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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1938
Page
4
Brief readable snippet from a Decatur Alabama paper mentions 1912 1917 post office and Associated Press notice. It notes press affiliation and republication rights without providing a full story or clear event. This fragment preserves publication context and origin details for archival reference.
Report notes the Scottsboro case remains pending in the judiciary with ongoing legal proceedings and no final decision yet. The piece underscores continued court action and potential forthcoming rulings impacting the parties involved.
A fragmentary reminiscence as a Pennsylvania voter tells a grandchild about a historic political king-maker named John L. Lewis and the old era of labor and politics. The line hints at a bygone influence shaping local and national events.
A speaker criticizes the media as dominated by outsiders, while observers remind that most U S press outlets are independently owned and guided by diverse editorial voices. The remark highlights tensions over press freedom and media independence.
A fragment suggests Southern members in Congress may back wage and hour legislation if freight-rate hearings show sympathy, warning that the reality of action cannot be avoided.
Birmingham Barons pitcher Kimball created a remarkable feat winning one game and losing another within four hours of donning the uniform. The quick turnaround marks a curious debut for the newcomer.
A commentator laments that law prevents candidates from promising jobs, forcing a summer of political pitches and job seeker interactions before November elections. The remark highlights campaigning constraints and the burden on hopefuls.
Familiar names in the box scores show the Southern League plays a fast game. The question remains whether fan ticket sales will cover monthly payrolls over the season.
In Montgomery the livestock market draws praise for its vigor and impact on the region. The piece notes the market’s progress and stresses the need for continued public awareness, implying that without steady information the market could falter in Decatur and beyond.
In a circuitous sequence after Pennsylvania losses, John C I Lewin and allies Guffey and Jones plot influence with Lewis Guffey Co. aiming to gain control of Youngstown Sheet and Tube and other mills. The La Follette resolution funds further inquiry as Madden defends NLRB stance, amid AFL and CIO union maneuverings. Harry Lundberg signals a union referendum on joining the AFL.
Canadian authorities had set up medical and financial systems for the Dionne quintuplets. Now that the babies are past the danger of early infancy the world welcomes their family’s reunification and the resolving of earlier management disagreements.
Despite earlier delays the nation is now viewed as highly prepared for war. The writer argues U S government did little to prepare before and asserts current readiness surpasses any other country.
Florida polled more votes than Alabama in recent primaries despite Alabama’s larger population. The piece argues Florida does not motivate turnout as effectively, noting voters are not persuaded to cast ballots and the system’s burden affects participation.
The piece argues Decatur is a church going town yet many reject church attendance as a duty to self and to others. Regular worship on Sunday, it says, sets a happier tone for the week and helps one stay a decent person through the days ahead.
The piece argues that despite rosy advice graduates often hear, real success comes from hard work, application, honesty, and Christian principles after families provide a foundation. It emphasizes the tough, honorable work ahead and rebuts those who claim otherwise.
Statistics show more motorist and pedestrian deaths from Saturday afternoon through Sunday night. The warning urges heightened care during peak weekend travel, noting dangers from jay walking, speeding, and hurried driving.
In north Alabama, hundreds of high school graduates cannot afford distant colleges. The University Center, a branch of the University of Alabama at Decatur, provides low cost freshman and sophomore instruction. It is presented as a great chance for local graduates to continue studies without leaving the area.
One year ago today Miss Blanche Buchanan won the Wyker Medal and Ben Holmes the Benson Medal in Decatur High School public speaking contests. Mr. and Mrs. J M Brown announce the marriage of their daughter Leda to Mr. Thomas C Almond on May 20 1996.
Mrs. W P. Baugh and Mrs. O. C. Parker will host Ruthalian club members at the Valley Country Club Tuesday. Garner Pride was in Birmingham today on business. Mr. and Mrs. John Light Atlee of Chattanooga will visit Mr. and Mrs. Atlee Hoff. The Alabama Power Co. is constructing a line to Falkville giving the city its first electric service.
Cabinet members speculate Harry Hopkins attends cabinet sessions regularly signaling progress on Roosevelt’s proposed reorganization bill. The text suggests Hopkins is set for a new role as welfare secretary under the plan.
Dirigible lobbyists fear President Roosevelt may block the $3 million experimental ship despite congressional authorization. The Navy’s aero naval bureau recommendations align with the president, with top admirals stating he will follow the bureau’s guidance.
Congress cloakrooms credit ex heavyweight champ Gene Tunney, now a distillery board member, with stalling Robertson bill raising floor liquor taxes. A new substitute bill faces consideration next week in the House Ways and Means Committee.
California chair Lea of the Interstate Commerce Committee carries the bill and promises it will pass before adjournment as the Will Hays organization faces delays in the House.
House Leader Rayburn tells his party to expect adjournment around June 15. Republican Leader Snell says it will be June 20 or 21.
Dr Clendening explains shingles or herpes zoster is a painful one sided skin eruption around the body. It does not involve internal organs and there is no recorded death from shingles though a superstition exists that if eruptions meet in the middle it is fatal.
A quirky column notes Turkish women wearing stockings made from tire rubber tubes. It jokes about fear of blowouts, failed signals, and a Detroit mishap. The piece lampoons consumer thrills like fountain pens and cars, quipping about statistics on autos versus bathtubs and bathtub singing.
A reader asks who “Safety First” refers to noting the slogan on cars and in papers. The editor muses on cross country travel and prefers freight by rail or on well maintained highways run by freighters for better journeys.
In a striking note on civic concerns, Americans express persistent anxiety over space allocated for motor vehicles, reflecting broader urban planning and transportation debates across the United States.
A statement warns that any person driving a motor car on public streets while intoxicated is a danger to others and that such offenses should be treated with strict penalties.
Question from L B asks about skin reaction from washing with baking soda. Answer says soda will not harm the skin but recommends seeing a doctor rather than medicated soap.
An opinion argues that treating drunk driving as a minor offense will lead to more deaths and injuries. It claims automobiles and alcohol do not mix, and current lenient legal handling will perpetuate the risk.
Perkinson asks for a quarter for bus fare, Lovingston responds with a 50-cent coin stating that is all she has. They agree a taxi home would be better if available.
The quote challenges the idea that true virtue comes from outdated habits. It argues against clinging to last year’s wardrobe, car, and salary as a measure of self worth, urging a focus on current integrity and progress.
A dialogue framing personal discontent and social mobility discusses the strain of keeping companionship, urging independence and self reliance. The text contrasts material abundance with personal unhappiness and notes the complexity of improving life beyond one’s current situation.
A humorous office exchange where a boss complains about constant whistling and a stenographer explains she must whistle through twenty verses, highlighting workplace tensions and character dynamics.
In a chatty note the narrator recalls a newspaper image of Lawyer Slapp’s young wife, prompting amused remarks about beauty and a sharp witticism about fools. The exchange hints at small town curiosity sparked by a public figure’s family photo.
The sermon extols Matthew 7:12 as the guiding law for Christians and urges society to adopt the golden rule. It contrasts worldly retribution with love and justice, praising Jesus for both teaching and exemplifying the standard. The piece hopes for the rule to govern business, politics, schools, homes, and churches.
Burt Stanford of Birmingham spent the weekend with his wife here. Mrs. Percy Hunter visits her sister in Meridian. Miss Sarah Malone visits George Harsh in Memphis. Anne Phillips Cartwright returned from a Nashville trip. Mrs. Turner Wood and Helen Hayes of Morresville are visiting. George Duncan enjoys a motor trip through South Alabama. J. M. Cannon attends a state school superintendents meeting in Montgomery. Mrs. J. L. Ingram visits her aunt in Fayetteville. Co D Glaze Jr rests at his father's home. Mrs. J. H. Romine brought home from a Decatur hospital.
The speaker notes that flattery lies in the mouths of those who praise a man who grows too big for his role. He argues that when a person is overmatched by his duties the job becomes too large for him and efficiency suffers. He warns young men chasing many sweethearts neglect the one true mother figure.
A focused reminiscence on Broadway columnists in the 1920s and 1930s. It names Broun Bugs Baer Hi Phillips and others, notes mergers and retirements, and recalls how each columnist carved a niche in early tabloid Broadway coverage. It mentions Mark Hellinger Ward Morehouse Bide Dudley and Beat writers across papers, with jokes about the daily rations of paragraphs and verse.
A retrospective on the Tribune’s era with Don Marquis and colleagues shaping pages. Notes on Percy Hammond, Burton Roscoe, Sam Hoffenstein, Edward Hope, Beverly Smith, Bugs Baer, Roy Moulton, A Woollcott and others who popularized gab columns and literary parodies, amid newsroom changes and ownership shifts.
The note mentions Mrs. Crenshaw and family guests at Athens relatives, Mrs. Robert Wiggins visiting Louisville relatives with the Phillips family at Shoalford, and Mr. and Mrs. Moser of New Orleans visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harman. The tone suggests social calls and hospitality within a regional community.
The piece chronicles shifting bylines and roles among editors and writers in early 20th century newspapers. It notes Max Lief and F P A themes, Hellinger moving to the Mirror, a ball player deal delaying a sunboat, Sobol inheriting Graphic space at Journal, Ed Sullivan shifting sports coverage, and O O McIntyre’s wait for a syndicated column. It highlights Nunnally Johnson in Brooklyn and Pegler covering fist fights in Chicago, with Winchell prayed for by Ed each night.
Practical notes on wages records for Old Age Insurance, why benefits are not retroactive, how lump sums are calculated from 38 percent of wages, and guidance for filing by mail if distant from a Social Security office.
Graduates at Athens High School number seventy six seniors in the ceremony held at the First Methodist Church. Salutatorian is Miss Ige Williams, president of the senior class is Robert Sims, with Kate Garth as secretary and Blair as treasurer. Faculty sponsors include Miss Nancy Marrs and Mary Martin.
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