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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
4
The Detroit Free Press notes a county bond issue of 300,400 dollars. Montgomery made a first payment of 23,000. Over 40 years the county paid about 648,200 in interest and still owes 275,000 on the principal, more than double the original issue.
In Decatur 15 men were elected or ejected for the Chamber of Commerce board. 14 attended the June meeting. columnist Charles B. Driscoll muses on new business ventures such as a hot dog stand and questions Decatur's selling strength. He warns against Haguism and laments civil liberties clashes.
Southern leaders fear the Wage Hour bill will harm Southern industry as lawmakers failed to heed public sentiment. Governors acknowledge late awareness while Southern senators and representatives could have blocked the measure. The piece warns of consequences and a need for readiness to oppose such legislation.
Judge Joel Brown dissented in ruling the income tax diversion plan unconstitutional. He argued revenues should be held in trust to satisfy state debts on 1932 schedules, after which the ad valorem burden would shift. The decision echoes broader Alabama public support.
Local grocery haul showcases Alabama produced items from Uniontown to Decatur. Items include salad oil, vinegar, peanut butter, green corn, strawberries, western steak, all packed in Tuscaloosa made paper bag. The piece defends Alabama’s image amid critics.
A Daily editorial argues the labor relations board fuels unrest and biased action in Decatur. It calls for swift upheaval of the board and for allowing workers to choose their own bargaining groups without interference.
Washington dispatch notes a clash between Wallace and Farm Bureau allies over a cotton export subsidy. AAA agents reportedly involved with Farm Bureau, Johnston’s cotton council opposes the subsidy, signaling deep South tensions and possible White House involvements.
The piece argues the Canadian trip by the king and queen is mainly social, not a strong international turning point. It notes empire morale issues, skepticism of a major Anglo American shift, and hints at domestic feuds over federal reserve policy and small business loans.
In Granite Falls North Carolina on June 1 Moore defeated his brother C G Moore 205 to 3 in a mayoral race between bank cashiers. The contest centered on the Moore family with both brothers seeking the mayoralty.
Dr Logan Clendening explains milk safety and pasteurization. It discusses pasteurized milk origin in 1893, certified raw milk, quality grades A and B, bacterial limits, delivery times, and the role of health departments in guaranteeing safe milk for families.
Officials note certified milk limits bacteria to under ten thousand per cubic centimeter and must reach consumers within 30 hours of production. A recently approved pasteurized milk shows the lowest bacterial count on record, reinforcing pasteurized milk as the safest choice for families, available in Grade A and Grade B.
A playful strip notes a dialogue about breakfast and verbal habits. It hints at a Decatur woman cultivating her voice while contrasting a child’s mispronunciation with broader social scenes and frugal kitchens.
A home economics expert advises Dear Old Dadd to dry the dishes to keep the household orderly. The guidance underscores practical domestic chores and orderly routines in the home.
The columnist explains psyllium seeds are roughage laxatives whose action relies on bulk. The jellylike outer capsule does not mix with food, demonstrated by swelling seeds in water with chewed crackers.
Readers may obtain seven Dr Logan Clendening pamphlets by sending 10 cents per pamphlet plus a self addressed stamped envelope. Titles include Three Weeks’ Eating Diet 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 World Telegram item notes a satirical or playful sound analogy describing a muffled, rose colored effect as if glass fell softly down a marble staircase and compares it to stepping on a dog’s tail for similar sound.
A reflective note about daily routine and personal significance ends with a mother asking her three year old son to fetch something, hinting at family life and small duties. The passage emphasizes value in ordinary tasks and the sense of being needed.
A woman in the specialist's waiting room is described as portly. She admits she followed the prescribed treatment and eating plan, but confirms she ate only her ordinary meals. The doctor reacts with horror and disbelief at the contradiction.
A fragmentary dialogue notes a somber response about loss and responsibility. Boss-Rastus and Rastus-Yassuh speak of burying a wife, with a resigned remark that the tragedy was necessary. The tone hints at streetwise wisdom in hardship.
A speaker contrasts a spotless house with a dirty mind. She cleans windows and rooms yet harbors hatred and envy toward wealth and fame. The piece argues true home making comes from a pure mind and heart, not tidy surroundings.
The sermon emphasizes Christ's risen authority from Mark 28 18, declaring all power in heaven and earth. It asserts Jesus defeated sin and death, offering liberty and emancipation through faith in Him.
Walter Winchell on Broadway surveys celebrity captions and leads from famed writers. It recounts lines on Jack Benny, Ruth Snyder Judd Gray, Bruno Hauptman, Babe Ruth, and Hilton, Woollcott, Hennessey, Mary Welsh, and Empire Day. It sketches how reporters craft memorable openings and the era’s media lore.
A sermon-like passage proclaims that life gains its full meaning through Christ. It asserts that only through Him can hearts be renewed, dreams realized, and ruined lives restored, with all power over death and circumstance available to those who yield in faith.
An American sailor in uniform buys a propaganda pamphlet opposing Russia, tears it up, and socks a hawker on 42nd Street. A witness praises the act while the sailor blasts Communists. Later Jimmy Cannon mocks a boastful showman at The Stork, quipping about an Olympic runner.
Two city men gossip about Lucius Beebe and Grover Whalen taking spotlight at Armando's. Beebe supposedly sulks and wears his vest at half mast as a result of the competition for attention.
A Dies Committee hearing prompts jokes and calls for psychiatric exam of witnesses. General Moseley backs the second, but denies being a Wazi, prompting sharp quips about identity and credibility.
Norman Harris at home with his parents after visiting Georgia following his A P I Auburn graduation. Lucile Giles returned from Bristol Virginia where she studied at Sullins College. Mrs W B Crawford returned from Birmingham. Ruby Britnell left Wednesday for six week summer term at the University of Alabama. J N Powell Falkville attorney visited Decatur on legal business. Clara Berry Hunt entertained at bridge. Mrs Joe Russell returned from Birmingham.
Senate votes on eight hundred million dollar slum clearance increase at 3 p m EST. House resumes debate on social security bill and appropriations subcommittee studies WPA expenditures at 10 a m. Judiciary committee discusses alien control bill at 10 30 a m.
Yesterday the House debated various agriculture measures while the Senate examined a proposal on slum clearance. The session highlighted urban redevelopment and farming policy priorities.
Lighthearted call to use Want Ads for buying selling or swapping items highlighting how ads can help reach local buyers and sellers.
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