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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

3

Republicans Plan Real Drive to Oust Speaker Bankhead

Alabama Republicans at the state convention pledged a real effort to unseat Speaker William B Bankhead in November. J M Pennington led a committee seeking strong candidates, while John D M Hamilton defended the party’s Jeffersonian roots amid cross‑county GOP ambitions.

Bill Ban Birmingham Ala Alabama Republicans William B. Bankhead J. M. Pennington United States Senate Jasper Bankhead John D. M. Hamilton South Free State Winston Landon Cullman Blount Franklin Walker C. O. Vardaman Young Republicans of Luther Patrick Jefferson County Joe Starnes Vardaman Starnes Patrick Pennington W. A. Clardy Roanoke Frank M. Dixon Hamilton John H. Bankhead

The Open Range Crowned in a Cowboy's Life

Ellen Dale discovers a heroism in ranch life as she follows Bill Baron to drive a thousand-head cattle herd through the Gap. Old Buckshot Brown tutors her while the cattle form a moving fan and the range reveals its epic, royal life to the pair.

Bill Baron Dale-Durango Bill Ellen Liam Daniel Baron de Anza Eben Casa Hermosa Buckshot Brown Old John Slaughter Old New Mexico New York DD Range Buckshot Old Buckshot

Insurance and Real Estate Leader John Patterson of Decatur

Before insurance, fortune faced ruin from disaster but John Patterson at 109 Johnston Street offers comprehensive protection. He represents reliable firms offering surety bonds, auto, fire, burglary, liability, water damage and more and also runs real estate and rental services as Decatur Chamber of Commerce president.

John Patterson Johnston Street Phone 25 Patterson Fidelity Bonds Decatur Chamber of Commerce Morgan County Decatur

Dimmed Stars Of Nazi Elite Fade From Public Life

The once prominent Nazi figures Field Marshal von Blomberg former war minister Franz von Papen Hitler envoy to Vienna and Colonel General Baron von Fritsch former army chief have vanished from public view. Von Blomberg wed and soon resigned then left Germany while Von Fritsch resigned amid health rumors and Papen withdrew after a staff death and claims to wait for satisfaction before returning to politics.

von Blomberg Franz von Papen Hitler Vienna Baron von Fritsch Von Blomberg Germany von Fritsch von Papen

Hague Rests His Defense in Jersey Free Speech Case

Mayor Frank Hague’s counsel announced in federal court they would offer no defense to charges alleging abrogation of free speech and assembly in New Jersey. Judge Clark was set to hear motions on dismissal while subpoenas for Ernst Baldwin Carney and records were debated as the trial entered its fourth week.

Newark N. J Frank Hague CIO American Civil Liberties Union Jersey John A. Mathews Hague Canes William Clark Matthews Morris L. Ernst GOTO OOCLU Clark Jersey City Ernst United States William J. Carney CTO Roger N. Baldwin ACLU Baldwin Carney

Ringling circus strike halts show in Scranton

In Scranton Pennsylvania workers refuse a 25 percent wage cut. Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey threaten to end the tour with trains returning to Sarasota Florida if the strike persists. Wilkes Barre engagement canceled as grounds fall silent.

Scranton Ringling Brothers-Barnum and Bailey Circus John Ringling North American Federation of Actors Sarasota Florida Wilkes Barre Baseball Park

Queen Elizabeth's Mother Dies in London Mourning Declared

King George VI declared only family mourning for Queen Elizabeth's mother the Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne who died early today in London at age 76.

London George VI Queen Elizabeth Countess of

Prevention Of Syphilis By Dr Murphy Urges Early Treatment

County Health Officer Dr L R Murphree argues syphilis cannot be immunized against, but early, uninterrupted treatment for at least a year can render patients non infectious. He cites international results from free treatment and testing, stresses treatment in pregnancy to prevent congenital cases, and urges action by all to curb spread.

L. R. Murphree M. D Sweden Norway Denmark England United States

Treatment to prevent congenital syphilis and early disease

The article argues syphilis requires long term treatment to prevent congenital cases and cure patients. It notes high drug costs and calls for free care for the unable to pay and urges more frequent blood testing to detect early stages. It compares prevention to tuberculosis by finding and treating early to halt spread.

J. B. McBride and Son Contractors

J. B. McBride and Son, general contractors and building material dealers, offer estimates, plans, and complete work in wood brick stone and stucco. Offices at 406 408 Fourth Avenue E, contact 606. They have built homes and churches in Decatur and handle projects of any size.

Fourth Avenue J. B. Bride & Son John B John McBride Decatur J. B McBride & Son

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Mr. Hamilton Jefferson Ellen Dale Central Press Association Central Press Marshal von Blomberg Alice Emmrich and Ned Wayburn Alice Emmrich Texas Miss Emmrich America J. B. McBride & Son, Contractors Ted Fr. Margitt Hanes Speake, Warren & Ratliff Hanes & Shirts P. H. Hanes Knitting Co Winston- Salem N. C Wm.r. Moore Dry Goods Co Na Ee
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