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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1932

Page

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Sub Committee 10 Studies Truck Regulation Acts

A large Montgomery hearing on truck regulation acts draws hundreds of opponents and supporters. The session moved from Greystone hotel to the house chamber as the committee forms a sub committee led by Tennis Tidwell and expands with Barber, St. John, Taylor, and Stokes.

Montgomery Greystone Tennis Tidwil Judiciary Committee House Amzi Barber Jefferson County Fraser Bullock Tennis Tidwell Morgan St. John of Cullman Taylor Mobile Stokes Dale Barber Jefferson

Thomason Defends Tidwell Bus Truck Bills Before House Panel

Raymond E Thomason argued before the house judiciary committee for 5 000 Jefferson county railroad workers and 5 000 unemployed as he pressed Tidwell bills to curb truck size and weight They cited coal mine closures and idle Ensley steel mill to urge motor transport limits aiding railroad revenue for schools

Raymond E. Thomason Maham Jefferson County Tidwell House Judiciary Committee James A. Simpson Birmingham Thomason Mr. Simpson Alabama Ensley Steel Motors Transportation Ensley Mills

Pat Brock Improves After Hospital Operation

Pat Brock shows steady improvement at the Benevolent hospital after a recent operation. He has many friends at the facility keeping informed about his recovery progress.

Pat Brock the Benevolent Hospital

Brother Admits Slaving in Jealous Rage in Quarry Murders

Lima Ohio report says Loren Truesdale confessed to killing Bert Truesdale and Thelma Woods in a jealous rage. He claimed rivalry over Miss Woods prompted the murders and said the confrontation occurred with his parents present. The case, known as the quarry murders, is described as one of Ohio’s most baffling crimes.

Lima Ohio Bert Truesdale Thelma Woods Loren Trusdale Earl Loren Miss Woods

Decatur Council Postpones Right‑of‑Way Meeting

The Decatur city council deferred discussing the right‑of‑way for the new Decatur Tuscumbia highway until Saturday at 4 30 p.m. City attorney Tennis Tidwell, away for a legislative recess, is expected back by then. The plan aims to guarantee affected property owners paving at no cost and to restore homes moved from the street to the same condition as before.

Decatur Decatur-Tuscumbia Tennis Tidwell

Rev Moeller Home Ransacked During Parish Alert

The home of Rev. George Moeller of St. Ann's Catholic church at 331 Johnston street was burglarized Tuesday afternoon while he attended the Bline playoff opening. About $4 in cash, a watch, and a revolver were taken. The watch was later found under the back porch. the intruder left $7.50 in gold with insurance papers scattered. The gold had fallen into a suitcase and was missed.

George Moeller St. Ann’s Catholic Church

Prominent Jurist Injured In Fall On Lafayette Street

Judge O. Kyle a leading North Alabama jurist suffered head cuts after a fall on Lafayette street. He fainted and collapsed on the sidewalk but received medical attention and appeared out today, much to the relief of his hundreds of friends.

Judge O. Kyle North Alabama Lafayette Street Judge Kyle

Postal clerk reinstated after advocating soldier pay

Postmaster General Brown said the Gary Indiana postal clerk who was dismissed for advocating payment of the soldier's bonus has been reinstated. He noted the right to freely express one's mind and that the case was reported to the President.

Washington Brown Gary Ind

Opening Week at University Sets Freshman Orientation Schedule

The university announces opening of session 102 with Freshmen reporting for classes Friday and upperclassmen Saturday. Freshman Night at Alabama Union kicks off week with dances Sept 15 to 17. Activities include YWCA Big Sister guidance, Vesper in Tutwiler Hall, and a Freshmen Women Convocation led by faculty members.

Alabama Union The Athletic Association Tutwiler Hall Elizabeth Coleman Arts and Science Danyla Belser Education College Henretta Thompson Denny Oleta Lewis Citronelle Woman's Council Alice Whiteside Oxford Jane Ward Center Helen Fuller Tuscaloosa Mortar Board Julia Hauser Mobile Women’s Athletic Association Hilda Carpenter Decatur Woman's Pan- Hellenic

Malon Yarbrough Struck by Tree Near Athens

Malon Yarbrough the young son of Mr and Mrs L R Yarbrough is recovering from head injuries after a tree fell on him while he was visiting relatives near Athens.

Malon Yarbrough L. R. Yarbrough Athens

Game Called Off For Blue Sox Hartselle Clash

Manager Gordon McDuff announced the game between the Blue Sox and Hartselle for this afternoon was called off. The makeup date is Saturday at Hartselle with first pitch at 3 30 p m.

Gordon McDuff Blue Sox Hartselle

Cotton market closes higher as prices rise

New Orleans reports a brisk session with early gains of 1.25 to 1.80 a bale and the New York market following with futures up 1.15 to 1.40. October futures surge, closing on the day at 8.67, 43 points above Thursday's level amid renewed buying and rising demand in the Southern financial scene.

New Orleans Liverpool New York

Border Cities Floods Cut Into River Border

A surge of the Rio Grande floods Eagle Pass Texas and Piedras Negras Mexico burying streets and business districts. The river climbs three feet an hour and two story buildings collapse as Del Rio bridge approaches wash away.

Eagle Pass Texas Rio Grande Piedras Negras Delrio Inter‘national Southern Pacific

Lynne Talk Heard By Kiwanis Club

Lynne spoke on a program planned by the Kiwanis sports committee and gave a graphic review of the Olympic games. He described the event as promoting international goodwill through friendly athletic competition and Kiwanians called the talk one of the finest ever given before the club.

Ee Lynne Kiwanis Club Mr.Lynne

Blues Nab Third In Hurlers Duel And Bunt Battle

Decatur Blue Sox shutout Hart selle 2-0 as Jeffries and Bronaugh star in Bee Line playoff game at Garrett Field. Bronaugh’s grab of Pruitt’s drive and Waller’s bunt set up runs in a tense pitching duel.

Jeffries-Bronaugh - Waller Garrett Field Decatur Blue Sox Happy Jeffries Sox Harteselle Jeffries Duby Bronaugh Tub Pruitt Winnie Waller Decatur Hartselle Bob McCarley Ali Dunaway Bronaugh Chunky Tubby Pruitt Flint Gen Burleson Buzz Peyton Peyton Agate Waller Buzz

Farmer strike leader pushes cost of production plan

The speaker advocates national legislation to assign farmers a cost of production plus world prices for surpluses. He cites Swank-Thomas as an alternative and urges actions from midwestern governors led by Floyd B. Olson to support emergency measures, including possible martial law to prevent extortionate farming practices.

Gov Olson Floyd B. Olson Minnesota Middle West Middle Western Gov. Olson

Tropical Storm Breaks Up Over Mississippi Coast

A tropical storm broke up in gusty squalls causing three deaths and property damage as it moved inland from the Gulf of Mexico. Two men drowned on a schooner near Mobile, one boy died in Pensacola from a fallen live wire, and survivor Frank Benson of Van Olive, Mississippi, described hours afloat after the vessel sank. The storm tracked through eastern Mississippi and Pensacola, Florida areas late last night.

Mobile Ala Mississippi Here Pensacola Frank Benson van Olive Miss Joe Dillas van Cleve Benson Gulf of Mexico Ben Baker Fla

Preliminary hearing set for Walls trio in Union Hill ambush case

A. R. Walls and sons Austin and Houston Walls face assault with intent to murder charges after an ambush on a deputy sheriff and five citizens. Hearing agreed for next Thursday morning with Wade Wright and W. H. Long representing the defendants. Owen Garrison, hospitalized with injuries, is also charged with the same count.

A. R. Walls Austin Walls Houston Walls Union Hill Wade Wright W. H. Long Walls Owen Garrison Garrison

Increases Seen in Lawrence County School Census

Lawrence County Alabama reports a modest rise in the biennial school census. The 1932 tally shows 7 578 white children of school age, up 268 from 1930, and 2 299 Negro children, up 51, total 319 more youths. Officials attribute the gain mainly to fuller enumeration.

Moulton Ala Lawrence County Lawrence County Board of Education

Lyons Hotel Dining Room Closed For Repairs

The Lyons Hotel dining room is shut temporarily for repairs and renovations. J. K. Hughes vice president and general manager said it will reopen in a few days under new management after negotiations with a cafe operator, with announcements forthcoming.

Hotel Lyons J. K. Hughes Hughes

Public Schools to Open Next Monday in Hartselle

The Hartselle public schools will open Monday morning September 5 at 8:45 per principal F. E. Burleson. Formal opening exercises will be held with patrons invited to attend.

Hartselle F. E. Burleson

Morgan County High School Opens Monday at Hartsville

Students across the county anticipate the Morgan County High School opening Monday in Hartsville. The traditional opening program will include patrons and students as EB L Stough serves as principal for what is expected to be an excellent year.

Morgan County High School Hartsille Ating L. Stoxgh

Walker Plan 10 and Vindication in Sharp Dispute

New York City reads like a legal maze as Joseph McKee steps into city hall amid a looming mayoral vacancy. Advisors warn the next mayoral contest may trigger court action over election timing and constitutional rules.

New York Joseph McKee Board of Aldermen McKee Board of Elections Walker

New York Mayor Walker resigns amid probe and public verdict

Mayor James J Walker resigns as the New York City chief executive amid a 14 month legislative inquiry. He condemns the hearing as a travesty and says he will present his case to the people of New York, asserting his integrity and asking for vindication at the polls.

New York James J.ee Michael J. Cruise City of Franklin D. Roosevelt Albany Samuel Seasbury Hofstadter Legislative Committee Walker Guy Roosevelt City of New York

Hart Heads to Birmingham for Synod Business

Rev. Ernest N. Hart of Westminster Presbyterian Church travels to Birmingham with his family to assist in forming the fall program for the Synod of Alabama. He and his party will return tonight.

Ernest N. Hart Westminster Presbyterian Church Birmingham Synod of Alabama Hart

Madison business mission notes obscure transport links

A fragment from Madison references a business mission and an individual named Jorge Oarkson. The legible bits indicate early travel or outreach but lack concrete details on purpose, date, or destination, leaving the exact objective and outcomes unclear.

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W. H. Sill Arry Council Lynne Hap Jeffries Sparkler Epze Milo Reno Gulf Coast Lawrence Morgan County Roosevelt Jorge Oarkson Madison
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