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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1934
Page
5
London June 20 AP Norman H. Davis stated the United States will act independently on naval matters. In talks with Japanese officials the two sides discussed Anglo American naval plans and vowed no joint move prejudicing Tokyo.
H H Hard Jr reports checks mailed to counties for franchise tax shares totaling 66969 through May 31. Jefferson 20484 Montgomery 3478 Mobile 4785 Etowah 1617 Tuscaloosa 2177 Elmore 4644 distributed from the state treasury.
The high reached 89 degrees and the low dropped to 50 across the last 24 hours. Weather observations indicate warm conditions with a cool night, typical of late spring.
The Employes Welfare Club of Cooper-Wells sponsors a dance from 8 to 12 Saturday night in the plant recreations rooms. All employes and their guests are invited. Music will be provided.
Pleasant Hill church sets a Sunday program with Sunday school at 9 45, pageant at 11 titled Children s Heeenna, lunch at 12, and a sermon by Rev. B P Collier at 1 30 in the afternoon. The event is slated for Sunday June 24.
The article indicates upcoming performances furnished by Neal Wells and his orchestra.
Listing of mixed eggs and country produce with unit prices. Butter per pound ranges 15 to 17 cents, Irish potatoes 100 pounds at $1.50 to $1.25 per bundle, radishes per dozen 40 to 60 cents, onions per dozen 30 to 40 cents, lettuce turnips squash beets and greens priced per unit or dozen. Local home grown items emphasize regional availability.
Carload hay prices delivered in Birmingham show light receipts and firm prices with No. 1 Johnson hay at 15-16, No. 2 Johnson 13-14, U S and S No 1 Timothy 24, No 2 Timothy 23.50, U S No 1 Alfalfa 27-28. Poultry and egg prices paid producers by jobbers list various hen and egg prices, with broilers and colored eggs quoted and some declines noted. Grain prices delivered in Birmingham bulk No 2 white corn 81.5-82.4, No 2 yellow 77-78, No 2 white oats 54-55. Prime beef type cattle ranges listed, with assorted prices for steers, heifers, cows, calves, and baby beeves reflecting market levels.
Tuesday night wrestling offered a rough card with Lon disqualified for a garrote attempt on Speedy, Chaney using a shoe string for a lethal loop, and referee Watkins awarding a victory to Lawrence. Bozzell vs Montgomery ended 12 minutes 30 seconds with Montgomery dominating and Bozzell showing visible pain and clowning.
Market notes show hog prices rising with 195 to 325 pound hogs at 4.75 and heavier hogs 3.90. Light hogs 3.75, pigs 2.35, light pigs 1.70, roughs 2.80. Cattle quotes not clearly given. Hogs advanced 25 cents.
Hollywood gossip notes Joan Crawford forming an exclusive theater club with Franchot Tone and Lynn Riggs as trusted members. She seeks extensive training before public stage work, aiming to read scripts from a chosen year’s supply while Clarence Brown and Clark Gable complete Sacred and Profane Love.
People born on this day are described as feeling neglect keenly and as sensitive by nature. The forecast emphasizes empathy and vigilance to avoid emotional hurt and to nurture personal relationships.
Isabel Jewell, noted as the last of her line, reveals she speaks French and discusses Latin study in Kentucky. The fragment hints at Italy and Cicero references within a tight preparatory context.
No rainfall was reported by the weather observer for this vicinity during the past 24 hours.
Washington June 20 Representatives of the Steel Workers Union presented to President Roosevelt a four point plan to avert a threatened steel strike. Hugh Johnson said he was hopeful the industry would accept. The plan by William Green would create a three member board named by the President to mediate disputes.
Decatur group met in the First Methodist basement Monday night to receive a report from the just concluded international convention in Phoenix.
A 71 year old references using Thedford's Black-Draught laxative in a brief note about the first signs of constipation. The fragment notes menaces of digestive discomfort and product use.
Plymouth reports notable reductions in car prices as Most models including the All Three low priced cars show nearly identical prices. Consumers urged to compare before buying and visit any Dodge De Soto or Chrysler dealer to see the Special Six firsthand.
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