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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1936
Page
4
Our plea in Decatur calls for steady teamwork and productive labor. We seek peace and employment, fighting turmoil and unemployment with continued cooperation. We hold the key today and must keep it for tomorrow and the years ahead to secure the town we have fought for.
A reader asks if they will vote on June 9 and seeks guidance on local election timing and eligibility.
A brief public health item weighs the role of barrier wires or mesh in preventing mosquito access and curbing malaria transmission, highlighting practical implementation considerations and potential community impact.
A brief note urges graduates that the world still rewards workable ideas and hard work. It emphasizes practical value and sustained effort as pathways to success. The message reinforces motivation for new graduates entering the job market.
A historical remark questions Italy leader Mussolini's Ethiopia policy. It suggests his actions might be justified under the banner of civilization, reflecting contemporary debate about conquest and moral framing.
Residents urge establishing a curb market in Decatur Alabama noting local demand and urging city leaders to act. The statement questions current efforts and calls for steps toward creating a formal market space.
The text questions Mr. Simpson's position on the utility holding company bill and notes the Roosevelt administration's support as a potential factor in his stance.
The article stresses the Morgan County Tubercular Sanitorium and viewing North Alabama as the tuberculosis belt of Alabama. It urges continued effort, noting the start has been made and must not slow.
Undeniable signs point to a dormant decade ending as the real estate market shows revival in Decatur Alabama. Property owners are urged to publicize opportunities to attract buyers and capitalize on this return to prosperity for the community.
The piece suggests no immediate call of the state legislature this year and hints the administration is recuperating after a political defeat. It argues for economical government and efficiency, warning that higher taxation is needed only if the political machine is wrecked. it foresees a Montgomery gathering before 1936.
The piece argues Decatur’s proximity to becoming a real city hinges on industrial growth and TVA power. It notes that a single additional large industry could elevate the town’s population to 20 000 to 25 000 and create 200 to 1 000 jobs, underscoring the town’s potential momentum.
The Anniston Star notes that one third of states have enacted ride sharing limits while many still face hitchhiking dangers. Laws shield motorists from some liability, yet others hold drivers responsible for guests in crashes unless negligence is proven. The piece cites rising criminal abuse tied to hitchhiking and urges caution on Bee Line highway.
Chronicle of 1930s scene noting two upsets in a New Deal era event and a large audience watching a football frog team. Mentions Flying Swastika and schooling hours with references to copyright and syndicate by Arthur Brisbane.
Universal Service dispatch reports the Supreme Court and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals invalidated two Roosevelt era programs. The Guffey coal act and the resettlement administration are struck down for unlawful delegation of congressional powers. The ruling challenges federal housing relief and raises questions about remaining New Deal funding.
At Angel's Camp Cal. twenty five thousand spectators watched the annual Calaveras county frog jumping contest as the frog Can't Take It leaped 12 feet 3 inches in three hops. A second frog raised on Will Rogers' ranch finished at 12 feet 2 inches.
The article notes Japan seeks Siam’s permission to dig a canal for ocean going ships through Siamese territory. The move would render England’s far eastern fortifications less effective and reflects Japan’s interest in expanding nautical routes and influence.
Gala Hollywood notes reveal Alfred Smith Jr faces a shakedown case while his bride sues for alimony. Veiled engagements, divorces, and marriages ripple through celebrity circles with counts, Backers, and club name disputes lining the gossip column.
A New York social scene summary notes Mrs F D Roosevelt missing a Tudor City tulip festival. chatter claims 8000 votes diverted from the President. gossip links Walter Wanger’s film The Case Against Mrs Ames to Gloria Vanderbilt and Libby Holman-North Carolina cases.
The notice explains Homer Metzger will wed Adelaide Durant, stepdaughter of Homer’s ex wife now Mrs J Davies. This would make Homer the son in law of Davies. The source notes Allen McMartin, a Canadian playboy, vowed not to return to Bermuda and is accused of housebreaking for a lark. Joe Zelli plans a Paris return, expressing disdain for America.
Our Board to Tears Department notes Erskine Gwynne and Fifi D Orsay performing a rhumba at El Morocco around five. Gwynne ends on the floor, described as cute as Mrs. George T. Brokaw weighs a proposed merger involving Gregory Mangin. Lyla Townsend returns from a world cruise on the 26th and may receive a marriage proposal from Walter Crain.
In Newark New Jersey two radio policemen shot and killed a robber on a tavern dance floor after a recent arrest history of larceny and pocket picking. The nation questions when justice will restrain a criminal after capture.
A Cleveland writer recalls a Montreal visit with Bobby Breen and asks why friends showed little interest. The note from a family at Hotel Statler reflects gratitude for a serendipitous meeting and the strong reaction to Breen’s fame.
An article discusses sodium benzoate safety testing since 1909, noting benzoate is harmless per Food Inspection Decision No. 104. It explains modern canning uses high temperatures under vacuum to prevent spoilage, sealing in hermetically closed cans. It also answers reader questions on garlic’s dietetic value and lack of blood pressure effect.
The text notes Irene Franklin once a Hollywood star is now writing six pieces for the SEPost after a three year hiatus. It mentions filmers seeking Idiot's Delight and potential international trouble, with Lynn Fontanne’s character linked to Valentino, and a Nicaraguan birth of six babies in three days prompting marriage plans per La Prensa.
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