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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
4
Lintered as second class matter at Decatur Alabama with AP credit details and publication dates. The text lists subscription rates for carrier daily and mail options including weekly and three month terms, reflecting early 20th century pricing.
A jumble of opinions on weather in Montgomery and rainfall for farmers, Mussolini and Hitler memorial plans, prison riots over silk underwear, Scout camp meals, and a note about biblical light in John. The fragment mentions Collier's reading Adolf Hitler and Mussolini’s status in history amid global tensions.
The Alabama fox hunters are urged to invite Rev Charley Dobbs to deliver his sermon titled A Hounddog Drawing on a famed hound s drive to its main purpose the talk argues for stronger Christian resolve to live righteously love God and do good The speaker notes the message will appeal to hunters by linking discipline to faith
The governor promised efficiency and no new taxes and has supposedly secured 2,000,000 more for Alabama schools from savings within six months of office. He prioritizes service over politics and faces pushback from allies and foes while pursuing road construction and state work.
The New York World’s Fair attracts unfavorable publicity as some international exhibitors threaten to withdraw due to labor disturbances. Grover Whalen remains a public welcome figure but fair management struggles with image. Debates over deportation laws surface amid cases like a Greek businessman in Birmingham facing possible removal, with Congressional relief sought to permit stay.
Grover Hall of The Montgomery Advertiser lauds The Decatur Daily returning to exchange on the Advertiser desk. He praises owner Barrett Shelton editor Ben Bloodworth and their journalistic public service, while predicting Alabama improvements in income health and education with a greater press role.
The Wagner committee seeks a $100000 federal inquiry into the banking system as a Roosevelt era reform. Eccles may front the probe but the plan risks theater over substance as Senate backing wavers. Hopkins adds $225000 for a new bureau of business experts while a GOP victory fears delay until 1941.
The Nathan report links the 11 percent drop in national income to manufacturing mining and agriculture with little decline in building transport and finance. It notes production at 91 of 1929 and population rise of 2 million, Morgenthau vetoing the over budget farm bill while the president prepares to sign despite calls for tax pledges.
One year ago today Miss Laura Mae Graham is ate her home here. Dr C L Murphree Tennessee Valley health officer has gone to Gadsden on a short business trip. Miss Elsie Edwards is visiting in Columbia Tennessee. Cedi McMillan was operated on.
Walter Winchell reports European views on war, noting Germany's hesitation and Italy's doubts, with sentiment that Hitler may fall to economic troubles. He cites Franco's cordial visit to Spain and mocks Nazi propaganda while highlighting embassy chatter and Roosevelt's peace note.
An informant alleges Chamberlain's likely successor is Sir Kingsley Wood. The report claims Admiral Fernet is poised to become France's next military dictator, with Daladier granted extensive emergency powers and naming Fernet to lead any crisis response.
A German Major and three officers dine at a restaurant and demand the menu be printed in German. The manager is summoned to explain, sparking resentment at the quartet's dictatorial behavior.
Last Friday an individual underwent appendix removal and is reported to be recovering well at Be Nevolent Society hospital. Roland H. Gray and Milton Andrews returned today from a business trip to Birmingham. Mr and Mrs L R Day and daughter Kathleene spent Wednesday in the Tri Cities.
The Volkischer Beobachter claims Schuschnigg has been moved by Berlin authorities from the Vienna Metropole and that his whereabouts are unknown. The piece suggests plans for his trial have been dropped and notes Benes’ position as rector of an American university, with no word reaching his friends.
The Kent Messenger, with a small English circulation, covered the royal couple’s America trip after officials denied credentials. A reporter without armband followed the Royal Train and, aided by other reporters, secured the trip’s biggest exclusive at Sudbury Ontario where George and Elizabeth descended 240 feet into a nickel mine.
The column previews a study of Peter’s speech to the Pentecostians after the question posed by listeners. It notes a transition from brief analysis to examining the New Testament preacher’s response in the Pentecost event.
Dr Clendening argues there is no easy path to weight loss. Exercise helps but alone does not reduce weight significantly. He warns against heat massage baths and epsom salt cures, noting possible fainting and no proven fat loss. The only effective method is controlled hunger and diet.
A morning fruit juice provides vitamin C for teeth and scurvy prevention and helps reduce lassitude. It offers no real benefit against rheumatism or arthritis despite popular opinion.
The editor notes seven pamphlets by Dr Logan Clendening are available for 10 cents each. To obtain a pamphlet, mail 10 cents with a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr Logan Clendening in care of the paper.
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