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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1935
Page
4
A garbled notice from the Decatur Daily lists staff roles and advertising details. It mentions managing editor and business manager positions, Associated Press disclaimer, and subscription rate references though many words are unreadable.
A California man sued his wife for non reapport citing humor while a playful jab at legal disputes with a light tone. The quip reflects a domestic dispute framed as a punning news item in a casual column.
In a tense stalemate the New Deal forces show no progress as negotiations stall. Key figures from the administration and opposition exchange proposals while public opinion remains divided on the path forward.
Harold Tucker of Sheffield earned a chemical engineering bachelor degree at Auburn this year with a 94.10 scholarship average, the highest among graduates. He will likely delay job hunting two to three years as he pursues business opportunities before starting work.
Harry Walker of the Limestone Democrat argues for county budget laws and debt reduction. He cites Butler and Talladega counties as debt free with cash operations and urges extending Fletcher budget principles to Alabama counties to prevent future financial distress.
Arthur Brisbane reports on a request supporting Mussolini featuring thirteen men and notes a issue about Mr. Ecker's twenty billions while Senator Borah issues a warning. The piece is attributed to Copyright syndicate International sepy.
Civil War veterans in New York City totaled 45 in the Memorial Day parade, with 13 on foot. National figures show 53,000 in parades and 64,000 at a Giants-Brooklyn double header at the Polo Grounds. A fatal Indy race crash claimed Kelly Petillo’s life, with his mechanic badly hurt. Decoration Day was quiet. reflections on war and wealth filled the piece, plus notes on Mussolini’s Italy, Metropolitan Life health data for 1934, and NRA code discussions in Washington.
Analysis of air conditioning shows health gains for workers in hot climates with eight hours of comfortable temperature. Benefits include reduced heat strain, improved blood distribution, and lowered rates of heat related illness. Industry examples report fewer lost days, fewer errors, and substantial cost savings from air conditioning installations.
A humorous dialogue compares a husband to a malfunctioning car and warns against road hogs. The exchange sketches domestic friction over driving and cooking, then pivots to a fatalistic note about out-of-control behavior and the dangers of the highway weekend rush.
Walter Winchell On Broadway piece recounts a Times Square scene with acrobats and a quip about Orange Juice Gulch. It drops a February 18 1927 file addendum and features Abner Silver’s Ten Commandments of a columnist with satirical advice.
In a bustling scene at a cafe, chatter centers on a Broadway playboy who has endured several defeats. The talk pivots on whether his sack reflects unfair treatment or merely bad luck.
A fragment lists similes attributed to Ellis R Farber Helen Row land John Koopman and John Level with lines comparing affection duty and uncertainty to food and objects in a terse literary note.
A collection of ten theater critiques challenges common beliefs about Broadway. It disputes ideas such as critics dictating success, tax on passes, actors and acrobats, angel investors without wings, ease of collecting on flops, and theater guild stereotypes, while noting box office seats and overheld movies. The piece also references theater booster myths and controversial claims about Hitler.
A fragmentary column notes opinions on risk taking and decisive leadership. It mentions Henry Ford funds and officials in an asylum, plus a humorous aside about a Scotchman's vacation and letting the mind wander.
Dr. and Mrs. E R Naylor hosted seniors at a banquet in the Gloria Tea Room with a three course menu. The column includes bridge club hosting, birthday party details for Bobby Sibley, and visits from Shelby Southard and others to area families and county officials.
Congressional leaders weigh proposals to submit to states for constitutional updates. If approved, a provision is expected to place the Supreme Court in its proper relationship to other government actions.
Mrs. P. Livran vows to keep 31 dogs despite neighbor complaints after fire alarms. She says the dogs are descendants of an Irish terrier that woke her during a house fire and claims she owes the animal for saving her life. She rejects new neighbor demands.
A 1919 Polish stamp commemorates Marshal Pilsudski. The piece notes his fame as leader of Poland, his role in restoring independence, and the admiration of his people. It mentions three stamps honoring him and a possible fourth, tied to the 1919 national assembly meeting.
The verse foresees a bustling race in 1936 with many men announcing plans to run for the presidential prize. It notes bold optimism despite a low mood and suggests a comical sense of competition among numerous hopefuls, including numerous lesser contenders.
Harold Simmonds writes a playful column claiming an overseas trip through many named cities and nations, only to reveal the journey was a New York state automobile tour. The piece then shifts to a cooking class mockery noting dirty streets and the impact on visitors, ending with a remark on training and effort.
In the How to Earn Money at Home column an editor advises Mr McCall who wrote he made up a wonderful song. The reply urges taking the song to a publisher and following the publisher’s advice exactly. It says fear of theft is unfounded as publishers merely change one note.
A Billboard advert describes a trombonist at Liberty as hot and sweet with plentiful pop and the ability to sing and play in tune. It mentions a gold outfit, double drums, footwork, and a goofus instrument used for ballyhoos, with slang terms explained in a glossary.
A humorous look at high paying Hollywood roles includes press agents and a few dubious tips. An anecdote cites Edward G. Robinson applying a finger to his knee to stop hiccups and Gail Patrick showcasing a flashy gold makeup routine.
In New York the Mirror and Winchell wire discuss copying an American Weekly yarn next week with Hollywood’s Eve. The query asks if Eve is blonde or brunette, with L. Smith of House of Westmore in Hollywood hinted as a source. Bernie is noted as the go to for old questions.
In a facetious remark Ernest L. Meyer jokes about flirting with a waitress sparking rumors. He notes there are no waitresses in the Automat, implying a contrast between imagined gossip and the setting. The quip touches on media intrigue and social rumors in a bustling city scene.
Mayor John O. Meyers Jr renewed Fred Kerwald as fire chief for two years provoking protests from volunteers who resigned in a dispute over tradition. The mayor then named replacements and said the department is at full strength.
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