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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1938
Page
2
Local tax collector lists delinquent real estate taxes with owner unknown entries and heirs estates. Notices require appearance before Probate Court June 13 1938 to show cause for sale decree to cover taxes and costs.
County issues a tax notice naming delinquent real estate taxpayers with parcel numbers and tax amounts including Baur, Duncan, Gilbert, Hardin, Nelson, Norris, Newton, Tate, Womack, Bailey, and others. Notice requires appearance at the next county term on Monday June 13, 1938 to answer the delinquency.
New York May 28 leading stocks drifted mildly higher with some gains erased by late selling. Tax revision becoming law provided modest cheer despite lingering caution on future features and soft commodities. Volume slim on Memorial Day recess as brokers noted thin trading and a few large advancers led by VA Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors.
Markets at a Glance reports steady stock trading and improved bonds in New York with higher currency and lower cotton amid liquidation. New Orleans cotton futures closed steady with declines of 12 to 14 points, and New York cotton futures closed 9-15 points lower with spot middling around 7.92 cents. The average price of middling cotton across ten southern markets was 7.97 cents.
Decatur Alabama May 28 1938 editor The Daily reports 107 ex students of Decatur High will graduate May 31 and enter a job market with 14 000 000 unemployed. The letter urges them to qualify in a trade or profession before seeking work and promotes compulsory training for all youths to aid national welfare.
The reform replaces multiple rates with a single 12.5 to 16 percent tax on small profits and a 19 percent flat tax on larger profits. It also lowers the gift tax exemption from 5000 to 4000 dollars next year and reduces taxes on undistributed profits.
Prime cottonseed meal futures closed easier in Memphis with June at 20.00, July 20.50, August 20.65, September 20.65, October 21.15, November 21.35, December 21.45, and January 21.30. Sales total 3,300.
In New Orleans on May 286 cottonseed oil markets closed steady with bleachable prime summer yellow at 7.66 and prime crude 6.50 to 6.75. Futures listed include July 7.32, Sept 7.14, Oct 7.08, Dec 6.97 and Jan 7.00 with broad bid details and notes.
Gov Gordon Browning announces a state police force under a 1919 statute to combat lawlessness after alleged political beatings. Police and city leaders warn of arrests for armed officers. Crump allies accuse Browning of using force to smear Memphis. The dispute ties to the August Democratic primary and Shelby County election actions.
Local group Solon faces scrutiny amid alleged interference with community activities. Officials confirm inquiries into claims regarding approvals and governance. no charges filed as investigations continue and statements are released by city authorities.
Representative Jerry O'Connell of Montana plans to ask President Roosevelt to intervene after an investigation into alleged civil liberties infringements in Jersey City New Jersey. He met opposition at Pershing Field and said the mayor criticized the mass meeting while police clashed with marchers.
Mrs Annie Abercrombie hosted the May meeting of the Home Demonstration club with 26 members present and five new members admitted. Plans for a June rally were set with committees for menu and transportation, plus talks on rural education and farming value. A stained removal demonstration and new recipe book were shared, and four visitors attended.
Mrs Herman Walker remains at 311 Fourth Avenue West. Isaac Street of Lacey's Spring and L C Creel of Montgomery visit on business. H L Brown and Ed Templeton from Hartselle, and R M Grantland from Trinity are in town. Ottis Beaty of Akron and Cuyahoga Falls visits Templeton family. Howard Head and family spend weekend at Veto. Norman Safley recovering after brief illness. Rev Oliver Cox to return from Florida. no services at St Johns Sunday.
Central Press Beauty column outlines daily routines to correct bowed legs knock knees and excess knee fat. Exercises include inner knee rocking to reduce thigh fat, hip lifts with forward reaches, and repeated knee tension to realign structure, with guidance to practice morning and night for weeks.
Principal Prof. W. R. Riley announces that fifty nine junior high students earned honor roll status this semester. First honor list includes 27 names and second honor list contains 32 students.
A classified notice seeks a high school graduate to work two months at a wage of $2.50 per day. Applicants should send address and phone to Box 78, e-o The Daily.
A truce halting strike related riots at Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Akron was announced by NLRB regional director James P. Miller. Police withdrew to ease tensions after clashes that injured many. negotiations to resume and protest actions continue as CIO and AFL leaders consider mass mobilization if talks fail.
Detroit faced a possible 24 hour general strike by CIO unions in protest of police brutality and use of strikebreakers after rioting at the American Brass Co plant left scores injured. Mayor Reading said police would continue to enforce law as demonstrations resumed.
Fifty seven students, 38 girls and 19 boys, completed the junior three class in a gym ceremony at the Central building. Prof. W. W. Benson awarded certificates, and Rev. J. H. Chitwood gave an address urging work, friendship, and good study habits. David Allen won the American Legion award for outstanding student.
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