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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1936

Page

7

Federal aid per capita by state in 1935 totals

Senate tabulations show Alabama received 14.56 per capita in federal aid for 1935, Georgia 14.04, Florida 19.20, with national total 2.221 billion and per capita 15.70. Nevada led at 77.43, Wyoming 61.97, South Dakota 46.02, New Mexico 44.08. Internal revenue per capita in Alabama was 4.69 versus Georgia 11.18 and Florida 9.65, average 23.31.

Washington Lonergan Conn Alabama Georgia Florida Connecticut Nevada Wyoming South Dakota New Mexico

Operatic Performer and Era Clues Unearthed in Themed Puzzle

A fragmented OCR puzzle lists clues spanning opera, geography, science and history. It references an operatic performer, dates around 1933, and terms from music, anatomy, and law, weaving a complex, cross-domain clue set with geographic and literary connections.

District Legion Meet Scheduled in Union Springs

Bullock county post No. 13 hosts the third district legion conference in Union Springs Alabama on May 1. Prominent legionnaires from across the state including Dr. Marion Inge state department commander and A L Patterson Phoenix City are expected. A boulder honoring Bullock county World War soldiers will be presented by Mrs. A H Strickland of Atlanta.

Union Springs Ala Bullock ‘County American Legion Marion Inge Mobile State Department A. L. Patterson Phoenix City Boulder Bullock County A. H

April traffic toll hits 20 dead in Alabama patrol report

Chief Walter McAdory reports 83 April automobile accidents in Alabama with 20 fatalities and 24 serious injuries. Property damage totaled 16 145 dollars. Patrolmen logged 772 arrests including 79 for DUI and 33 for public drunkenness. 21 cars were stolen with 9 recovered.

Montgomery Ala Walter E.dory State Highway Patrol McAdory

Inflation Act Up For Test In House Vote

May 14 Washington observers await a House vote on the Frazier Lemke debt refinancing bill proposing three billion dollars in new money. The measure, long resisted by House Democrats, was moved to the floor after a petition reached the required 218 signatures triggering a floor contest. Native Lemke predicts a two to one inflationist defeat while Berlin, facing renomination defeat, signed last to join the petition amid claims against Senator Guffey and WPA forces in Pennsylvania.

Washington Frazier Lemke Rules Committee House N.D Berlin Guffey WPA Pennsylvania

Historic flag pole from Reny Mercedes yard falls in Alabama

Alabama’s most historic flag pole, once a mast from the Spanish warship Reny Mercedes, stood at the state capitol since 1901. It was salvaged earlier and finally cut into three foot lengths for archival relics as workmen removed the unsafe mast.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Reny Mercedes Richmond Pearson Hobson Santiago Bay U. S Spain Archieves His. v

Boozer Leads Alabama In Hitting Despite Limited At Bats

Young Boozer of Dothan Alabama tops the Alabama baseball team with a .500 average after 13 hits in 26 at bats. He has three triples and one double and has played errorless outfield defense.

Boozer University Ala Young Boozer Dothan Alabama

District Comment Silence on Berlin Statements

A district official declined to comment on Berlin's statements, leaving the matter without formal response or clarification from district leadership.

Guffey Berlin

Snake Hunt On Today In Cincinnati Express Car

Cautious workers peeked into a Louisville and Nashville express car arriving in Cincinnati where snakes, some poisonous, were reported loose. Despite unloading crates of fruit and flowers, no snakes were found though one was seen near the rear door. The crates were resealed and the hunt continued.

Cincinnati Louieville & Nashville Railroad Express Company Detroit

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