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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1933

Page

3

Guardsmen Train Guns On Crowds In Pennsylvania

National guardsmen trained machine guns on two trouble spots in southwestern Pennsylvania as one day of protests passed without disorder. In Brownsville near Junction, a thousand pickets taunted company police while about 30 000 striking miners demanded recognition of the United Mine Workers of America.

Brownsville National Guardsmen Pennsylvania Ter Junction United Mine Workers of America

Wanda Harris Attends School At Sewanee

Miss Wanda Harris, a young people’s leader at St. John’s Episcopal church, left Monday to attend the summer training school at Sewanee.

Wanda Harris St. John’s Episcopal Church Sewanee

The Big Cage Chapter 16 Hyena attack and Nero incident

The narrator recalls testing Sap the hyena then describes a dangerous incident with a leopard and a severe 1932 lion attack. He details the Peru Indiana winter headquarters and the hospital stay after Nero charged him, including the hand injury and firefight of instinct vs training.

Sap Chubby Booth Dumbbell Nero Hagenbeck- Wallace Peru Indiana Ringling Brothers-Barnum & Bailey Circus New York Boston Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus

Lion Tamer Recalls Near Fatal Attack and Recovery

In a 1933 reminiscence, Clyde Beatty describes a lion attack by Nero that nearly cost him his leg after a lioness distraction. Doctors saved him with surgery to drain a pus sac, followed by weeks in recovery at Duke's Memorial Hospital. He details life in the circus, his dressing van, and the constant presence of reporters and fans on tour.

Honess Nero Duke’s Memorial Hospital Joe Teel Pete Baron Munchausen Jack

Malone Seeks Democratic Primary for Congress Seat

A candidate announces intent to run for Congress in the 8th or 9th district as a Democrat. The notice names Baynard L. Malone of Decatur and references the September primary date, urging voter support.

Cong Suh Congress Secet Baynard L. Malone Aid Baynerd L. Malema Decatur Als Congeu Sth Nepreve

Egg Laying Contest Set for October

Auburn Alabama August 8 AP The city hosts an egg laying contest featuring prize hens and a judging event open to residents. Local poultry clubs coordinate the show with awards for top layers and best egg quality.

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