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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1933

Page

4

Fragmentary note on 7 Be Wel at pet fine

Fragmented OCR mentions 7 Be Wel and pet fine times with unclear details. Readable portions reference a docket or schedule and potential penalties but key facts remain uncertain.

Roosevelt National Park Proposed for Alabama Forest

The Birmingham Record urges naming the federal forest reservation in Worth Alabama Roosevelt National Park. The piece notes the Black Warrior river watershed origin in 1914, aims to expand forest benefits, and promote self sustaining timber sales under a selective harvesting system while preserving wildlife and recreation.

Birmingham Record Federal Forest Reservation Dm Worth Alabama Black Warrior River United States Magnificent Park

Farm wages and neglected workers in Nation's Business

The Nation's Business argues farm workers, about 2.5 million men, face low wages and no labor codes. It notes April wages about 75 cents a day with board and 1.05 without, with some states as low as 52 and 67. It criticizes insufficient action by government and organized labor while implicating farmers as employers.

Swratshop

Roosevelt National Forest of Alabama Proposed in Praise

The article extols the Tennessee Valley Authority project and proposes naming the Alabama National Forest after President Roosevelt. It cites Mr. Lilienthal in Birmingham praising conservation, parks, and health benefits for Valley residents, urging a lasting tribute to Roosevelt.

See Valley Tennessee Valley Authority Lilienthal Birmingham Tennesse Valley Roosevelt Alabama Alabama National Forest Roosevelt National Forest of

Chester S. Lord Dead and Press Era Reflections

Chester S. Lord died at eighty three, former managing editor of The New York Sun under Charles A. Dana, with praise for the Sun trio. The column notes almanac oddities, Mellon fortunes, and Harding era memories, plus N R A wage and hour deals and ongoing union strikes shaping employment.

Chester S. Lord New York Morning Sun Charles A. Dana Lord Bogart Clark Dana New York Sun

No Gambling Allowed in Local Baseball Park

The Twin City club president announces no gambling will be allowed at the local baseball park. Police will be asked to curb any violations. The Garnett building at Bank and Church streets undergoes a major overhaul costing about 10000 dollars. Will Turner of Memphis is expected to visit his brother B A Turner. Roy Fite and family begin a motor trip to Tennessee. Mrs R D Johnson is ill on Sherman street. Miss Maria Evelyn Calvin leaves for a camp near Hardy Arkansas.

Twin City

Perkins Pushes Labor Agenda At Steel Hearing

Frances Perkins, secretary of labor, addressed the steel industry hearing backed by labor allies. She argued for workers’ protections and a broader New Deal program, citing job losses and the need for higher wages and 40 hour work weeks. The scene featured Myron Taylor and Eugene Grace applauding as Perkins pressed for an advance in labor standards.

Rodney Dutcher NEA Ashington Y Labor Frances Perkins America Labor Miss Perkins Department For Labor Paul H. Douglas Chicago Steel Wallis Bethlehem Steel

Resting Well After Operation At Baugh's Infirmary

Mrs Homer Huffstutler of Cullman rested well after surgery at Baugh's Infirmary Sunday. The report notes wages and implies a tense scene with labor strikes. The piece contrasts U S unrest with European control of wages hours and labor relations and recalls harsher old penalties for workers seeking work.

Homer Huffstutler Cullman Baugh’s Infirmary

Kidnapping Debate Grows After Urschel Case and Proposals

Oklahoma oilman C F Urschel was released after a reported 200000 dollar ransom paid for his return from captivity. Roosevelt meets with Professor Moley on unified kidnapping action. Butler suggests martial law and jail for criminals with gun or living-record issues. New York may adopt capital punishment for kidnapping with ransom paid, Lehman to back felony for paying relatives.

C. F. Urschel Oklahoma Roosevelt Moley United Action Smedley D. Butler New York Lehman

State aims to prevent kidnapping more than punish victims

The statement argues that paying ransom to kidnapping rings undermines public safety and contends governments should focus on preventing kidnaping rather than compensating victims, noting there are no kidnapings in England, France, Germany, or Italy and suggesting studying their methods.

England France Germany Italy

Bargain Chapter XLV Softening Strains in the Country

Elinor hesitates about a country expedition while Barrett professes love and denies it. She aches to tell him she loves him and wants his happiness, but keeps silent. Gerald’s arrival and daily routines ease tension as Elinor bonds with the boy and helps with a fishing project on the country estate.

Hlinor Barrett Elinor Gerald Bessie Thrope Bessie Small Gerald Higgins Sexton Bob Milner Thropes Marcia Mercia

Jealous Barret Delivers Vague Promise Amid Marcia Crisis

Barrett visits Elinor and hints at inviting Bob Telfare while torn by a vow to Mercia. Elinor expresses sympathy for Marcia who remains distressed as Dick urges change. Barrett considers confessing but resists, hoping to spare Elinor further pain. To be continued.

Purification program touted by physicians for health

An advertisement promotes Purification as Nature’s foundation of health. It urges a seven week course of Calotabs to purify the blood by activating the liver kidneys stomach and bowels, sold in 10 cent and 35 cent packages through dealers.

Winter Crops to Help Farmers in Alabama

In Auburn Alabama Dr L N Duncan says county agents will push heavy planting of hairy vetch and Austrian winter peas this fall to build soil. Cotton land now fallow will be turned to winter legumes offering grazing and richer soil. He estimates winter legumes can boost following corn yields by more than 20 bushels per acre.

Auburn Ala Alabama L. N. Duncan Extension Service Duncan

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Preview

Blood is life and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic promises to rebuild strength and appetite. The tonic contains iron and quinine to purify and enrich the blood, restoring energy and color. For fifty years it has been a trusted health aid. Buy a bottle at local stores.

Grove Ady

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Roosevelt Park Roosevelt National Park Rooeevelt Beieves Black Warrior The Tenanes Chester S. Lord Dead King Features Syndicate, Inc Arthur Brisbane Hitler Altona Mellon Pittsburgh Mellon Brothers Mellons Harding St. Augustine Florida Treasury Andrew Mellon Mr. Mellon Death Valley Mojave Desert Hodge N. R.A Hanna ,Anderson Hanna Anderson General Johnson N.R. A MR. Roosevelt Garnett Bank Church Streets Will Turner Memphis B. A. Turner Roy Fite and Sons Points Tennessee Maria Evelyn Calvin Ozark Mountains Hardy, Ark Ven Myron Taylor U. S. Steel Eugene Grace Mss Perkins NEA Service, Inc Henry the Second Egypt Henry Scott
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