larceny of bonds valued at $100,000 held in escrow by the blue sky division of the department of insurance.
About fifty Decatur merchants attended a luncheon at Gilbert White's Limestone County site on Thursday. The event featured stew and barbecue well served to participants amid a casual gathering of local business people.
Senator Long of Louisiana announced plans to file a Supreme Court suit challenging federal government involvement with state educational and other bureaus using PWA funds without state consent. He cited reports of denied further PWA grants and accused anti Long lawmakers of yielding to pressure for political favors.
In a midnight Washington hotel conference witnesses discussed information to be given to the senate lobby committee. William A Hill of Boston testified about efforts to use a city to obtain names for the committee, denying certain claims and detailing others.
Washington July 10 Oscar Johnson AAA cotton pooling and consuming power discusses tariffs and competition with cheap foreign labor He says the world surplus of American cotton would total 4 450 000 bales August 1 carryover less normal carryover financed by 12 cent loan The 12 cent loan did not fix prices or affect foreign production and mills will need 1935 crop if market stays under 12 ½ to 13 cents.
Three men who backed changing Dothan city government to a commission form won election by about three to one. The winners are Dr. I. C. Bates Eric Gellerstedt and Miles Miller with votes 1204 1200 and 1069 respectively. They pledged to adopt a city manager system under the new structure.
Authorities report the roof on the Mt. Roselle School is being placed as part of ongoing construction. The project involves limestone materials and is described as the only such building west of a reference line.
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