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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1932
Page
4
A reflective piece notes changing weather and times as a metaphor for wealth and success in Wall Street. It urges effort, initiative, and ability, arguing that such traits favor the prepared in life’s unpredictable deck.
A reflection warns against neglecting work while chasing recreation. It argues enjoyment is fine but consistent effort yields reward for common sense. The piece emphasizes disciplined leisure and steady labor as guiding principles.
The Huntsville Times criticizes Senator Huey Long of Louisiana for noisy politics and bold threats. It notes he was figuratively sat upon by Senators Robinson and George, and warns he may rise as a powerful Senate leader after six years, comparing his fate to Alabama's removal of Thomas Heflin.
The Dothan Eagle cites editorials from The Daily and Prattville Progress urging government economy from federal to local levels to shrink deficits. editors argue stopping government meddling and extravagance would curb deficits and reduce tax burdens, noting widespread public demand for retrenchment.
Independent audit under house bill 21 shows Governor Miller reduced state expenditures in his first year by $2,096,385. The Montgomery Advertiser notes cuts in multiple departments while acknowledging some areas rose, with a total 21.6 percent decrease from 1930 to 1931 and ongoing debate over responsibility for the state deficit.
Twelve years ago today Mrs. William Russell of Madison spent yesterday with Mrs. S. M. Thompson. Mrs. R. E. Coffee and family are in Athens for the week. Mrs. James Allen Fuller of Huntsville, formerly Miss Madaline Polk, will guest Miss Marjorie Miller. Miss Marjorie Beard heads to Selma for Miss Page Melvin’s graduation. Mr and Mrs H M Graber announce the marriage of Ella Gertrude Graber to Edward W Strother at the Smithers home on Wednesday May 26 1920.
Arthur Brisbane surveys European debt resistance, the value of silver dollars versus gold bonds, and a British case on a wife’s autonomy. He contrasts American big finance with New Zealand workers’ discontent, and notes Chicago World’s Fair plans for nomadic prefabricated houses and American car ownership priorities.
The market fell again as prices slipped, recalling the era of 1929. The piece contrasts Wall Street gloom with a cautionary tale of a man drawn to rye whiskey only to be reminded of castor oil.
The piece discusses Filipinos aiming to buy out Japanese landowners amid fears of post US departure. It notes Japanese readiness to sell but questions profitability if Uncle Sam leaves, warning occupied land could be claimed. Includes Amelia Earhart Putnam earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and a Heidelberg Observatory finding a small planet to aid cosmic distance measurements.
Persons born on this day are light hearted and sympathetic and seek love. The camel’s pace is steady and uniform, moving about two and a half miles per hour.
Austinville marks a successful school year with mixed state funding, celebrating a private-subscription built campus and an acclaimed junior high. Principal S. O. Maner enters a tenth year, with a full faculty and graduates in both junior high and grammar schools lining the May schedule. The community hosts the Friday play All On Account of Polly and plans commencement on May 28 and 30.
About two hundred ministers and lay delegates attended the district Methodist conference at First Methodist church Athens May 27 with presiding elder Dr. R T Tyler of Decatur and Dr J E Morris of Athens assisting. Delegates came from Decatur Huntsville Florence and Albertville districts. Leaders spoke on religious administration and a banquet was served in the parlors.
The senior play A Run For Her Money features Corinne Meeks Doris Roper Alma Rice Adelaide Damsons Mary Jane Olinger Ernest Riddle Jewel Cassee Dennis Hendon Fred English Walter Moebes Zolan Clark and others. The commencement sermon by Dr James Allen Smith is at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church with special music. Roger Williams secured the title to Rhode Island from Canonicus Narragansett Indian chief.
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