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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
4
The speaker argues against increased taxation noting no quarrel with others but warns of delayed school and road maintenance. He says Mor Four dollars a crate and eight hundred to nine hundred dollars for two acres of strawberries yield profit while fifty acres of cotton currently shows a loss.
The Anniston Star notes strong dairy potential in Alabama especially Tennessee Valley. It cites a $33 million annual state milk and butter bill, with about $25 million leaving the state, and urges expansion of local dairy herds to meet rising demand in Birmingham and beyond.
Governor Miller addressed a joint session outlining a program to solve Alabama’s budget crisis. He urged economy, a two cent gasoline tax for road matching funds, and inheritance and income tax measures to fund deficits and modernize roads, schools, and state services. He urged legislative action and voter approval for bond issues and tax reforms.
Dr. O L Brown, retired Vanderbilt dean in Nashville, claims only 10000 of the 4000000 endowment remains unfunded and will be raised within a month. He downplays concerns about cuts and asks if the economics department has been eliminated to save costs.
A magazine-like mustached verse of sermons and politics reviews diverse topics. The author cites Reverend G Z Brown preaching for hours while praising Indian chiefs and critiquing dress codes, rail travel, and racial theories.
An 18th century lexicon entry lists Contretemps as an awkward occurrence a hitch. Bevy denotes a company especially of women or girls or a flock of birds. Urbanity describes politeness refinement and suavity in social conduct.
A collage of quick snippets from a column or page feature, mixing office dialogue and wry aphorisms. Bits include dad and son discussing Shylock, stock market hints, birthday wishes, marital tension, hunger, rights, and party etiquette with humorous exchanges and pithy lines.
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