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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1930
Page
4
Engineer Fined in Birmingham Court Whistleblower Case
A Birmingham court fined an engineer after he blew his own whistle in a related dispute. The ruling framed the act as self praise that yielded no dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Valley resort plan for Valhermoso Springs debated
The discussion over turning Valhermoso Springs into a summer resort drew attention from local leaders and residents. Proposals considered potential development, infrastructure needs, and economic impact on the region as authorities weighed the benefits against preservation concerns.
Jefferson County Democrats Plan July 8 Rally
The Jefferson County Democratic club announces a rally set for July 8 as Democrats vow to resist independents' influence this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Democratic Club
Explorer McMillan Plans Eighth Polar Expedition
Donald B. McMillan prepares for his eighth polar voyage as temperatures rise above 100 in the region inviting potential volunteers to join the expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald B. McMillan
Oscar DePriest Voices Birmingham Address Question
The speaker notes Oscar DePriest may visit any part of the country but cautions that making Birmingham his base could harm him and his race given his past statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar DePriest
Birmingham
Atlanta plans another Bobby Jones homecoming celebration
The city of Atlanta readies a welcome for golf great Bobby Jones after his latest triumph. Officials consider reusing decorations from prior Jones celebrations to save money.
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Talladega
Atlanta
Bobby Jones
County Seeks List Of School Age Children
School officials push for a full count of children of school age in the county to determine state appropriations, with The Daily urging complete cooperation from residents and authorities.
Opening of new building marks pride for Alabama college
A sense of pride accompanies news of a state institution of higher education unveiling a new building. The Daily notes a greater prospect: every country school in Alabama will operate a full nine months next year, expanding the school term across the state.
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Alabama
Decatur Calls for Refund of Bridge Investment
The city notes it has invested $100,000 in the bridge across the Tennessee River. It argues that if the state funds retirement of debt on toll bridges and makes them free, Decatur should be reimbursed the money it contributed to the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Tennesee River
Luck and crime intertwine in a North Carolina incident
A reader notes a new book on luck while recalling a Gadsden Times report of two men from North Carolina penitentiary whose gas theft ended with discovery after they attempted to steal from an early fishing trip pair. The owners’s alert led to arrest in a sequence of events sparked by the crime.
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Gadsden
North Carolina
Senate backs municipal power access under private company plan
The senate approves Senator Black's resolution urging the secretary to allow municipalities to obtain power on a level with private firms. Congress must decide on a patent disposition for the Shoals, as municipalities cannot be expected to invest vast sums without firm assurances of contracts and completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Black
Senate
Congress
Munici
Patterson Outlines Farm Relief Policies for Alabama District
Andrew Patterson promotes farm relief as essential to national stability. He cites protection from foreign labor and price stabilization as key goals and vows to push legislation aiding cotton farmers in the Tennessee Valley from his Alabama eighth district campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Alabama
Andrew G. Patterson
Wich
Patterson
Texas
Andrew Patterson
Unite States
Morgan County
Falkville
Tennessee Valley
Ion
Eighth
Cotton Belt
Congress
Eighth Congressional District
Washington
Andrew Patterson Seeks Farm Aid in Congress
The piece argues that agriculture stabilizes industry and national prosperity. It says Andrew Patterson understands farming needs from experience and will push for favorable legislation to improve agricultural prices and living standards for farmers.
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Andrew Patterson
National Congress
Naece
Two Great Corpse And Land Claims Debate
The piece notes air travel advances with Irish pilots and future passenger flights. It recalls Nelson and Wellington under St Paul’s and discusses U S claims to Antarctic lands, potential gains, and Adolph S. Ochs’s views on European hostility and American involvement.
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King George
Queen Mary
St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Wellington
Nelson
Veterans Bill Faces Veto Despite House Passage
The House approved a war veterans pay bill totaling about 102 million dollars annually, but the President plans to veto. He argues the amount exceeds demands by roughly 70 million and largely benefits non incapacitated veterans, a move with potential impact on the next national election.
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House
Ford plans six more ships to push auto trade worldwide
Henry Ford intends to build at least six additional large motor ships to transport his products across oceans and to South America. He envisions a private fleet rivaling historic private fleets in scale, hoping for a just reward for his venture.
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Henry Ford
South America
Mr. Ford
Jacques Coeur
Agnes Sorel
Henry Ford and a dream of faster ships
The piece imagines Ford building faster ships, speculating speeds up to 100 knots under his guidance. It also notes President Hoover ordering White House wine glasses stored in a government warehouse, with all glassware sent away while the ice water glass remains prominent.
Everlasting limits of governance and tasted freedoms
The remark contrasts enduring political cycles with shifting norms from diverse regimes. It notes Mohammed’s prohibition of wine and Kemal Atatürk’s acceptance, suggesting that administrations change and so do attitudes toward indulgence and bravado.
James McClellan Shows Improvement After Illness
Corinth June 27 James McClellan who has been seriously ill for the past several days continues to improve at his home. Friends express hope for a rapid recovery and his return to health.
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Corinth
James McClellan
New York Day by Day on the Atlantic June 27
The June Atlantic voyage features Met stars Giovanni Martinelli Pavel Ludikar Antonin Trantoul Alexandre Off Pierre Luboshutz and others performing aboard as Henry Sellas raises $800 for seamen orphans. The writer laments opera finances and notes a smooth crossing back to Le Havre with personal anecdotes about Billy's antics.
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Atlantic
America
Giovanni Martinelli
Pavel Ludikar
Antonin Trantoul
Alexandre Off
Philadelphia Opera
Pierre Luboshutz
Jean Bedetti
Boston Symphony
Paul Kochanski
Ship Noses In At Havre Floating Dock
A ship slowly nosing into Havre slip as crew members and passengers, chiefly boys and girls who aided the crossing, stand at attention in the companionway with palms raised.
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Havre
Reed Smoot Maintains Tireless Tariff Committee Pace
Washington Day Book honors Reed Smoot for his record eight months of steady work leading the Senate finance committee on tariff legislation. The Utah senator faced intense criticism and hot Capitol summers as he labored from morning till night, his thin voice carrying through the strain and debate.
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Washington
United States Senate
Finance Committee
Reed Smoot
Utah
Senate
Smoot
Reed Smoot Defends Tariff Bill with Steady Senate Stand
Senators from both parties praised Reed Smoot for his patient courtesies and steadfast defense of the tariff bill bearing his name. Ashurst, Oddie, and Bratton lauded his civility, attentiveness, and hard work amid repeated questions and opposition in the senate chamber.
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Senate
How's Your Health How's Your Health
The article warns that infants face greater summer dangers than adults and offers practical steps. Keep nurseries screened to ward off flies and mosquitoes which carry diseases like infantile diarrhea. Dress children in light clothing, bathe daily, sponging, and ensure ample water intake.
Mrs I F Lester Suffering Light Heart Attacks
Mrs I F Lester is confined at her home in Trinity with light heart attacks. Friends express concern and hope for a quick recovery.
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Trinity
I. F. Lester
Sayings and Quips From a Bygone Page
A collection of humorous maxims and wry observations. The snippets include critiques of gender, work, politics, and society with lines on pessimists, optimists, and everyday quirks. юм
Fair Enough Her and Mannish Clothes Spark Clash
The piece satirizes women wearing trousers and challenging gender norms across several towns. It lampoons men who resist changing roles while praising traditional motherhood and business caution amid shifting social expectations.
Imagined Ills Drain Strength Against Real Threats
A warning about wasting energy on imagined health fears that undermine efforts to address actual problems. The message urges focus on real dangers rather than speculative risks. The tone mirrors a cautionary public health editorial from a historical newspaper.
Noah's Ark Worms in Apples Swap Joke
In a playful exchange S. S. Teacher asks Johnnie if Noah brought worms in pairs into the Ark. Johnnie replies with apples. The line ends with a gentle note on being content with not being noted.
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S. S
Johnnie
Noah
Self Starter Steps Taken Before Results Emerge
A self starter shows progress only after deliberate steps are set in motion. Early effort frames later outcomes as plans, actions, and measured gains.
Faith and partiality in the congregation
A biblical excerpt from James 2 1 7 urges proper respect for all, condemning favoritism toward the rich and calling believers to honor the poor as heirs of God’s promises in faith. The passage warns against evil thoughts and biased judgment in assembly seating.
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Jesus Christ
James
Nashville social notes list visitors and guests
Miss Juanita Sprott of Nashville Tenn is the house guest of Miss Donnie Blackwell. Bill Blackwell and Frank Brown Jr have returned from Colorado Springs. Cole Mrs Travis Odom and son spent several days in Walder mose with friends returning home Wednesday. Nell Johnson visiting their aunt Mrs Ben W in Huntsville.
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Juanita Sprott
Nashville, Tenn
Donnie Blackwell
Bill Blackwell
Frank Brown, Jr
Colorado Springs
Cole
Travis Odom and Son
Waldermose
Wednya
Nell Johnson
Ben W
Huntsville
Commodious and Matutinal Retrospection in A Day’s Context
A concise lexicon note on three terms. Commodious means suitable and roomy offering ample accommodation. Matutinal describes something pertaining to the morning or early hours. Retrospection denotes meditating on things past and recalling memory.
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