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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1932
Page
4
Fragmented OCR notes indicate a small 1900s Decatur Daily item with names Wil. Brelton Sheppard and T. Sheppard in roles, plus publishing and advertising credits. The legible content suggests a generic newspaper masthead fragment rather than a full event.
Fragmentary text shows a critical tone on Congress cutting at public payrolls and favors, amid a broad editorial voice. It hints at political friction, accusations of favoritism, and a heated exchange over economic policy.
Letter from W D Rockefeller Jr argues prohibition has failed and urges repeal. The piece notes his shift from prohibition advocacy, the wets’ rejoicing, and critiques from critics who seek practical alternatives to repeal without offering a plan. A local minister questions what would replace prohibition and how supporters would vote if referendum passes.
News from New York reports a multi hour Smith faction meeting ended with a plan to fight for the nomination of the former New York governor. Roosevelt forces prepare for open warfare to block the plan and elect two delegates from each district. The Shouse remarks in Alabama fueled the Stop Roosevelt push and a bitter struggle to appoint Senator Walsh as permanent chair.
The piece notes Smith backers aim to block Roosevelt with a two thirds rule and push their candidate, Alfred E. Smith. Yet Roosevelt phones rising delegate strength in each Democratic vote, makers clearer signs that any strategy cannot halt the swing to F R.
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce asks industrial leaders to favor hiring local residents first and to employ one worker per family. The request is framed as a future suggestion, not a current mandate, aiming to spread payroll across more Decatur households and boost local welfare.
The Daily will publish a resume of Morgan county strawberry season with seller opinions in unbiased form. The series aims to highlight successes and failures of planters, compare with Cullman county profits, and encourage local planters and merchants to share experiences from 1931 and 1932 to guide future profits.
The article notes Chicago in June 1931 showing only 42 percent of Cook County real estate taxes paid due to unemployment. It argues the South fared better because of agricultural balance, while the East and Northwest faced greater industrial downturns.
The Washington Labor cartoon shows American Labor addressing Congress and the President, demanding jobs or food. It argues Congress cannot fix unemployment by itself and the public ultimately decides the outcome, noting Congress is not a miracle man for handing out work or sustenance.
Cartoon feature by Arthur Brisbane titled Mr. Rockefeller's Change and Roaring Gently with a captioned skeleton at dinner illustrating a satirical scene from 1932 King Features Syndicate.
The Rockefellers acknowledge prohibition failed to curb drunkenness and fueled bootlegging and crime. John D. Rockefeller Jr and his father urge repeal to aid national welfare, citing Dr. Butler’s proposal and bipartisan shift. Also noted is Chilean President Davila’s stance on recognizing Soviet Russia and protection of foreign assets.
Postmaster T. H. Alexander returns home tonight from Boyles Mississippi while Robert Kirkland of Atlanta visits relatives. Orrick Davis, back from Auburn, accepts a job with A P Henderson. C L Saunders returns from a Georgia vacation. A nuptial barbecue at Beaver Lake honors Miss Leta Bess Harrison and James Johnson. Mrs. S M Thompson travels to Chattanooga for weeks with sister. Floyd Goodwin returns from Maryville. Miss Billie Nance and T L Baker Jr marry at First Methodist Church Tuesday at 2 30 in presence of friends and relatives.
The U S Supreme Court will review the Scottsboro case creating an automatic stay of execution for six Black defendants condemned to death for assaults on two white girls. They had faced electrocution at Kilby prison this month.
A fast express collided with a freight train near Deans New Jersey, sending 28 passengers to hospitals for treatment. Two critically injured were Atlantic City men, engineer and fireman among the afflicted. The wreck blocked the Pennsylvania line, with trains rerouted while injured were treated in New Brunswick Princeton Trenton and Rahway.
United States District Judge John Gore refused removal of Nashville financier Rogers Caldwell to the federal court in Louisville for trial on National Bank of Kentucky failure charges. The government signaled an appeal after Gore found no probable cause and ordered Caldwell discharged.
A guide notes that first-rate is an adjective and should not modify verbs. Correct usage examples include phrases like very well or excellent performance. The rule emphasizes avoiding adverbial use of first-rate in standard English.
Judge B L Malone gave a splendid address on Service before the Four Square Club last night. The speech drew praise from members who called it impressive and well delivered.
In Birmingham on June 9 Ella Fields testifies claiming she planned no death and denies forcing her husband to drink poisoned liquor. She accuses her lover W Baird of killing her estranged husband John Pields while a 17 year old son Howard Baird testifies that the elder Baird acted at her urging. Prosecutor Bailes signals seeking the death penalty.
The article identifies Georges Caoudal as the leader of the Chouan insurrection during the French Revolution era, highlighting his prominence in the royalist rural uprising actions against revolutionary forces.
The Decatur Charity Council announced it is assisting 42 families in the area. The program targets widows the aged and those unable to support themselves, with the council noting that better off families can manage without aid.
The passage notes Jakob Cats as the premier figure among southern Dutch poets during Holland's golden age, highlighting his prominence in that literary era.
A collage of lighthearted verses and quips recalls small town life. Poems praise shaded streets and old depots while jokes touch on bathing slips, recitations, newspaper schemes, twins’ first words and playful chatter about blondes and diction.
The Decatur Charity Council reports two years of operation aiding more than 60 families to farm locations where they can grow their own food.
Bishop McDowel traveled through Decatur en route to Sewanee to attend commencement exercises. He was hosted by Rev. Peter M. Dennis rector of St. John's during his visit.
A fragment notes quarrels over a wife and a Cathick tile scheme at 68 Watson, mocks a dead soul and self denial, praises local flappers overruling Paris in fashion, and admits some hunches prove true too late for gain.
A burglar bursts into a Riverside heiress's home and declares he wants money not life. The exchange devolves into sharp quips with the lady dismissing him as a common thief while noting a broader political jab about nations expanding armed forces after peace.
A playful exchange notes that even with flowers certain married truths stay unspoken. The back and forth captures a light moment on private talk versus public romance.
Answers to Foregoing Questions 1 In Europe approximately 2000 years ago. 2 There is no evidence authorities state for believing that wheat will grow wild. 3 Brazil produces the most cotton.
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