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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1935
Page
4
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Early indications show a sales tax bill nearing passage in Alabama as lawmakers push a late session measure. Citizens with influence are urged to mobilize quickly to oppose the tax amid tight deadlines and legislative maneuvers.
The piece greets readers with the heat and onset of summer, urging comfort and activity. It notes the heat already arriving, advises cool attire, straw hats, swimming, and golf, and promises sustained hot weather until fall. Beach, golf, and leisure suggestions frame the seasonal mood.
The piece argues long advertising drives by merchants and contractors helped revive U S building and repair work under the Federal Housing Administration. It notes labor shortages in several trades and questions the impact if the Supreme Court rules the FHA unconstitutional, urging common sense in national policy.
A reader denounces the Roosevelt administration and New Deal programs including the AAA TVA NRA and the Supreme Court ruling on NRA sparks broad criticism. The letter notes business conditions and bank lending, while accusing the government of excessive spending and alphabet soup reforms.
The Piedmont Journal warns Georgia Democrats cannot serve two masters by naming Gov. Talmadge as national committeeman while sending friendly telegrams to President Roosevelt. It argues voters must choose between Roosevelt and Talmadge, citing the clash of policies and urging Georgians to decide whether to back New Deal or state leadership.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a killer, parole, and ransom money involving Vincent Astor's hotel and a person named Mr Kissell. Text remains unclear with unrelated fragments about drinking wine and rights.
The piece centers on the killing of Cecelia Venable a 27 year old nightclub entertainer in Chicago after an assault by a man named Tony who shot her multiple times and left the scene. It contrasts this violent case with justice system critique and notes about other criminals including Waley Mahan and the Weyerhaeuser kidnapping case and praises western highway patrol and G men cooperation.
The national government cannot use the Lindbergh law to pursue the Weyerhauser kidnapping because the boy was not moved out of state. Washington, with capital punishment for kidnapping, is likely to convey a warning that the state is dangerous for kidnapers.
Waley claimed he shared the ransom with William Mahan and got about half, around 2500 of the 5000 dollars. He had spent only 300 when his wife was captured, aided by Edythe Morley and Marion Samuel in Salt Lake City. He fears arrest and may pay with his life.
Vincent Astor of New York will operate the St Regis hotel on Fifth Avenue, repurchased for 5 090 000. The piece recalls Astor House and other historic hotels and notes Astor's continued influence in hospitality. The report also mentions Louis Kissell, 80, who repelled a robber after a war service. he wines from his own grapes and likens von Hindenburg to several leaders.
The article presents a stark choice for Georgia voters, declaring the state must choose between Talmadge or Roosevelt. It frames the clash as inevitable and urges readers to consider which candidate will lead.
Walter Winchell recounts a night court case with Judge Brodsky, a defiant young defendant, and the press watching a scene of courtroom chaos. He notes gossip about Virginia Howard, a soap box youth, and various New York nightlife spots with colorful signs and incidents from the era.
City leaders consider a law to force night clubs to close by 10 p m prompting objections about harming workers and dependents. The piece argues chorus girls and other workers would suffer and mocks the notion while noting social contrasts and local social notes of residents and events.
Dr Logan Clendening praises New York City anti noise efforts on Fifth Avenue noting calmer crowds and reduced horn use. He cites traffic police action and rubber tires replacing horses as aiding nervous health and suggests Mussolini's anti noise campaign abroad. Editor offers pamphlets for ten cents each via mail order.
Ramona performs Chasing Shadows via microphones offering delightful moments. The piece highlights Olympe Bradna nicknamed Frenchy born between matinee and evening shows as her parents run a dog act at the Olympia Theatre in Paris.
A story recalls an ancient custom where a grandfather offered wine to a newborn royal, rubbed garlic on the child’s lips, and presented the mother with a jeweled box while claiming the baby for himself. It portrays early family ritual and intrigue surrounding a monarch’s birth.
The grass-rooters alias the earnest new Republican group gather in Springfield Illinois. They urge borrowing from the Democratic donkey and rebuking plutocracy. Temporary chairman Mr Spangler of Cedar Rapids criticizes large Democratic campaign funds, accusing Farley of sourcing from swollen fortunes.
The fragment reflects frustration over campus fund contributions and unemployment by about 12,000 people. It contrasts Mr. Farley’s response with a rebounding Republican stance and a criticizing note on grassroots support and long-fed patronage.
The piece describes public anger over the Pitts ban by baseball authorities and the vow of fans to boycott if Sing Sing star Pitts is barred from joining Albany. It links the issue to 1920 Black Sox era calls to overlook missteps and public support for Pitts despite official actions.
Reporters chased Garbo style frenzy at the Penn Depot but found no star when the Century train pulled in. A plain woman with luggage revealed herself as Miss Sten, while photographers and sponsors expected a bigger headline. Connie Bennett noted.
A group of newsgatherers questioned why the Weyerhaeuser family was chosen for recent trouble and recalled a magazine that once gave the family a notable splash. On motion the discussion extended to the history of the Weyer family.
In Athens Alabama on June 13 TVA reports more than one thousand workers in Limestone County across roles from laborers clearing reservoir sites to top officials. The presence of five TVA offices boosts business as merchants note this summer payroll breaks a long agricultural lull.
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