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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
4
Miss Margaret Moffett of Birmingham visits Miss Leta Bess Harrison. A G Vining of Atlanta guests Mrs H L Morrill. Mrs F S Hunt named chairwoman of the county illiteracy campaign. Digest poll figures cause indigestion for politicians. About 75 000 paying $750 000 for boxing bout tickets.
The article notes Helen refuses reconciliation with King Carol while observing his looks. Probers reportedly voted against forcing Bishop Cannon to speak. The text suggests discretion is valued in the situation.
The Nashville Tennessean notes a sharp quip about a rural chain store being advantageous by not belonging to everyone in town and not needing to “keep peace in the family” through charges.
The Tuscaloosa News endorses Colonel Woolsey Finnell for the Democratic nomination for governor. It previously saw Davis as the only viable candidate but now calls a four man contest including Davis Miller McCall and Finnell. The Montgomery Advertiser backs Miller.
The Daily urges the Senate to define the duties of its lobby inquiry committee as it prepares to ballot on Bishop Cannon's status. The paper notes Cannon refused to answer questions beyond the inquiry scope and questions whether this is persecution or a legitimate Senate function.
Chicago Tribune reports on the citys most extensive manhunt for Al Lingle a veteran Tribune reporter killed in a crowded station corridor. The piece argues the murder unveils a new gang danger and could push Chicago to cleanse gang violence, honoring Lingle by pursuing justice.
The North Carolina defeat of Senator Simmons is viewed by the Tuscaloosa News as deserved punishment for past sins while the Chicago Tribune calls North Carolina’s return to the Democrats wholesome for the GOP. The piece notes the GOP’s fall from pre election promises and the toll on farmer relief prices and unemployment amid a tariff debate.
Bishop Cannon is described as a versatile figure who speaks readily yet can fall silent even when threatened with senate punishment. The piece emphasizes his capacity to alternate between loquacity and reticence as events unfold.
Arthur Brisbane reports Commissioner Mulrooney speaks on crime at a luncheon with James W. Gerard and Otto H. Kahn present. Mulrooney criticizes witness and confession limits for gang killers, promotes segregation of young criminals, and mocks capital punishment proposing exile-like sentences. Brazil’s President-elect Julio Prestes de Albuquerque hailed as future ally. description of Brazil’s wealth, size, and air power noted.
Chicago proclaims pride after census shows 3,376,753 residents, up 672,048 in ten years, signaling a leap toward a fourth million. Ticker tapes and confetti erupt as Wall Street endures a slump amid rumors, including one about a major bank and another about an alleged attack on the president.
Grover Alexander, famed pitcher, is unconditionally released by the Philadelphia National League club. His baseball career began in 1911, spanning nineteen years, during which peers dubbed him Old Pete. The text contrasts lasting fame from skill over time and suggests renewed value may come from intellect and lasting reputation.
Mr and Mrs J R Massey receive Mrs R L Neubert of Okolona Mississippi as their guest.
A June column reflects on everyday curiosities and public figures in New York. The writer muses on bottle labels, Society Girls on Madison Avenue, a towering West 40th Street building, and a fictional mayoral act to end parades.
A vivid sketch on the Hammersteins dominant in Broadway theatre life. It recalls Arthur Hammerstein and family members Oscar Oscar II Willie Elaine and mentions figures like Paul Swan and Al Smith. The piece paints a bustling Broadway scene with cafes, rentantions, actors, and colorful passersby.
An eight year old girl and a six year old boy from down the hall knocked and asked the lady to send Mr McIntyre out to play. The speaker jokes that continued requests will lead to him being in kilts carrying a red balloon.
A young listener uses a home made wireless receiver and is reported to have picked up transmissions from Italy. The remark warns that Papa Mussolini may react, reflecting wartime censorship and public sentiment.
Washington columnist Herbert Plummer describes Senator Wesley Jones as mild and reserved and unlikely to seek sensational headlines. He notes Jones sparked national interest by suggesting a referendum on the dry law while emphasizing Jones’s calm demeanor and distinctive red cravats.
U S Senator Jones dubbed Five and Ten for his soft voice and dry stance leads the fight for stricter prohibition enforcement. The quiet Republican from Mississippi outlines a life of hardship and steady service from farm work to law to the Senate. He earlier sponsored flood control and numerous veteran aid measures.
Advice on water safety and swimming. Do not swim soon after meals or in cold water. Limit sessions to about 30 minutes and avoid chilling. Be cautious of water quality to prevent intestinal diseases and cramps.
A dictionary style fragment defines exhumely as to disinter or dig up, disparage as to belittle or dishonor, and anatta as a yellowish red dye used to color butter and cheese. The piece mixes etymology with obscure usage notes.
A collection of backstage quips and one liners touching marriage, divorce, dress, music and social mores. Jests about licenses, back salaries, amateur nights, and hotel signs reveal a lively theatre world with sharp banter and risqué humor.
A terse reflection on social grace and bold talk as a man addresses a chorus girl in a playful costume. The lines contrast tactful pursuit with rough humor about germs and proximity.
A wry aphorism notes that ordinary appearances undermine hero worship. The line suggests perception shifts when facing common, unpolished moments.
In a humorous dialogue a character urges constant smiles despite setbacks from a tire to family matters. The banter features Billy asking about a southern planter father and Betty confirming an Atlanta undertaker, while a visitor notes postponed marriage for parents to secure a larger apartment.
Joe Broadus returned today from Suwanee Tennessee where he attended the finals at the University of the South. Bibb Graves governor of Alabama and Mrs Graves with officials were en route to Montgomery after staying in Decatur overnight. Mr and Mrs Greek Irwin will visit Savannah later this week. Miss Allene Graham of Huntsville visited her sister Mrs D C Adams briefly this week.
A biblical passage discusses divine discipline as sorrowful in the moment but yielding righteousness for those trained by it. It urges lifting hands and strengthening knees, pursuing peace and holiness, and warns against bitterness and fornication like Esau who traded his birthright for meat.
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