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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1932
Page
1
The Decatur school system and others face a financial knot as 1982-83 budgets aim for a nine month term but may force only seven or five months. Salaries were cut ten percent with teaching staff reductions and other expenses trimmed. More students are expected in September while available facilities shrink.
The regular audit of the books of the Decatur school system, conducted by certified accountant W. A. Curry, has been completed. Necessary reports have been filed with national and state governments, announced W. W. Benson, superintendent of schools.
Miss Ma Yervis will travel to Birmingham on Theday to be a guest of Mrs. William Ward.
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Farley named head of the group in New York to direct the campaign for governor Roosevelts presidential bid. The national committee will have a single headquarters in New York with support from state organizations. Nellie Tayloe Ross will head the women's division as in 1928.
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt backed repeal of the 18th amendment and liquor control return to the states aligning with her husband and the Democratic platform. A report says she refused to sign an anti prohibition group membership card as campaign plans move forward with new national and regional headquarters.
The golf course at Valley Country Club continues to attract many golfers after ten days of pleasant weather. An unusually large turnout highlights ongoing interest in the course and its facilities.
A stringent Nassau County New York police probe into third degree methods blamed for the death of Hyman Star, a prisoner, has been opened at Mineola. S. A. Stark died eight hours after arrest with three others accused of robbing and beating the mother of a Nassau detective. a physician said death resulted from strangulation or a fatal blow to the Adam's apple.
A group from Louisville and Nashville attended the annual corn dinner hosted by H. B. Beard of American Oak Leather in Decatur. Attendees included E. A. De Funiak J. A. Ridgely Lee Clary J. A. Morrison and A. J. Lamb. De Funiak said business showed signs of improvement in June and July.
Dewey Edwards, once of Decatur and now serving a life sentence for the killing of a former Decatur school teacher in Birmingham, will pursue parole soon, with friends here informed.
State Senator J M Bonner, longtime Alabama prohibition leader, urges Democratic voters to stay with the party this fall. He warns that bolting could bar prohibitionists from a future convention on repealing the eighteenth amendment and urges loyalty to Roosevelt and the Democratic ticket. (Continued on Page Seven)
The German government under President Paul Von Hindenburg issued an emergency decree to suppress riots in Berlin and Brandenburg. Martial law is imposed as authorities seek to stabilize Prussia after weeks of violence leaving over 100 dead and 1,200 wounded. Chancellor Franz Von Papen leads the response.
In High Point area and nearby towns, 21 mills reopened after a wholesale work stoppage left more than 12 000 idle workers. About 2 500 resumed operations across Thomasville Kernersville Lexington and High Point as the strike complications began to ease.
Republicans plan a Birmingham gathering Saturday of the executive committee where presidential electors and state office candidates will be chosen. Expected selections include candidates for the United States Senate Supreme Court and the Public Service Commission.
In July Decatur reports only one fire so far this month a grass fire with no loss. The article notes the previous smallest monthly fire loss was just over five dollars and suggests the current low figure may drop further if the trend continues.
Community leaders in Morgan County express strong interest in State Superintendent Harman. He plans talks in Decatur and nearby towns on July 23 to outline school funding and conditions for the coming year. Citizens from Danville Eva Falkville and Parkville urge attendance to hear facts and plans.
Texas congressman Wright Patman author of the bill for immediate payment of adjusted compensation to ex service men will be heard at the Gadsden Legion convention Tuesday Morning. A number of local Legionnaires and convention delegates will motor to Gadsden to hear him.
Italian foreign minister Dino Grandi resigned as Premier Mussolini reshaped the cabinet. Five ministers and eleven under secretaries were displaced, with Mussolini keeping two vacated portfolios. The exiting ministers included Grandi, Alfredo Rocco, Antonio Mosconi, Balbino Giulliano, and Giuseppe Bottai.
Decatur announces a regular community sing at the Delite Theatre this Thursday evening at 7 45. Arthur Sockwell, president, invites the general public to attend.
Brookings survey lauds Alabama state agencies and county boards but recommends centralizing child welfare and penal and charitable institutions into a new Department of Public Welfare. It envisions a Commissioner of Public Welfare and a welfare board to oversee social service and hospital systems, with reforms to prisons and roads for employment.
Nassau County authorities issued four warrants for second degree murder against thirteen county policemen in the death of prisoner Hyman Stark after police questioning. The named officers include Lieutenant Jesse Mayforth and Sergeants Leslie Pearsall Harry Ian Mrs Fannie Tropp. Stark’s sister plans to sue for $100000 damages against the police.
Sergeant Earle L. Wildes first sergeant on special duty with the T17th Infantry visits Decatur to see his sick wife and rekindle old E Company ties from World War I. He received the Croix de Guerre, Pinchinberg Medal and Purple Heart.
Luke P. Morris aged 60 of Athens Route Three died Saturday at 12 40 PM after illness at his home. A pioneer resident, he had lived in the same house 35 years. Funeral services were held Sunday at two o'clock at his residence conducted by Rev Preuitt.
A statewide search is under way for missing girl Connie A with dark eyes and black hair. Authorities are coordinating with local agencies to locate the juvenile who was last seen in the company of a male companion.
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