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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1936
Page
4
Here is the Record of the New Deal as Seen by an Observer
Washington correspondent Dutcher summarizes the Roosevelt era in the Daily, noting a do-something policy with lasting benefits while warning against excessive spending. He traces bank confidence, relief costs, NRA and AAA histories, WPA works, and mounting debt under the New Deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Deal
Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Daily Buys
Dutcher
Roosevelt
Mr. Dutch
WPA
Harold L. Ickes
PWA
White House
Florida Ship Canal
Passamaquoddy
Back To Farm Tides Rise In U S Unemployment Era
The back to the farm trend grows across the United States with farm population rising by 1.33 million in five years to 31,800,907 on January 1, 1965. Alabama adds 45,707 farmers since 1930, 3.4 percent, while New England shows the sharpest gain, with Connecticut up about 65 percent. Unemployment drives the shift toward agriculture nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alabama
New England
Connecticut
vague clipping on science aid to government debate
Brief fragment references a discussion on science aiding government policy and mentions locations and names in a 1936 syndicate context. The readable text is sparse, with unclear event details and no concrete outcomes or dates.
Scientists in politics urged at MIT graduation
Newton D. Baker argues at MIT that scientists should guide policy to solve world crises. He cites Father Coughlin and Townsend as unscientific threats and notes that historic crises were handled by non scientists like Lincoln and Cromwell. He warns that ten million Americans live nearly on charity while nations prepare to fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton D. Baker
Maassachusetts Institute of Technology
Baker
Mr. Baker
Father Coughlin
Dr. Townsend
Scientists, leaders, and the edge of age in history
The piece contrasts Bismarck and Napoleonic expeditions, noting leaders' need for decisiveness over science in crises. It cites George Bernard Shaw's retirement claim, then praises aged figures like Pope and Gladstone, while joking that vigor comes with youth and a dian of mutton and watered claret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bernard Shaw
Pope
Leo
von Moltke
Gladstone
Michael Angelo
George Bernard Shawn
Congress Activity Summary Today and Yesterday
Senate debates conference report on revenue bill. House meets at 10 30 a.m. on miscellaneous legislation. Rules committee takes up ship subsidy bill. Yesterday the Senate struggled through a filibuster on ship subsidies and the Guffey coat bill. Judiciary approves probe of Black Legion. Walsh Healey government contract bill passes. civil service for all postmasters fails. conference report on tax bill adopted. ship subsidy bill defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Senate
HOUSE
Judiciary Committee
Walsh-Healey
J. Edgar Hoover
G-Men
Congress
Washington
Vandenberg
Davis Memorial Singing at Evergreen Sunday
The annual memorial singing for the late B F Davis former Morgan county sheriff will be held at Evergreen on Sunday. The event attracts hundreds and honors a widely respected county figure. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
B. EF. Davis
Morgan County
Evergreen
Pigs Get Drunk After Mash Found in Raid
In Johnston Pennsylvania farmer Joseph Biranda argued 40 gallons of mash was pig feed. Federal agents tested it by feeding the mash to his pigs. The pigs reportedly became intoxicated and were jailed, according to officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Joseph Biranda
No need to worry over your garden and neighbors' chickens
A light anecdote notes that cooperative hens may keep pests at bay and reduce garden concerns. It frames chickens as practical, natural pest control. Local observers suggest friendly fowl can aid in yard upkeep.
Progress Shown in Care Of Those Mentally Ill
Logan Clendening describes the history of care for the insane from Bedlam to Pinel at Bicetre. He notes the shift from punishment to humane treatment, the rise of psychiatry, and current methods including restraint, wet packs, occupational therapy, psychological care, and psychoanalysis, plus mental hygiene linked to general practice.
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Logan Clendening
M. D
Paris
Hospital
London
Bethlehem Royal Hospital
Bedlam
Pinel
United States
American Medical Association
Car Talk and City Laughs in Droll Police Exchange
A local man muses on cars and desire while a police officer and constable exchange quips about stalled engines, parking, licenses, lights, and brakes. A drunk motorist faces three violations as his wife shields him with humor.
Oswald Doak Obituary Cites Bicycle Danger on Streets
Obituary notes Oswald Doak and laments braking failures affecting cyclists. It warns that children on bicycles face grave risk from road hazards and drivers, highlighting youth riders’ vulnerability and widespread concern for street safety.
Fearless Pedaling Turns Fatal Road Clash
A tense exchange shows pedestrians stepping into traffic despite danger. A motorist defends stopping after a collision with an elderly woman, while a Traffic Officer notes the driver lingered at the scene, implying potential arrest. The dialogue highlights risk, fear, and accountability on city streets.
June Groom Darling Recalls Birthday Phonograph Gift
June Bride jokes about a phonograph record gift while recalling a birthday cake mishap in a lighthearted exchange. The playful dialogue centers on a household moment and dated humor between the couple.
The Newer Version Breathing of a National Song Parody
A dialogue style parody features Youth, Girl, Husband, and Wife exchanging flirtatious banter about kissing and a decision to change minds. The piece plays on patriotism and romantic lines with a humorous modern twist.
Correct this sentence
Health the best wealth to get his health wealth he spent his life with might and main He turned around and spent his time to get his health again A good reputation may seem of no value but the lack of one is a handicap This is a correction task.
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Olin Miller
Thomaston
H. L. Mencken
Hollywood
Arthur Murray
Shirley Temple
America
Pulaski Stamp Honors Polish American Hero of Liberty
Before the American Revolution Count Casimir Pulaski fought for Poland's independence, escaped to France, met Benjamin Franklin, and joined Washington in America in 1777. He fought at Germantown and Brandywine, helped at Savannah, died Oct 11 1779, and a Savannah shaft with a Statue of Liberty marks him. In 1931 a two cent stamp commemorated his death.
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Casimir Pulaski
Poland
Stanislas
Warsaw
France
Benjamin Franklin
America
Pulaski
Washington
Germantown
Brandywine
Savannah
Liberty
H. B. Hall
Jones’ “History of
Georgia
U. SS
NEA Service, Inc
Neal Celebration Opens New Road To Hartselle
About 300 persons attended the Neal celebration Thursday for opening a new road to Hartselle. Probate Judge B L Maone presided with talks by John Peach and county revenue officials. Commissioners J W Lynn Wallace Meadows and R H Burleson spoke on the value of good roads. A cordial reception followed with noon dinner on the grounds and guests including about 12 Decatur professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal
Hartselle
B. L. Maone
John Peach
Decatur
County Board of Revenue
Mr. Peach
J. W. Lynn
Wallace Meadows
R. H. Burleson
Walter Winchell Gossip and G Men Retirement Hope
Notes from Walter Winchell on pro pension bills and G Man retirement prospects. Washington reports the Senate passed civil service retirement, with press commentary on Winchells role and Hollywood gossip culture.
Bananas Grabbed by Two Girls in Oklahoma City
Two young girls burst into Leonard Hutchison's Grocery in Oklahoma City on June 20 and demanded all the bananas. They left with 17 pounds after insisting their father had not received his bonus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Leonard Hutchison
No Detective Story Will Steal Businessman's Sleep
A businessman dismisses thrillers as unlikely to disturb his routine, joking that no detective tale will keep him from his regular bedtime. The remark frames a pragmatic stance amid talk of suspense.
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Business
Barber Quip About Free Comb With Restorer Sale
A street exchanges a joke where a customer asks for a guarantee and the barber replies that they offer a comb with the restorer, flipping expectations with a quick pun.
Ladies of the Press feature in Cosmopolitan cap
The main illustration for Ishbel Ross’s Ladies of the Press is the New York Daily Mirror City Room. Four Mirror staffers Cora Washburn Doris Brown Ruth Phillips Jane Franklin are named with two models hiding faces. The piece also cites a drama critic flap and a Joliet Prison reference involving James Day Richard Loeb Leopold and Clarence Darrow.
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Ishbel Ross
Cosmopolitan Mag
New York Daily Mirror
City Room
Cora Washburn
Doris Brown
Ruth Phillips
Jane Franklin
Mirror
James Day
Richard Loeb
Joliet
Loeb
Leopold
Clarence Darrow
Hollywood Feud Flare Hits RKO Couture Troupe
Bernard Newman the top dress designer at RKO clashes with Walter Plunkett who was invited to work on Pandre Berman's Portrait of a Rebel. Newman threatens quitting amid backstage pouting and conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Bernard Newman
RKO
Walter Plunkett
Bernard
Plunky
Pandre’ Berman
Warning Sign Heads Motorists into Atlanta Trap
Motorists entering Atlanta on Peachtree road encountered a roadside sign reading Warning Speed trap next corner. County police suspected the sign was placed by someone affected by Atlanta traffic crackdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Peachtree Road
Theft of Glen B. Rollins’s car recovered in Chicago
A car stolen from Glen B. Rollins was found five days later in a nearby parking lot. The vehicle had a new ignition lock, new floor boards, and new brake rods installed. Rollins said he would be glad to meet the thief and thank him.
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Chicago
Glen B. Rollins
Rollins
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