New Decatur High School Graduation Highlights 1940s
Today the following graduated last night from New Decatur high school Miss Leta Bess Harrison Nada Vohlers Alma Graber Gladys Garrison Alice Crane Marjorie Miller and Mr. The Underwriters convention is in session here. R S Melton and daughter Katie leave tonight for Uniontown Ky for a two weeks visit to relatives.
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New Decatur High School
Leta Bess Harrison
Nada Vohlers
Alma ‘Graber
Gladys Garrison
Alice Crane
Marjorie Miller
R. S. MeJilton
Miss Katie
Uniontown
Athens Band Plays for Glory of Athens in Progressive Move
The Decatur Daily expresses appreciation for Huntsville Daily editorial praise and notes regional editors congratulate each other. The piece highlights pride from Athens and neighboring publication voices as they acknowledge progress and shared respect among Alabama editors.
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Athens
England severes diplomatic ties with Russian Soviet shown
The article notes England has cut diplomatic relations with the Russian Soviet, while Premier Baldwin states the move does not imply a broader split. It discusses public sympathy and American reactions, concerns over Soviet agitation, and the risk of wider conflict if tensions deepen.
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Baldwin
Ainne
Great Britain
Russia
Britain
Modern hotels compared with ones of other years
The Tennessean editorial praises modern hotels while The Daily argues the issue at length. It notes that old hotels had character yet acknowledges Southern cities have advanced in traveler comfort, citing varied room conditions and evolving amenities as progress for visitors.
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Tennessean
The
Tennessee
South
Automobiles Seen as Moral Issue Not a Menace
The piece argues that cars are not moral corruptors and that blame for modern delinquency rests on people, not machines. It cites Georgetown University President Lyons and The Memphis Commercial Appeal, noting cars can aid recreation and health if not misused. The essay calls for accountability to individuals rather than blaming war, prohibition, or automobiles.
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Tny
Lent Lyons
Georgetown University
College St
Lyons
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Mar
Train of Thoughts for the Sabbath and York’s Faith Reflections
The piece presents Alvin York talking on religious questions in churches in Birmingham. It cites his views on fear as the beginning of wisdom, his struggle choosing a life of sacrifice over wealth, and the value of faith over worldly gain, praising his humility and service.
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Alvin T. York
Birmingham
Sheffield
York
France
An Irish weather of justice? No, a grim reflection on tragedy
The speaker laments that Andrew Kehoe, the dynamiter who killed 41, should have lived to face trial. He believes a public reckoning would serve as a lesson to others, expressing a preference for due process over wholesale vengeance.
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Andrew Kehoe
Farming electricity to transform future of agriculture
Dr. E A White head of the National Committee on Electricity and Agriculture says farming will use more power machinery and less labor as electric expansion grows. Alabama leads rural electrification with 3000 customers in 18 counties via Auburn College Farm Bureau and Alabama Power. Results seen in Minnesota New York and other states show costs down and living standards up as the movement moves from experimental to widespread adoption.
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E. A. White
National Committee On
Alabama
State Agricultural College At
Auburn
Farm Bureau
Alabama Power Company
Minnesota
New York
Florence Herald
Lindbergh Name Sparks Global Ancestry Theories
A spoofing round of claims from Sweden Germany Holland France and Scotland about Charles Lindberghs paternal roots. Nations argue the famous aviator carries diverse ancestries while peoples from Ireland Spain Portugal Italy and Switzerland weigh in with their theories as names and lineage are debated.
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Sweeden
Charles Lindbergh
Germany
Lindbergh
Lindenberg
der ‘Hindenbergs
der ’ Faderland
Holland
Poy
Lindenburghers
Paris
Lynn Bog
Spain
Portugal
Italy
Switzerland
Decatur Daily and Huntsville Times compare progress
The Huntsville Daily Times congratulates the Decatur Daily for stepping out rapidly and joining leading state newspaper properties, noting rivals on the Tennessee banks are advancing a bit faster and better.
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Decatur Daily
Huntsville Daily
Tennessee
Pierce
Huntsville Daily Times
Attacking the Lean and Fat Sensibly
Royal S. Copenland, M D discusses the role of ductless glands in weight and health. He warns against self treatment, emphasizes balanced eating, exercise, and proper medical guidance, and outlines safe, hygienic living to regulate gland function. The piece includes reader Q and A on chest pain hair removal headaches numbness and circulation.
Patient Diet and Bright's Disease Questions Answered
A physician explains that diet for Bright's disease is case dependent and should be outlined by the patient's doctor. The exchange touches on cod liver and other dietary considerations as part of medical guidance.
Government must lead in flood relief and prevention
Editorial argues for federal responsibility after a Mississippi flood that left 100000 homeless and 600000 affected. It criticizes private charity as inadequate and urges government action to feed the displaced and prevent future disasters.
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Mississippi
Governor Pinchot Foresees Mississippi Control Costs
A report notes dams on Mississippi tributaries could regulate flow and generate enough power to cover costs. Pinchot argues floods require prevention, not mere control, and supports water projects to pay for flood protection. Observations on De Pinedo’s Azores flight and Lindbergh’s Europe visit are also mentioned.
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Penchot
Mississippi
Pinchot
Azores
de Pimedo
Fayal
de Pinedo
Asia
Africa
Europe
North
South America
Stimson Reports Gloomy Nicaragua War Picture
Mr Stimson returns from official inquiry in Nicaragua giving a bleak assessment of fighting There are no prisoners taken on either side he says the wounded and captured were killed and noncombatants including men and women are mentioned in the report
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MR. Stimson
Nicaragua
Vacations to Naples as Italy Cuts Prices
The piece notes Mussolini rhetoric and price cuts across wages rents and transport. It mentions Italian ships offering direct routes from the U S to Naples and a suggested vacation route through Rome and northern cities. Britain recalls its Moscow ambassador over Soviet London raids while keeping trade alive.
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Mussolini
Italy
United States
Straits of Gibraltar
Naples
Rome
Florence
Pisa
Genoa
Paris
Monte Carlo
Governor rejects review of Vanzetti case in letter reply
The governor refused a commission to reexamine the Vanzetti case, stating the responsibility rests with him and cannot be delegated. A New York man involved in stock gambling with Arnold Rothstein faces large losses, while public interest in race track gambling remains high.
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Vanzetti
New York
Arnold Rothstein
Paris Fair Saint Germaine art and literature scenes described
The Paris Saint Ger main fair in Louis XV style opens at Place Saint Sulpice with medieval customs revived. Visitors see books stamps furniture and curiosities for sale and open air restaurants while artists and Americans display works by Beaux-Arts and Impressionist schools. The piece notes awards to Madame Germaine Acremant and several American exhibitors with varied portraits landscapes and a court case involving Mme Thierry damages for a lost nose.
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Evelyn McDonald
Paris
Saint Germain
Sain Sulpice
Taos
Mexico
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