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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
4
The piece extols Delano Park as a key Chicago style park asset serving Decatur with tennis courts a wading pool and playground equipment. It notes large crowds for the Tennessee Valley Horse Show and praises civic and women’s clubs for ongoing park support and improvements.
The article predicts long term effects from ongoing Chamber of Commerce efforts to expand industry in Decatur. It notes results may emerge over five to ten years rather than immediately, stressing sustained impact.
The evening chatter reflects local pride in Decatur and a desire to grow, paired with a hope that the town never expands into a sprawling 25,000 residents. The sentiment mixes affection for the community with a wish to maintain its character.
The New York Herald Tribune backs a Democrat for vice president and notes Republicans choosing a Democratic running mate for the presidential nominee. The piece argues the GOP is adopting the Democratic platform and aiding the nation, though it doubts it will stop another Democratic landslide.
Money Maker David EB Lilienthal told the Cleveland Advertising Club that TVA development is already yielding direct benefits to the federal treasury and may become a money-maker for Uncle Sam. He noted area private utilities lead the East in residential electricity use and appliance sales, surprising critics of federal spending.
The article recalls the Delano Park origin during the CWA era with long-ago funding debates and today notes its rise as a popular summer spot for youths and locals though facilities remain lacking and underused by those intended to be served.
Voters in the Tennessee Valley face a primary runoff as Florence faces criticism for seeking special TVA advantages. The Florence movement argues for fair district representation and backs John Sparkman to counter Florence’s influence, while rural towns rally to resist Florence’s demands. Lauderdale County could tip the outcome with Sparkman leading the vote.
Arthur Brisbane discusses a sweeping social shift and a pursuit of Hauptmann in a populist frame. The piece reflects on modernity, power, and the stakes of public opinion in governance.
A jumble of topics ranges from the Queen Mary’s power and bonds to Everest climbers and executions. The piece also touches Hauptmann and Zied on death row, Romanian royal intrigues, an ancient shield find in Athens, and British colonies in East Africa facing air and sea threats.
The northwest Congressman Zioncheck is jailed in Washington as a sanity investigation begins after his White House visit carrying a gift for the president. A noted English historian who started a U S history project and quit reflects on what voters saw in him.
Dr Logan Clendening explains that parathyroid glands respond to sunshine, linking calcium use in bones to vitamin D formed by sunlight. He notes northern regions with less sun show gland enlargement, mentions air pollution's dampening effect, and lists pamphlets available for ten cents each.
Comer announced plans by committees to push projects aimed at adding 100,000 textile jobs. He said a jute tariff could boost cotton use by 1.5 million bales and create 100,000 more mill jobs. He also noted Rep Fulmer’s proposal to sell cotton by net weight could increase wrapping in cotton bags and add 175,000 bales yearly with 15,000 more textile workers.
Birmingham officials ordered a new beer and liquor squad to dry up downtown venues. Investigators report bed and whisky have fled to suburban lunch stands and blind tigers as inspectors find beer not for sale and not to be offered until the trouble passes.
Four inmates escaped Grayson county jail in Sherman Texas by digging through concrete with a pewter spoon. They slimmed through a ventilator shaft on the roof after greasing themselves with soap and lowered themselves four stories on a improvised rope.
The poem laments pervasive cellophane use wrapping many items from cigars to cosmetics and gifts. It notes monthly mailings in front with the postman bringing bills, and closes with Rev. Lawrence J. Flynn.
A compilation of Broadway lore and media gossip including Abe Lyman’s Ohio theatre bank night prize twist, Dorothy Parker banter, a rogues gallery by Col Schwarzkopf, and quips from Chicago and Detroit reporters. Notable items mention critics Watts and Hammond, press agent digs, and Washington’s checks.
A collage of quips on editors in harness marriage jokes and a parachutist tale. The humor contrasts press work with public instruction and daily dull days, ending with a curious note about onion simmered in honey.
A humorous dialogue sequence covers mistaken footwear names and light familial jabs. A saxophone query, neighborly ties, and a note on a family tree prompt reflections on timber versus nuts. A husband and wife quip about past stealing adds a playful bite. A fern joke closes with a punch about watering.
Advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a treatment for malaria and general tonic, claiming it destroys infection in blood with quinine and enriches blood with iron. It asserts safety for all ages, easy dosing, and two sizes 50c and 1.00, with the larger containing more value.
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