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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1933

Page

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Two Nations Agree on Seven Point Recovery Plan

Washington and London outline a seven point world economic recovery program including tariff reductions and higher silver prices. Roosevelt and MacDonald vow to seek agreements at the June London conference while talks continue with Herriot on arms and debt issues.

Washington United States England Roosevelt Ramsay MacDonald London MacDonald Edouard Herriot

George Jackson Goes to Florence on Goodyear Business

George Jackson of Goodyear Service in Florence travels there on business today.

George Jackson Popular Ager of Goodyear Service, Inc Florence

Six Fined in Police Court Roster

Six persons appeared in police court this morning. Five whites and one Black man were fined. The Black man was arraigned on disorderly conduct. Two whites were fined for public drunkenness and three others faced disorderly conduct charges, including a woman.

Weather report shows 78/47 temperature range

The weather bureau records a maximum of 78 degrees and a minimum of 47 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 7 a.m. The forecast notes warm daytime conditions with cooler overnight temperatures.

the Weather Bureau Today

England Russia at grips in costly trade war

England and Russia wage a severe trade war over two British subjects imprisoned in Moscow. The embargo halts most goods, with annual costs estimated near 100 million dollars in trade. England’s 80 percent embargo on Russian goods took effect last night and Russia retaliated with a counter embargo.

London England Russia Moscow

Kiwanis Inter-City Meeting To Be Held Here

Florence Sheffield and Tuscumbia Kiwanis clubs will join Decatur Thursday night for an inter city meeting at 6 30 p m chaired by L R Nash. The event features the Kiwanis book The Torch passed among clubs to record each meeting and a aim to top Huntsville attendance.

Florence Sheffield Tuscumbia Kiwanis Decatur L. R. Nash Huntsville Decatur Club Huntsville Club Madison County Brothers Roe Aereong Daciongeace Jasper Unit

Austinville Man Is Taken Into Custody

R. Q. Lindsay of Austinville was arrested Tuesday by deputies and jailed on a warrant charging assault with intent to murder. The warrant, sworn by Sam Vinson of Austinville, arose from a local altercation. Vinson received a blow to the head with a piece of wood but was not seriously injured.

R. Q. Lindsay Austinville Sam Vinson Vinson

Kennedy to Return From Atlanta Meeting

E. W. Kennedy of Goodrich gsil vertown is returning this afternoon from Atlanta Georgia where he has been attending a one day meeting of managers.

E. W. Kennedy Goodrich Gsilvertown Atlanta Managers

Air Maneuvers Open Next Month At Maxwell Field

Maxwell Field crews join West Coast exercises at March Field Riverside Calif with 300 plus aircraft including 102 bombardment pursuit long range and 229 observation attack transport and amphibian planes. Lt Col John F Curry leads group leaving Maxwell early May. Capt John I Moore named assistant chief of staff of provisional air force. Brig Gen Oscar Westover notes new aircraft types will appear in future exercises.

Montgomery Ala Maxwell Field J. F. Curry March Field Riverside Calif John F. Curry John I. Moore Provisional Air Force Oscar Westover Air Force

Newspapers Protest Giving News to Radio

Protesters accuse newspapers of selling or giving away news to radio stations before publication. The action sparks debate over access, impact on reporting, and industry practices as editors defend deadlines and accountability.

Clergy Receive President Roosevelt Gratitude Letter

Reverend Arthur H. Nabors of Central Methodist Church in Decatur Alabama reports a letter from Louis McH Howe secretary to President Roosevelt thanking the congregations for resolutions. The White House letter dated April 20 1933 expresses appreciation for support and prayers during a period of low spirits.

A. H. Nabors Central Methodist Church Louis McH. Howe Roosevelt Central Methodist Central Baptist Churches Howe White House Washington, D. C Mr. Nabors Arthur H. Nabors Decatur Alabama

Morgan County Sets Forestry Work Quota from Files

Morgan County will select 60 men for the unemployment relief forestry program from existing records. Applicants must be 18 to 25 with dependents. preference given to those widowed or with disabled parents. A preliminary draft of 11 men will start training at Fort McClellan.

Morgan County Welfare Office Court House Fort McClellan Anniston Forest Reserve

Two of Three Graduates Will Not Enter College

AP reports Alabama high school graduates face a trend where about two thirds will not attend college. State data show 79,480 diplomas issued in 11 years versus 24,638 entering Alabama higher institutions, with many enrolling outside the state. Last year only one in five Alabama graduates enrolled in college, prompting calls for broader high school curricula.

State Department of Education Alabama

Defense rests in trial of Negroes in rage disorder

In Alabama, Ned Cobb testimony links five defendants to the Reeltown clashes. Officers blamed the Share Croppers Union and printed matter for trouble at Cliff Jeans’ home, where Jeans and two others died and four officers were wounded. The state rested after key witnesses identified Cobb, Simpson, White, James, and Moss among those present during the writ of attachment on livestock.

Dadeville Ala Ned Cobb Cobb Share Croppers Union Cliff Jeans Cliff James James Kyle Young Cliff Elder Elder Judson Simpson Alf White Clinton Sam Moss W. B. Bowling Irvin Schwab New York International Labor Defense Schwab Decatur Heywood Patterson Scottsboro

Last Tribute Paid to Beloved Huntsville Citizen J. W. Walling

One of the area’s largest funerals marked the final tribute to J. W. Josh Walling at age 71. He died suddenly at his Lacey's Spring store. Walling served Morgan County as tax collector three times and was highly regarded. Survived by wife, three sons Luke Josh Jess, daughter Chloe O Neal of Atlanta, and sister Mrs P N Hough.

Huntsville J. W Josh) Walling Morgan-Madison Lacey’s Spring Presbyterian Church Lacey's Spring Walling Morgan County

Whippet Coach Found Abandoned on Sherman Street

Police found an abandoned Whippet coach on Sherman Street Tuesday night. The vehicle without a tag was towed to Johnston Street city hall and is being held awaiting a claimant. Officials say the car had not been stripped.

Sherman Street Johnston Street City Hall

Pulaski Man Held in Beer Sales Probe

Pulaski man H. A. Mitchell was arrested for selling 3.2 beer ahead of the May 1 legal start. Chief Deputy Walter Foster noted the arrest could bar him from future sales, with fifty bottles seized. Reports say Alabama residents may flock to Tennessee as border exchange grows.

Walter Foster H. A. Mitchell Pulaski Tennessee Chief Foster Mitchell Ardmore Alabama Volunteer

Beauty Contest Princess Event Highlights Local Participants

A list of contestants names including Dorothy Rasch Hazel Hodges Donnie Blackwell Thelma Mitchell Sarah Blackwell Susan Beech Gar ren Myrtle Horton Tootsie Hefner Mary Woodward Emily Arbuckle Esther Caudill Eloise Hatchcoat Mabel Britton Jamie C Simmons Marjorie Davis Jane Wade Mabel Pointer Ethel Harrison Jane Crawford Edith Pussell Inez Simpson Imogene Sheppard Margaret Organ Bernice Hill Vesta Burkette Frances Schnable Ruth Ross Frances Morris Ophelia Norton Mary Briscoe Mabel Ann Hanson Jacqueline Smiley Mary Bronaugh Annie Peebles Richardson Claudia Ann Thombs Katherine Leeman Flora Durham Carolyn Worley Elizabeth Poteet Ruth Johnson Jean Greenhill Virginia Hardin Mary Augusta Bibb Julia Bingham Marjorie Fussell.

Dorothy Rasch Hazel Hodges Donnie Blackwell Thelma Mitchell Sarah Blackwell Susan Beech Garren Myrtle Horton Tootsie Hefner Mary Woodward Emily Arbuckle Esther Caudill Eloise Hatchcoat Mabel Britton Jamie C. Simmons Marjorie Davis Jane Wade Mabel Pointer Ethel Harrison Jane Crawford Edith Pussell Inez Simpson Imogene Sheppard Margaret Orgain Elsie Bryant Bernice Hill Vesta Burkette Frances Schnable Ruth Ross

Commencement Plans Announced for Riverside and Central High

W. W. Benson reveals Riverside auditorium will host all events for the term. May 18 8 p m Class Day Riverside High, May 19 8 p m Class Day Central High, May 21 11 a m Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev J E Berkstresser, May 22 8 p m Riverside High Graduation.

W. W. Benson Riverside Auditorium Riverside High School Central High School J. E Berkstresser First Baptist Church Decatur Riverside High

Missing farmer Beddingfield may be slain in Limestone County

Gene Beddingfield, 45, a Limestone County farmer, vanished from his Bee Line Highway home Sunday. Sheriff A L Baker and deputies say a wide search is underway amid fears of foul play after tracks and scoured floor areas were found. Two women at the Cannon place were jailed on suspicion.

Gene Beddingfield Limestone County Bee Line Highway Sines Limestone Beddingfield A. L. Baker J. A. Welden Clay Wiliams Bedford Bracke Old Judges Place A. G. Patterson Miles Athens Mr. Beddingfield Socoe Cannon House Cannon Place Mary Horton Stone County

Cullman Man Hurt In Wreck Near Sunday Night

Ernest Randolph, 21, of Cullman, was described as resting fairly well at Benevolent Hospital after a wreck four miles west of Sunday night. He suffered severe bruises and lacerations to the head.

Ernest Randolph Cullman Benevolent Hospital Mr. Randolph

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Morgan Herriott Edouard Great Lakes Jimmy and Bride NEA Jimmy Walker Betty Compton Cannes France Montgomery, Ala Heflin Venice Josh Walling Sherman Joe Ernest Randolph
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