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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1936

Page

2

Townsend in Two Walk-Outs in Pension Movement Controversy

Townsend and fellow officers face contempt exposure as two walk-outs unfold during an ongoing pension movement hearing. Townsend travels from Long Beach to Erie amid a deposition and rapid court maneuvers. Attorney Sacharow pursues citation and the case resumes August 17 after a brief recess.

Long Beach Calif Erie House of Representatives Washington Schacht George Maines Gerald L. K. Smith Townsend Benjamin F. Sacharow To md Cleveland Sacharow Common Pleas Samuel FE. Kramer

Spotlight in Murder Case Shifts Today

A murder at a hotel sparks a key and time clock trail. Sheriff Brown said a damaged “super master key” and a perfect key found in the slain girl’s room point to an employee link. Wollner, 35, violinist, and Mildred Ward, 19, are tied to the case with Ward denying alibi.

Gaddy Gear Vollmer

Earth’s Comet Tail Theory: Light Pushes Dust Away

An old science brief explains that comet tails form as the sun’s heat light and possibly electric forces drive material away from the head. The tail points away from the sun due to radiation pressure, with particles so fine they may be invisible even in powerful microscopes.

Spain in turmoil as rebels and loyalists clash in Madrid

Rebels press toward Madrid as loyal forces defend the capital with communist and socialist militiamen, miners from Asturias join the defense, and clashes erupt near Alto Del Leon. Government reports cite ongoing efforts to crush Seville Valladolid and Zaragoza strongholds while trains from Alicante move to suppress uprising pockets.

Pardo Segovia Madrid Barcelona Red Committee Spain Red Europia Motion Picture Communist Party Cacores Seville Valladolid Zaragoza Alicante Almansa Albacete Valencia Alto del Leon Air Corps Cabarellas Zaragoza London

Market Quotations Show Mixed Wall Street Trading

New York July 22 stock market shows faltering after a long recovery with profit taking. Coca Cola Spiegel Mayer Stern and firms like Canada Dry Louisville & Nashville U S Smelting Chrysler GE Sears Montgomery Ward Hudson Auburn gainers while American Telephone Western Union Consolidated Edison Northern Pacific U S Steel General Motors Du Pont decline. Bonds steady. commodities and currencies slide. Transfers around 1 450 000 shares. Futures end quiet with July near 7.03 and May 6.47.

Victor Hpbank Associated Press New York Coca-Cola Spiegel- May-Stern Canada Dry Louisville & Nashville U.S. Smelting Stet du Pont Goodrich Common Goodyear U. 8 Rubber Firestone

Markets At A Glance In New York And Chicago

In New York stocks fall as gains fade and bonds show irregular trading while rails stay under pressure. Curb markets mix with utilities firm and foreign exchange softening sterling. Commodities see cotton down and sugar steady while coffee improves with Brazilian markets rising. Chicago wheat firms on corn strength as hogs rise to $11.05 with cattle steady to 25 lower. New Orleans cotton futures close steady with July to May contracts trading around 12.1 to 13.0 cents.

New York Wall Street Chicago NEW

Cotton futures close steady on New York market

Cot ton futures closed steady in New York trading on July 22. Prices moved within a narrow range as traders weighed supply demand signals.

Liverpool Cotton Prices Steady Amid Fair Demand

Liverpool July 22 Spot cotton in fair demand with prices down three points. Trade noted 10 000 bales including 1 100 American. Market described as quiet and indicating American strictness in quotas.

Liverpool

Wheat Futures Open High Low Close Summary

Wheat futures in Chicago show July contracts at 1.04 with a small drop. September contracts trade around 1.03 to 1.04 with modest declines across the board.

Chicago

Potatoes Market Report From Chicago Trade Note

U S Department report shows Potatoes 94 on track 284 total shipments 341. Prices weaker for Missouri cobblers US No 1 and partly graded fair. Virginia cobblers US No 1 generally 240 to 50. Supplies moderate demand fair with good quality stock.

Chicago U. S

Butter and Eggs Market Report from Chicago

Chicago July 22 butter at 8 535 steady creamery specials 93 score 34 1 4 3 4 extras 92 33 3 1 extra firsts 90 91 33 33 1 4 firsts 88 89 31 3 4 32 standards 90 central carrots Eggs 11 805 firm Extra firsts local 20 1 2 cars 21 1 2 fresh graded firsts locals 20 cars 21 current receipts 19 storage packed extras 22 1 4 storage packed firsts 21 3 4

Chicago

Poultry Market Report From Chicago Trading

Live poultry handled by 42 trucks shows steady demand. Hens sold 4 1/2 pounds up 18 1/2, various weights listed for leghorn and Plymouth Rock hens and roosters, with fryers and ducks priced, turkeys and geese noted.

Chicago Plymouth Rock Springs White Rock Plymouth Rock Leghorn Roosters

Chicago Livestock Prices Report July Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Livestock market notes from Chicago show hogs around 15 000 head with 4 500 direct sales, steady to firm on-heavy weights and light hogs, top 11.00. cattle 11 600 with heavy bulls partly steady to 25 lower, fed cattle value 8.25 to 9.00, yearlings up to 9.25. sheep 6 000 with lambs active and ewes steady, price ranges listed, Washington rangers and low fat cows noted.

Chicago Washington Rangers

Havana Dentist Says Marta Rocafort Plans Soon Marriage

Dr Blas Rocafort of Havana disclosed his daughter Marta plans marriage very soon but not to the count of Covadonga. He would not identify the fiancé but emphasized it will not Covadonga.

Havana Blas Rocafort Marta Covadonga Covadongi

U S Warships Move Toward Spain and France

United States dispatches the battleship Oklahoma and the cruiser Quincy as a precautionary flight measure amid civil unrest in Spain. No Americans reported harmed. Oklahoma heads toward Cherbourg France while Quincy prepares to depart from France.

Washington Spain France Oklahoma Quincy State Department Cherbourg Annapolis William H. Standley Hull England Mass Atlantic Norfolk Gibraltar U. S. S. Oklahoma Bowers San Sebastian Vigo Balboa U. S Europe Madrid Embassy United States William A. Hall Charleston William F. Amsden Naval Operations Office

Officials Tighten Precautions In Three States Hit By Disease

Officials in Alabama and nearby states push enhanced safety measures after a disease outbreak. The new nose administered medicine prompts heavy demand from parents while doctors assess its effectiveness. Federal support and health lectures continue as state WPA units mobilize nurses to stricken counties.

Armstrong Co. Williams Raaneee Alabama J. N. Baker Alabama Health ‘Cer Thomas Parran Washing. Com J. P. Leake Nurger Alabama Wpa

Morgan County Reports No New Cases of Infertile Paralysis

At noon the county health office announced five days with no new cases of infertile paralysis in Morgan County. Measures including isolation of children, cancellation of public gatherings, and a protective nose spray are credited with stopping the spread.

Morgan County

Negro Suspect in Calf Theft Held in County Jail

Wetumpka Alabama July 22 Jerry Benson a negro is held in the county jail after sheriffs officers found fresh meat in his house amid a spate of missing calves pigs and chickens. Police charge he dined luxuriously on the fatted calf and other farm fare before his arrest.

Wetumpea Ala Jerry Benson Benson

Stars to Wed in Mexico Planned for Raft and Pine

Hollywood gossip notes film star George Raft intends to marry actress Virginia Pine in Mexico within three weeks.

Hollywood Calif George Raft Virginia Pine Mexico

Decatur News Briefs Cover Health Alerts and Local Goings On

Local notes report infantile paralysis postponements of Sunday singing at Wren and Eva due to health department guidance. Senator St John and other officials travel through Decatur, and amateur astronomers struggle to view a comet amid clouds. Military and diplomatic updates reference ships Oklahoma and Quincy in Europe, with evacuations discussed. Community events include prayer service changes, church missions, and Rotary assembly plans at Mitchell Dam.

Wren Lawrence County State Health Department Eva County Health Department

Two Women and Man Shot to Death in Kissimmee

In Kissimmee Florida on July 22 Mrs Winona Lightsey citrus buyer and Uiel Woodall state road department engineer were shot to death at the woman's home. A coroner's jury began an investigation. Mrs Lola Allen mother of the victim said they planned to depart for Linden Virginia and Mifflinburg Pennsylvania.

Kissimmee Fly Winona Lightsey Uiel Woodall State Road Department Lola Allen Linden Mifflinburg Woodall

Drought Costs Cast A Wide Net Across Southern States

July 22 report notes drought left a $200 million bill on southern farmers though rains in the past fortnight limited final estimates. Officials cite uncertain crop destruction, price shifts, and future income, with Alabama Virginia and Louisiana among states projecting varied outcomes and relief needs.

Atlanta Georgia North Carolina O. E. van Cleave Tennessee South Carolina Piedmont Alabama Virginia Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Florida

Would swap thoroughbred pointer pup for terrier

Farm ad offers a thoroughbred pointer pup in exchange for a fox terrier or a rat terrier. Contact day 772 or night 1432-W to discuss terms and availability.

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