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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1932
Page
1
A brief digest from the Alabama Safety Council outlining the Highway Code rules and safety guidelines. Emphasizes traffic rules, driver responsibilities, and preventative measures for road safety in Alabama.
The text defines reckless driving as carelessly endangering others and lists behaviors like weaving, racing, and ignoring signals. It notes DUI as a serious offense with jail penalties and warns drivers not to operate vehicles after consuming intoxicants. It cites the State Highway Code against driving under intoxication and urges safe, controlled driving to set a good example.
Senator Hugo L. Black defended Alabama's name and attacked former Governor Kilby’s business administration, presenting tax figures from Morgan and Limestone counties. He criticized Kilby economy and warned voters about ongoing campaign costs while stressing the need for major issues over mudslinging.
The Republican National Committee met to hear delegations amid expected clashes over prohibition. Louisiana Georgia Mississippi and South Carolina argued before the committee while leaders debated the party platform and possible new leaders. White House denied Hoover commitment to prohibition planks, but Fess signaled acceptance of resubmission while anti prohibition factions gained recruits amid cross camp disputes.
In Jackson Mississippi the Atkinson Velehtong number one gas well fire has raised the death toll to four. Two workers J W McCarroll and Bill Taylor died from flames inhaled while escaping gas ignition. Owners Laurie and Wayland Atkinson of Birmingham died last night. Jack Burnham survived with non critical burns.
Five Confederate veterans attended Athens Alabama U D C chapter's annual dinner at the Confederate Log Cabin on Friday. The last of the county’s veterans present were J. B. Surrat B. M. I Vaughn W. B. Vaughn T. H. Black and O. H. P. Murray who shared stories and contrasted warfare methods of the Civil War era with those of the 60s.
Hill Chevrolet Co runs a two day sale offering Chevrolets and Model Fords for 10 dollars on Friday and 15 dollars on Saturday. Some vehicles will run while others will not.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, U. S. A. representing over two million members, rejects any referendum on the 18th amendment and repeal. It pledges loyalty to the Constitution, backs enforcement of prohibition, opposes state control and liquor government, and praises Woodcock’s enforcement efforts.
July futures rose slightly from a low level, closing at 5.06 8. The middling seven eighths cotton price stands near four and a half cents. Sales remain practically nil at this time.
About 40 to 50 voices from the Colored Methodist Episcopal church on Cherry street will sing spirituals Sunday afternoon. Churches will be represented in the performance.
The speaker notes that current trends suggest this month will see fewer fires than May which recorded seven fires locally. The contrast highlights a declining fire activity pattern for the period.
John Eddie Pope, 20, a Negro, admits to Huntsville officers that he shot and killed L. H. Ruch, 69, a farmer, on April 16. He describes taking a shotgun from Beatrice Wilson's house and firing through a window at the farmer in a solitary attack, giving no motive beyond drinking.
The flowing table shows the duration in days of the convention since 1880 with the nominees indicated. Central Press report notes variations in length and references historical patterns of party gatherings and candidate selections.
Morgan County Post No.46 of the American Legion chose Billings as post commander at a gathering in the Tennessee Valley bank basement. The event included an impromptu talk by Senator Hugo Black on veterans legislation and the cash payment plan for adjusted compensation. Other officers named: J. M. Pettey first vice commander J. Coolidge second vice commander Wm. L Grimes adjutant O. J. Shepard service officer. Installation will occur in coming weeks with a current membership of 105 paid up and 1933 renewals already arriving.
The Limestone Democrat reports a suit filed in Limestone circuit court by Alma Crowson and Harry Phelps as administrator of Ruth Phelps estate against I Beatty and I C Beatty Jr for $5,000 each. The May 2 Swan Lake bridge crash killed Ruth Phelps and injured Crowson. Margaret Aylin later died from injuries.
Today's report notes the Tennessee river rising to 3.6 feet as of 7 o'clock, signaling higher water levels along the river. Authorities may monitor for possible flooding impacts on nearby communities and infrastructure.
American Legion officials announced the mat show will go on this evening. Dry seats will be available as the park grandstand is covered and ring side seats will be added late in the day if rain stays away. The program is set to begin at 8:15.
Miss Lentz won the beauty contest at the Princess Theatre with Esther Caudell Perrye Finck and Lilian Feigley among the top four. Thirty four contestants drew record crowds. Miss Lentz to perform at Crystal Plunge Saturday night with the bathing beauties.
Morgan county Board of Review led by A K Frost postpones hearings for tax protests. In the run up to the June 14 election, hearings will not occur on June 11 13 or 14. taxpayers scheduled on those dates will be heard June 15 16 and 17.
Bee Line League president R C Allen eyed possible action after the Thursday fight between Athens catcher Woodrow Wilkinson and Decatur Blue Sox manager Gordon McDuff. A league board including Charles Ed Howell Decatur Dr A M White Hartselle and Roy Williams Cullman will meet to decide. Athens may protest the game as Owen Nelson of Athens indicated intent to appeal.
Roy Howard, chairman of Scripps-Howard, says all papers publish editorial "Give Us Smith" in support of Alfred E. Smith for president. The piece condemns Franklin D. Roosevelt as harmful to public interests and criticizes Hoover for signing the tariff bill.
Governor Roosevelt faces tense ties with Tammany as Mayor James Walker comes under fire and removal decisions hinge on the governor. James Farley, state chairman and Roosevelt aide, predicts a first ballot nomination in Chicago and at least 345 of 531 electoral votes, while signaling a strong NY carry for Roosevelt.
Athens Alabama special report says circuit court issued injunction closing Jake's Old Place near the Tennessee River for immoral conduct. The shutdown follows May activities and a June 6 order in the county war against road houses.
Local excitement rises for a dance at the Valley Country Club this Saturday. Organizers promote a lively social evening with music and refreshments. Proceeds may support community projects.
Ella Fields, convicted of murdering her carpenter husband John Fields in Birmingham Alabama, faces life imprisonment after a jury fixed the sentence. Howard Baird 17 testified, detailing the plot to poison the husband with whiskey and the events leading to the crime.
The weather bureau reports today with a temperature reading and a maximum temperature noted for an hour period ending at six o clock.
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