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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1939
Page
4
Readers question the need for new school buildings as the survey results loom. The piece notes growing curiosity about leadership and suggests the community watches for findings on facilities and resources.
The piece argues for dust free roads and higher uniform gasoline taxes to boost tourism and local levies. It cites Butler County debt, proposes a Decatur cheese plant and industrial growth, and notes federal spending versus Alabama contributions, urging regional development.
In Washington Republican Representative Bates of Massachusetts argues that federal spending policies drain wealth from the productive North and West toward the South. The Daily notes Bates’s claim as a notable remark, comparing it to a sensational yarn about a dog biting incident.
A legislative committee in Alabama rejected a proposed ban on liquor advertising by a tight vote. The Daily editorializes that it has no stance on liquor ads and leaves such decisions to newspaper management as a matter of policy.
City campaigns for cleaner streets and alleys backed by Selman Times Journal commentary. It cites American littering habits, noting New York’s anti litter drive with 110000 students taught and 22402 chronic violators arrested, urging civic responsibility to prevent litter.
The Montgomery Journal says its prior critique of the capital being called a river bottom town was facetious and that local newspaper men are Montgomery’s true friends. The editor notes the joke reflects heat from warm pavement and cites a boy’s quip about keeping his mouth shut.
The article notes cautious optimism for late 1939 with private spending rising, factory and wholesale activity improving, and housing expenditures up. It cites steel demand from Britain and France, rising textiles and machinery output, and a strong July gasoline use. It also highlights government spending and a notable salary case involving General Wood and Sears Roebuck.
One year ago today Miss Clio Lovin was enjoying a short tour of western cities while Mrs William Bush had just returned from Columbia Tenn
The article debates whether obesity is a disease or mere constitution. It cites Drs Newburgh and Canes stating obese individuals may develop glycosuria that vanishes with weight loss, not diabetes, and outlines a balanced diet plan of 1300 calories with 65 g protein, 60 g fat, 130 g carbohydrate to induce weight loss.
The article announces that Dr. Clendening will respond to questions of general interest solely through his forthcoming column.
The article argues obesity stems from excess calorie intake rather than true hunger and warns against overemphasis on exercise. It highlights hidden daily snacks adding 200 to 300 calories, explains small daily surpluses can yield several pounds weekly, and promotes diet as the primary weight loss method.
A reader, 19, tall and underweight, reports fatigue oily skin pimples and freckles. The reply likens him to Lincoln and advises chest X-ray for TB then a full diet with fresh meat, rest, and reduced worry. Time can cure worries.
A reader asks about wheat germ as a treatment for catarrhal or nerve deafness. The columnist clarifies no recommendation for such use and notes wheat germ helps counteract infections but is not indicated for catarrh, adding that wheat germ can be bought at any drug store.
A heart murmur often results from valve deformity and may be present for years without causing harm. It is generally safe to engage in activities like roller skating and swimming unless a doctor advises otherwise based on specific heart tests.
Charles A. Lindbergh, en route from Nashville to Birmingham on October 5, would fly over Decatur. E P Childs and daughter Edith returned Tuesday evening from Red Roiling Springs Tenn. Mrs B B Cavnar and children are visiting in Monroe La. for a few weeks.
The notes announce seven Dr Logan Clendening pamphlets on topics like indigestion constipation infant feeding diabetes feminine hygiene and hair skin care Each pamphlet costs 10 cents and requests a self addressed stamped envelope with a 3 cent stamp to Dr Clendening care of this paper.
Newly installed officers of Morgan County Post No 15 plan a year's work at a 7 30 pm Armory meeting led by Commander Tom Middlebrooks. Attendees expect announcements on post goals across service, child welfare, athletics, awards, Americanism, safety and the boys program.
In Smelterville Idaho on July 27 residents worked in the sun to build an ice skating rink for winter use as temperatures neared 100 in the shade. The project aims to provide a cold season recreation site despite record heat.
A string of humorous exchanges and quips unfolds with lines about cocktail colors, church social refreshments, bank inquiries, sermon reception, and a telephone marriage proposal. The snippets showcase light banter and social observations.
Two Decatur men discuss a recent marriage between the daughter of Whatchacallit and the son of Hoosit who operates the corner store near Whatsit's barber shop. Thad learns the details for the first time.
A reflective piece urges readers to act with kindness today to ease others’ sorrows. It encourages thoughtful deeds over impulsive actions and highlights the impact of small acts on tomorrow’s outlook.
Warden Lewis E. Lawes offers a collection of anecdotes and facts about Sing Sing Prison. He covers guard conduct, escape attempts, death row costs, historical inmates, prisoner letters, and myths about how long death sentences last in New York State.
A former inmate John A Cantor forged pardons in Sing Sing with forged governor signatures to free prisoners. He was caught, placed in solitary, and later duped by a politician. The tale also recalls Jack Parker who claimed to be the Warden of Sing Sing and cashed a restaurant check for an inmate.
Inmates facing new charges seek leniency by writing to judges and district attorneys. One prisoner sent over twenty letters to a judge without reply, then appealed to Sing Sing’s Chief Clerk, believing the jurist ignored the communications and warrants remained.
Andy B- came to the United States as a child with German parents and served in the Army during World War II. He earned a valor decoration that was delayed and later delivered after a 1932 burglary conviction led to a Sing Sing sentence. In 1934 he was ordered deported to Germany, the very nation he fought against in the war.
A vision granted to Daniel is attributed to his preparation via meditation and prayer. The text argues Daniel’s ill favored status stemmed from his difference, not intellect or favor, and the vision emboldened him with inner power, sweetened his life, and balanced his Babylonian hardship with spiritual bliss.
Rev. S L Prickett of Moulton will lead a revival starting Sunday July 30 at Neel Methodist Church. Neel joins five Danville circuit churches under pastor Rev R N Moore.
In Blacksburg Virginia on July 27 a Virginia Tech faculty member drove to a nearby town forgot his car and rode the train home. He realized the slip and returned to the station buying a round trip ticket.
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