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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1935
Page
4
An Associated Press note highlights a crime wave ended by arrests. Two men on trial for a separate hold up were mistaken for the culprits due to similar appearance, while the Millens were later convicted of staging the crime.
A terse remark notes that some men consistently err and show little awareness of their mistakes. The line hints at a broader humor about self certainty and error in everyday talk.
Souvenir hunters are among the participants in the race, adding an extra layer of interest to the event.
Actress Greta Garbo repeatedly dodged newspaper photographers during public appearances, a pattern noted in press coverage of her early career. Fans and journalists tracked her movements as she sought privacy amid growing fame and media interest.
Lawrence Tibbett aims to deliver a notable tonal theatre performance as the Congress already schedules a strong show, according to the Dallas Morning News report.
Despite expectations Alaska faces a mosquito issue worse than common southern areas, highlighting an unusual regional pest challenge and the unexpected scale of the problem in remote locales.
The Birmingham Barons, once Southern League powerhouses, undergo a shakeup that spurs no tears among Alabamians who view the team as Alabama’s sole Southern baseball representative. The Barons now face a scene where a thousand spectators feels like a six oclock rush to the subway in New.
A nostalgic note celebrates Morgan, Lime tone, and Lawrence county youths who shine in prep school, college, or 4-H work. The piece notes limited coverage but strong pride from back home as small successes bring notice.
The Delano Park facility in Decatur provides extensive playground and softball amenities. Daily crowds of players and children use the field and playground as more residents discover the park. The project is described as one of the most progressive steps taken for community recreation.
The senate shifted after a committee reported adversely on the Arnold Bill to raise pay by 2.00 per day. It moved from the adverse calendar and passed Friday afternoon 18 to 14. Lawmakers likely found the 4.00 per day allowance inadequate for living costs in the capital.
The Millen brothers and their ally execute a bold hold-up described as one of the era’s most sensational cases. Authorities pursue leads as the investigation unfolds.
Publication by Arthur Brisbane presents a brisk collection of phrases including Night of Vengeance and 3 for the Chair, 2 to Hang. Mentions Japan the Great Wall and Jaguars with a provocative, rights reserved note.
An Associated Press report in old London notes a House of Commons member receiving cheers for urging hard line with Mussolini in the Ethiopian crisis. The piece questions why Europe elevates war discourse while the United States stays silent to protect the national purse.
The Tuscaloosa lawmaker is praised for admitting errors and correcting them. He led a campaign to strike a tires under $75 stock exemption from the gas station tax schedule, then fought to restore it after tires were not classed as accessories. He succeeded on the second attempt, showing personal accountability.
Collier's endorses Alaska forty acre farms for pioneer midwest farmers and contrasts with Bankhead's US housing land plan. It warns of crime, war moves in Germany and Japan, notes Theodore Roosevelt Jr jaguar hunt, MacDonald retirement, and TVA farm on Industrial workers.
A collage of celebrity quotes from Walter Winchell on Broadway quotes reflect romantic entanglements and public feuds among figures like Barbara Hutton John Barrymore Cary Grant Mae West and Ruth Chatterton. The item captures industry gossip and personal statements from the early 1930s through 1935.
The article warns of poisoning from common items including carbon tetrachloride in non inflammable fluids and thallium in rat poisons. It notes liver damage from carbon tetrachloride and accidental poisonings via food and cosmetics, plus chronic harm from acetaminide in headache remedies.
A fragmentary text critiques traffic safety and pedestrians rights. It parodies urban planning and tourism impact while noting a nurse patient exchange about recognition and a quirky line about insurance for rides. It includes jokes about speeders and drinking while driving and a vignette about two young girls hitchhiking.
The passage praises Ramsay MacDonald as a prime minister shaped by reading and action. It notes his ascent from humble origins and argues that the working class needs opportunity and the courage to protest and organize.
Six titles offered for ten cents each with a self addressed stamped envelope. Offered by Dr. Logan Clendening via the newspaper mailing address. Titles include Indigestion and Situation Reaving and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
In recess, Senate yesterday amended a bill to abolish public utility working companies. House Ways and Means committee studies liquor tax bill. House passed NRA extension bill.
Workers in Toledo suspend a dangerous strike after careful talks, avoiding mass job loss. The steel industry stays on NRA wage scale with no pay cuts or longer hours, and the sit e court’s constitution decision causes no harm.
In Belgium, Sir Henry Morton Stanley is celebrated as the founder of the Congo Free State. He befriended Congo valley tribes, set up trading posts for European rulers, and secured nearly 4000 land concessions which he transferred to King Leopold. Belgium issued a commemorative stamp in 1928 honoring him.
Whitsunday service at St. John's Episcopal Church will mark a rededication of the congregation to God through faith in Christ and the Holy Spirit. All ages urged to attend the 10 a.m. service.
David E. Lilienthal of the Tennessee Valley Authority congratulates Athens on its first year of TVA electric service observed June 1. He commends the city for providing cheaper electricity and keeping money in the hometown, wishing continued success to Athens.
Compiled notes present driving safety rules emphasizing law awareness signaling yielding pedestrians and school zone caution. Also includes satirical quips about gas politics grade crossing jobs and social trivia with light jokes about engagement bathing attire and college coeds.
State officers from the Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows will attend the Athens Lodge meeting on the evening of June 18. Representatives from the Tennessee Valley district are expected to be present.
The Athens College Octette of the college glee club has disbanded. The move ends the ensemble after years of performances at campus and community events in Athens, Alabama.
The group went on a summer post season tour after commencement visiting Birmingham and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa where they performed recitals.
Public figures including Delores Del Rio Gloria Swanson Norma Talmadge Ann Harding Lola Lane and Sally Eilers dominate gossip columns as they navigate marriages divorces and separations. Voices reflect confidence in romance while pursuing career and public image.
Authorities in Pensacola and San Juan investigated after a Meridan Mississippi man Ei J Romig disappeared on a fishing trip. A human skeleton, archers and shoes were found in a shark's stomach in Puerto Rico with clothing sent for possible ID.
Newark report says Detective Jeames Wright of Rome New Jersey arrived with a prisoner and a suitcase so heavy a hotel bellhop could not lift it He warned he was taking no chances on the escape Then Wright handcuffed the prisoner to the case and opened it to reveal cobblestones inside a curious ploy for security
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