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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1939
Page
10
The House agreed to hire total funding to finance a wide farm relief package, aiming to provide the largest extra agricultural aid program in the nation’s history. Provisions include about 966 million dollars to support creation and disposal systems and increase agricultural funds for the current year totaling around 875 million dollars.
Officials outlined 1940 farm operations with acreage allotments for major crops and subsidies totaling about 725 million dollars for compliant producers. Plans include expanding export subsidies for wheat cotton and possible lard, and distributing surplus goods to relief families at an estimated 150 million dollars.
Jerome Herman Dean wins his fourth straight for the Cubs, beating the Boston Bees 7-1 as Augie Galan clears the bases with a four-bagger. Wrigley’s long bet on the Cubs begins to show fruit while Pittsburgh slips to 9-8 and St Louis upends Philadelphia 11-5. Mort Cooper earns the win in relief of Len Warneke.
National and American League leaders are listed with batting and pitching marks led by McQuinn and Greenberg. The Yankees top Chicago 6 1 to complete a sweep as Selkirk hits homer. Wilson wins Red Sox versus Browns 7 3 and Philadelphia edges Detroit 6 5 while Washington beats Cleveland 8 5.
Chattanooga Lookouts rallied to beat Birmingham Barons 8 to 5 as Dick Lanahan pitched eight strong innings and the defense turned timely plays. Little Rock Travellers stalled in a high offense bid, while Knoxville defeated third in a tight 8 to 7 contest in the eleventh inning.
The report details muddy conditions on many creeks but notes clear pockets in Spring Creek and water around Wheeler Dam. Bass bream and crappie show fair to good action with live bait, artificial lures, and flies. Several rivers and creeks are muddy or high, while some OK spots remain productive for weekend fishing.
Sid Feder reports at Pompton Lakes New Jersey that the New York State Athletic Commission warned boxers Tony Galento and Joe with the potential for disqualification for major fouls if a brawl breaks out at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night. General John J. Phelan stated referees will enforce disqualification for fouls including hitting a downed opponent and knee use, with specific rules guiding the referee.
Dynamite Joe Dillman the Indianapolis badman meets Buddy Knox in the feature in Tulsa. In the semi final Billy Fox faces Jack Steele. Dillman’s stormy style and trickery make him a constant draw and feared in the ring.
A temporary injunction halted a referendum on Birmingham's tobacco tax ordinance. City officials disclosed receipts from the levy averaging about $1,000 daily, with pledged funds totaling $854 in no loans.
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