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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1927
Page
4
Americans savor blood letting in fights with heavyweights. crowds gather to see Dempsey and others in action. Reformers rail, but the public persists in watching brutal displays of power and skill in the sport.
The Tennessee Valley is gaining road links as the Tennessee Highway Department plans an August award for the Courtland pike. Work on the Athens to Athens corridor is near, with a Muscles Shoals junction to form a crucial crossroad. The last missing east-west link between Morgan and Marshall counties remains unbuilt, hindering rapid transport to fertile eastern farming areas. The state commission is urged to address the needs of this large section and accelerate construction before years of potential growth pass.
The Alabama Senate shifts from a proposed Ellis-Ware mask law to Williams bill prohibiting all masking. The letter argues masking shields hooded crime and praises banning masks to curb Klan influence, urging passage to protect citizens from masked hoodlums and gangsters.
A historical reflection laments the Senate’s fading prestige and criticizes recent political trends. It cites former senators moving away from ideal governance, warns of further erosion, and questions whether the Senate can redeem its standing amid partisan shifts.
The Daily urges improving Decatur Union Station to win friends for the city and railroads. It cites need for better lighting and a ladies rest room, suggesting civic clubs partner with railroads if needed to create a welcoming space for travelers and visitors.
The state advances road construction, buoying migration and urban development. Good roads are described as a key factor in building cities states and nations, signaling a positive impact on Alabama’s growth.
The text argues that Alabama should raise and accelerate education appropriations to match rapid growth, stating current spending will fall short in two years and more funding is prudent. It emphasizes prioritizing educational funding in the state budget.
The Federal Radio Commission’s authority is defended by Zenith Radio Corporation against wavelength assignment. Morgan County in Alabama sees rapid voter registration over courthouse relocation as elections approach. The Klan’s influence halts a mask ban in Alabama, while other states tighten laws against concealment.
Dr Roy Copeland explains psoriasis a common non infectious skin disease worsened by dry cold weather. He notes patches on elbows knees and sometimes hands, describes scaly appearance and red under scales, and outlines general health, diet, and hygiene steps plus limited mention of ointments and UV or X-ray treatment. He cautions against self treatment and recommends physician guidance.
The Decatur Daily notes Commander Byrd’s return to the United States with Chamberlin and three flight companions Acosta Neville and Balchen. The country honors Byrd and his team as the era of explorers continues after Lindbergh.
A photograph shows Commander Byrd beside a wounded French soldier in a wheelchair. Byrd's pitying expression marks him as a real hero, praised by a grateful mother and father for his gentle courage.
Hankow notes that China rejects red Russian doctrines, citing Confucius warning against oppressive government. A widow at a grave tells of killings by a tiger and by her son, with the husband’s father and husband dead, implying continued oppression in the region.
The piece contrasts Confucian teachings with fears of Communist rule and Bolshevik tyranny. It satirically mentions a duel threat involving Count Laszlo Szechenyi and Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, noting publicity and social codes.
A real duke was fought inside a Missouri penitentiary by two convicts described as refractory and confined to isolation quarters. Each man stole a knife from unspecified guards or inmates during the incident.
In New York City 15 year old revivalist Aldine Utley proclaims Billy Sunday greater than Mussolini as she notes Sunday saves souls. She says Sunday conquered the devil and saved forty last Sunday, anticipating heavenly gratitude when they meet.
Miss Utley remarks that Lindbergh was not the first to achieve a non stop flight. She asserts that the Lord accomplished it first by flying from heaven to earth and back to heaven.
The Baltimore News seeks an editor as it rises to the city’s largest daily circulation and the biggest in the South. Since August 1925, circulation has grown 50 percent, with publishers eyeing methods from rivals to explain the eclipse of the Baltimore Sun.
Jimmy Murphy an eleven year old with infantile paralysis saved a young negro boy by agreeing to an urgent blood transfusion at the hospital. The boy’s operation was critical and the Irish lad’s action is praised as typical of Irish help. Also noted are life sentences under the Baumes law for repeat felons and a reunion story after a man’s wife and child moved away.
No action has been taken yet on Flint citizens petitioning Alabama Power for service. Local manager Garner Pride said estimates of installation cost are currently being prepared at the company offices.
Local observer Mrs. A H Irons reports the prior 24 hours reached about 70 degrees.
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