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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1939
Page
4
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A 1938 39 Alabama education feature argues democracy depends on universal schooling. It notes Alabama's high illiteracy, underpaid teachers, crowded schools, and universities on probation, urging greater funding to train engineers, teachers, and leaders for a stronger state.
The Decatur area farms, covering Morgan Limestone Lawrence and Cullman counties, earned about 18 million dollars in 1938. In ten years, analysts predict wealth could reach 96 million if business leaders back agricultural growth. They argue agriculture offers the strongest income prospects and urge decisive support.
Washington notes a proposed invisible funding scheme to cover municipal sewers bridges and schools by appropriating only enough for interest at five percent. If the debt lasts twenty years the federal cost would total five hundred million, raising concerns about political maneuvers around a Roosevelt third term and Farley’s position.
A veiled report notes officials push dire cotton schemes to pressure Congress on export subsidies, while Roosevelt plans trips tied to park dedications and fairs. The Lea bill faces RFC loan provisions likely to upset Wheeler, setting up a political clash. Rochester surplus foods program gains publicity as Seattle tests follow.
Senator Pepper campaigns to cut surtaxes stall. Pat Harrison and an inside agreement with the president block action unless tax exempt securities are abolished. Morgenthau tops the pole with the silver faction in a standoff over stabilization powers expiring June 30 and the new silver price.
William Haywood Jr of Wyoming was named to succeed Charles F. Morgan as head of Alabama's Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Montgomery. The appointment was announced by state comrades.
Walter Winchell notes on Broadway and political rumors include Warden Lawes secretly marrying Elise Chisholm in Virginia, Eddy Duchin to wed his nurse, and Franchot Tone’s rapid acting at a New York hospital. Talks of two Supreme Court vacancies, party loyalties in New York, and international affairs with Lothian and St. Louis refugees commentaries.
Douglas Montgomery and Whitney Bourne spark heat with film ties while Ellen Patti and ex-leader Ralph Watkins blend in September. Johnny Hyde boasts star-making talent, Harriet Setar at Paradise appears, Lt Naquin from Squalus nears promotion, Edward Parnell Joyces at Medical Center, Bert Frohman faces costly club ventures, and Intl Casino Opens at a heavy daily price.
The 5th Avenue residence of Jules Bache is described as a personal museum stirring tax authorities. John Finnerty, long-time lawyer for Tom Mooney, plans to wed Catherine Mitchel in the coming month. A wave of nightlife closures is anticipated on Swing Street as venues fold. Gloria Swanson is spotted dining at St. Moritz Cafe de la Paix in a secluded corner. Frank B. Whiting and Merle Stevens were seen on a past cruise. Merle now owns a diamond bracelet and may become his next bride. Meanwhile seven National League teams push to see Reds leave the country.
Lord Lothian, Britain’s future ambassador to the United States, faces recall before he reaches Washington as Hearst papers Scripps Howard and the Daily News Chicago Tribune review his Chatham House remarks. He told the audience at Chatham House London that the average man or woman.
Diana Barrymore and Deb Patricia Foss lead a parade of society figures as forbidden romances thread through politics and theatre. Renzo Fenci and Ray Higgins join a weave of Yale and Princeton ties while Hancock era feuds flare among Woodring Johnson Tydings Pearson Corcoran OConnor and Morgenthau Eccles.
Readers get a breathless glimpse of D A Dewey's months long inquiry into alleged embezzlements from a $250000 trust fund. The item hints at social angles including Jessie Royce Landis in New York and Eddie LeBaron's claimed ancestry.
A jumble of political and legal notes spans a heavy RNC mailing blitz to New York, John Hamilton testimony before the Dies group, Buckner trial start, and a book by Justice Douglas tied to SEC history. Other items mention Whalen’s aide, Ballantine’s hangout, a major food chain closures, a divorce, and Lourdes funding amid Flag Day reminders.
In Brockton Massachusetts on June 14 a three year old named Richard Moreau fell about 20 feet from a window to a brick sidewalk but escaped injury according to hospital attendants. His father Romeo Moreau is a former parachute jumper now a flag pole painter.
Florence Alabama June 14 WPA workers with farm experience may leave their posts to assist in farm relief efforts amid county aid programs.
Dr Clendening describes a patient who shed 244 pounds after a 600 calorie daily diet. The plan relied on skim milk eggs cheese and lean meat with vegetables fruit and restricted salt. Skin tightening sometimes required surgical removal of excess pads.
Mrs. W. E. Crawford visits Birmingham with Mrs. John W. Blair and Mary Frances Blair arriving from Nashville to stay with Mrs. E. M. Chenault. Lew Hardage, ex Auburn and Vanderbilt star, now Vandy backfield coach, tours Decatur as Lindbergh's flight raises national aviation awareness.
Casper wyoming June 14 the board of equalization heard protests against tax valuations. Laurel Wirth argued a radio was worth little more than ten dollars. County Commissioner William McIntyre offered to buy it if sold for ten dollars and Worth replied he had bought the radio a 1931 model.
In Wauwatosa on June 14, Alderman Edward Ehmke reports residents feed flocks of starlings oats soaked in alcohol to stupefy them. Birds fall to ground and are incinerated, reducing the nuisance with the alcohol soaked oats.
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