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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1936
Page
4
The report notes nine fatalities from hunting accidents in Alabama during the 1995 96 season. Unloaded firearms caused many incidents as the presses record allocations and polling sentiments in a political essay about party regulars and independents.
The Daily reports on the primary results and notes it handled many phone calls and visitors at the office. It speaks of serving Morgan, Lawrence, and Limestone counties and aims to continue as the home newspaper for the people.
The Gadsden Times notes 660 Americans who would have died in crashes are alive thanks to reduced motor vehicle accidents in the first quarter. Alabama shares in the improvement, credited to the state highway patrol and highway safety education.
The Tuscaloosa News highlights the independent voter as pivotal in national elections. It notes independents swung from Smith to Hoover and later to Roosevelt, with labor leaders backing Roosevelt and estimates ten million unaffiliated voters shaping results regardless of party labels.
A Montgomery report notes 16 cities and 34 counties in Alabama gain new public school buildings or additions under the 1933 and 1936 Public Works Administration. About 1,305 classrooms will serve thousands more pupils, with 70 percent financed by PWA loans and 30 percent by grants, plus 4 percent grants in the 1935 program.
Fragmentary item notes perhaps a war theme with mentions of Rattlers and Black Widows and an attribution to Arthur Brisbane. Limited readable details suggest an opinion or column fragment about civilization and conflict.
Addi Ababa turmoil draws international responses as Haile Selassie seeks refuge aboard a British destroyer en route to Palestine. Reports describe Ethiopian mobs attacking foreign nationals, Britain and France dispatch troops, and U S and British officials coordinate cables and wireless messages.
A muddled World War I era report notes Ethiopian troops mutinying against a French legation protector in Addis Ababa, while Europe frets over possible war threats from Germany and Japan. The piece highlights geopolitical tensions, colonial attitudes, and a gruesome American murder case nicknamed the fishpond murder as public anxiety rises about global stability.
Researchers note that vitamin B1 deficiency in animals causes colonic atony within two months, reversible by B1 restoration. Human studies via X-ray support findings. vitamin B1 present in milk eggs whole grains beans and yeast, though bread yeast amounts are minor.
A humorous scribble portrays a conversation on pensions and work, noting mills in motion and a skeptical pension question. A young mother worries about her child’s future while a father comments on rhetoric versus substance in public life.
Fragmented lines reflect on memories of longing and missed deeds. A speaker mourns choices made when alone with a loved one and imagines reliving those dawns to brighten a life without happiness. The piece conveys remorse and wistful hope.
A portrait of SE María Córdoba, son of a wealthy Antioquia merchant, who joined the anti royalist struggle at 15, fought at Boyacá, led men against Bolivar’s cause, later revolted, died in battle, and inspired stamps issued by Colombia in 1899 on his 70th death anniversary at age 36.
Fragmentary verse fragment mentions faith strength patience and a sneering gossiper classed as a tale bearing animal. It alludes to a girl and a march of time with unclear context and no definite events or names.
A garbled fragment mentions a lost notice in a shop window amid dialogue about a dog named Fido and a lamb leg incident. The snippet also references censorship on a scene with blondes and a house sale advertisement left unresolved.
A reflection notes the Tennessee River unique twice crossing a state while musing on geography memory. The passage queries whether the fact is remembered and hints at broader social remarks about resourcefulness and wealth.
The text recalls a murderous plot involving rattlesnakes and black widow spiders used to harm a woman. It notes an exhibit run by "Snaky Joe" attracting paying crowds, while urging accountability for those who trade in venomous creatures in a country seen as prone to murder.
H Love, an African American man released after four days in jail, laments his uncertain future. He fears losing his lodging, a sister may have fled, and his two kittens likely died, while he anticipates trouble when his wife learns of the early release.
Trade notes from 1994 Daily Mirror column recounting Hollywood marriages divorces and rumored romances. Anita Louise Margare t Sullavan William Wyler and Liaise Rainer cited with other stars and showbiz figures. Mentions Elissa Lands Fay Keith Judy Macrae and Ruth Crawford among speculations and public notices.
Lina Basquette is seen with Lyle Talbot’s sparkler while mixing with Harvey Priester. Hoover leads a raid on Karpis to irritate Senator McKellar. Govt memo leaks probe targets lobbyists for power and utility firms. Athalia Ponsell and Dick Hyman are set to blend next week. John Wilson and Natalie Paley to wed. Emily Post underwent a second eye operation Saturday.
A mosaic of society notes and rumor, naming Boettchers Wellmans Considines and other figures. Mentions kidnap and ransom talk, marriages, auctions, theater and celebrity bits in a bustling city column.
Morton Cross returns from Reno. Senator Byrd’s daughter Westy plans a June 6 wedding to Buster Kern. J Edgar Hoover will not appear on Rudy Vallee’s show for a sane reason. Muriel Phipps flies to Reno today. Gloria Foy and Mrs. Bennett go to Reno and remarry next day.
Peter S. McCloskey, 52, of Bridgeport, Pa., an employee of the James M. Cole Circus, was asphyxiated when carbon monoxide from a flueless heater flowed through a concession room at Cleveland Stadium. Fourteen others were affected. five seriously ill were hospitalized. Detectives report a cleaner's tip to stadium officials sparked the investigation.
NO CAKE FOR SUNSHINE NEW MARLBORO Mass May 6 Sunshine celebrated his 33rd birthday today or rather it was celebrated for him. Sunshine a horse must stand idly by and watch about 50 human guests at his party eat the huge cake John Bigford ordered. Bigford has given a party annually for several years to demonstrate his affection for the animal which he has owned since its birth.
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