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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1939

Page

3

New York World's Fair Opens With Roosevelt Led Festivities

President Roosevelt opened New York's $160,000,000 world exposition amid a kaleidoscope of ceremonies. He spoke to 40,000 guests from Constitution Hall as crowds toured 50 miles of roads and 300 buildings. The fair features the Trylon and Perisphere and a vast sphere, while officials promise full completion in two weeks.

New York Mas Long Island Roosevelt Hyde Park America Constitution Hall Grover Whalen Fiorello LaGuardia Herbert Lehman George Washington Denys Wortman Washington Trylon and Perisphere United States Far West San Francisco

Par rishs struggle with bills and a new news career

Eleanor Parrish, married to reporter Phil, fears debt from grocery, tailor, and car bills while hosting a party. Kate Douglas, a famed editor, visits and offers Eleanor a chance to assist in a homemaking column, sparking hope of a return to journalism. Phil grudgingly agrees but warns about money.

Phil Parrish Phil Eleanor New York Greenwich Village Kate Douglas Miss Douglas Miss Douglas Kate

Dinner Guests Across Tables Share Evening Move

In Chicago on May 1 25 Albert Winter and Albert Dillon were strangers who dined at separate tables in the same restaurant. Winter left first, entered a parked sedan, and drove home. Dillon also departed and headed to his own home afterward.

Chicago Albert Winter Albert Dillon Dillon

Residents praise Alabama Power Company benefits in campaign letters

A collection of letters from Alabama residents extols Alabama Power Company, praising low electric rates, tax contributions, fast storm restoration, industrial growth, and public service. Names span Mobile to Talladega, Selma to Montgomery, with varied views on the company’s role in state development and taxes.

Alabama Power Company Meredla Electra Power Alabama Alabama Power Co State M. Lindsey Mervrey Crom Alabama Power Com Itas Miss Verge Miller Williams St Huntsville Mie M. Calvert Rt 1 Hanceville Mer Star Route Wetumphe J. Swinson Grand Blvd Mobile Alabama Power Company Electric D. W. McNeil Hartestie

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