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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1936
Page
4
Alabama nominates Roosevelt backer at convention
Alabama moved to the center of proceedings yielding to New York for John Mack to nominate President Roosevelt and its governor delivered the first seconding address marking a key moment in the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
New York
John Mack
Roosevelt
City Fathers Seek Bonded Indebtedness Refund
The city fathers work to refund the Bonded indebtedness of Decatur to lower the interest rate. It is a big problem tackled and its solution means much to taxpayers of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Law Backing Realigns North Alabama Traffic Safety
North Alabama reports fewer automobile accidents due to state highway patrol diligence. Public sentiment supports highway laws, strengthening enforcement and compliance for safer roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Alabama
Decatur Battles Class D Teams and Birmingham Barons
Decatur plans baseball series with Class D squads and may invite the Birmingham Barons to visit at season end. The city remains open to matches with various minor league niveau teams as it expands its baseball ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Birmingham Barons
Al Smith’s stance on Roosevelt re nomination noted
Reports from New York say Al Smith may content himself with his already expressed disapproval of Roosevelt's renomination and may make no further comment. Many Democrats are indifferent to his actions, and his past influence, tied to Liberty League, has faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
al Smith
Roosevelt
Mr Smith
Liberty League
Decatur urged to become North Alabama livestock center
A speaker asserts Decatur can become a regional livestock hub with leadership by businessmen and Chamber of Commerce support. He cites a small capital outlay, steady advertising, and a cash livestock market as the key steps to make the center a reality, urging immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Decatur
North Alabama
Plum bucket Bibb vows to refocus on Alabama schools
Bibb pledges to return to the executive desk soon with plans to rally funds for Alabama education. He argues education must be prioritized in state obligations so schools stay open, and politicians must ensure adequate funding before claiming their share. If such a bill passes, officials will face changes in policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bibb
Alabama
Roosevelt fund drive urged for North Alabama voters
The Daily urges support for President Roosevelt's reelection and asks locals to donate to the campaign. It notes Roosevelt's achievements in North Alabama and promotes signing a campaign roster circulating locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
North Alabama
Nin Roosevelt
Proposals Shift From Two-Thirds Rule in Democratic Convention
Advocates push for simple majority in the Democratic convention instead of the historic two-thirds standard. The change aims to reduce internal disputes and speed decisions, but it remains unclear whether the party or the nation will benefit from adopting a new voting threshold.
Two-Thirds Rule Shadowed Republican Lightweights
Fragmentary sentence notes that the two-thirds rule may have influenced Republican picks, suggesting it overshadowed typical weaker candidates. The text remains incomplete and hints at strategic selection and possible impact on outcomes.
Parole Evils Highlighted By Hoover At Kiwanis Meeting
J Wigar Hoover told Kiwanis International delegates in Washington that connivance between criminals and corrupt officials fuels mass parole. He argued parole has released many inmates early, worsening crime, and urged swift changes with public support fueling reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wigar Hoover
Kiwanis International
Washington
Department of Justice
Dothan and Decatur Vie for Alabama Hospital Site
The piece notes Dothan and Decatur competing for a state funded hospital. Dothan touts location advantages while Decatur presents its bid, but politics will decide the outcome. The author suggests local influence may outweigh merit in the final choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Veterans Hospital
Alabama
Tennessee
Decatur's Strong Backing For TVA Highlighted
In Decatur Tennessee Valley Authority support is praised as a pillar for growth toward a 20 000 to 25 000 population. Citizens view TVA as a reliable partner aiding development of industry and agricultural marketing while stressing loyal cooperation and long sighted planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley
TVA
Decatur
Secaur 2
Arthur Brisbane column on freedom and dwindling man
A George Arthur Brisbane piece discusses varied freedoms and societal decline. The column critiques cultural erosion and urges vigilance against shrinking individual and civic liberties amid changing times.
Freest People Under New Soviet Constitution Predicted
Paris reports V-Karl Radek says Russians will be the freest people in the world under a new constitution. He claims workers’ rights will be fully realized in the Soviet system, contrasting it with capitalist limits and press constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Karl Radek
Nthe i Pravda
Radek
Dicma
Walter Winchell Wry On Broddwa Trade Mart Registered
Walter Winchell presents a wry column on Broddwa Trade Mart noting registration details and business quirks. The piece blends sharp humor with observations on trade and public spots in the era.
Main Stem Alumni in The Moom Pitchers and Hollywood Links
Alumni from Main Stem recounts crossovers into Broadway and Hollywood. Names like Benchley Stewart Parker Astaire Dudley Nichols Woollcott appear as critics and writers who shifted to film, shaping early screenplays such as The Informer Judge Priest Mary of Scotland and The Plough and the Stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Dudley Nichols
Alex Woollscott
Morning World
Hollywood
the Informer
How Man Got an Attack Of Gouty Arthritis
A physician-narrator recounts a man who overindulged at a birthday feast featuring exotic mammoth meat and rich drinks. After the party the man develops a painful swollen toe. the tale suggests gout may have been triggered by the unusual meat and heavy alcohol.
Traffic Zingers and Rural Wit in a 1930s Panel
A collage of comic exchanges on cars, drivers, and rural life. A traffic officer admonishes a speeding motorist as a neighbor jokes about junked cars while a grocer quips about fresh eggs. The dialogue blends cars, taxes, and old country humor with dated references and village characters.
Undisclosed Threats In Legal Aid And Prosecutor Pressure
A criminal defense lawyer allegedly attempted to coerce a prosecutor with a court appointment offer or a heavy cash payoff. The remark implies strong influence attempts within the U S legal system and raises concerns about integrity in public prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Supreme Court
Lawrence Teachers Attend Summer School in Florence
June 27. Several Lawrence county teachers have enrolled at Florence State Teachers College for this spring semester. Readers include Lois White Sadie Weems Frances Taylor Ruth Wilson Preuit Helen Leigh Libbie Harrison Jane Gay Nellie Louise Butler Woodrow Burks Lessie Arnold Edna Almond Town Creek. Myrtle Carpenter Julia Roberson Geneva Parham Trinity. Rena Sue Sandy Tia Reed Adel Leigh Counts Anita Counts Mt. Hope Emily Alexander Tom Almond Jr Gladys Buttram Olena Harris Mae Heflin Andrew Jackson Mia Annie Leigh H O Leigh Iola McCulloch Celia Martin Kacile Ray Annie Mae Speake Pink Sullins Willie Wallace Bettie Lou Windham Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Ala
Lawrence County
Florence State Teachers College
Lois White
Sadie Weems
Frances Taylor
Ruth Wilson Preuit
Helen Leigh
Libbie Harrison
Jane Gay
Nellie Louise Butler
Woodrow Burks
Lessie Arnold
Edna Almon
Town Creek
Myrtle Carpenter
Julia Roberson
Geneva Parham
Trinity
Rena Sue Sandy
Tia Reed
Adel Leigh
Counts
Anita Counts
Mt. Hope
Fragmented Funny Exchange Bits From a Comical Page
A string of humorous vignettes and quips unfolds with neighbors, anniversaries, and political tastings. The text features banter about forgetting wedding anniversaries, Mussolini, and amusing miscommunications, ending with a playful kitchen scene.
Another Lesson on Marriage and Monotony
A dialogue about changing roles in marriage shows a man and woman debating habits. She asks him to give up smoking drinking and clubs, he jokes about quitting marriage and relieving job monotony by thinking up improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge
Ted
Laymen's League to Meet in Montgomery for Annual Assembly
Members of the Laymen's league of the Episcopal church Diocese of Alabama will gather in Montgomery on Saturday for the organization's second annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Laymen's League of the Episcopal Church
Diocese of Alabama
McKinley Dies After Assassination at Pan-American Exposition
William McKinley, 25th president, died September 14 1901 at age 58 a week after being shot at Buffalo. A Civil War veteran he led the nation through tariff battles and the Spanish American War and left a lasting mark on Republican politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilram M’kinley
United States
Buffalo
McKinley
Ohio
Congress
Cleveland
U.S
NEA Service, Inc
Negro Ford Praised by National Communist Convention
James W. Ford, Harlem based negro communist organizer, was cheered by delegates at the national communist convention after his attack on both major parties. They chanted for Ford and carried him on their shoulders as he warned of a harsh fate for the negro if the Republican party gains power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James W. Ford
Harlem
National Communist Convention
Ford
Edgar Allen Woolf
Bill Robinson
George Raft
Texas Guinan
Bert Wheeler
M C’s
Behrman
Jed Harris
Injunction Dismissed on Veterans Preference Suit
Justice Peyton Gordon of the District of Columbia supreme court dismissed a suit seeking government preference for war veterans and their wives or widows on all work relief projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peyton Gordon
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Killer Paroled in Raleigh Faces Oklahoma Slaying Charge
White haired convict Jesse C. Walker, who spent 16 years as a fugitive before returning to custody, received a parole today from Governor Ehringhaus but now faces an additional seven year term for a slaying in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Jesse C. Walker
Ehrin
Warbling Crosby and the stage world of early Hollywood
The piece casts Bing Crosby as a rising talent who might own a stable, Frederic March as a mild stage manager admired by directors, Edward G. Robinson briefly at the Theatre Guild before later pay elsewhere, Miriam Hopkins as a driven actress seeking revenge after being fired from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and John O'Hara repeatedly turning down four figure offers while appearing on The Mirror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing Crosby
Frederic March
Edward G. Robinson
Theatre Guild
Miriam Hopkins
John O'Hara
Notable Hollywood Figures and Their Shifting Roles in 20th Century Media
A sweeping sketch traces James K McGuinness Robert Sisk Manuel Seff O H P Garrett Morrie Ryskind and the Four Marx Brothers among others as they move across newspapers studios and theatres. It notes their influence from columns to scripts to press agents and producer roles with a cheeky let’s-remember-what-made-the-era tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. McGuinness
the Mail
Munsey
Robert Sisk
Variety
Theatre Guild
RKO
Manuel Seff
Shuberts
O. H. P. Garrett
Morrie Ryskind
Marx Brothers
Zeppo
Keith
Shubert
Sam Marx
Kin
MGM
Darling in Los Angeles styling for Globe and Herald
EB Darling works in Los Angeles styling for The New York Globe and later assists Robert E. Sherwood. The Herald allegedly had to marry The Tribune to escape Munsey or worse fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. V. Darling
Los Angeles
N. Y. Globe
Robert E. Sherwood
Herald
Tribune
Munsey
Hollywood gossip and theatre notes from a rough era
A collage of showbiz anecdotes places Paul Gerard Smith and Marion Gering amid early drama row, with Herman Mankiewicz at the Times and Arthur Kob er and Pat O'Brien in supporting roles. James Cagney, John Cromwell, Walt Disney, and a betting scam around Schmeling add a vivid snapshot of entertainment and gambling culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gerard Smith
Herman J. Mankiewicz
N. Y. Times
Michael Arlen
Marion Gering
Tor
Madison Square Hotel
Arthur Kober
Pat O'Brien
James Cagney
Jef Harris
Cagney
John Cromwell
William A. Brady
Brady
Walt Disney
Levine
Mickey Mouse
Disney
Johnson and Bannister discuss musical show plans
The Times notes writer Larry E. Johnson who authored It's a Wise Child has talked with Albert Bannister about a new musical. Bannister is expected to share full details of the conversation publicly, following Johnson's death in Hollywood about three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. Times
Larry E. Johnson
Albert Bannister
Bannister
Laurence Johnson
Hollywood
DC Chief Justice Grants Permanent Injunction Against Western Union
Chief Justice Alfred A. Wheat of the District of Columbia supreme court made permanent today a preliminary injunction issued months ago to stop Western Union Telegraph Company from turning over certain messages to the senate lobby committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alfred A. Wheat
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Western Union Telegraph Company
Senate Lobby Committee
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