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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1936
Page
4
Senator Bankhead concludes that Congress must pass appropriate laws to restore reserves taken from cotton cooperatives and their producer members, addressing the wrong through legislative action. The remark centers on the need for congressional remedy for misappropriated reserves.
Residents of Dandridge Tennessee report unusual abundance of coins or cash allegedly found on the ground prompting questions about a modern miracle. Local authorities have begun collecting tips and inspecting sites cited by witnesses.
The city eyes parking meters as a possible solution to scarce spaces in business districts. A Florida example described shows nickels accepted for a set time with fines issued if the meter is unpaid. Decatur and other similar cities may study the scheme amid rising Saturday crowding.
Senator Bankhead’s Memphis report on the McKellar cotton cooperative hearings argues four million dollars should be restored from old Farm Board settlements to farm and cotton marketing associations. It notes cooperatives have improved pricing by eliminating hog round buying, narrowing price differentials, and paying producers higher prices. The public policy favors cooperative marketing and government aid to fund their operations.
The piece explains the role of electors as representatives chosen to cast votes for president and vice president. It notes the historical shift to separate voting for offices, describes how parties select candidates, and observes Alabama’s tradition of voting the straight Democratic ticket with its full slate of electoral votes.
Arthur Brisbane discusses a national debate sparked by a flag raising event and a public exemplar of loyalty. The piece examines the symbolism and broader political implications for American society and its stance toward fascist regimes.
A roaming column contrasts Dodge City’s cattle era with today’s diverse economy. It notes ice cream plants, a park, a country club, a high school, and mills replacing the old gambling halls, while referencing railroads, irrigation projects, and the broader American landscape from New Mexico to Africa.
Washington nightlife notes mix socialites and politicians with a dash of crime lore. Marguerite Lehand entertains high society guests while Anthony Drexel Biddle teaches G men jiu jitsu. Alvin Karpis candidly boasts of hidden wealth as G men recount the arrest story and the Lincoln Memorial scene lingers under Washington’s late hour.
Eden dismisses war as England’s fear, cites League failure with Italy, and predicts diplomacy will curb Mussolini. Mussolini boasts gains in Ethiopia, labs the colonies, and eyes Britain and France for more. Hitler’s ambitions lie ahead as Britain and France watch.
Judge A M McConnell was reelected president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce at a Ross hotel banquet in Athens Alabama Grady Davis was named first vice president A B McWill second vice president and Harry Taft secretary and treasurer A new board of directors includes T E Gilbert Hill Hayes R H Walker D L Rosenau Jr W R Hightower R C Martin H J Kittrell and W A O Caughran
A Washington profile describes compact taxicabs as spy hubs where drivers eavesdrop on politicians and traffic gossip for pay. It also highlights colorful figures and misc notes on reporters, officials, and buzz around Karpis, Hoover, and G-Man trivia.
Reports claim canaries in prison cells were used to grow marijuana seed in gardens, prompting narcotics agents to clamp down on birdseed stories. The piece also spoofs Congress and government life from Shoreham to Fiorello LaGuardia and notes heavy government employment and federal film bans.
A collage of driving safety tips warns motorists to slow for pedestrians and railway crossings, keep brakes and tires in good condition, and signal turns. Jokes contrast gender stereotypes and highway humor, ending with a quip about political parties.
Washington is a place where fear turns to ballots and many diverse people gather, all connected through newspaper work. It highlights a culture centered on journalism and public discourse amid political tension.
Dr Logan Clendening reviews The Life of Louis Pasteur, praising its fidelity to history and the film’s focus on the discovery of microbes and antitoxins. He recalls Pasteur’s public demonstration against anthrax, where 25 vaccinated sheep survived while 25 unvaccinated died, marking a pivotal victory over disease.
A terse exchange at a barber shop ends with a request for a plain shave only and a note about the customer being deaf and unable to hear. The barber is asked to write the instruction on a slate for clarity.
A woman asserts that having ample hot water is the ultimate luxury, reflecting on comfort and domestic simplicity. Her remark frames everyday needs as prized comforts in modern living.
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