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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1938
Page
4
The piece notes two recent kidnappings affecting moderately wealthy families and ponders whether kidnappers are steering methods to resemble local crimes. It mentions New York and Atlanta, with speculation on job availability influencing political pressures as Governor Dixon’s administration nears.
A figure named Germany seeks to present himself as persecuted and misunderstood while aiming to secure global recognition as a misplaced bad apple. The plan focuses on careful public theatrics to mold perception before the world.
Senator J. Miller Bonner withdraws from the presiding pro tem race and backs Joe Poole, signaling the Black Belt aims to retain influence despite a North Alabama governor.
The Birmingham Post notes a projected $530000 shortfall for Birmingham schools next year and reports planned reductions in teaching and administrative personnel as a likely method to trim the deficit.
The passage condemns policy that bars employers from guiding employees on union matters while allowing a large public employer to openly influence the election of a senator from a different state. It argues the system favors powerful employers over individual rights.
The Associated Press reports a romantic tragedy as a German seaman jumps to death rather than return home to Nazi Germany. The New York Telegram notes Jewish refugee Miss Liesel Wolf, who fled Germany on a tourist visa, leapt from a fifth floor window to avoid repatriation, underscoring grim German conditions.
The letter from Alabama manufacturer Donald Comer argues against a federal wage and hour bill as written, contending it would harm the South by driving industry away and returning workers to agriculture. He calls for regional wage differentials, equal freight rates, and abolishing the Wagner Act as paths to prosperity.
A June 5 Washington feature explains how Senator Clyde Herring pressed for support from rivals Gillette and Wearin to back the eventual candidate, with hints the influence came from Mr. Wallace. It notes Hopkins and WPA advisers shaping Democratic votes and predicts fallout if Wearin loses, as well as broader GOP and New Deal maneuvering ahead of November.
Medical discussion outlines liver regeneration capability and dietary measures to support repair. It recommends glucose and sugar intake, salt to aid regeneration, elimination of intestinal poisons, avoiding alcohol, and using acidophilus milk or brewer's yeast along with liver extract and vitamins B and C, continued for at least three months.
Dr. Clendening will answer questions of general interest only and will respond exclusively through his column. The note refines the approach for reader inquiries and the channel for official guidance.
The passage shows an elevator girl smiling amid ups and downs and a bridge party moment where Mrs. Smith asks her husband for a ruling on bid meaning in no trumps. The husband’s whispered answer is requested as the players consult.
A fragment notes Idaho as a birthplace for jockeys and mentions Boss-Well Pat not represented by a major league baseball player. The dialogue touches on wages and work, with references to a horse in a workplace setting.
Senate leader Barkley announced a White House pledge to refrain from using spend-lead funds to push utilities out of business until they can offer a fair sale. He read the statement from a prepared paper, not extemporaneously, and its official source remained hidden in the corner. The scene hints at political signaling in Washington.
The editor notes seven pamphlets by Dr Clendening are available for ten cents per pamphlet plus a self addressed stamped envelope. Titles include Three Weeks Reducing, Indigestion and Constipation, Reducing and Gaining, Infant Feeding, Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes, Feminine Hygiene, and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
A reading of a puzzling tale about ten men using nine rooms with clever allocations and a running joke about two shoes that squeak in the same key. The scene shifts to a store manager, a clerk Jenkins, a lecturer on prehistoric posture, and a wife asking where to place a forgettable item. A minister ends with Easter wishes for many in attendance.
The Daily Sermonette urges readers to come to Jesus and God’s word. It warns that human effort cannot save and calls for a closer walk with God to guide a nation amid sin and worldly rush. It emphasizes faith, repentance, and spreading Christ’s presence through daily conduct.
Community-wide event at Ebenezer on the third Sunday in June invites all to bring books. Attendees include Mammie Dunlap Tlinoise Dunlap Audrey Jeffus and Louie Dunlap. Levon Dunlap visiting grandmother Sallie Hale with Maurice Vann and Paul Brown from Eva attended Ed Bates funeral. Rev T J Atkins to preach.
The piece critiques upcoming reforms and predicts rapid seasonal changes. It mocks farmer pests that ruined crops quickly and notes seed merchants watching spring orders, with a wry line about small potatoes limiting choices. The verse use plus a light social satire tone indicates a humorous editorial aside.
Walter Winchell on Broadway surveys a chaotic season with 61 failures and 11 hits. He notes Marc Connelly’s Two Bouquets at Windsor drew lukewarm press, while stars Patricia Morison and Marcy Wescott shine. He rails at critics and admires Margaret Sullavan in Three Comrades and Ginger Rogers in Vivacious Lady amid radio and film chatter.
At the bi monthly Peers Club meeting held at Thomas Bailey 639 Sherman St Robert Anderson was elected president succeeding Blackwell who had led since June 1937 Julian Bibb became vice president Ray Childs secretary Fred Trimble treasurer and Jack McLaughlin scribe The group planned a June 24 dance and formed committees The next meeting is set for June 19 with venue to be announced later.
Little Rock player known as the potato masher came from behind to defeat Frank Stiedle of Helena two up on the 36th hole, ending Stiedle's two year reign in the Arkansas State Golf Association tournament finals at the Little Rock Country Club.
In Pelham New York on June 6 readers note parishioners of the 106 year old Christ's Protestant Episcopal church may attend Sunday services in picnic and beach outfits and may bring golf clubs and tennis racquets. Rector Rev. Edward Thomas Taggard said recreation in church is not desecration of the Sabbath.
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