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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1937

Page

10

Young American Dies On the Guillotine In Treason Plot

Berlin reports that Helmuth Hirsch a 21 year old Jewish US citizen executed at dawn for an alleged treasonable plot to kill Adolf Hitler under the explosive law authorities claim he acted for Otto Strasser. Clemency reportedly denied by the Fuehrer. Execution took place in Ploetzen.

Berlin Helmuth United States America Prooe Adolf Hit der Fuehrer Hirsch Otto Strasser Hitler Pra‘a Czechoslovakia Ploetzen Praha

Hirsh and a German double execution and clemency pleas

A German who became American citizen by his grandfather faced execution by guillotine after a March 20 trial under explosives law. Clemency appeals by U S Ambassador William E Dodd argued he was young and influenced by others. No American attended the actual execution.

Nce United States William E. Dodd Hirsch Oscar Denner Dodd Julius Streicher der Fuehrer

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues From A Late Edition

A garbled crossword puzzle list shows numbered across and down clues with many misread letters. The readable parts reference clues such as asked perched demise and other scattered hints, but the full puzzle details are distorted and incomplete.

Sanford to Meet Neel in Cotton States Tennis Semifinal

Mobile champion J C Sanford will face Craig Neel of Berkeley in the Cotton States Tennis Tournament men's singles semifinal. Arthur Hendrix, top seed, meets Vernon Marcum in the other semifinal with finals set for Sunday.

Birmingham J. C. Sanford Mobile Craig Neel Berkeley Calif Arthur Hendrix Vernon Marcum Lakeland Fla Sanford Billy McGehee New Orleans Robert Little Hendrix Dick Tindall St. Louis Marcum George Tanaka Georgia Gladys Vallebouna Atlanta Margaret Gresham Ettar Coyne Emily Carter Birmtanehomn Annie Laurie Turner Covington Louise Fowler Cormeen Sgreyendrix Bob Decker Miami Tanaka W. B. Marcum Sanford and Felder Wright Barcliff Warren Jim Vuille Harry Terrell Little McGehee Tindall Vuille Modeste Alleo John K John McLaney

Jean Harlow Receives Glucose Treatment in Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills reports Jean Harlow, the ailing film star, passed a restless night after an intravenous glucose injection to sustain her strength. Her mother, Mrs. Jean Bello, provided the update.

Beverly Hills Calif Jean Harlow Jean Bello

Baseball, boxing, music mix headlines and moves

A collage of sports and entertainment notes from the era. Dodgers seek Phil Weintraub to replace Buddy Hassett at first base while the Giants show interest in Philip for their Jersey City farm. Max Machon quips about boxing influence in the town as Bering Everlast unveils a beaning trap. The piece mentions Pedro Montanez fights and liberal talker Doyle citing star players with odds.

Max Schmeling Braddock Louis Chicago Max Tony Manero Denny Shute Harold Jag) McSpaden Boston Harold Par‘Tott Brooklyn Eagle Giants Natie Brown al McCoy Red Sox Dodgers Phil Weintraub Reds Buddy Hassett Philip Jersey City Max Machon Schmeling Butch Bering Everlast Pedro Montanez Guy Doyle Henry Picard Harry Cooper Ralph Guldahl Jack Dempsey Supreme Court

School Board Reverses Teacher Pay Claim

Kangas City officials report the school board rejected a teacher’s request for a day’s pay after the instructor was absent, ending a dispute over compensation for that missed day.

Kangas City

Kiwanis Club Hosts Film on Safety Driving

The Decatur Kiwanis Club welcomed Billy Day into membership and enjoyed a Chevrolet presented film on safety driving. Guests included G. P. Bannizaia, Lawrence Parker, and Hosmer Roberson. Dr. Frank Chenault returned to the club as members heard announcements and the program concluded with the safety lesson.

Decatur Kiwanis Club Chevrolet Company G. P. Bannizaia Lawrence Parker Courtland Hosmer Roberson Huntsville Billy Day Kiwanis Archie W. Hill W. W. Benson Frank Chenault Banniza

Board member calls for paid time off during birth

Gardner, a board member, recalled working for a boss who denied paid leave during his wife’s delivery and said he would whip or be whipped. The board then reconsidered and voted to pay for the day.

Ira Gardner Bosc4d

Car odor helps witness identify stolen vehicle in court

Canton New York June 4 Carl Craft filling station owner testified in county court that a car, claimed by the state to be stolen, smelled of a medical odor from its veterinary owner. The jury disagreed on the verdict.

Canton N. Y Carl Craft Craft

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