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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1935
Page
2
Senate adjournment over the week delayed a vote on the Harrison led compromise linked to both Patman and Vinson measures. The plan faced defeat despite amendments intended to lift costs and alter veteran bonuses. Roosevelt expressed confidence in eventual approval as factions jockeyed to shape funding methods and outlays.
Federal agents arrested Sawyer in secrecy in New Orleans for operating a negro dance and gambling hall under local citizens’ names. He lived with his wife in Long Beach Miss. Bond set at 100000. Sawyer waived extradition and awaits indictment at federal jail on Esplanade Avenue after arraignment before U S commissioner R G Carter Jr.
A five member Senate committee postpones travel to the Virgin Islands as members fear missed votes and busy schedules. Senator Reynolds will replace Clark on the trip, joining Tydings in a lone delegation. The wagovernment debates and NRA AAA friction color the scene as hearings push ahead amid political maneuvering.
The debate centers on funding the bonus and shifting support from the Patman bill to the Vinson measure. Senator Long jokes that it is now the Vinson Long Thomas Clark bill while Harrison accuses leaders of filibustering, and Capper attacks the compromise for reducing certificate value. The American Legion backs the Vinson approach as Patman moves through the House.
Gum Springs takes top prize for exhibits on improving rural living conditions at the meet. Ips Holladay notes Morgan county has 19 oat schools enrolling 1252 pupils, highlighting the program’s broad impact and reach.
Practical kitchen tips cover washing vegetables in tepid water to remove grit before using cold water. Warm water aids plant cleaning and furniture polishing. Instructions include mold release from gelatin desserts, rolls rising near steam, and dissolving frosting with hot water. Includes suggested menus for breakfast lunch and dinner.
A gang member killed by a bomb in his car. Sawyer seized Hogan's saloon and was later held by local police.
Miss Josephine Puckett plans a Birmingham visit to see sister Mrs Hale at South Highlands Infirmary. Miss Hattie Lou Briscoe attends Judson College events in Marion. Rev. E T Tonn returns from Pensacola pastors conference. B W Pruett visits from Anniston as FHA official. Miss Marjorie Bobo improving at Grant street home. St Pauls Lutheran teachers training set for Thursday. Felix Elam and Jessie Hammond enlisted for Fort Benning infantry. Sparkman quartet adds to Youth Day in Oak Ridge. Bremer kidnapping case notes and related indictments discussed in federal court. Wyona Burdette testifies naming Bremer indictment figures.
Harry Sawyer alias Sea Lion, indicted in St Paul Minnesota for kidnapping Edward Bremer, was arrested by Justice Department agents on the Mississippi coast and brought to New Orleans to await removal to Minnesota. David McGee head of the Bureau of Investigation and three agents stopped Sawyer near the Pass Christian seawall after shadowing him two days. He offered no resistance.
The State Department announced changes in the American Foreign Service. Lewis Clerk of Montgomery Alabama is named second secretary of legation at Peiping China and designated second secretary of embassy at Paris France.
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