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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1932
Page
4
Republicans in Chilton County nominate former Senator J Thomas Heflin for justice of the peace. The move suggests potential Democratic support for the post.
More than five thousand manufacturing plants were established along seven trunk line railroads of the Gosth in the past five years, with major additions to existing facilities. The trend indicates expanding industrial activity along key transport corridors.
Cars carrying strawberries move from Cullman County at four per day. Last year the crop grossed about a quarter of a million dollars in the county. This year shipments are not rapid. The following year and next year the market is expected to expand to substantial proportions.
The essay argues soil development within twenty miles of Decatur ties Tennessee River city’s future to agricultural prosperity. It warns neglect would yield only shal growth and stresses Decatur’s vast opportunities when linked with regional agricultural development in the Valley.
A political writer argues former Senator Heflin talked himself out of the senate. He notes a five hour address bored peers and suggests the crowd’s fatigue helped erase his political edge. The piece cites campaign losses in Decatur and his long reliance on his voice to sway voters.
Col Harry D Calhoun of the Senate writes Pete Jarman that South Carolina will place General Robert Lee Bullard of Opelika on the Democratic ticket. The message recalls Bullard's wartime stance and aims to inspire courage among party delegates ahead of the June convention.
The Monroeville paper explains the primary pledge on ballots under new law. Voters are not required to sign, but ballots include a sentence urging support for nominees, reflecting a moral obligation rather than a written commitment. The article emphasizes party unity and voluntary compliance with majority nominees.
The text urges perseverance and resilience in the face of failure. It compares a business man to a versatile juggler and a senator, emphasizing thoroughness and extra effort amid challenging times.
The text notes a momy bill moved to the house at 210 million dollars and returned at 42 million, criticizing Congress for insufficient cuts while private business trims 20 to 40 percent. It questions whether the government is the largest business that refuses to slash expenses.
C E Layman returned from duty for the railway telegraphers Birmingham Decatur division. E C Payne came back from a lengthy New York state visit. Mrs George Watts leaves for Columbia Tenn after visiting Mrs L C Mayes. Mrs Joseph E Aderhold and Mrs Thomas Huey of Anniston were guests of Mrs L P Troup during the convention. The Missionary Society of the Central Methodist church will meet Monday with Mrs Virginia Graham.
The article laments wartime losses and notes President Doumer’s burial plan in Pantheon near Carnot. It discusses state of the nation, the soldiers' bonus, tax policy, and the need to spur immediate buying to revive the U.S. economy, with critiques of Congress and fiscal measures. It also covers Japan Britain Malta language issues and looming European tensions.
Stocks fell again in Wall Street trading after a brief rise cooled following news of a second cut in steel wages. Analysts speculate that sustained prosperity hinges on broader economic factors beyond wage adjustments.
Washington reports Huey P. Long of Louisiana positions to lead discontented progressives who have lacked leadership since Senator La Follette's death. Long's Washington debut includes a sharp challenge to Democratic Leader Joseph Robinson over income and inheritance tax limits, signaling a potential realignment in party politics.
Charles P. Stewart notes Senator Ellison D. Smith of South Carolina as a near perfect free trader in the Senate during tariff battles. He highlights his single exception on a pottery clay import and places Smith among a rare group of true free traders in Congress.
A humorous revue style sketch lampoons nurses, marriage, and the era's social roles. Characters note the constant demanding shifts of nursing life, the foibles of men and women, and the clash between modern progress and daily routines. The scenes mingle wit about work, court, and radio.
John Burgoyne, an English general in the American War of Independence, was also a successful dramatist. He earned fame as a military leader and a playwright, shaping both war history and English theatre.
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