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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1939
Page
2
Government researchers report a controlled training program at 13 colleges teaching 330 students to fly with 7,608 total hours logged and no serious injuries. Instructors use ground schools and 17 progressive steps across dual instruction and solo stages to curb overconfidence and emphasize emergency procedures.
The Squalus lies 240 feet down off Portsmouth N H as rescue boats and divers muster. Admiral Cole oversees operations aboard the Falcon with the Sculpin, Brooklyn, and multiple coast guard vessels ready to deploy the nine ton rescue bell to recover eight men at a time.
Butter at 1,329,529 pounds for the firm creamery with a 90 score 22 3-4 and other prices unchanged. Eggs totals 37,609 and steady with prices unchanged.
At 4 15 p m recess and exhibits open with a Hammond electric organ demonstration. Decatur high school band performs at 7 15 p m. 9 00 p m features Cotton address by C D Patterson followed by a 9 30 p m fashion show by merchants for National Cotton Week. Special entertainment directed by G P Banaiza with hostesses from American Legion Auxiliary and Business and Professional Woman's Club.
Salable cattle 150 calves 150 with steady demand. Steers 924 lb average 8.65. plain steers and heifers down to 8.00. top tipped 9.75. cows and bulls 6.75 down. cutter cows 4.00-5.50. Hogs 600 head steady 5.50-6.50 for 120 plus lbs, top 8 0 for 170-225 lbs. Sheep 1,000 with spring lambs to 10.75 for best long-hauls.
Butler P. A. Hine has returned from a business trip to Tuscaloosa, where he conducted meetings and concluded engagements with local firms. He plans to resume duties this week.
The bill totals $1,218,000,000 for farm benefits and faces Senate and House review. Republicans and some Democrats pressed to block the added $338 million in farm payments but to no avail. President Roosevelt avoided tax questions, noting Congress earlier approved funds for parity increases.
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