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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1939
Page
4
A bountiful mix of editorials and comments on national and local issues. References include references to Hitler and U.S. politics, Dixon amendments, merit system in Alabama, and Governor Dixon, with Decatur and Scottsboro noted as focal places. The piece blends humor and critique on governance and civic matters.
The Tennessee Valley Authority faces questions over relocating its headquarters to northern Alabama. Officials argue for continuity and adherence to the TVA charter while critics urge lawful governance and accountability.
The pledge from Frank Dixon to keep Alabama dry in dry counties is under strong backing from county federal and state officers. They join to rid liquor from the dry regions, following Major Dixon who backs his platform by standing on it after public belief.
In a lighthearted chorus the Decatur Dally and Dothan Eagle remark on child behavior and parental humor. They note youngsters resist authority, vanity appeals to girls, and a fly swatter joke as a stark gag, while recognizing the joys and upsets of raising children and the value of kids.
The Decatur Daily backs Bruce Shelton's call to pave the Decatur to Tuscaloosa highway and links its completion to Morgan and Marshall counties. It notes also the need to complete the Decatur to Jasper to Tuscaloosa to Mobile corridor, praising the scenic and economic value of such a route.
Washington comments reveal the anti monopoly committee delaying action on the steel price leasing issue. FTC findings say freight rates lack actual costs and could crush independents, risking industry concentration on the Atlantic coast. Edwards Taylor criticizes relief funding tactics, while WPA activity worries Republicans ahead of 1940 elections.
Mrs James McCutcheon and son are sick Robert Mason principal confined to bed a week now back at school Velma McCutcheon on the sick list Mr and Mrs Fred Walter of Hartselle visited their mother Mrs Augusta Winfrey who has been ill for the last week Hershel Speake made a business trip to Falkville Sunday J W Edmonson of Falkville was in our neighborhood Saturday Misses Dorothy Edgeman Opal Winfrey Welton Hendrix and J W Maples attended the show in Huntsville Saturday night Miss Alice Mae Buck has gone into training at the Benevolent hospital Much moving is in progress at present.
Dr. Logan Clendening discusses how prevention targets root causes of heart disease in the United States. He notes congenital cases are rare and unpreventable, while rheumatic fever links to poor living conditions. syphilis, mental health, and thyroid issues offer preventive angles, but arteriosclerotic disease with high blood pressure remains hard to avert.
A mixed column fragment features verse about smiling as a remedy for woes and brief comic lines. It includes lines about weather, coffee, neighbors, relatives, and a short prose note on reputation versus ongoing effort from a magistrate encounter.
The editor notes seven Dr Clendening pamphlets are available by mailing 10 cents per pamphlet plus a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr Logan Clenden ing care of the paper. Titles include Three Weeks Reducing Diet Digestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
In a terse hearing the defendant admits past drunkenness and says a prior intoxication led to the admission of “freshened up the old jag.” The judge notes the exchange and schedules further proceedings.
The note discusses brief letters to editors in daily U S papers. It cites that long contributions may be ignored and quotes lines about dreaming and humor. It mentions a Swedish cook and a playful exchange as examples of concise dialogue.
The piece urges churchgoing as good for individuals and communities. It acknowledges imperfect congregations while praising the church for guiding toward ideal living. It emphasizes public acts like attending services and supporting church causes, especially on May 7.
Ben M. Bloodworth of The Daily boarded the Minneapolis Miller special train to Birmingham to cover a series of games for the newspaper. Mrs. T. A. Caddell served as bridge hostess on Saturday afternoon.
A fragmentary exchange features a mother lamenting her son’s return to Yale and a Swedish cook recounting his brother’s jail stints since Thanksgiving. The conversation riffs on unfamiliar items like a harmonica and a corn on the cob joke.
Daily Mirror’s Walter Winchell column covers Mayor LaGuardia feuding at an Inner Circle event and firing a member for gossip. notes on trials, separations, and divorces with mentions of Dewey aides, Goebbels agents, and Hollywood figures.
The item notes a widening rift between Luise Rainer and Clifford Odets over rights coverage. It mentions Life magazine’s omission of major Bill of Rights foes and references a looming Supreme Court clash with the New York Times and the Newspaper Guild.
The piece notes the Securities and Exchange Act remains unchanged as advised by Tommy Corcoran and Ben Cohen. It mentions Federal Judge Thomas of Conn. under investigation and Chairman Douglas of the SEC reportedly not pursuing a Chicago Law School deanship.
The Classifieds page notes advertising as a homemaker medium with a phone contact of 46 for Ad Taker requests. It emphasizes using the classified ads to reach readers efficiently.
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