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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1933

Page

2

Malone for Congress in the Eighth District

The Daily endorses Baynard L. Malone of Morgan County for Congress, praising his public service as mayor probate judge and school board member. It cites his work on Central High, hospital and YMCA projects, railroad and retail experience, and alignment with Franklin D. Roosevelt era Tennessee Valley development.

Congress Eighth Congressional District Baynard L. Malone Morgan County Franklin D. Roosevelt Tennessee Valley Daily Malone Baynard Malone Macon Georgia Howard College Birmingham Board of Education Central High School The Benevolent Hospital Tennessee Valley Association Tennessee Valley Authority Roosevelt Vailley

Egg-throwing young lady earns public thanks

A social media driven incident centers on a young woman who eggs a high profile target, drawing praise from a public eager for accountability and visibility. Authorities note the act sparked debate on publicity and personal conduct in society.

Aimee Semple McPherson

Decatur Echoes of Return in Postal Letter Reminiscence

A former resident writes of wishing to move back to Decatur and expresses the sentiment of always having a home there. The reminiscence nods to a familiar song about returning home to where one belongs.

Deca Decatur

Japan Knows Better on Strike Moratorium Publicity

Commentary argues the public reaction to strike moratoriums is misguided and urges practical understanding. The piece references artificial blood and defends measured action, presenting a wary stance on sensational publicity.

Japan

Roosevelts plan for strike moratorium faces challenges

The article notes President Roosevelts push for a strike and lockout moratorium backed by conciliation and coal miners return to work. It contrasts labor and employer rights, argues for law based hours and wages, and weighs political risk and practical limits of the plan.

Roosevelt Pennsylvania

French aviators launch long distance non stop flight bid

Paul Codos and Maurice Rossi departed from Long Island aiming for Bagdad or Karachi with a record fuel load of 1,770 gallons of gasoline and 125 gallons of oil. They seek to break the world longest non stop flight record of 6,625 miles.

Paul Codos Maurice Rossi Long Island Bagdad Karachi India

Endurance Trials Shape Future Safe Flight and Shipping

The passage notes dangerous trials build endurance in engines and pilots and foresees mathematical planning akin to steamship sailing and global non stop flights. It claims French crews have fuel for 70 hours of flight, suggesting long range capability and safer air travel in time.

Secretary Hull Calls for New World Economic Conference

Secretary Hull returns from London urging immediate convening of a world conference to bar economic policies and curb global trends. He emphasizes collaborative action among nations to stabilize markets and counter protectionist measures.

Hull London

John Adams Completes Morgan County Jail Inspection

12 Years Ago August 7 1921 state prison inspector John Adams finished his inspection of the Morgan county jail. Mildred Moebes visits relatives in Athens and Tanner this week. Helen Russell hosts a bridge party on Sherman street Wednesday evening. Louise and Vivian Fleming visit relatives in Pulaski this week. Mrs Charles Morris nee Bessie Cotton and son Charles Jr of Pennsylvania stop with Mrs W B Thomas en route to Birmingham to visit her parents.

John Adams Morgan County Helen Russell Sherman Street Charles Morris Bessie Cotton Charles, Jr Pennsylvania W. B. Thomas Birmingham

Barbs Government debate touches Alaska reindeer ownership

The piece jokes about a million reindeer in Alaska proving Santa Claus isn’t real, mentions tearing down fences on public lands announced by Secretary Ickes, and offers quips on optimism and New Orleans as a vacation spot. It notes party favors with strings and other light social observations from 1933.

Alaska Santa Claus Ickes

Ending Chaos Abroad and Strengthening Home Defense

A speaker questions the goal of preventing chaos overseas arguing the nation should focus on its own affairs. He notes Europe seeks to exploit U S borrowing and asks how to avoid economic and military disruption by building robust air and underwater defense.

Mr. Hull Roosevelt Timbuctoo Mesopotamia Europe

Oil code clash shows oil men split over regulation

Washington notes Gen Hugh S Johnson seeks a government code after oil men reject their own plan. Debates rift over price controls, production limits, and federal versus state regulation as investigations and antitrust probes loom with possible prosecutions.

Rodney Dutcher NEA Ashington Hugh 8S Johnson Harry F. Sinclair Walter Teagle New Jersey Standard

Curious World Notes On Spanish Superstitions And Tables

A quirky reflection mentions counting on tables with cracks to avoid bad luck and touching hunchbacks for a person named Jack. The fragment hints at humor and cultural superstition in daily life.

Jack

Madrid Opens Modern Baths Replace River Beach

Madrid builds fine baths fed by the Manzanares to replace beaches as Spaniards bathe daily. Old superstitions ban water on certain days and require an odd yearly bath count. Bullfighters remain superstitious about mourning, and culebra is bad luck while lagarto can lift the curse.

Madrid Manzanares Spain

Reunion Brightens a Family After Secrets Revealed

Elinor and Barrett celebrate a renewed bond as Marcia reveals Gerald is her son and decides to reunite the family with Elinor, Bob, and the boy. The moment unfolds with hopeful resolve and shared happiness despite lingering past wounds.

Marcia Elinor Barrett Gerald

Elinor and Barry Reconcile In Quiet Home Scene

In a small living room Elinor admits fear of shame if she hadn’t spoken. Barry forgives and supports her as they discuss Marcia’s remark and future visits with Gerald, while Higgins the butler witnesses their reconciliation and praises love and marriage.

Elinor Barry Barrett Marcia Bob Gerald Dearest Higgins Kingdom of God Earth Heaven

Cotton peaks and depressions linked by P. O. Davis

Auburn official P. O. Davis argues that five of the last six major depressions followed cotton production peaks. He cites records from 1926 18 000 000 bale crop and traces crises from 1837 1873 through evolving national wealth figures, tying economic cycles to cotton output.

Auburn Ala P. O. Davis Davis

Weather record shows 90 and 65 degree highs

The weather bureau reports a maximum temperature of 90 degrees and a minimum of 65 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 7 am.

the Weather Bureau Today

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Malaria Relief

Complete relief offered by Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to destroy malaria infection while fortifying the blood with iron. The tonic supposedly contains tasteless quinine, is safe for children, and leaves no bitter quinine taste. Aimed at quick fever and chills relief, it urges readers to purchase now.

Grove

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