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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1931
Page
4
Al Capone Faces Possible Prison Sentence
The report notes that Alphonse Capone could receive a prison term, a development described as both likely and appropriate by observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonse Capone
Ambiguous Reno Dateline Sparks Unclear Headline
The fragment hints at a Nashville style headline and a Reno Nevada dateline about a fare dealer's death. Details are garbled and no clear names or events are fully readable to confirm scope or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno, Nevada
State Health Plan Eyes Mosquito Campaign
State health officials outline a statewide mosquito control plan with public awareness efforts and preventive measures. The initiative aims to reduce disease risk through coordinated activities and community outreach across counties.
Curbing the Drunken Driver to Protect Public Safety
The Florence Times editorial emphasizes harsh penalties to deter drunk driving. It cites national cases where courts crack down on intoxicated motorists to prevent killings and safeguard city streets and highways. It urges equal treatment, no soft benches, and firm penalties for repeat offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Atlanta Constitution
Unemployment and Future Methods of Dealing With It
Industrial leaders urge constructive unemployment policies. Gerard Swope calls for stable production and broad distribution, with General Electric’s fund aiding workers. Mellon notes need for cooperation and rational controls, warning against economic anarchy and urging action to prevent further depressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Foch
Gerard Swope
General Electric Company
United States
Andrew W. Mellon
America
Son Returns From College In College Football Humor
A lighthearted comment worries about a son returning from college and his readiness for athletic and social antics, contrasting sun stroke with a son's readiness for faltering, with a playful line about alunm er of fal-de-r0l ang playing.
Knowledge and wealth clash as ages cross in made up stories
Arthur Brisbane notes a 32 year old man marrying a 52 year old divorcée and points to Helen of Troy Ninon de L Enclos and an implied provocative history. He cites Germany revising the Young Plan due to hardship, and Harvey Firestone reports 2.9 million dollars in six months with bold advertising. He argues inheritance of knowledge and characteristics in nature and human progress and comments on Russian slave camps and labor hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen of Troy
Thusand
Ninon de ’Enclos
Harvey S. Pirestone
Pirestone
Napoleon
Anti-Slavery and Aboriginal Protection Society
Russia
General Dawes Aids Chicago Fair Opening Cheer
General Dawes returns from Europe to assist his brother with the Chicago Fair set to open. He is hopeful about improving conditions and notes that recovery from low mood begins when under way, contrasting Wall Street's delayed realization of the 1929 crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Dawes
Europe
Chicago Fair
Wall Street
Autos for Sale guide guides daily used car values
The autos for sale column serves as a practical guide to current used car prices, helping buyers and sellers gauge fair value. It aggregates listings and notes typical market ranges, aiming to reflect real-world pricing dynamics.
3 A DAY Loneal vy To heat to a tempera ture below the critical temperature
The entry defines terms such as heat to below the critical temperature for steel tempering and describes Hotspur as hot-headed and reckless, Prodigality as wastefulness and lavish expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotspur
Bible Verses About Time and Protection
A devotional passage cites Psalms 90 through 91, reflecting on the brevity of life and seeking wisdom. It emphasizes numbering days to gain wisdom and trusting in divine protection under the Most High. The text includes verses about fear, deliverance, and angels watching over the faithful.
Temperatures Drop for Pleasant Weekend in Decatur
Temperatures were lower Sunday in Decatur offering a pleasant weekend retreat from the heat of the past week. The mercury rose no higher than 89 degrees in the past 24 hours and bottomed at a low of 55 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Mercury
Arthur Henderson a longtime Labour figure and statesman
Arthur Henderson a British Labour leader and elder statesman born in Glasgow on September 4 1864 or 1845 depending on the source held roles including home secretary in 1924 and war cabinet minister without portfolio He led the Labour party as chief whip in several periods and served as MP from 1903 with later terms He chaired trade union initiatives and was elected president of the League of Nations disarmament conference and is noted for his critiques of high tariff barriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Henderson
Glasgow
Millionaire Senator Seeks Ways to Break Wealth
Senator James Couzens of Michigan weighs taxing fortunes and gifts to fund government revenues and curb wealth concentration. He notes heirs evade taxes, questions gift tax effectiveness, and argues monopolies shift taxes to consumers while calling for smarter approaches to taxing large incomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington
BC. c
James Couzens
Michigan
America
Congress
Mellon
Couzens
Old Swimming Hole Should Be Sterilized for Safe Bathing
Doctor Logan Clendening warns that pool safety hinges on proper regulation and sterilization. He notes contamination from sewage and industry, urges pre swim screening, chlorine treatment, and sunlight aided filtration as essential to prevent infections in bathers especially children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Clendening
M. D
Resolved to boost the town and climb the hills
A fragmented church notice from Australia mixes verses and humor. It notes a farewell solo by Miss, jokes about husbands and appearances, and reflections on money shortages with light satire on coat sleeve buttons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gniss
Bed Bug Tale Sparks Surreal Courtroom Exchange
In a peculiar dialogue set at the Greens home, a bed bug jokes with its mate about blood and family as Washington White prepares for bed. A character named Mose questions Booker T. about a stone, with a playful exchange on guilt amid a rustic court scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington White
Ezekiel Erastus Green
When I Leave This Mortal Shore Tomosey Round This Earth
Poetic lament on leaving life with advice to avoid gossip and a wish for honest remembrance. Contains reflections on gender stereotypes and wealth. Concludes with observations about money makers and spenders and social valuing.
Movement to end kissing sparks health campaign debate
The piece playfuly questions a public push against kissing while mocking age and romance. Characters Uncle Rastus and Mose joke about love and tiredness, with Sam recalling a broken heart and Henry suggesting electric treatments. The tone switches between satire and social commentary.
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