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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1939
Page
4
A collection of short fragments reflects local thoughts on religion, economics, and civic topics. Mentions include Galatians 6 8 references, rain, Finland and the United States, Decatur, the Tennessee Valley, Great Britain diplomats, hidden taxes, the World's Fair, Morgan County hens, and farm revenue ideas.
After a debut by the De cauwr Kiwanis team, the group threatens a softball game against the Huntsville Kiwanis club with a possible second match if defeated.
William Allen White, famed editor from Emporia, visits Franklin D Roosevelt and observes a resilient, unperturbed president who remains charming despite hostile critics. White notes the high regard among readers, admires the president's candor, and reflects on the ongoing debate over a possible third term.
A columnist weighs John D. Rockefeller as a possible GOP nominee noting his wealth and philanthropy but questions electability. The piece highlights Rockefeller as a business leader and liberal on industrial relations, while praising his church engagement and philanthropic record.
political chatter centers on Roosevelt potential nomination tactics as Farley and Hull influence shift. observers note loyalty to the president and self preservation complicate choice, with Garner, Hull, and other candidates vying for delegates and a possible stalemate strategy.
Officeholders believe the president can win if nominated, counting on the south west New York and New England. They ignore split-labor and farm issues and face opposition from many southern representatives who resist a third term.
The idea that a Republican winner would need four years to clean up the mess, risking unpopularity and a blocked second term, is discussed among Michigan congressmen. If Vandenberg is nominated, he may accept the assignment as a sacrifice. The piece notes Roosevelt's stance on the budget and Ickes' secret session approval of a $500 million public works bill.
Seven year old Danny Rhasnahan, questioned about a fight in Kansas City during Cherry Tree Days, gives a lengthy account. he tries to exonerate himself but admits guilt. A neighbor presses him about starting the altercation as the boy grins and signals mischief.
Walter Winchell on Broadway Mirror compiles a scatter of society sightings and jests from 4:30 yesterdawn. Public figures such as Senator Mc Nabee, Ethel Merman, Barbara Hutton, Mary Pickford, and Gloria Swanson appear in light captions amid club scenes and showbiz chatter.
Doris Free son reports in Washington that a volunteer suggested inviting Elizabeth to meet an American columnist but Mrs Roosevelt refused to avoid a clash among columnists. Broadway quip says Lucius Beebe is the only one who could fit the moment and curtsy. A rival complains Beebe borrows “Faces About Town” as “Faces About Boulevards.”
In a Midtown scene the radio program Information Please was being recorded with a panel of John Kieran FPA Oscar Levant and Rex Stout. The experts joked about their ages while judging a voice balance. A tech urged Levant to stop strumming the table which disrupted the soundtrack.
A jumble of satirical lines and folk humor notes includes Red Skelton quips and a Clyde Hager theme bit. Marion Anderson faces hotel accommodation denial in Springfield Illinois as Lincoln Hotel in New York hosts an iris poster incident with a scout.
A student's memory notes playing George Washington in a school theater production last year. The anecdote reflects校园 theatre experiences and the impact of the performance on the student.
New York novelist Fannie Hurst keeps a cream Persian cat named Anitra and a tiny monkey. The two amuse each other on the terrace with cartwheels and somersaults while sharing a dish. Anitra stays cool as the monkey performs, hoping to carry Anitra’s book if she had one.
A vivid, jokey column sketches whimsical scenes around New York City. Wax candle windows topple in a 5th Avenue glare between 52nd and 53rd. sailors in white, a Ruby Foo’s doorman and El Moroco patron appear humorous in East 54th Street gutters.
New York music notes feature Tommy Dorsey with Dawn on the Desert, D Franklin and C Friend unveil You Don t Know How Much You Can Suffer Until You Fall in Love. Sammy Kaye performs The Tinkle Song at Essex House, Eddie Davis parodies My H t Daddy, Irving Berlin scores Second Fiddle for Sonja Henie film, The Ink Spots aside as If I Didn t Care spoils, and a Sky Gardens breeze at St Moritz.
Local chatter claims Texas received 2 12 billions in federal funds but sources cite 1 6 billions. Billy Rose reportedly loses 36000 at his last Casa game. Paradise blocks fourth Paramount week for D Himber. International Casino show impresses. Eddie Leonard saved from drowning in New Preston Connecticut Saturday. Remington Rand note ends.
A. E. Humphrey returned from a ten day visit to New York. Garner Pride visited in Birmingham. Mrs W E B Crawford and son Skeggs visited in Florence this week. Miss Julia Levin student at Athens College returned home for summer. Mrs Ha j Mullen returned from Lexington Kentucky after three months. Mrs J Y Hamilton and Mrs Harry Carpenter with daughter Hilda motor toured to Troy.
Walter Duranty notes a Russian remark on U S typhus fears while asserting no typhus epidemic in the United States. He cites 1935 1936 Public Health data showing higher illness in needy families yet praise for public health services. He argues poverty hearts disease cancer and other chronic illnesses were managed by schools hospitals and medical staff despite economic disaster.
A reader asks about inflammation of leg veins. The answer defines phlebitis as inflammation that may follow abdominal infection such as appendicitis or occur with varicose veins, and states it is curable. Another reader asks for foods to raise blood pressure. the reply says no special foods affect blood pressure directly and a balanced liberal diet improves overall health and blood pressure.
A devotional piece highlights Jesus as pitiful and merciful, lifting the common people with a spirit life. It notes His sympathy for the burdened and bereaved, the penitent seeking light, and the open invitation to let the Saviour in.
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