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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1933
Page
2
The statement casts President Roosevelt as a premier example of balancing labor and leisure. It notes that many aspire to imitate his fifty fifty approach but fail due to being too oriented toward amusement.
A call urges signing the NRA pledge and obtaining the emblem to support Roosevelt and the United States government as the future unfolds. It frames the code as a margin of safety and stresses united backing from government and citizens.
NRA members have connected with local business leaders to show the Chamber of Commerce is an organization of recognized worth. The piece urges readers to allow the Chamber to work for them, claiming a busy cooperation benefits the community.
The boll weevil invasion sparks fear of crop loss while the President orders destruction of cotton with strong results. Nature then cuts yields further, potentially lifting prices, which benefits some but harms others. The article argues the insect may be less troublesome than headlines suggest.
Jimmy Jones, president of the Birmingham city commission, backs municipal ownership of utilities after meetings with David Lilienthal and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Jones had opposed the idea before their discussions, but now supports development plans outlined for Muscle Shoals.
The article notes plans to make electricity affordable enough to heat homes, ensuring those who don’t adopt will be left behind as prices drop. It highlights the push to widespread access and the potential impact on daily living as the service expands.
The Anniston Star notes that despite a U S recovery and rising jobs relief for destitute unemployed remains urgent. States and cities struggle to fund food and shelter while federal aid flows. the Community Chest must keep operating and receiving pledges to sustain relief efforts.
Frank Walter Miller of Tuscumbia editor of the Colbert County Reporter and eighth district Democrat member supports the party line after the state committee calls a primary. He argues a congressman must trade a bit to secure district gains and urges readers to trust the majority while noting Washington politics are practical and not purely statesmanlike.
Arthur Brisbanes column riffes on Sherman pigs and Jefferson Davis, Denver flood, Leavenworth prison money scheme, gambling ideas from officials, and a call for non interest government money to boost circulation. It cites Roosevelt era finance debates and warns against bonds.
Rodney Dutcher outlines New Deal power moves as Washington backs public power and federal lines. Muscle Shoals generation, Norris’s transmission plan, and a 100000 dollar push to study federal programs signal a changing landscape. The Federal Power Commission faces scrutiny as NRA rules and public works support redraw utility fortunes.
A nostalgic reminiscence of William R. Shelton's influence on Decatur and the region. The writer recalls Shelton as a key force in uniting communities and pushing public works like a bridge over the Tennessee River. It notes Shelton’s strenuous life, leadership at home, and moments of valued support and gratitude toward his role in establishing The Daily.
Uproar over a 30 percent margin hike and a ban on mail, telephone, and personal solicitations may reduce broker profits for a period while stocks show reasonable strength. The restraint could slow client outreach and trading volume.
On a moonlit terrace Elinor, Barrett, Bob Telfare, Higgins, and the Thropes gather for coffee as talk turns to futures and a hidden past. Aunt Bessie counsels Elinor to forgive past wounds and support Barrett, suggesting Gerald may be his son and urging Elinor to help him build a worthwhile future. Elinor begins to cry, sensing new understanding after a long talk.
Barrett confronts Elinor after learning about her mother’s marriage and admits he doubted her. Elinor forgives him, expressing she loves him and needs time to heal. He vows patience and happiness for her, reaffirming she is the one woman in his life.
Albany has borrowed 151000 dollars from the American National Bank at Nashville to complete its paying program. In Morgan County July issued 27 marriage licenses, 17 to whites and 10 to negroes. Rev. J. P. Cotton and family of Birmingham visit. Morae Frizzelle of Birmingham visits relatives. Mrs. Robert Moseley and daughter Gene depart for Birmingham.
Barbs Gioaist says the earth is shrinking and mountains are dropping, urging inflation play. A second thought backs it, unless the other side acts first. Spain’s Supreme Court faces a girl demanding the right to fight bulls, noting the bull’s only right is habeas corpus.
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