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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1939

Page

2

Angry inventor vows to raze New Jersey estate

Samuel Rushmore, a 67 year old wealthy inventor, threatens to raze his estate and cut all ties with New Jersey after felling of trees near Senator Loi geaux’s property. He denounces state politics over Frank Lotzeaux’s appointment and claims courts fail to protect life and property. Signs reading because Hague is the law are posted on the estate.

N. J Samuel Jersey Rushmore Charles E. Loigeaux State Senate Frank , Jr Frank Hague Jersey City Lotzeaux Are Loureaux New Jersey Loizeaux Hague

Army Expands Bills Limit on Aircraft Profits Passes

Rear Admiral leadership accepted a Republican proposal to limit manufacturers profits under the army expansion bill. The $358,000,000 measure advances with 6,000 aircraft cap. Senate bloc supports the plan with 45 Democrats and Right Republicans, while 15 Democrats, 11 Republicans, one Progressive and one Independent oppose. Naval base funding for Guam faced doubt. Admiral Leahy renewed Guam improvements request. Johnson questions value of a $5,000,000 outlay and favors fortifications.

Senates Fobey Farmer-Laborite Senate Guam House Naval Committee Walsh D.-Mass Admiiral William D. Leahy Naval Operations Japan Johnson R.-Calif

Decatur's Diary Local notices and visits in Franks Tenn and area

Mrs T McAlexander of Franklin Tenn visits mother Mrs D C Almon. Miss Loraine Worthington under treatment at Baughs Infirmary. Mrs J A Chambers ill with flu improving. Memorial Drive Methodist church to hold Wednesday prayer meeting led by E D Hames. Ann Chambers ill with flu at parental home. W M S circles meet at parsonage. Mrs F B Hames visiting in Gadsden. Rev R D Cook to speak on The Man Who Turned Aside. Miss Lurine Christopher of Athens guest of Mr and Mrs Luther Andrew Jr. John Page of Athens a Sunday guest. Mrs C B Bowling of Danville rout 1 patient at Baughs Infirmary. Lemuel Murphy of Somerville rout 3 admitted to Baughs. Mrs J D Theameson of Daisy operated on and resting comfortably. Mrs Homer Summerford home from hospital. Ping Pong Club to meet at West End community center. Mr and Mrs W B Carroll of Albertville visit with Mrs J N Freeman. Mrs Sam Hobbs and Mrs Max Leeman visiting in Albertville. Mr and Mrs A C Braden of Tuscumbia visiting here with Thad Braden.

Classified Advertising The practical way to buy and sell

Classified ads offer practical opportunities to buy and sell items locally. Contact phone number 46 for listings, rates, and submission guidance.

Comer Favors Tax Plan Amid Alabama Debate

Confirmation continues from Page One as Comer Donald Comer, Birmingham textile industrialist, voices strong sympathy for the measure. In a letter to the governor he regrets missing a house committee hearing and argues for tax reform while urging equal treatment of property. The Alabama Taxpayers Protective League condemns the plan as endangering self-government and concentrating power in a single official.

Comer Bill Donald Comer Birmingham House Committee Alabama Alabama Taxpayers’ Protective League Dixon Taxpayers Protective League

Equalization bill backed to stabilize school funds

Gen. R. F. E. Noble of Anniston, head of the Citizens Advisory Educational Council, urges equalization of property assessments as essential to stabilize school support, arguing the Ripple a Wave to Baby Cruiser bill mirrors Louisiana revenue measures aiding Huey Long and will fund larger salaries.

Tron Louisiana Huey Long R. FE. Noble Anniston Citizens Advisory Educational Council

Sheriff deputizes printer to nab suspect in Rockingham

In Rockingham North Carolina on March 7 Sheriff E K Morse issued a deputy badge to Odell Childers a former University of North Carolina printer. Childers quickly located and captured the man sought by the warrant proving his swift pursuit skills.

Rockingham N. C EK. B. Morse Odell Childers University of North Carolina Childers

Overtones of Coup Motives Across Republican Fractures

Casado warns of Communist plots to seize power as Dolores Ibarruri and other leaders flee to Pran Alegria. Burgos Nationalist presses cheer Negrin’s ouster and anticipate the collapse of Republican resistance, with Diario De Burgos predicting total red disintegration.

Casado Dolores Tbarruri la Pasionaria Pran Alegria Negrin Burgos Miaja Diario de Burgos Red

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