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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1935
Page
2
A news paragraph outlines Senate Munitions Committee discussions and proposed Nye Clark resolutions to curb loans to belligerents, restrict travel to war zones, and halt munitions shipments, with political shifts and neutral stance influencing action as war talk intensifies.
A bouncing text details a congressional inquiry into a local utility, involving Patton the President of Power and Company and his son, alleged cash and book discrepancies, and questions about gifts to local causes. The report mentions Roosevelt and a distribution system near Warm Spring and the reaction of Worsham and Wright to the affair.
A practical guide advises asking the market man to identify unfamiliar vegetables and how to cook them. It highlights leeks, fennel, and new varieties like bell peppers, noting flavors similar to onions, celery, or tomatoes. The author shares that fennel pairs with fish and cream sauces, while pepper varieties offer varied shapes and textures for salads and baked dishes.
The War Department today allotted $60,000 for removing obstructions in the Appalachicola river Cut-off Lee Slough lower Chipola river and the Chattahoochee river areas spanning Florida Georgia and Alabama. Clay Pitts of Belle Mina visited Decatur on business.
Atlanta police investigated two recent bombings within two days including damage to a residence and a theater. A second blast targeted an operator’s booth after shattering windows and an electric sign, marking a second attack since the theater opened about four months ago.
AP reports Rogers and Mrs. Wiley Post described themselves after arriving from Los Angeles. They discussed the trip’s hurried departure and rumors of Seattle as a first stop before their return to Los Angeles.
The city of Humaala sues Alabama Power in circuit court seeking 160 000 and accumulated refunds claimed to be due through 1919 under contracts. The city asserts refunds are owed and seeks legal relief.
Fragmentary wartime notice notes Falkville Road project involving WPA funds and directives on private employment. Officials say individuals refusing private work face intake through reemployment service and potential reassignment to WPA roles.
Alabama Highway Commission says US 31 between Montgomery and Mobile will be fully paved by late September with most new surfacing usable in August. Paving spans sections from McKenzie to Evergreen and Brewton to Wanbeck, with some segments prepared for convict labor.
Washington July 26. Federal processing taxes distributed totaling 15,446,844 dollars. Major allocations include corn 14,148,416, wheat 123, paper 437, sugar 60, cotton 44, and goat produce 464? Note.
Duane Howard an expert flying instructor and Miss Virginia Thomas 16 of Berwyn Pa were killed when their monoplane entered a tailspin and crashed at Curtiss Reynolds airport. Authorities reported the accident occurred during a literary spring and public aid efforts noted a great success.
The text lists breakfast items such as sliced ham, cereal, cream, dried beef, pop, coffee, and cream of corn soup with croutons, egg and lettuce salad, muffins, preserves, and mint cooler. Dinner includes tomato and lemon juice cocktail, vegetable pie, jellied fruit salad, Boston brown bread, milk, and coffee.
A vintage style recipe lists a vegetable pie using lima beans corn and kelp radish with a cheese topping. It describes a pastry crust made from flour baking powder salt shortening or lard water and butter. Bake a deep pie filled with seasoned vegetables at a hot oven around 4426 degrees F.
Report shows total vehicle count of 903,386 for the week ending July 20 across city roads. Data period reflects a busy week with high traffic flow despite disruptions.
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