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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1934
Page
1
Berlin reports indicate the government may take strong action in response to a growing dissident movement linked to Nazism as Adolf Hitler rises in prominence. The AP dispatch notes rising tensions and mentions Webster Pearson and the Sharp action by groups alleged to threaten national stability.
Navy survey of the Aleutian Islands west of Kodiak Bay, done for harbor safety and airbase planning two years earlier, informs Army and Navy focus on Alaska as vital wartime objective. Roosevelt attends Groton anniversary as George Rublee receives ovation and a chair mishap disrupts proceedings. Debates in California over war debts unite Johnson and McAdoo despite political rivalries.
A suggestion was made for the chancellor and his family to take a vacation together. He remained tied to state duties, but it is expected the whole family will travel by the end of July.
Mr. Rogers of the Cowell-Rogers revival party arrived in Decatur today to oversee the erection of a large revival tent at the Fourth Avenue and Johnston Street intersection, just north of Central Baptist Church. Services begin Sunday evening with a preliminary church official meeting Thursday and a first choir rehearsal Friday in the tent. The revival is a united effort by Decatur pastors and church leaders, following a successful campaign in Columbia Tennessee.
President Roosevelt will speak to the nation over the air at 8 30 p m Central Time Thursday night, presumably to report on the state of the nation.
Robert Rice of The Daily suffered a badly bruised toe when a truck carrying lead pig exports turned over on his foot. Medical exam showed no bones broken and he was later sent home.
The Republican district convention was held at Decatur city hall this morning for organizing and selecting officers. Col. W. T. Camp of Scottsboro was elected Slane of the executive committee with Luke Sherrill of Hartselle as secretary, delegates from five Tennessee Valley counties attended. Noted participants included Jere Murphy Huntsville R. M. Sims Arthur South J G Moore Florence W R Taylor Moulton W T Campbell J W Holland and J Spivey Scottsboro W J Kennamer Woodville Old Durham Section Ort Harper Larkinsville. Jackson county delegates said a partial ticket will be fielded this fall for state and county offices.
Beverly Hills reports cartoons of Hitler and Mussolini imply an impending clash. The note also praises William Allen White for a high Americanism award, claiming Kansas leads in real newspaper men.
Carmichael asks Governor Miller and Governor-Elect Graves to urge President Roosevelt to attend. Letters will be sent to Trinity and Hart counties councils and civic clubs to aid in bringing in a larger crowd than the 26 000 that greeted him on his prior Decatur stop.
Newport, June 26. John Jacob Astor IV and Ellen T French secured a marriage license in city hall and plan a Saturday wedding in Newport to cap the social season in America's summer capital.
Evangelist Dan Burson will address Southside Baptist Church tonight on the topic Birds of Prey. A special service for young people will be held as part of the evening program.
Benson Bryant and his son Benson Jr. started a Sunday motor journey visiting various points in Oklahoma and Texas.
A 12-year-old girl in Jasper Alabama was hospitalized in critical condition with wounds and severe malnutrition. County authorities investigate claims of torture by the woman who had custody, Mrs Earl Porter, now held on bond. The child had lived with Porter for 16 months. Porter’s husband, ill, had entrusted care earlier.
In Chicago a band of six armed men abducted An Sciacca, owner of the Oriental Cafe, after dragging him into a waiting car. His three children were present. Carlo received a phone call telling him not to call police and to contact an uncle. Police consider the men as possible policemen.
MOULTON ALABAMA June 26 The Moulton friends of Mrs Jessie Mc Bride of near Hillsboro regret to hear of her serious illness at her home Her daughter Miss Ellie recently called home from Peabody College Nashville where she had gone for summer study
Dr Harcourt A Morgan of the Tennessee Valley Authority cannot attend the third annual Tennessee Valley Horse Show. A St Johns Guild House meeting will host volunteers and sponsors, with Birmingham horseman W G Patterson bringing at least eight entrants. Star performers Speed Along Marys and Denmark King from Jim’s string are expected to compete.
TVA will move into the First National Bank building at Vine and Bank streets by July 15. Alterations will convert space used by the Savoy Cafe for TVA medical and personnel rooms and main banking room changes will be made. TVA officials, led by John F. Pierce, say no plans to relocate other departments from Valley points.
Lawrence county hosts the annual Fourth of July picnic at Mount Hope twelve miles west of Moulton. The event draws people from across the state and beyond for a homecoming day with a tennis match relay races sack races and a boxing bout. Free dinner will be provided.
Dynamite was used again in the Birmingham district during labor troubles. One explosion wrecked the rear of a steel company employee’s home and another shattered window glass in a downtown laundry. Federal conciliators faced added challenges as the strike of about 70 workers escalated.
TVA officials frequent air trips into the Decatur area say the airport should be a useful municipal adjunct. Decatur serves as a base for TVA operations in a wide radius, highlighting the need for completion. TVA through Pat Miller donated 127 mulberry posts worth 300 dollars for airport fencing, gratefully received by city and county officials.
Farm Credit Administration reports Lawrence county farmers received 99600 in loans from the Federal Loan Bank and Land Bank Commission during the year ending May 1 1934. About 2400 went to banks 1100 covered insurance costs and other items included past due taxes merchant debts and more.
The Lawrence county singing convention will be convened at Harmony five miles north of Moulton on the Moulton Hillsboro road Saturday and Sunday. The Denson.
Gadsden Alabama June 26 Henry 72 and C C Howard 70 were charged with assault to murder after exchanging gunfire yesterday at Union Grove a remote mountain village. The two men stood 75 feet apart and fired shotguns in the feud like confrontation.
A campaign card found near Beasley's body bears a reckless note implicating Jack Rackley and others. The message, signed by a state highway employee named Gann, hints at killings and possible self blame as investigators search the area for further clues.
Washington today quote Harry L. Hopkins stating federal relief funds for Alabama depend on the state’s own budget decisions. He emphasized that increases in relief spending hinge on how Alabama dispenses existing funds and addresses local needs.
Ray McMeans of The Daily underwent an appendectomy today and is reported to be progressing well. He is resting after the procedure and receiving care.
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