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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1938
Page
4
A terse snippet lists daily and monthly pricing for mail and freight between Atlanta and New York, with continued references to sea mail and yearly totals. The fragment suggests variable rates such as 1.80 for meat daily and a $4.00 annual figure, but lacks a complete context or structure.
A notice states that this newspaper republishs all AP dispatches credited to the paper and other sources as reprinted excerpts. It clarifies rights and attribution for republication within the current issue.
Reviewers praise the film's enduring charm and musical moments prompting multiple viewings. Strong visuals and updated animation keep the classic fresh for new audiences.
A suggested push to enact a wages and hours bill is expected to create political friction in Washington as the Senate debates the measure during the June session.
The passage links shallow market access in Alabama to farmer prosperity, arguing that insufficient markets hinder buyers from selling crops and dampen overall economic growth. It conveys a broader concern about continuing rural hardship and systemic supply constraints.
The wage and hour bill passed the House with strong support but faces a Senate battle. A final vote is expected this session in Congress, with political maneuvering likely to shape the outcome.
The new tax bill becoming law is seen as a stimulus for both large and small business and could drive growth if the Senate avoids delaying the wage and hour bill.
A reflective, opinionated note mocks political tensions as Mayor Hague in New Jersey ejects Congressmen from the city during addresses and a Tennessee dispute over special police in Shelby County sparks threats of arrest, highlighting perceived disorder in a peaceful nation.
Jefferson and Jefferson County leaders defend the Alabama State Chamber of Commerce budget, pledging to raise $20,000 of a $40,000 first-year plan while already collecting about $16,000. They push for broader support as other regions lag and stress the chamber as essential to state growth. Benjamin Russell spoke in Athens to rally volunteers and clear misunderstandings about the chamber’s functions.
The text discusses Alabama bonded debt at 71 million with annual interest over 3 million. It mentions Chief Peckerwood and references Graves administration. It notes a law by Miller limiting deficits and hopes Graves adheres to it. It hints at Dixon facing a large bond debt as he assumes office.
The piece argues for a steady reduction of Alabama’s bonded debt, predicting a $5,000,000 yearly cut under Dixon. It criticizes Graves over refinancing at Montgomery yet endorses its basics, urging the state to reach a three percent yield on debt and free funds for public services.
The Daily urges a measured approach to parole reform under Governor Dixon, warning against creating new boards or agencies. It recalls Graves administration outcomes, stresses common sense and balanced policy, and cautions about a potential political dynasty built on a revamped parole system.
A May hearing on a $5.33 billion revenue measure reveals Treasury officials based 1937 calendar year figures on outdated data. Senators question accuracy of estimates and exposure of external debt from RFC HOLC USHA and other agencies, while Morgenthau and Bell defend bookkeeping practices.
The record notes that May 30 1926 fell on a Sunday and no issue of The Daily exists for that date.
A congressman obtained Budget Bureau figures showing annual receipts of 4.38 billion and total expenditures of 3.92 billion for the year starting July 1, with a prospective deficit near 4 billion and lectures on debt limits. Morgenthau says government credit remains strong but future actions are uncertain.
Dr Adrian Gibbs recalls a full medical audit at a large east coast center. He notes the laboratory X ray and machines found issues but missed taking a personal history and the human touch. The X-ray room exposed him in many positions and he paid $125 for sinus pictures. He plans to use his old family doctor next time.
The noted physician Dr. Clendening will respond to questions of general interest only, and will do so exclusively through his dedicated column. Readers may submit inquiries for his expert commentary on broad topics.
A memorial day poem honors fallen comrades and their sacrifice. It recalls their toils and the union won by their sacrifices and calls readers to seek each Comrade's grave and renew the pledge to honor their deeds.
A reflective note on memory as the mind's treasure house and monuments kept there. Dialogue contrasts between Gladys and Helen about laying earth at one’s feet, hinting at impractical grand gestures.
The text notes Senator Byrd joining in congratulating Morgenthau on his work financing a business that routinely spends more than it earns, sometimes twice as much, highlighting ongoing support for the funding strategy.
Dr Logan Clendening lists seven pamphlets available by mail for ten cents each. Readers send a coin and a self addressed stamped envelope with a three cent stamp to obtain titles on digestion constipation infant feeding diabetes feminine hygiene and hair care.
A fragment speaks of a house overhead while noting that what you eat remains at your feet. The lines imply a contrast between shelter and sustenance within a domestic scene.
A fragmented quotation attributes lines about memory and joy to Levi Furbush. The text appears as a reflective, poem-like tossing of advice on forgetting sadness and treasuring steadfast friends with a misspelled and garbled ending.
A garbled OCR passage describes a joke routine about a bust of Robert Burns and a misnamed Shakespearean punchline. It mentions tuberculosis deaths in the United States and a setup with an auctioneer and crowd, then references the Bible.
A fragment recalls a memorial day vow by mothers to oppose war and spare sons from sacrifice, urging renewed energy toward peaceful aims. The note interrupts with a stray line about a pry goods clerk and non- context.
The Snow White premiere at Princess Theatre draws over 1,000 matinee and night attendees. Review praises multiplane color, the dwarfs led by Dopey, and the Queen transformation, noting charming Snow White and the romance ending with Prince Charming.
After a day and a half search the body of William Strickland 35 a Fort McClellan soldier was recovered from the Coosa river in Gadsden Calhoun county Sheriff P W Cotton said today
A customer praises a fabric for its rapid color, holoproof quality, and non shrinking yarn. The speaker, Mrs. Crabshaw, endorses the product's value and pattern as well told.
Poignant tribute recalls soldiers who fought and died, their names and sacrifice blessed with crimson flowers. The page repeats praise and remembrance as a nation reflects on freedom and memory while a playful aside ends with a misplaced belt inquiry.
The U S frozen food sector saw exceptional expansion with sales surpassing 13 million dollars in the previous year. Major firms reported strong demand, signaling continued momentum in retail and processing segments.
Walter Winchell reports on Broadway's current scene with Dwight Witen's T married An Angel at the Shubert, Rodgers and Hart music, Zorina’s acclaim, and strong attendance for Golden Boy and Room Service. The week sees 18 shows thriving with few new entries and critics’ tastes varied.
The Holly wood Reporter hails Alexander’s Ragtime Band as a global smash with Darryl Zanuck’s musical score by I Berlin. Robin Hood remains in its third week at the Music Hall while Yellow Jack extends at the Capitol. Vyvyan Donner’s Fashion reels captivate, though they blend fashion with variety segments. Frank Nugent calls Girl of the Street a vague musical comedy drama, and Frances Lederer shines in The Lone Wolf of Paris as Garbo’s reported stance toward press grows.
The column muses on The Letter cast Merle Oberon and Walter Huston versus the film version with Jeanne Eagles. It questions radio quiz shows and hints at ten minute ads and five minute drama. Drew Pearson and Bob Allen plot networks ideas, while Frank and Anne Hummert reap air hits.
The piece surveys press figures Silas Bent David Loth Leo Casey and H S Phillips with notes on public plunder satire and race reports. It cites World Telegram and Atlantic Monthly sketches and cartoons including Hirschfeld Spain 1938 and Connecticut Nutmeg with Reynolds Vienna obituary and a wry closing line about Hitler.
A Christian meditation uses the gecko as a parable of temptation. The gecko distracts pursuers with its dancing tail while escaping, illustrating how the world offers entertainments that satisfy briefly but leave the heart hungrier for Christ. Seek God’s guidance to resist such crafts and stay focused on holy living.
Police Chief A. O. Keator says Charles Perkins, 23, Negro, was arrested for vagrancy and offered milk and tea. Perkins allegedly struck the chief with the milk bottle when denied a cup for the tea, then fled but was recaptured and charged with assault. He remains drinking tea from bottles.
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