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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1932
Page
1
In Opelika Lee County a crazed Black man, Charlie Miller, wounded two Black residents, slashed his wife’s throat, then killed Sheriff W S Jones as he arrived. Miller fled but was cornered three miles away and killed by a posse firing about 150 shots.
A vintage appeal stresses the Golden Rule as the core of road safety. It urges courteous driving, respect for pedestrians, and self control behind the wheel, linking safety to life values and urging readers to support the Alabama Safety Council with a dollar.
A Santa Fe railroad bridge failure south of Castle Rock killed eight itinerants aboard a freight train and injured about 40 more. Eighteen cars were crushed in the wreck with two bodies recovered later. Damage was estimated at 40000 dollars. John Horvath of Oregon Ill said Benjamin Madoski may be among the dead. Harry Pirtle of Missouri also hospitalized in Denver.
Memphis prosecutors document murder case against Stanley A. Puryear for the May 2 ax slayings of his wife and 8 year old Aurelia. Defense seeks permission to exhume the body of a wounded Negro named Puryear for fingerprint comparison with a convict named Will Jamison. Police withhold official fingerprints.
Friends report W R Smith somewhat better this afternoon after suffering a stroke several days ago.
The weather bureau today reports a maximum temperature of 89 degrees and a minimum of 72 for the 24 hour period ending at seven o'clock.
In Gadsden Alabama delegates at the annul convention of the Alabama Optical Association wore spectacles while manufacturers reps did not. The sight sparked comment on eye wear use among participants amid discussions.
In Lausanne on June 29 Franz Von Papen, German Chancellor, urged revision of the Versailles treaty as a prerequisite for Germany’s participation in global economic rebuilding. He called for removal of all discrimination against Germany, replying to Ramsay MacDonald’s question on concessions. The reparations conference neared a potential failure as its final day approached.
Jefferson county circuit court has recessed for the summer leaving civil and criminal dockets crowded. Court staff will busy themselves preparing records and files for the fall session in Birmingham Alabama.
A protest with the Alabama Public Service Commission challenges a proposal to end the Birmingham plug switching district. The filing argues existing switching rates, used for North and East Birmingham, Woodlawn, Avondale and nearby suburbs, would be affected under current rules.
An opinion for Morgan County Clerk J H Green held that fines and forfeitures collected under the March 10 1930 act do not go to the state treasurer for highway funds but are deposited into the counties fine and forfeiture funds.
The Tennessee River showed a falling level with a gauge reading of 4.7 feet today. Local officials warned residents along the banks to monitor conditions as waters receded.
In Flemington New Jersey June 29 Colonel Lindbergh was described as attempting to leap into a stormy sea to swim to a boat believed to hold his kidnapped child. W E Haskell testified at John Hughes Curtis trial that high seas forced restraint on Lindbergh and prevented reaching the ship. He recalled Curtis offering to sell his story of the alleged negotiations with the kidnapers.
Wade Wright circuit solicitor of the eighth judicial area is confined to his West Decatur home with an attack of mumps. He likely cannot attend to official duties for a week or more.
The biennial school census in Decatur will start Friday July 1 with census takers meeting Thursday at 10:00 am in the City Schools office of W W Benson. Districts and workers listed and citizens urged to cooperate as state funding relies on the count.
The owner of a cot and mattress, left last night at Nick Brown's home on Somerville road, can recover the articles by calling at the Savoy cafe. Mr Brown found a cot on his lawn and a mattress in the garage. Neighbors saw a strange automobile nearby during the night.
A Sacred Heart singing is scheduled at Shady Grove church four miles west of Decatur on the Moulton highway for July 17. The public is invited to attend and bring a picnic dinner and a Sacred Heart book.
Plans completed for the Tennessee Valley horse show to be held Thursday with a parade opening events at the Alabama Hosiery Mills park. Officials named include announcer Marvin Rankin judges P G Kimbrough Horace French and Peak ringmaster D B Echols, with detailed classes for ponies and riders.
Washington June 29 Congress advanced a $150 million economy bill and moved closer to final relief legislation as Senate action narrowed disputes with the House. Conferees on the Garner Wagner relief bill tackled remaining differences, setting up possible president approval.
A Gadsden dentist Dr. J. W. McCafferty has devised a pivoting headlight that stays aligned with rails as locomotives curve. The Tennessee Alabama and Georgia railroad plans to test the moving headlight on its engines, calling it a great improvement over fixed headlights.
Birmingham's credit stands strong on Wall Street. Comptroller E Armstrong returned from New York with a loan of five hundred thousand dollars for general city needs. The funds bear six percent interest and mature January 9, 1933.
Six year old Dot Hine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Butler P A Hine, was treated after a fall at home. Her brothers Bill and Butler Hine, five year olds, carried her to a local office for help, and she is resting well today.
Chicago June 29 The platform committee voted 35 to 17 to endorse prohibition repeal Roosevelt declined to offer a prohibition plank The debate centered on immediate modification of the Volstead act with Dissenters pressing for repeal and a disputed nomination strategy involving Garner and Traylor reports of pressure and offers to withdraw candidacy amid heated disputes.
Tuscaloosa Alabama officials plan to participate in dedicating the new Veterans hospital on July 6. Former Governor William Brandon, leader of the Arab delegation to the Democratic National Convention, is expected to return for the welcome address at the flag ceremony. Rev W B Lee of Auburn and Dr George L Johnson, officer in charge, will attend along with Congressman Earl F. (Anniston) and others.
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