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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1937

Page

4

Industrial democracy and Gypsy Rose Lee protests in Hollywood

The piece notes industrial democracy rhetoric in a debate about labor and work. It mentions Columbia Tennessee a livestock center shipping Tambs valued at 9102000 and Maury county farmers profits. It covers protests over Gypsy Rose Lee appearing in a film with a studio asking protesters to withhold verdict until evaluating her dramatic talents.

Columbia, Tenn Maury County Gypsy Rose Lee Miss Lee Gypsy Lee Hollywood

Crops in Lawrence County Reported In Good Shape for Harvest

Observation notes that Lawrence County crops are in good condition the best in years. If markets are reasonable, Valley farmers may finish settling up with money in their pockets and perhaps start buying farms of their own.

Lawrence ‘County Valey

Tennessee Budget Explosion Raises State Costs

A report from Tennessee notes the new budget would raise state government costs by eight and a half million dollars annually upon implementation. Authorities warn the public may not feel the impact if tax relief fails to materialize, similar to Alabama.

Tennessee Alabama

Sign of Times in Theatre Audience Reactions

A news reel shown to theatergoers drew applause for Senator Vandenburg a Republican while Duke of Windsor received none for Roosevelt. Vandenburg urged facts before Congress on relief costs provoking strong Republican support in the audience. William Green spoke on unemployed numbers and his forecasts were quietly accepted.

Roosevelt Vandenburg Congress William Green

Danville to Decatur road praised in frontline note

Front reports the Danville to Decatur road is in good shape from Means bridge to Decatur. The poor road section lies five miles between Danville and Means bridge in the second district. Public interest groups urged readers to inspect conditions and push improvements on the route.

Danville Decatur Means Bridge

Naming Hospital Draws Names for New Veterans Hospital

Officials discuss naming the Montgomery veterans hospital and consider Richmond, Decatur, and Richmond Pearson as options. The group declines Commodore Stephen Decatur and opts to honor Richmond Pearson amid site debates in Washington.

Montgomery Veterans Hospital Mont Lister Hill Washington Richmond Montgom Commodore Stephen Decatur Decatur Richmond Pearson

Debts Owed to Uncle Sam Highlight Neutrality Debate

The piece argues that foreign debts owed to the United States arise from wartime advances to European nations. It warns that future aid could require cash payments and risk for European customers, under the current neutrality policy.

Congress Uncle Sam

Bank of Belle Mina Liquidated After Bank Holiday

The Bank of Belle Mina was closed by presidential order and liquidated. During winding up, all depositors received interest at the legal rate from closure to settlement, and stockholders were paid in full with a sixteen dollar a share dividend.

Tennessee Valley Oklahoma Bank of Belle Mina

Kiwanis Visitations Close June 26 Promotion to Farmers

Morgan Kiwanis Club plans final community vis itations on June 26 with a trip to Fiorette as part of a county wide effort to promote cordial relations with farmers. Local YMCA secretary C J Randolph returns from Estes Park after representing the group at a boys conference. Several residents plan visits or returns from trips to Oxford Birmingham Memphis and Trinity with family guests and longer sojourns noted.

Morgan Kiwanis Club

The Brighter Side on Songwriters and Ascap

A reminiscence on U S songwriters dying poor and the rise of Ascap the American Society of Composers and Publishers. It notes royalties from sheet music waning with radio and describes Ascap membership about 1000 in the U S and 40000 worldwide. It outlines how royalties are pooled and pro rated among members and mentions ratings up to AA with top earnings around 15000 dollars.

Ascap American Society of Composers and Publishers France Germany Italy United States Escap Irving Caesar Gene Buck Flo Ziegfield Caesar

Columbia mother sees newborn on film before flesh birth

A Columbia mother, too weak to visit, watched her newborn on motion pictures while the baby lay in an incubator in the hospital nursery. The article notes the remarkable yet fragile condition of the infant and the mother’s limited ability to be with her child.

Columbia S C

Different Forms and Sources of Vitamin D

An article by Dr. Logan Clendening explaining how Vitamin D forms occur in nature and in manufactured products. It covers sources like fish liver oils and eggs, human and animal responses, and the rat unit used for potency testing. It notes variable effectiveness in chickens and emphasizes fish oils for children.

Logan Clendening

Father and dog food jokes haunt a memory page

A fragment filled with humorous quips about canned dog food industry growth, fatherhood memories, classroom jokes, and assorted punchlines. The mix includes bits about a brushville teacher, a doctor films of an infant, and a Communist on a soap box, plus domestic banter.

Left handed trainers influence dogs to offer right forepaw

A Wilmington expert notes dogs trained by left handed handlers tend to offer their right forepaw when asked to shake. He explains that right handed owners typically prompt the left paw, while southpaw training more often leads to the right paw.

D.O Wilmington Del

Congress Debates Relief Bill and Flood Control Plan

Senate continues debate on a 1.5 billion relief bill and resumes inquiry into a steel strike. Banking panel weighs extending the land bank interest rate. House moves on District of Columbia tax measures while the tax evasion joint committee opens public hearings. Flood control discussions focus on a 300 million project. Yesterday the Senate debated local contribution requirements for relief projects. House adjourned after tributes to late Rep Connery.

Associated Press Senate Post Office Committee House District of Columbia Joint Rep Connery Mass

Rumor Spreads Exercise Tip and D-Note Dialog

A fragment discusses chasing rumors for exercise and criticizes professional promotion of public welfare. A father son exchange mentions a D on a report and a playful reference to Dandy. The text hints at telephone calls and nickel stakes in a casual, conversational tone.

Walter Winchell On Broadway Gossip Roundup

Walter Winchell columns reveal intimates of Mrs Gloria Spreckels betrothal to Marco Brul lier in Milan and a July wedding at Villa D Espe Lake Como. Other society notes include H H Rogers to wed Diana Taylor, new engagements and Cannes of Hollywood figures amid theater and film news.

Gloria Spreckels Marco Brullier Milan Italy Villa D’espe Lake Como H. H. Rogers Diana Taylor Diane Chapeau-Checker the Paradise St. Moritz Donald Ogden Stewart Carnegie Hall Charles Payson Swankeh Rivah Kleb Alexandrine DuPont Lammot DuPont Howard A. Perkins Ardmore DuPont Chas. Merrit Conde Nast Bunch Jane Cooke Frank Pay Barbara Stanwyck Melissa Sierra Mexico City Society Jack Whitney Garbo MGM F. D. Roosevelt, Jr Ruth Jones Wm. Warburton Reno Dodge Sloane Jim Bush Harrison Williams Jeritza Baron von Popper Hollywood George Price

Preaching at Methodist Church and Singers at New School

Rev. Tones of Hariselle preaches at the Methodist church this afternoon. Sunday night features singing at the new school building with several well known singers expected. A lengthy list of local attendees from MT, TABOR area, plus notes on illnesses and visits by residents, including malaria illness of Mary Barton Moore.

Hariselle Cataco Sunda Mre J. de Mary Kate Vivian Catrun Mrr Hubert Dotbs Rey Moore Tom Riley Lee Pike J. W. Beavers Hugh Allison Aubry Johnson Benny Blevins Mary Barton Moore Roy Moore Luke Sharp Louisville Louie Puller Trinity Tom Kyle William Wright Lebanon Millas Patterson James Luker Hartsele Mary Nell Sonny Boy Johnson Parkville Ruth Blevins Pine

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