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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1939
Page
4
A compilation ofBiblical reflections and civic notes criticizes wartime spending and Dies committee views while praising Limestone County road work and local industry. It urges prudent government economy, faith in American resilience, and investment in towns through moral leadership and development efforts.
The Alabama Department of Revenue cites a significant hoard of 57,000,000 tokens with a redemption value of 89269 dollars. Officials urge returning tokens to circulation but warn redemption costs and counting time could hinder large scale redemption, requiring a cheaper method to make redemption profitable.
If Governor Dixon can win his fight for tax equalization, there may be some hope for reapportionment as a political strategy.
J H Allredge newly appointed to the Interstate Commerce Commission shares views with the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce on river navigation. He urges careful study, engineering and economic support, public terminals, and a shift of some traffic from rail to water, highlighting TVA traffic and inland waterway systems as key to development and cheaper transport.
A lean, hurried push in the House moved the Pine reorganization bill onto the open floor before Roosevelt's return from naval leave. Lawmakers trimmed his plans, preserving veto power, tightening economy, and blocking new departments. Prominent quotes from Hughes frame democratic ideals as limits loom on reform.
One year ago today Miss Julia Leigh Lynne, a Ward Belmont College student in Nashville, is spending a few days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Lynne. Mrs. T. A. Caddell will entertain the Wednesday Luncheon Club this week. Central baseball committee members meet Monday at the call of Charles Rountree to discuss Millers spring training. Junior Chamber of Commerce directors meet Monday at seven in The Daily office. Mrs. George Clem and Miss Logene Clem return from a visit to friends in Huntsville. Miss Jane Knight spent time in Birmingham last week. Mr. and Mrs. Zeno Bailey and children return from a weekend visit to Belle Mina.
A dialog and humor piece recounts Benjamin Franklin reprinting the Pennsylvania governor's speech after rival Andrew Bradford’s sloppy job. Franklin sends polished copies to the governor and assembly, winning the next year's public printing contract. A rural humor vignette contrasts farm prices with middleman profits, ending with a quip about hardship.
Dr Clendening discusses candy as a energy source highlighting glucose as the key component. He cites studies from Yale and Chicago on fatigue, noting candy can aid occupational and school energy when eaten before or during activity. An editor note promotes seven Dr Clendening pamphlets available for ten cents each.
In a June style overview three or more contenders are shaping for the August vacancy of chief of staff. Maj. Gen. Drum leads consideration, with Maj. Gen. DeWitt close behind. Brig. Gen. Marshall emerges as a strong third, making Drum the standout prospect amid quiet allied chatter.
The Daily Sermonette recalls Luke 9 23 urging followers to deny self take up the cross daily and seek the kingdom first. It notes the Master’s desire for correct evaluation of priorities and critiques the tendency of some to show only faint interest or partial support for charitable causes.
A sermon urging believers to place the Kingdom before personal ease and possessions, denying self and taking up the cross. It argues current living puts money, pleasure, and comfort ahead of righteousness, stressing that true obedience brings joy, harmony, and divine provision. The speaker calls for unwavering devotion to Christ and the imperatives of seek and deny.
Walter Winchell surveys a lent week of drama in New York with five wounded shows and three replacements. He notes Yiddish Art Theatre, WPA events, Gilbert and Sullivan, a Palace set, and varied press reactions. He cites Hoover, Roosevelt, and Ma Leish, plus film and stage buzz from Cohan, Rathbone, Grant, Marx, and Cantor with reflections on censorship and glamour in Hollywood.
The dialogue pits workers and farmers against authorities as they argue over fair pay and government help. A recurring theme is frustration at economic strain and the call for a just price amid political contention.
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