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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1929
Page
3
A hot night at Merivalé Castle unfolds in a suspenseful rendezvous. Sir Richard and Helen descend into the sunk garden to read a secret letter while danger and a mysterious disappearance loom.
Boston readers learned of former President Calvin Coolidge ordering a New York news reel cameraman from Plymouth Notch after the photographer violated the long standing rule that he must not be photographed. The incident, witnessed during Coolidge’s first vacation after the Cleveland nomination, included Mrs Coolidge operating a small camera with the former president as subject.
Archaeologists report a find of ancient Corinthian baths featuring advanced sanitation layouts. The discovery highlights sophisticated water control and drainage for the era, suggesting higher public health standards than previously understood.
Farm agent T. O. Bridges reports July sales total $364.24 with daily receipts $20.50 as market operates on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Oscar Sharpley noted as the top seller among participants.
A unique cottage completed in Willsboro features a central living room tree with several smaller trees piercing through porch roofs. The structure integrates the natural trunks into the home’s core design creating a forested living space.
Hank Simmons Showboat company celebrates one year on radio coast to coast over WOR network. The cast remains intact as they revive quarter century melodramas with heroine hero and villain and seek to let listeners "see" by sound. Director Harry C. Browne adapts plays with Phil Mahr’s help while veterans Macy and McGrew headline a seasoned cast.
Alabama's sixty-seven counties show sixty have county wide child welfare agencies with a uniform board in fifty seven counties. Three counties Jefferson Mobile and Montgomery maintain special juvenile court acts and health and school bureaus. The report cites six growth factors including state support local cooperation and governor influence. It notes a distressing rise in crime commitments especially among white men and black men with a 30 percent year over year increase to 37 701 total commitments. Col Page S Bunker weighs airplane patrols for forestry police duties and pending official announcement.
Dr. Glenn Andrews state prison inspector reports over two years ending Sept 30 1928 a growing overlap of white and negro jail populations with whites showing increased lawlessness. The release was delayed by Andrews illness after influenza.
Weather bureau reports only a trace of rain in the past 24 hours with minimal precipitation and no significant weather events. The brief update notes dry conditions otherwise across the region.
The Tennessee River remained stationary today with a gauge reading of 3.6 feet at River Station. Local officials monitor rising water and warn boaters to exercise caution on the river.
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