Debate on Foreign Policy and Local Appeals in Decatur
A broad patchwork of 1930s letters and columns discusses Roosevelt era policy, German air attacks, and U S aid to Allies. The Daily cites France reports on concrete bombs, criticizes Krells Birmingham Post letter, and notes local fundraising and civic plans in Decatur Alabama.
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France
The
Daily
McKenzie
Birmingham Post
Stephen Krel
Decatur
Uni
Krell
Quota Shortfall Triggers Extra Red Cross Roll Call
In Decatur the Red Cross faces a shortfall with a trigger at about $700. Local Civic groups have failed to meet quotas and a second appeal is issued. The community is urged to support the chapter to keep relief efforts active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Decatur
Oie Jto
Spanish War Veterans propose work requirement for unemployment funds
The Spanish War Veterans argue state unemployment claims should require recipients to work on military establishments. They stress unemployment funds operate like insurance, funded by employers and employees, not direct government grants or funding to create jobs.
Churchill urges US aid, not troops, for Allies
The speech emphasizes the United States should supply materials and training rather than send soldiers to Europe. It notes public opinion opposes sending men now and questions how events like the Bullitt incident would shift views on intervention.
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Winston’ Churchill
United States
Europe
Hitler
Ambassador Bullitt
Decatur Cheese Plant Breaks First Month Records
The Decatur cheese plant reports an astonishing first month with 240244 pounds of milk processed in May and 24854 pounds of cheese shipped. The market promises strong growth as farmers are urged to produce for a cash income year round, with Decatur pledging to buy at established national milk prices.
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Decatur
Alabama
Milton Berle
Beatrice Curtis
Sammy White
St. Louis
Hey
Woodward, Sr
N. Y
University
Don Heyworths
Philly
NBC
Jeanmine Lehr
Catcher Ferrell
Washington
Garden of Eden
Lillian Roth
Wm. Shields
Beverly Barbisch
Alabama unemployment insurance limits revision urged
The proposal in Alabama seeks a downward revision of unemployment insurance limits based on industry experience ratings. Both employers and workers support easing funds not being used, arguing the cushion should benefit those paying the funds rather than accumulate.
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Alabama
Intey Tt
Dixon
Debating U S Aid To Allies In War Effort
Washington discusses limits of U S military aid to Britain and France. Analysts note U S tanks planes and ships are insufficient and mobilization would delay action. British trade demands and the balance of power are weighed, with caution urged before any intervention.
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Eden
United States
Flanders
U. S
Britain
France
O’ryan
Canadian Mother Seeks Assurance on US Defense Promise
A Canadian mother pleads over a letter about perceived US cowardice as allies. The reply cites President Roosevelt’s pledge to defend Canada and argues military necessity requires steadfast commitment, urging mutual sacrifice and recalling American mothers who also defend their homes.
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Roosevelt
Canada
Broadway gossip and society notes from Walter Winchell
Walter Winchell on Broadway compiles idle chatter about Tony Martin Adele Astaire Arline Judge Huntington Hartford and other figures. The column hints at romances elopements separations and social plans while drifting through rumors of politics crime and theater mischief across New York and beyond.
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Tony Martin
Adele Astaire
Arline
Huntington Hartford
Jesse Spottting
Ob Viv Fairchild
Dominion
Pariament
London
B. Bakers
DuBarry
Gloria Whitney
The
Thrush
Ted Black
G. Coles,Jr
Des Moines
Minneapolis
G-Men
Resident Share Prompt Sparks Debate in National Dialogue
A prompt asking citizens to share if they reside in the United States triggers discussion about identity and civic participation across communities. Policymakers and observers examine how such questions influence inclusion and national belonging debates.
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The
United States
Worldly Show Biz and Spy Rumors Flavor New York Scene
A crowded column sketches gossip from Jimmy Kelly's dancers to spies at Rochester optics. Names like Vernon MacFarlane Rex Smith and Fay Vermillion appear amid notes on war talk, Paris plans, and Broadway shows.
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Jimmy Kelly
Jennasveey Travers
Sam Moore
Overseas Press Club
Gladstone Hotel
Hall
Greenwich
U. S
Vernon MacFarlane
Spivy
le Toit
Leopold
Hitler
Paul ‘Devlins
Fay Vermillion
Heidi
Navy Instruments
Rochester Optical Company
Anthony Browns
Tobacco Road
Lane
Fanny Ward
N. Roy
Paris
Freddie’ de. Cordoba
Shubert
Virginia
O’brien
Johnny Broderick
Rex Smith
Newsweek
London
Daily Want Ad Seeks In Demand Good Apartments
In demand housing units attract renters through a Daily Want Ad. Advertisers provide apartment listings targeting quick occupancy and steady income.
Stand Fast in Faith Amid Trials and Modern Doubts
Faith is tested as believers face illness, hardship, and global strife. The North Alabama League Assembly notes a need to restore faith in God and His word amid prosperity and secular drift. Local updates include community leaders and residents, including Mrs. Louis Argend, W H Long, J W Johnson, and Bobby McDougald, with social visits and new homes mentioned.
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God
Stamp Honors Crawford Long First Ether Surgeon
The Post Office has issued a stamp honoring Dr. Crawford W. Long of Georgia for first using ether as anesthesia in surgery. The piece notes the 1842 Venable operation in Long's office, Morton’s later 1846 demonstration, and Long’s restored credit after initial controversy.
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Post Office
Crawford W. Long
Georgia
Valerius Cordis
Nuremberg
Germany
Cordis
Jefferson
Long
Georgia State Medical Society
W. T. G. Morton
Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
J. C. Warren
H. J. Bigelow
Warren
Bigelow
Boston Medical & Surgical Journal
Robert Liston
London
Morton
Congress
First Women’s Luncheon Club Formed in Decatur
A new luncheon club for women is formed in Decatur with about 200 members elected. The State Highway Department plans abandoning Behols Hill per a statement by division engineer Barnum. Miss Julia Levin Joy Flautt and Katherine Weaver returned Monday night from Montevallo where they attended the event.
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Decatur
State Highway Department
Behols Hill
Hd? Barnum
Julia Levin
Joy Flautt
Katherine Weaver
Montevallo
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W. R. Sheton
Ander
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Mushaf
Administrative & Research Corporation
Morgan County
Woman's Chamber of Commerce
Birmingham
Talladega
King Feature Syndicate, Inc
John F. O’ryan
New York
Army
Navy
Latin America
British Purchasing Commission
Walter Winchell
Broadway
Taly
Rome
Italy
Bunny Waters
Madeline Ecklund
Balgels
Miami
John McCauleys
Army Revere
Far East
Shanghi
China
Confucius
Priscilla
Col’m
Warner
Connie Carpenter
Lady Precious
Stream
John la Scudamore
Max Bamberger
Linda Swanson
Kim Moran
Benne
Cuba
Atm
John Edgar Hoover
Goebbels
Totten
Hancock
Tilden
Toscanini
S. America
Fred Allen
Pease
Archduke Felix
Austria
Otto
Felix
U.S
General Pershing
Sherwood
Gwan
George Washington
North Alabama League Assembly
Kiwanis Club
the Weather Bureau Today
Chamber of Commerce
Louis Argend
Florence
W.H. Long
Fifth Avenue
West
J. W. Johnson
Mrs. W. G. McKoin
Ernest “Riddle
Brountsville
J. M.clark
Bobby McDougallan
Mrs. H. McDougald
By Logan Clendening, M. D
Clendening
Stamp
Crawford
Logan Clendening
City Park
Danville Road
American Express Travelers
Morgan County National Bank
Federal Depost1
Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
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