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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1932
Page
4
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The piece discusses a Saturday night collision near Bank Head Highway involving a car and a wagon. It notes conflicting wagon lighting claims, warns of potential loss of life or severe injuries, and argues lights on horse drawn vehicles should be improved. It stresses driver visibility and argues enforcement may be necessary to prevent avoidable accidents.
The New York elections board declares a vacancy for mayor and sets November 8 as the election date. The Walker case dominates national campaign discourse, with Tammany Hall weighing the Walker candidacy and Roosevelt Garner support forming in the party. Local Democratic figures, including J H McCooey, prepare for party work and HQ activity.
The passage argues that running Walker and Welt alongside Roosevelt in the Democratic ticket would harm the party in New York and nationwide. It suggests Walker should not run, notes Roosevelt’s upstate strength, and claims Smith would fare better if he matched Roosevelt’s upstate support.
The article discusses rumors shaping expectations ahead of the cotton crop report. It notes years of low prices hurt farmers and questions whether holding cotton yields better returns than selling upon ginning. It warns guessing market movements is risky and reflects on past trends.
Senator Teasley proposes a 20 percent occupational tax on state salary and fee earners. If constitutional hurdles are cleared, this simple levy could reduce state salaries and fees, avoiding a voter referendum by labeling it an occupational tax.
Rumor says the Louisville and Nashville railroad added workers at two major shops, not in Decatur but signaling potential local job gains. Boosting rail business via the Ship By Rail movement could mean more work here as increased activity tends to create new positions.
The report states business is improving and not a rumor, with a noticeable change in public sentiment nationwide. It notes people have avoided clothing and small necessities for three years but expect a strong buying turn this fall.
Report notes new speed kings at the National Air races predict 260 miles per hour will be achieved by Labor Day. It adds that cruising speeds of 300 miles an hour may become routine in a few years.
Arthur Brisbane discusses a mood of idle tension in England amid global unrest. The column questions whether war is imminent as nations reassess priorities while the earth and economy endure strain.
The piece discusses eleven million four hundred thousand U S unemployed and its impact on spending power, critiques price rises, and notes German and British policy shifts. It cites Vor Papen, Hindenburg, Schleicher, and forecasts meteors, gold, and currency ideas with parodic tone.
Governor Pinchot presses a state utility inquiry amid a divided legislature and internal political strain. He cites a proposed 100000 probe, fears of whitewash, and recent resignations as he seeks proof of overcharging by Keystone public service firms.
In 1920 a system of electric signals will be installed at the Moulton street crossing by the L and N railroad. Bids for completing the pike to Hartselle will be received by the State Highway Commission on Sept 21 per W B Kellar. Chicago women Mrs Martha Schuster and Mrs H P Booth may claim land once tied to Count Pulaski heirs.
Dan Kirkland departed for Hot Springs Arkansas yesterday. Miss Madge Bullard left today for Austin Texas to resume her studies at the University of Texas.
The piece notes 1914 waste by New York taxpayers funding mostly political jobs at a million dollars daily while London boasts 22 000 police, suggesting even that many cops could not end crime if judges bias helps criminals and releases them on probation.
The southern United States gained the name Dixie from ten dollar bills printed by Louisiana bearing the word Dix meaning ten in French. Americans referred to these notes as Dixies and Louisiana as the Land of Dixie.
Dr. Logan Clendening outlines infant care basics focusing on sufficiency, cleanliness, and vitamins. He notes breast milk is best, compares cow and prepared milks, warns against underfeeding, and advises on vitamin supplementation and timing of cereals and meats.
A miscellany of lines and gags includes a novel hero and heroine unsure if time stands still, a gloomy singing day poem, quips about chewing the rag and garden workers, Florida waterways, marriage jokes, and a skit about a missing dress after a train incident.
The text states there are about 8,000 English verbs. It notes garage first appears in 1903. It explains diva as the feminine form of the Italian divo meaning divine.
On this day mark the 1665 landing of Spaniards led by Pedro Menendez de Aviles at the site of St. Augustine Florida. In 1931 football fatal injuries reached 40 the highest tally on record.
A North Tonawanda reader asks Decatur voters to consider mayoral candidates who would serve without pay. He argues that true public service requires volunteers living within budget limits and questions why anyone should devote full time to city affairs for nothing. He urges citizens with Decatur’s real interests at heart to step forward.
Alabama lawmakers debate a proposed 1934 constitutional amendment giving citizens power to initiate laws and repeal legislation via ballot. Eight percent of qualified voters would trigger a law submission, five percent to repeal. The bill sits with the House committee on constitution and constitutional amendments.
Montgomery Ala Sept 8 Senator Warren of Tuscaloosa proposes a constitutional amendment to relieve from ad valorem taxation victims of last March tornadoes. The plan would exempt homes or property destroyed by the storm with the exemption lasting until 1938 after affairs are straightened.
The Lebanon Church four miles west of Falkville holds an annual singing next Sunday September 11. Singers are invited and many have already declared they will take part in the all day service.
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