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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1937

Page

3

Presidential Message On Power Development Program

Administration leaders expect a presidential message outlining a broad federal power policy and possible central agency to coordinate regional hydro projects. Norris may back eight regional “little TVA” entities and Congress weighs central rate-setting authority for federally funded hydro. Rayburn says unified pricing is needed to prevent cross project competition and ensure projects pay their way.

Roosevelt Tennessee Valley Authority Tennessee River Norris TVA Rayburn D. Tex House Tennessee Bonneville

Ring of Promise in a New York Romance

Bob Andrews returns from California and reunites with Joan. They plan a weekend together while preparing to meet her friends Dorothy and Sybil, and discuss moving forward with their life in Green Hills and the upcoming Bella Terra voyage. A diamond ring seals their commitment as they anticipate a future together.

Bob California Joan Mr. Hendry J. H Ladies Green Hills Sybil Dorothy Sacramento Seattle Chicago New York Connecticut Norton Washington Bermuda Mrs. Andrews Bob Dear Jean J. B Red

U S and Australia Reach Zonal Final in Davis Cup Play

The United States and Australia won semi finals to reach the Davis Cup final round. USA defeated Japan 5 0 and Australia beat Mexico 5 0 at Forest Hills N C May 2031. European Zone results include Belgium over Hungary 3 2 and Switzerland over Ireland 3 2. South Africa shut out the Netherlands 5 0 and New Zealand beat China 3 2.

Associated Press United States Australia Japan Mexico Forest Hills N. C Belgium Switzerland Hungary Ireland South Africa Netherlands New Zealand China England Germany Austria Sweden Greece Italy Monaco France Norway Poland Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia Rumania

Congress in session on many fronts today

Senate considers a mail contract bill, Civil liberties panel resumes Harlan Kentucky coal field inquiry. Judiciary committee studies Roosevelt court bill in House. House reviews minor legislation as Appropriations begins relief-deficiency hearings. Rules panel ponders permanent OOc bill.

Senate Civil Liberties Committee Harlan, Ky Judiciary — Committee Roosevelt Court House Appropriations Committee Rules

Funeral services for Mrs. Oscar Morgan

Funeral services were held today for Mrs. Oscar Morgan who died from injuries after a car accident Thursday night near Ozark Alabama. The vehicle she rode in overturned on the Daleville road.

Ozark Ala Oscar Morgan Daleville Road

Paeas on Coyotes and Human Harm in the West

The column notes that coyotes sense when a hunter is harmless and when he is not. It cites many famous western hunters who recorded experiences confirming this behavior in coyote territory.

Coyote West

First Lady Visits Seattle on May 3

Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt arrives in Seattle for a week long vacation with her grandchildren and their parents Mrs and Mr John Boettiger.

Seattle Franklin D. Roosevelt John Boettiger

Maritime Commission invites bids on 28 obsolete cargo ships

The maritime commission announced May 3 that it seeks bids to scrap 28 laid up steel cargo vessels. Bids are to be opened May 27, with the ships required to be scrapped.

Washington The Maritime Commission

Dr Smith in Fine Record at West End and Nearby Churches

Dr James Allen Smith, long time pastor of Central Baptist, has added over 200 new members to West End Baptist in Birmingham since January 1. He assisted revival efforts at Avondale and Headland Avenue churches, bringing 100 plus members from letter and profession of faith, ages 10 to adult, with widespread community support.

James Allen Smith Central Baptist Church West End Baptist Church Birmingham Avondale Baptist Church Headland Avenue Dothan Howard N. Murphy Associated Press

BC Headache Remedy Ad Claims Fast Relief

An advertisement promotes BC as a quick acting headache remedy for neu ralgia and related pains. It touts a prescription type formula, trusted by millions, with 10¢ and 25¢ sizes and fountain offerings at accounts.

Kittens Evicted by Captain Jones Then Nestled by Mama Duck

In Wilmington on May 3 Captain Warren Jones, Coast Line conductor, cleared kittens from beneath his house. Mama Cat relocated them to a duck nest in his yard and Mama Duck decided to sit on the kittens. Neighbors await the ducklings’ first swim.

Wilmington N. C Warren Jones Coast Line Mama Cat Jones’ Garden Mama Duck

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Eth Kay Norris Bill O. K Hartselle Roy Howell, JR Master Howell Roy Howell Peter Downs Dorothy Starke Jennings Ent U. S Congress Paeas North America WEA Stavke, Inc DR. Smith Mingham Kitlings Turner Coal & Grain Co Checkerboard Store Moulton St Monada Alabama Alabama Public Service Commission Universal General Electric Mownarch Marion D—Kewn L&h Kelvinator Westingho NORGE HOTP Mabama Asen. of Alabama Power Company
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