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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1934
Page
1
Washington reports General Hugh Johnson faces resistance from the transit industry over junking the taxi code amid threats to publish “dirty linen” in the press. A White House note to Elmer Thomas signals sharp political clashes over monetary and securities policy, while insiders note no real liberal money banks emerge.
The Parks-Cramer Company completed a high capacity air conditioning system at Alabama Hosiery Mills in Charlotte. The eight week installation cost over $10,000 and includes a central washing room that uses water sprays to cleanse air and a fully automatic climate control maintaining 60 percent humidity.
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled the law allowing new industries to be tax exempt for several years is valid. Pullman Car and Manufacturing sought $6,033 in 1932 taxes. court found exemption applied via Jefferson County board of revenue and the Bessemer loan council.
Republicans pressed reciprocal tariff legislation in the senate while committees moved on tobacco production control farmer loan programs and a national board to arbitrate railway labor disputes. The house banking committee delayed hearings on the deposit insurance bill awaiting written charges.
In Newton North Carolina on May 16 AP reports two officers were seriously wounded when a small sedan opened fire with a machine gun as officers tried to stop it. Patrolman Arthur Huffman and Deputy Pitts exchanged fire with three men who fled.
Hopewell Church holds annual Decoration Day seven miles west of Hartselle on Sunday May 27. A sermon by an able minister yet to be selected will be preached and a singing session will follow in the afternoon. All singers are invited to participate in the program.
The early Roosevelt referendum results show 6.19 percent voting Yes and 38.81 percent No nationwide. Among state results New York and New Jersey showed strong backing for Roosevelt while Pennsylvania leaned Yes. overall 57.32 percent supported Roosevelt to Hoover's 30.59 percent in 1932. The Literary Digest cautions against drawing final conclusions, noting the sample is preliminary and subject to change as more ballots are counted.
Plans are mapping for observance of Layman's Day by the First Methodist Church on the second Sunday in June. Dr Boh Se a roeing elder of the church spoke on the event and its purpose.
Word comes that Mrs Seeree ile, affectionately known as Mother, has shown improvement and, after a period of illness, was able to sit up briefly at her home yesterday, bringing relief to friends and family.
John Simon says Britain will not pledge to defend China or join sanctions against Japan without full U S cooperation. He warns economic sanctions could provoke war. In the Commons Sir Stafford Cripps accuses Japan of aiming to carve a new Manchukuo from China.
Fifty four students at Junior High School earned honor roll status for the second six weeks of the second semester. Principal J M Givens announced. First Honor listed twenty four names and Second Honor thirty names with multiple students named across both categories.
A five day non jury term of the county court will be convened Monday May 28 by Judge W. T. Lowe. The criminal docket will be with 66 cases to be dis-posed.
Rev L Franklin pastor of Ville Baptist church will speak Saturday morning at 10 at the Pastors Union on street at the intersection of John Met and Second Avenue.
The League of Nations council referred the embargo proposal to a jurist after Bolivia’s Oost A. Durell argued the ban is unjust since Paraguay could still acquire arms while Bolivia could not. The United States’ stance loomed large as Hugh R. Wilson prepared to seek guidance and Washington urged Congress to back rapid action on a regional embargo to halt arms shipments to Bolivia and Paraguay.
Mrs. David Gibson and her son David Allen returned Friday from Tuscaloosa where they visited relatives this week.
A letter from Hollister California dated May 18 recalls a calf branding at the Quien Labe ranch spanning forty thousand acres. Cowboys rope and a shy girl prompts thoughts of golf, while locals complain of losses and the influx of prunes and easterners. The writer praises old cow town life with barbecued beef and strong coffee.
Captain George R. Pond and Cesare Sabelli forced to land in Lahinch Irish Free State due to mechanical trouble on a north Atlantic flight from New York to Rome. After repairs they plan to resume to Rome via Dublin and may attempt a return flight to New York from Rome.
The Eva High junior high ceremony awarded diplomas to graduates on Tuesday evening. The program listed participants and the class song, naming students such as June Oden Thyra Smith Eve leth Hadley Lois Taner Fannie Livingston Evelyn Johnson and others.
Acting postmaster C W Sarver W S Peebles former bank president and Athens merchant B T Coffman top the civil service exam in Athens May 18. Peebles scored 82.00 Coffman 79.20 Sarver led Carmichael’s county campaign and is expected to be named permanent postmaster.
Ardmore High School in Athens announces commencement activities with events listed from May 16 to May 20. Mrs Holland leads the greetings, the junior play directed by Mrs Willa Whitt, followed by the senior class exercises and related events.
In Birmingham Alabama authorities report a new bout of violence at Republic Mine scene with barricades placed on every road into the East Thomas steel village to stop a bombing campaign and terrorism. The measure follows two nights of attacks as security forces attempt to regain control.
A bank heist left $100,000 in currency moved to a vault as two bandits, one with a facial scar, carried a machine gun and wore disguises. An eyewitness compared one suspect to pictures of Dillinger.
The rural rehabilitation program in Morgan county is underway with farm foreman selection completed and documents sent to Montgomery for approval. Expected delays in data checks and final approval are noted as the new relief setup proceeds.
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