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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1933
Page
1
Japanese forces withdraw after weeks of costly battles near Tientsin as tensions rise with Russia over Manchuria and the Chinese Eastern Railway. China asserts Russia’s protest against severing the line and Manchurian train seizures pushed Japan to deploy troops north.
Washington April 27. The name of W. C. Fitts Sr. Birmingham is under consideration for appointment as chief counsel for the Prohibition Bureau, department of justice. Fitts helped lead the Roosevelt preconvention campaign and is seen as administration choice for a federal post, with indications pointing to the Prohibition Bureau.
Capt. L. G. Smith state highway director traveled to Washington to determine Alabama’s share of the $3 billion public works package. He will confer with federal officials on allocations to fund summer highway projects in Alabama.
A Minnesota Representative filed a petition to force a House vote on cash payment of the veterans bonus. Democratic leaders face caucus pressure as Patman and 10 others circulate petitions to compel party action. The debate integrates inflation policy with the bonus proposal amid Senate considerations.
CAMP HILL, Ala. April 27. Deep in attics the search has gone for exhibits for the Quilt and Antique Show to be held April 28. East Alabama ladies will participate with old and new quilts and a wealth of antiques on display and prizes for the most beautiful item. Proceeds go to scholarships via the Study Club.
Auburn coach Chet Wynne and Dr. L. N. Duncan will meet Auburn alumni from Decatur Hartselle Athens and Cullman this evening at 7 30 in the Tennessee Valley Bank building. Alumni were urged to attend.
W T Goldman of Limestone county was in Decatur on business this morning for a short visit.
Albert Jervis has returned home after spending a week visiting relatives in Atiente.
Morgan county board of education will meet Friday at 2 o'clock at the county courthouse. Election of principals for junior high schools is scheduled, with routine business to follow after allotment of principalships for the fall term.
Beauty will parade tonight at the Princess Theatre as 50 Decatur girls compete for Miss Decatur of 1933 and a possible trip to Hollywood. The parade follows the 8:30 show of Christopher Strong with Katherine Hepburn.
Sheffield will hold a June 5 election to decide if the city should build or buy an electric distribution system and whether to issue 150000 dollars in bonds to fund the plan. Separate ballots will be used for the two issues. It marks the first Muscle Shoals district city to vote on municipal electricity.
Stump Swope was arrested after a pursuit from Woolworth's on Second Avenue to the seed house at Home Oil mill on West Moulton Street. He faced charges of shoplifting and attempting to attack Woolworth's manager with a razor.
The non-jury term of Morgan county court scheduled for the Second Monday in May has been continued. The new date has not been announced.
Charles H. Greer state insurance superintendent argues Alabama laws regulating insurers are outmoded and incomplete and should be entirely rewritten. He notes substantial legal research and several years of work would be required to accomplish the task.
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled the validity of the state's floating debt is open to question and condemned co mingling of treasury funds. It also found the 1927 act allowing legislators to draw extra expense money unconstitutional. The decision, written by Justice Bouldin, leaves the Chase National loan and floating debts unresolved pending further trial.
A. J. Johnston of Flint shipped the first strawberries for 1933 in Tennessee Valley Fruit and Truck Growers Assn. Two Klondykes crates went to Louisville by express. Johnston plans more express shipments as weather allows. Morgan county berry demand rises in Eastern and Northern markets.
In police court this morning five whites including a woman faced charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct and were fined. One Negro was fined on a petit larceny charge.
President Rooseveltsaid no agreement on postponing June 15 payments or debt settlement exists. Secretary Hull indicated a world truce on tariffs pending the conference in London may be considered. Hints suggest revision could be discussed after the economic parley ends on June 12, while payments are still expected.
Four white men held in Johnston Street city jail escaped after failing to pay fines for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Three dug through a brick wall Tuesday night, while a fourth returned after several hours claiming a visit to his home. One man was later returned to his cell.
A Tallapoosa County jury convicted five negroes of assault with intent to murder Deputy Sheriff Elder following the Reeltown disorders on December 19. Sentences range from five to 15 years, with Ned Cobb receiving 15 years and Judson Simpson 10 to 12 years. Irvin Schwab plans an appeal to the Alabama Court of Appeals and possibly the U.S. Supreme Court.
President Roosevelt intends to name Robert Gore of Chicago and Florida as Governor of Puerto Rico. Gore is publisher of a Florida daily and closely identified with the democratic national campaign. his nomination is reported as in prospect.
A newborn black baby was found in a Cedar Lake well. Deputy Willoughby and Walton recovered the body wrapped in a quilt and sacks, weighted with a rock. Mildred Wyse, alleged mother, was jailed and a coroner’s jury ruled the death by unlawful means. Coroner Brown planned to seek a warrant against Wyse. Witnesses cited violence. infant’s head was crushed.
Thompson a prominent attorney came to the aid of Federal Judge James Lowell whose action in granting a writ is under scrutiny. He said he would gather all facts and study them to determine if the judge is right.
The House directed its judiciary committee to investigate Federal Judge James A. Lowell of Boston after Rep Smith charged him with improper conduct for freeing by habeas corpus George Crawford, an ex convict linked to a Virginia murder case. The vote was 209 to 150.
Miss Bessie Hamilton of Rock Creek visited her brother Cecil Hamilton here for several days and has now returned to her home.
Sheriff Baker reports the missing Beddingfield, an L N employee, found at his home with a heavy blow to the head and bloodlike stains at the scene. Erskine Williams, a suspect, was taken into custody and jailed in Limestone. Coroner Griffin and officers searched the area while neighbors aided in the inquiry.
Alabama Power Company completed a new fresh water system at Eva High School with drinking fountains for boys in the high and grammar schools and sinks in the home economics room. Principal H. F. Sherrod announced the installation.
W. H. Vaughn returns to his Wheeler residence following a social visit with friends in Decatur.
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