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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1936
Page
4
The seven counties reported an official count with only 17 vote difference from the unofficial tally released earlier. The Daily notes this tiny margin in a district-wide election, praising speedy and accurate handling of the results amid 34,000 votes cast.
Residents wonder why heat and activities feel like summer have begun before the official start on June 21. Local forecasts and events hint at a busy season even as meteorologists note the calendar mismatch.
Postmen will handle a peak workload early next week delivering veterans bonus bonds across communities. The operation aims to ensure timely distribution and coverage nationwide.
In Decatur communities a broad push encourages every civic club and every ladies club to decide on making some contribution in equipment to De Jano Park, reflecting a shared effort to improve local recreation facilities.
A reader notes another town with a Whiteway shows how decatur’s lack of arcs hurts its image and serves as poor advertising for the city.
The passage argues Landon and Roosevelt would be nominated, then Roosevelt wins on the first ballot or by acclamation. It predicts Landon’s defeat and withdrawal from the race.
The remark notes Republicans efficiently manage convention logistics while implying Democrats should endorse the New Deal, re nominate Roosevelt and Garner, and conclude. It frames a political comparison and predicts a straightforward Democratic path if they adopt the stated stance.
Benson Field expects a record crowd for the Tennessee Valley Horse Show in Decatur. Officials say interest is widespread with the event slated for the latter part of June, drawing a large turnout rivaling major football crowds.
The writer argues Democrats could exploit circulation of pictures of Herbert Hoover being acclaimed at the Republican convention. The piece suggests voters doubt Hoover’s treatment of them and implies the images could be used as political leverage.
The statement aligns with Governor Graves on improving Alabama education facilities while opposing the notion that increased taxes alone can save schools. It notes Graves’ effort to calm public concern by claiming the state is already cutting unnecessary expenses.
John Sparkman a Tuesday nomination for Congress plans to go to Washington to learn how things are done in the capital. The quicker he learns the ropes the faster he can render personal service to the Valley residents who deserve it.
The Daily notes pride in the record senior class size and a high percentage of male graduates. It recalls a past fear that girls dominated completion rates, suggesting more local boys now finish high school and may pursue college later.
The text notes continued partnership with The Associated Press to share accurate press reports on the eighth district. It emphasizes pride in accuracy and collaboration with multiple newspapers in the region.
The Montgomery Journal argues for election law reform after Madison county action. It cites Huntsville absentee ballot abuses, grand jury orders to impound the ballot box, and calls for ending the absentee system to curb fraud while praising Madison county for exposing the issue.
Arthur Brisbane notes the Reg C and Patent Office nomination in London. The column references copyright notices and rights reserved, mentioning King Features Syndicate and international copyright terms.
Governor Alfred M Landon of Kansas secured the Republican nomination at Cleveland on the first ballot with unanimous support as all other candidates withdrew. Hoover drew ovations before and after his Cleveland remarks as demonstrations stretched for over thirty six minutes. The issue featured a new campaign song derived from Senator Steiner attack on the New Deal and a New York court ruling on Gloria Vanderbilt expenses. Rail safety praised as F E Williamson is given a Harriman memorial safety medal for the New York Central.
The statement argues that fresh concepts can improve road safety and profitability. It claims railroad rights of way in this country hold immense value, potentially surpassing past railroad stock values when used for rapid, low cost passenger and freight transportation.
The piece suggests the Queen Mary did not break records on return but earned profit and will keep generating income. It notes British readers' view that Napoleon derided them as shopkeepers yet they understand shopkeeping, contrasting Napoleon with Wellington regarding the St Helena landing.
Mr Ripley notes the first Cunard steam ship did not carry as many passengers as a lifeboat with wireless apparatus. He adds very little, but observes China bought war supplies from the United States last month for 1,390,102.
Pacific coast port San Pedro ships large aviation gasoline to Vladivostok with tanks inland in Siberia. Russia’s naval and air bases near Japan heighten tensions. Germany orders 300000 barrels of gasoline and diesel from San Pedro for Hamburg.
A public notice urges motorists to inspect old tires and avoid using worn units. It highlights tires near the end of life as a safety risk and encourages walking or safer options. The message uses neighbors and everyday scenarios to stress caution during peak driving season.
A compact reflection on small towns versus cities, praising neighborly life over city pleasures. It contrasts urban theaters and night clubs with the value of local community and the relief of secure work.
Chief Justice John Marshall shaped the U S Supreme Court as guardian of the Constitution from 1801 to 1835. A Revolutionary War veteran and legislator, Marshall asserted judicial supremacy over Congress and state legislatures, guiding the Court’s role in American law.
A local citizen laments domestic chores piling up as wives struggle to back cars from garages and push lawnmowers out, reflecting frustration with daily tasks and household work.
An editorial argues highway safety depends on pedestrians sharing responsibility and exercising caution, insisting progress requires individuals to act prudently as portions of public safety.
A burly truck driver harasses a stalled driver in a tense roadside confrontation. A protest from a girl prompts Jack to vow action once the car starts.
A collage of quips and jokes about centipedes, a woman urging bright clothes for child safety, aging by credit, a Brushville hospital scene, a punchline about marriage and meals, a government bureau as a salary drawer machine, and a nail and thumb injury joke. The piece closes with reflections on death and a tease about recipes.
A 14 year old Washington, D C boy named Arnold Herman disappeared May 28 from his home. Police describe him as 5 10, 175 pounds with brown hair and eyes and a light beard. He may be traveling by bus or hitchhiking carrying a briefcase and heading south toward the Texas centennial celebration. He is quiet and fond of wrestling.
Confederate veterans at their annual reunion in Shreveport Louisiana elected new leaders. Homer Atkinson of Petersburg Virginia was named commander-in-chief, E N Yarbrough of Columbus Ohio became Army of Northern Virginia commander, J A Glenn of Starkville Mississippi took the Tennessee Department post, and A L Steele of Houston Texas was reelected head of the Trans Mississippi department.
A catfish swam into an oyster on the sea wall in St. Augustine Florida and became trapped when the oyster snapped shut. Spectators pried the shell open to release the fish but details end before concluding the outcome.
In Tulsa on June 13 Assistant County Attorney M L Simms urged a harsh sentence saying come back in 20 minutes and give this man 20 years. The jury returned in ten minutes with a ten year verdict.
DANVILLE IL June 13. L F Bailiff an 80 year old farmer plans his own funeral at his Knoll Cove farm inviting friends but no minister. He will deliver his own sermon and asks attendees to bring flowers before he dies. Neighbors call it unusual but say it is his funeral.
A compact gossip column recounts Broadway nightlife and media tactics. It notes a Minsky striptease dancer’s honeymoon incident aboard a train car, a Queen Mary publicity stunt, and tension between a rising actress and reporters as backstage drama impacts box office.
A famed theatre critic confronts a former actor at the Black Cat in Greenwich Village at midnight. The intruder questions the critic’s conscience over prior pains caused to actors. The critic replies he saves playgoers from attending troublesome performances.
The piece argues Greta Garbo and Katherine Hepburn value privacy and avoid publicity. It contrasts Garbo’s seven year solitude with Hepburn’s rumored reclusiveness, noting press distortion and the effect on social invites. Hepburn explains no one asks her to go out, fueling the legend.
Radio host Frank Neville speculates Berle will sail to England aboard a pirate ship as the comedian’s new joking moniker "lifties" circulates.
A columnist from the New York Journal recounts a long distance midnight call to John Anderson the coast show critic. The caller says he has been trying to reach him for hours and Anderson replies he spent the night in a movie theater. The exchange ends with a quip about the heat in New York.
In a June 9 note from Hollywood veteran writers J K McGuinness John Lee Mahin Patterson McNutt and Howard Emmett Rogers argue the Screen Writers Guild failed to rally a real cause during its strike. They criticize seceding members for misjudging leadership and pushing a lost-cause stance while studios already raised wages since 1929.
A showman complains to Jean Nathan about drama premieres. Nathan shows indifference to the wail. The producer asks if he misses first nights and the reply is that he does not, unless he can skip them.
A rowdy exchange erupts as a wit taunts a Broadway figure while an admirer tries to shield the victim. The defender cites the target’s charm, arguing that his faults are balanced by public regard.
The era of smoked glass disguises is fading as Hollywood actresses adopt a new concealment method by carrying a book. The shift signals a trend toward literary props and quiet spectacle in spellbinding appearances.
Gadsden Alabama June 13 Lucas W Jones 30 died from a fractured skull after being caught in textile mill machinery while attempting to put a belt on a pulley. Witnesses say the injury occurred today. Three young children survive him.
Strong armed of law report from Oma City June 13 describes Deputy Sheriff W E Agee about to mount a horse when he jerks the saddle horn to check it. The horse then fell on him causing injury.
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