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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1932
Page
2
The page shows masthead notes and republication rights from The Associated Press. It lists advertising rates and printer credits with names Landis & Kohn and locations Atlas New York Chicago.
The author argues that an income tax is the fairest taxation form and would replace other property taxes. It asserts individuals pay based on yearly income, not on property values or nonexistent charges, asking what fairer form exists.
About eighty workers report this morning as the Schwarzenbach Huber silk mill resumes work. Jubilant residents expect business uptick and hope summer months outperform winter and spring for the local economy. The scene reflects pride in southern efficiency and broader industrial revival.
After losing a job and facing hardship, a man chose sales as his livelihood and hit the road. The writer met him as he prepared to share his experiences and declared, And I am beating the low mood.
Farmers from Morgan and Limestone counties continue bringing carefully grown produce to Decatur curb market. Despite a drop in prices since 1930, growers maintain sales volume and revenue near 1931 levels, supporting families and providing food locally as buyers flock to the market.
The article lists how Alabama senators cast their votes on the soldier bonus bill with counts by party. It notes Republicans and Democrats voting for or against and those announced or paired in favor or against. It urges Alabamians to track Washington action as representatives speak for the state.
The piece analyzes the Republican convention stance on prohibition, noting calls for repeal via a proposed twentieth amendment that would shift regulatory power to the states. It discusses party dynamics with wets and dries, Hoover's position, and potential impacts on voters and policy nationwide. It also touches on Father’s Day reflections, wealth and finance themes, and a Brown University gold standard study.
Arthur Brisbane reports from King Features Syndicate dated 1932 on Colby and Lawrenceville with reflections on public interest in travel and the era. Veterans’ adjustments and contemporary American society color the column’s tone.
The text argues that large sums are easy to mobilize for private borrowers and corporate reconstruction, while veterans receive diminishing returns. It suggests public spending could instead inject two and a half billion now to advance prosperity, setting aside gratitude or justice considerations.
Mrs W M Grubbs and son Paul travel to visit Mrs Foster Pointer while Mrs Mabel Williams from Birmingham plans a stay with Mrs Herbert Hughes. Miss Sarah Davis arrives from Birmingham for a weekend at home. Mrs A J Hanson returns from Gurley with news of friends Miss Virginia Thompson and Ned Durant Mississippi. Mr and Mrs Edward Moseley will be over Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Rauschenburg.
Washington column notes that within ten days the average citizen will feel the tax hike as small per transaction but cumulatively heavier. It argues rich individuals are hit hardest while the bulk burden falls on ordinary people, with skeptics doubting relief will reach the ultimate consumer.
A collage of gags and witticisms on life, work, and society. It includes lines about education, aging, humor in daily life, and satirical riffs on politics, fashion, and courtship, with occasional references to horses, razors, and a prewar sentiment.
The passage juxtaposes Mussolini era Italy with a brutal Fascist execution at Fort Bravetta and a critical view of Italy’s justice system, then shifts to Egyptian nationalist Zaghlul Pasha and a mausoleum move. It contrasts modern power, violence, and historical curses with remarks on authority and memory.
A fragmented satirical sketch recounts Senator Kendrick's early cowpuncher days in the Wyoming ranges and Texas training. It contrasts his rugged past with his later political life, noting marks of marksmanship and horseback experience as iconic traits.
A plea urges residents with surplus jars of any size to send them to the Charity Store on Lee Street for those with fruit and vegetables unable to buy jars. The store operates 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, contact 579 or 894.
Johnson's Chapel hosts a community children's program inviting all residents to attend. Activities, songs, and a Story Hour are planned for the occasion.
The rector of St. John’s Episcopal church points out the lesson in the teaching for the fourth Sunday after Trinity. The item reflects a church sermon and careful study of the liturgical schedule.
The Rt. Rev. William G. McDowell and Bishop Manning presented resolutions at the Episcopal Church house of bishops meeting. McDowell was appointed by Presiding Bishop Rt. Rev. James DeWolf Perry to lead negotiations on church guidance for the year.
Frost forms with clear skies and light winds, while cloud cover hinders it. Tornadoes arise when air masses with very different temperatures collide vigorously.
A fragment discussing language usage and social change with stray phrases about a “lady killer” and shifts in how terms apply. It also mentions saving as essential to healthy financial growth like water for plants.
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