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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1936
Page
4
In a campaign preview Bob Simpson proclaims himself the people's candidate. He asserts his appeal across scattered towns and emphasizes June 9 as a pivotal polling date.
A wave of new houses under construction highlights opportunities for homeowners to repair and brighten aging properties. The development underscores potential improvements for neighborhood curb appeal and overall community vitality.
Morgan county residents, faithful to their roots, plan to vote solidly for John Sparkman on June 9. The born and raised local figure is expected to win a decisive majority as Morgan county joins the statewide show of support.
The piece notes Bob Simpson received a form letter asking him to aid the democratic campaign with speeches this fall. The text expresses hope he would publicly accept or reject the invitation.
A Florence mass meeting speaker warned the public that opposition to funding the rural electrification program risks angering rural residents. The remark followed a discussion where Mr. Simpson’s tardiness in approving the program was noted as a potential cause.
The Tax Commission of Ohio classified last year's sales tax revenue totaling $47,848,000. Groceries and meats accounted for 32.00 percent. merchandise and other items were listed under the remainder. Selma Times Journal.
The charged Alabama detective Ellis Parker faces accusations connected to the Wendell confession in the Lindbergh kidnapping. The Daily urges Governor Hoffman to honor the requisition and permit a full trial for Parker to clear his name.
The Daily urges Morgan County citizens to vote next Tuesday amid depression lowering poll payments. Morgan, with high registered voters, faces a rare ballot with only one cross mark for Congress on a Democratic plan.
The annual observance of National Cotton Goods Week progresses as industry workers seek to boost public interest in cotton textile products amid general consumer curiosity. The piece notes the public response remains modest, with interest described as largely sensual rather than substantial.
The Tuscaloosa News argues the South must recognize cotton's essential role to regional wealth. It warns industry growth should not eclipse agriculture, stressing agriculture and especially cotton as key to economic health and livelier use of cotton goods.
The text notes TVA director David Lilienthal urging University of Alabama graduates to stay in the South, a view echoed by northern economists. It cites Henry Wallace praising the South’s recovery potential, and argues that the region’s future depends on leveraging local opportunities and young talent.
Arthur Brisbane discusses current events including China tensions and a proposed expenditure of 100 million dollars. The column touches on foreign policy, copyright and syndication notes, and strategic actions described as meaningful strikes.
Detroit witness recounts a Black Legion order to shoot Charles Poole with the killer’s admission. The piece links the gang to broader fears about organized violence, labor strife in Middletown, veteran bonuses, and international tensions as France faces strikes and a socialist government.
The article argues that living in a natural state did not prevent tooth decay. It cites Rhodesian man with advanced decay, the Zuri Indians with high dental decay rates, and Eskimos with healthy teeth, concluding that diet alone does not determine dental health and that other factors like sunshine and lifespan influence outcomes.
A collage of humorous vignettes and quips spans a bank of scenes from a cashier eloping with money to a breezy car ride, a mock self portrait of an eccentric millionaire, and a neighborly clash over a wash-tub raid.
Arangements for a trans Pacific air route extension to Macao China involve mail handling by Macao postmaster for the first return trip to Manila Guam Hawaii and the United States with specified rates per half ounce plus 7 cents local postage. Future westward flight plans to be announced. King Edward VIII preserves his father George V’s stamp collection. Japan plans a new stamp set replacing the 20 year old current issue. Mexico issues six stamps marking the opening of the international highway to the United States.
A daughter praises a new jazz sensation while a father recalls a bizarre sound clash between a truckload of empty milk cans and a freight car carrying live ducks and geese. The exchange hints at commercial ambition and comic irony from a vintage setting.
In a humorous exchange a doctor announces to King Solomon that he is the father of sixteen children this day. The king questions the claim as the doctor joyfully reveals the surprising number.
In Marvin Pennsylvania a man named Tracey Mariner injured his back after stepping into a hole while building a small backyard structure. Neighbors helped finish the job to support his family. A second item notes Mrs. Youngbride ordering two pounds of beefsteak by phone, requesting it rare from a grocer.
The text notes a foreign country resisting rule over France and aims to keep France functioning to prevent total losses in the tourist season, signaling concern over stability and economic impact.
Walter Winchell’s roundup through New York’s nightlife with Constance and Natalie Talmadge at the Rivoli Anna Sten Irene Dunne and others spotted around major venues including St Patrick’s Cathedral and the Waldorf several showbiz figures and events are sketched in quick vignettes. Street scenes showcase actors, press agents, and industry chatter from Broadway to Roseland and the Rivoli.
Natalie Bodanskaya, once passed over by CBS and the Columbia Artists Bureau, signs with the Metropolitan Opera for a Carmen debut that sparked talk in the operatic world. After two Rudy broadcasts, negotiations yielded a favorable package ending her New York struggle.
Dispatches capture gossipy lines overheard near venues like 49th and the Canyon and the Rivoli. Snappy quips touch on marriage rumors in show business, wealth, romance, and vanity as revelers mingle with celebrities and hotel staff.
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