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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1935
Page
4
The Decatur Daily letter columns critique pledges by Graves and urge Montgomery officials to cut ad valorem and property taxes before considering a sales tax. The writer asks for tax reductions first or to let the people vote on a sales tax, warning that without relief the measure faces opposition. The piece reflects local fiscal debate in a 1917 context.
The Miami Herald quotes Governor LaFollette urging gradual growth of the Progressive party, warning that over time the movement could be seen as conservative.
Senator Bankhead asserts that Southern farmers will not be harmed by adverse Supreme Court rulings on New Deal legislation. He claims he has done more for the Southern farmer than any other man in national affairs and will act to protect their interests.
The piece recalls the Civil Works Administration era with fondness and concern. It notes three projects Plint Sanatorium Cotaco High School and Delano Park not completed. It argues completing them without repayment should top new government construction plans to put America to work.
Federal agents trapped Vorney Davis in Mt. Paul after a tip from a woman. The piece notes criminals have learned little from past arrests where women gave information to authorities. Davis pleaded guilty and lamented that fighting the G men is futile, acknowledging federal power.
The Daily congratulates Alabama house members on a unanimous vote for the O Neal bill funding prosecution of the Scottsboro case. It praises the legislature for sharing trial costs and notes the offense occurred in Jackson county while prisoners were held in Morgan.
Alabama Pitts, a Bing Sing convict once famous on prison teams, faces a parole imminent as the Albany Club of the International League offers him a contract. New baseball officials oppose his joining organized baseball, arguing it could harm the game despite Pitts having served his sentence and paid his debt to society. The case pits his rehabilitation against the sport’s high standards and integrity.
The piece argues critics celebrate the Court ruling against NRA while noting the New Deal still advances. It questions the timing of challenges to 1933 legislation and the banking holiday, asserting broad public benefits from NRA principles and a dissenting minority's glee.
In a fragmented piece attributed to Arthur Brikbaak the text reads as a garbled note on power, property and politics with references to a senator Horah and land claims. The wording is unclear and does not form a coherent reporting item.
The column blends spectacle and scandal, extolling the Normandie as the era’s greatest liner while detailing gangland killings and kidnappings. It also cites political barbs from Senator Borah and reflections on land security, inflation, and aged royalty, all in a brisk, opinionated newsy voice.
Lead poisoning appears in both workers and private cases from products containing lead. Causes include lead in cider, dental plates, face powder, or snuff foil. Prevention focuses on ventilation and fume control. public awareness and Dr. Clendening’s pamphlets are noted.
Private Paul S. Russell of the U S Marine Corps received a diploma from the Marine Corps Institute in Washington DC after finishing the aviation mechanic course He now serves as a mechanic with the aviation unit at Brown Field Quantico Va He enlisted at Macon in October 1933 after basic training at Parris Island and is a Riverside High School graduate and former Illinois Wesleyan student He previously lived with his parents Mr and Mrs J H Russell rural route Decatur
A radio news bulletin reiterates the value of praising loved ones during life rather than after death. It urges readers to express appreciation to those who earn it, noting that tombstones reveal nothing and fame cannot supply courage or heart. The piece contrasts public recognition with personal warmth and support.
Senate debates a public utility holding bill while Navy bill conferees review a 460 provision. In the House the frontier air bases bill is taken up. Hastings criticizes the holding company bill, and a bonus bloc agrees to delay further action until next session. House passes private bills.
A ten year old Brooklyn girl paid one dollar for a sweepstakes ticket and won thirty thousand dollars. The brief note hints at the broader costs and consequences for others in similar pursuits.
A pocketbook stolen from Miss Rosamond Slade in Danvers Massachusetts was brought back by a messenger. The bag was empty but contained an unsigned promissory note promising to return ten dollars and gold rimmed glasses once the thief finds work.
A quip notes that every dollar won by gambling would be taxed as income by the government. The writer suggests the nation would be wealthier if taxation could be reduced or avoided.
George Madden drew police attention by shouting from a cafe roof in Chicago. Firemen doubted his tale of being tossed from an elevated station by a stranger after a quarrel. Lacking evidence, officers charged him with intoxication and remained puzzled about the ascent.
Brave thief in Spanish Fork may face rebuke after robbing Fred S. Dart and sons. Dart reports loss of 16 colonies of bees, a significant apiary theft in the town.
A stamp issued by the country features a relic from a once powerful city, highlighting its historical significance and cultural heritage. The design connects national identity with a landmark of forgotten imperial strength.
Walter Winchell's Broadway column brushes with rumors about Elliott Roosevelt marriage reports Curtis Dall’s engagement and other society scoops. It mentions Doug Fairbanks Jr Gertrude Lawrence Betty Lundmark and more, with notes on legal and personal entanglements and show business chatter.
A collage of show business notes and local anecdotes from theater and nightlife. Mentions include Rudy Vallee’s influence on a barber’s client styling, Uncle Silas learning saxophone, a mother limiting her son’s outings over tobacco, and various figures such as Dorothy Fox, Evelyn Dall, Mitzi Haynes, and Irving Berlin’s music firm changes.
A string of dated jokes and snippets runs through the page. A gambler’s tale of doctors and odds closes with a quip about consultations. Other lines mock biased youths and life on radio, with a Lost and Found pun about Scotch, a hick town police shake up, and a bank teller joke.
Frances Robbing Jr complains of publicity around F D R kinship while Bid Silvers cites one line poisoning. Stanley Walker changes to American and Paul Spencer Clapp, Hoover aide, fathers twins after a breach of promise case. Eddie Garr Phyllis Lind threaten elopement. Dixie Dunbar moves from Paradise to Kodak cathedrals. Hecht MacArthur spurn bids to work in Britain. Mrs Eugene Vidal to be re married with a British embassy liaison.
A collage of Broadway and Hollywood whispers touches on Dempsey’s camp visit, George Abbott and others negotiating with Columbia Pix, Ethel Waters’ high pay for a sepia single, and potential co stars. It mentions Max Baer, Anita Stewart, Bing Crosby connections, engagements, marriages, Reno tales, and looming rumors about Elissa Landi and other elites.
An advertisement touts Thedford's Black-Draught as a long trusted laxative since 1840. It cites plant leaves as the active principle and shares a testimonial from Mr. O Green of Andrews New Jersey claiming immediate relief from constipation.
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