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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1937
Page
4
An Associated Press report notes Birmingham residents head to the polls Tuesday to choose city commissioners. Voter interest is low as candidates complain about apathy and the public’s limited attention to campaign speeches. The piece reflects on regional history and the value of veterans.
Alabama newspapers report growing traffic fatalities despite ongoing warnings from the press and clergy. The Daily notes continued warnings have little effect as motorists ignore advice and accidents increase.
The writer argues the Spanish conflict reveals how horrific a broader European war will be with no real non-combatants left. It laments that even with this warning, they fear the world will not heed it.
The Gadsden Times quips that movies be flashed on the ceiling in dental workshops to distract minds. It humorously notes patients would provide the sound effects.
A reflective column notes how busy days leave little personal time yet recalls a child’s sorrow at a pet’s death, using instinct and precision to navigate life’s rush. It hints at memory as a restoring force amid modern speed and uncertainty.
The piece laments Alabama tax policy showing receipts exceed those of prior years across departments. It criticizes the legislature for adding sales tax while leaving other taxes in place, aside from a disputed homestead exemption. The author hopes voters gain experience to resist future tax increases.
Seventy two years since the surrender and now only 157 Confederate veterans are left in Alabama. Across Alabama’s 67 counties just seven veterans remain in these three counties.
The Anniston Star cites a link between unemployment and crime, noting dropleas and economic hardship raise convictions. Hamp Draper argues CCC work lowers crime by providing jobs and supervision, urging Congress to permanentize the camps as a wise investment.
The piece jokes that Roosevelt gathering a four-ship naval squadron and four planes to hunt tarpon in the Gulf, humorously suggesting critics view it as a distraction. It mocks the expedition’s cost and pomp, cites Harry Richman’s Tarpon outings, and details Richman's lavish gear and entourage while noting no real intent to attack fish.
Funeral services were held today for Jéan Bo Waterman 71 longtime chairman of the board and former president of the Steamship Company He died at his Mobile home Friday a native of New Orleans who founded the company in 1919.
Raleigh May 3 Thomas Dixon 73 year old author of The Clansman and basis for Griffiths Birth of a Nation was sworn in as clerk of the eastern North Carolina district federal court.
Dr Logan Clendening surveys diabetic care noting a shift from diet focus to insulin therapy. Protamine zinc insulin provides prolonged, milder action allowing once daily dosing, reducing sugar fluctuations and improving patient comfort.
The Japanese Diet moves from temporary quarters to a permanent capital structure in Tokyo. The $8.5 million building features a 179 foot central hall, frescoes, arches, and native wood paneling in upper and lower house chambers. A commemorative stamp set marks the opening.
A Civil War era anecdote about Abraham Lincoln using humor to cope with bloodshed. Lincoln read passages from Artemus Ward at cabinet meetings and stated that laughter keeps the heart from breaking. The piece extols humor as a safety valve and urges not to take oneself too seriously.
Fragmented excerpt shows poems about rain and renewal, then a humorous dialogue about a spring hat and public life. Voices mock interview banter touch on manners, romance, and social expectations with brief exchanges on recipes and vacations.
Marvin Carter and Tom Hardaway staged a 16 mile race to Platte City to settle a walking versus roller skating dispute. With seven miles left Hardaway led by a mile, Carter stopped when his heels wore off. They agreed to restart once Carter gets new heels.
Oneonta Alabama May 3 Alton French Blount county aviator is free on $300 bond pending appeal of a 30 day jail term and $50 fine for second degree manslaughter in the death of Miss Laura Elizabeth Bynum.
A humor piece from Louisa Virginia notes 43 widows and 39 maiden ladies in town. A Nervous Young Man asks the clerk the price of a marriage license and is told two dollars down and his entire salary.
A guest, Sir Dwight Hopeless, left Lady Panmore's ball after feeling ill. He reportedly retrieved a pistol from his pocket before departure, leading to his death. The incident sparked regrets and questions about the evening.
A playful exchange covers a $9 electric bill and a claim that the most popular boy in school earns many nicknames. The light banter highlights small town humor and social shorthand.
Walter Winchell recalls clashes over Marlene Dietrich and a nightlife scene while skimming show biz notes. The column riffs on radio promos, actor feuds, modeling fees, divorce cases, and Hollywood previews with names like Dietrich Hardy Zanuck and Berle.
The scene contrasts ceremonial first pitches by Roosevelt and LaGuardia with stark images of Mussolini and Hitler. The former gallery of leaders is praised for its lighter, civic tone while the latter provokes discomfort amid totalitarian icons.
The piece surveys James H. Rand Jr and his Remington Rand battles with New Deal policy. It notes the Wagner act ruling, alleged union activity firings, a possible parole of strike-breaker cases, and Rand's agreement with unions amid Labor Department scrutiny. Senator King’s radio remarks also figure in the day’s coverage.
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