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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1935

Page

2

Two Kidnapping Reported in Coal Mine Labor War

In New Mexico on May 3 a tense situation unfolded as two men, Minor and Levinson, were reported kidnapped by masked assailants in three cars near a mining town torn by labor strife. Authorities including Attorney General Patton and Gov. Tingley mobilized, with conflicting indications of genuineness.

N. M F—Minor New York Levinson Sphia Joe Barton Joanmy Minor Levinson Frank Patton Paul Irish Patton Clyde Tingley Santa Fe Bartol Wes

Newfangles sing at West Dee Methodist Church

A sing at West Dee Methodist Church last night ended with plans to meet next Thursday at the Sixteenth Event Church. Mr and Mrs Brothera Jr. left today to spend weeks with relatives in Clarksville Tennessee.

West Dee Methodist M Brothera, Jr Spd Clarksville Tenn B. H. Hill Harrison Pine Bluff Ark

New Deal Echoes From Twain To Kwantze Through Time

Rodney Dutcher reports on historical parallels to the New Deal, tracing echoes from Mark Twain and Henry George to Kwantze of ancient China. The piece links past writings to the era’s concerns about wealth, corporate power, and social programs, noting early ideas resembling PWA CCC FERA and other reforms.

Rodney Dutcher NEA Service Abhington Mark Twain Connecticut Sir Ross Mr. Roosevelt Twain Kwantze PWA CCC FERA RFC Fca HOLC NRA FHA AAA NBA Service, Inc

Gallup mob case leads to 10 held for prosecution

Three killed in a Gallup incident prompted wholesale arrests. At a preliminary hearing 10 of 48 seized were ordered held under a New Mexico statute that treats any mob action resulting in fatalities as murder. Defense associates and visiting lawyers appeared at the hotel and rail terminal on the old Spanish Plaza in downtown Gallup.

New Mexico Katherine Gay Ida Rough Eastman Spanish Plaza Gallup Bartol Tingley Levinson International Labor Defense

Brown Visits Birmingham on Business With Alabama Power Official

Brown of the Brown party was in Birmingham today for a business visit. Garter Pride district manager of the Alabama Power Company attended a managers meeting held in Huntsville Thursday.

Brown Birming Garter Pride Alabama Power Company Hunteville

Local Optionists Move to Repeal Dry Laws and Tax Proposals

Alabama lawmakers introduced measures to repeal dry laws in larger cities, allow local option votes on alcohol, and permit governor ordered audits of officers. Bills also sought beer legalization in certain counties, new vehicle tags, a 5 dollar license fee, and various taxes to fund education and pensions.

Comptroller’s Office Comptroller'’S Office Woodall-Tucker Jor J. Carve Woodall Elmore Montgomery Ala Jefferson Mobile House Special Educational Fund

Decatur Diary: Rangers Scouts Meet and Various Local News

The Decatur Rangers and Scouts meet at 6:30 PM at Westminster Presbyterian church. Rev Hart travels to Chattanooga for leadership training. Replies discuss election law changes, education budget roles, and local civic meetings. Scout investiture planned in Ardmore. Pine Bluff visitations noted. illness and church prayer meeting announced.

Decatur Rangers Westminster Presbyterian Church E. N. Hart Chattanooga

Sunday Dinner Menus From Sister Mary’s Kitchen

Practical menus and step by step recipes for a full Sunday meal plan. Includes cannelon of veal with pork and hard cooked eggs, parsley garnish, and a second menu with roast duck, lattice potatoes, grace asparagus salad and orange ice. Notes on timing and serving offer economical yet appealing ideas.

Mary E Daguenea Service

Saturday Cash Specials on Clothes Pins

Local ad lists 2 Chi and 24 Select Clothes Pins for 20 cents, highlighting a bulk sale. No additional context provided.

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