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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1938
Page
4
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The Gadsden Times argues Georgia’s per capita tax rise mirrors national trends, noting taxes climbed from 143 in 1901 to 15.44 in 1938 while private incomes lag. It warns that higher taxes curb purchasing power, slows employment, and threatens recovery, urging budget balance and restraint.
North Carolina Senator Josiah W Bailey speaks against rising expenditures that widen deficits. He argues the government cannot continue to spend to meet broad demands and warns of debt, inflation, and possible repudiation as deficits loom at over three billion dollars next year.
In Washington a confidential Capitol Hill lunch for James Farley drew mainly Democratic senators who opposed the Roosevelt court policy. The gathering in God's Room included Pat Harrison and George of Georgia among others. Farley warned against outside interference in primaries and described Iowa fallout as a shame, signaling cautious policy shifts without major changes.
The Daily of June 11 1926 notes two hundred members of the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce are expected here June 21 as guests of the local junior organization. Other items include a boxing bout where Paul Berlenbach defeated Young Stribling for the light heavy title and city bond signatures awaiting return from Nashville and Memphis trips. Joint mentions of the Tennessee river bridge work and local residents travel accompany the briefing.
Dr J D Pointer a missionary on leave from South Africa will speak at 3 pm Sunday at Kings Memorial M E church negro congregation Rev A D Moon pastor Negro singers from Decatur provide music Other services at usual hours
Earl E. Robinson was fined four dollars and costs for speeding on a Regina street at 28 miles per hour while driving a tractor.
A discussion debunks the claim that Orientals live on fruit and cereals with no meat, noting that while rice and vegetables predominate, protein sources like dried fish, silkworm pupae, and even maggots supplement meals. The piece argues that longevity and blood pressure differences are not proven diet effects and cautions against broad generalizations.
A physician, Dr Clendening, will address questions of general public interest exclusively through his dedicated column. The format limits responses to insights suitable for a broad readership, aiming to inform readers on common health and wellness concerns.
A collection of snippets on driving culture including a mountaineer in Statesville inspecting pavement, a car buyer returning for a previous model, and quips about safety. The pieces mix humor with reflections on fate, manners, and respect on the road.
Readers may obtain seven Dr Clendening pamphlets by sending 10 cents each and a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr Logan Clendening care of this paper. Titles include Reducing Diet Indigestion and Diabetes care Feminine Hygiene and Hair and Skin care.
A fragmentary dialogue scene evokes a sharp exchange over reform and moral judgment. A woman threatens poison in a quarrel, a neighbor quips about retaliation, and a jokey line about sins surfaces as a folding elevator gag. The snippet also references Fort Knox guarding ten million dollars in gold.
The sermon notes the near coming of Christ and cites prophecies about Rome's revival under Mussolini and the regathering of Jews to Palestine. It references Isaiah and Jeremiah predicting Israel's exodus and a future gathering from Russia and other lands to Jerusalem.
One hundred students enroll in six week summer classes at Junior high school. A second six weeks follows, with a three month option for full enrollment. Prof W W Benson, city superintendent, notes aims to make up work and earn extra units. Faculty includes W R Riley, O S Hagerman, Oscar Napps, Lillian Odom, Lucile Russell.
A cryptic remark notes that no person can access the gold vault alone even the Secretary of the Treasury. The dialogue shifts to a social exchange where Wilkinson asks about his son, and Perkinson replies he plays piano like a professional tuner.
The column mixes Walter Winchell on Broadway copyright notes with worldlier quips about Berlin, Nazi satire, and public figures. It includes jokes about Goebbels and a critique of propaganda, plus a Goebbels arithmetic joke and a Woollcott bit about radio ideas and censorship.
The satirical quote defines a plebiscite as a popular election meant to reveal the ruler's will rather than the people's. It frames the practice as a tool to confirm authority through a managed vote.
The passage shows figures speaking of kidnapping a neighbor nation as the next target. Ratzi No. 1 identifies a “neighbor nation” as the next victim while Fatson Goer ing and Hitler discuss sending the usual ultimatum, framing it as part of a grim pursuit.
Half the city turned out to cheer Hague at a rally, proving a sizable portion of Jersey City residents support the effort and reflect a practical response from the community.
The letter argues the public welcome for DiMaggio and questions his initial turn from $25,000. It compares him with Daffy Dean and Schoolboy Rowe who received pay from their employers and were sent to the minors for little money per week.
In March, after the Levine boy’s disappearance, Housing Commissioner Langdon Post received an anonymous call claiming the boy was in danger and that Post was to act as a go-between. Post challenged the caller and believes the line was dropped in anger.
In a recent club scene Jo Jo Moore faced taunts from teammates calling him a big hick. He retorts that he hails from Gauze Texas while others tease him about being from outside Gauze.
The Bangor Daily Commercial discusses Fritz Kuhn and the Nazi movement. It asserts Kuhn’s meeting with the Nazi propaganda apparatus signals alignment with Adolf Hitler and hints at receiving directives. The piece frames Kuhn as a conduit for Nazi influence in America.
A pair of con men spoil a Lindy’s tablecloth betting plot at Belmont. They inflate their supposed winnings to a fortune and joke about adding a decimal to leave a dime for the waiter.
The Lambs Club says Cedric Hardwicke caused a loss of performance money due to illness. The money was reportedly laid on their dressing room shelves by Sir Cedric himself, noted by L. Doyle in a casual remark.
Sally Rand speaks to Kansas churchgoers delivering a personal, revealing address. The event highlights her performance and public persona as she shares candid reflections.
Next Tuesday is Flag Day and Jersey City authorities will display the Stars and Stripes prominently. The item remarks that the display may overshadow the flag's broader meanings.
A Delano Park event drew 270 children and 100 parents for Visitors' Day after noon. Morgan County recreational council handed out free suckers as officials supervised games. The play program continues this summer daily from 2 to 6 p.m. except Saturdays and Sundays.
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