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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1932
Page
2
Publication notice from Decatur Daily Pertanes announces printing by SENWESSER VALLET FRINTING O, Inc and distribution at Decatur post offices on July 1, 1918. Mentions editors and Associated Press usage with standard advertising and subscription details.
In Decatur residents voiced strong backing for a Chamber of Commerce farming market plan aimed at marketing any crop locally. Supporters argued it would diversify Morgan, Lawrence, and Limestone counties, boost farm homes, and require cooperation between business people and farmers despite funding challenges. The piece also notes Houston Post critique of Canadian policy and a retrospective on a political party habit.
The Daily announces no active endorsement in the forthcoming municipal campaign for mayor and aldermen. It urges voters to consider all candidates while noting the city faces important decisions, and emphasizes a neutral posture despite widespread interest among candidates.
An editorial warns that poor leadership could push Decatur into receivership, burdening taxpayers with a large bill. It stresses careful voting on September 19 to restore the city’s former financial standing circa 1925–28 and avoid Depression-era pitfalls.
Discussion centers on anticipated cotton prices with forecasts from seven to eight cents per pound. Some analysts predict higher prices, while others warn a heavy 1932 crop could push prices down. Optimists argue low fertilizer and labor costs plus minimal start expenses make seven to eight cent cotton appealing, and farmers hope to endure until October.
ARTHUR BRISBANE presents a collection titled San Francisco Unworried and Many Utopias. The piece surveys political missteps, geographic themes, and optimistic visions with a satirical, contemporary 1932 tone.
The narrator travels by rail and road with William Packer of Chevrolet from Oakland to Paso Robles and the Hearst ranch, praising California scenery, crops, and inns while noting snarled politics and Mussolini reflections. The piece weaves travel notes with sudden shifts to Mussolini and liberalism.
Brief on Jean Jacques Rousseau advocating a return to nature and natural living as an ideal, contrasting with utopian projects and the willingness of utopia proponents to embrace primitive freedom.
The Albany school census is ramping up after a school board session last night. Miss Capitola Hamilton returns from Huntsville after attending Miss Nora Reed’s house party. Local bankers report 101 national banks in Alabama with deposits totaling 277 million dollars. Ponzi may address Mobile Kiwanis after Boston trip. Dr O M Bean is in New York for surgery training. Huntsville contractor R Baxter visits, noting Baxter Bros recently completed Brock Spight wholesale, Telephone Exchange, and Lyons Hotel additions.
James A. Farley, New Democratic national Chairman, visits Washington for convention week to heal rifts and shape strategy. The profile notes his imposing presence and sportsmanlike physique, likening him to a top tier sports entrepreneur and detailing his tall stature, build, and vigorous appearance.
The speaker argues Mussolini would scheme to overthrow Fascism if not its head, contends war will continue as war breeds courage, and critiques survival of the fittest ideas citing Kropotkin. He suggests reform comes slowly, noting humanity is far from early human conditions.
The speaker likens Kenesaw M Landis to a Mussolini of baseballdom and questions why if the federal bench could appoint a dictator to fix baseball it could not justify installing a new president, drawing a parallel to the New York boxing commission as a tool for political change.
The National Chairman shows ease and familiarity with many newspaper men, naming several by first names learned at the Chicago convention. His grasp of congressional contacts is noted as unusually keen and his afterward chat with correspondents carried a candid, public tone.
A medical observer argues that job fitness hinges on backbone rather than heart tests. He recalls cases of nervous breakdowns in performers and timid applicants misjudged by medical exams. The real test, he says, is observing how a candidate handles real work on the job.
In the central and east Gulf States the forecast calls for considerable cloudiness with occasional showers and thunderstorms mid to late week. Seasonal temperatures are expected overall with no tropical disturbances anticipated.
A collage of quips and vignettes on life, money, marriage, and social absurdities. Jokes touch politics, law, thrift, death, clothing, and marriage, with names and setups like Harold, Mr. Padget, and Cohen humorously shaping daily foibles.
In Montgomery Alabama state capital speculation grows over a cooling system for the House of Representatives as Gov. Miller calls a special session set to begin August 16. Col Page 6. Bunker the state forester jokes about an electrical scoreboard to register aye and nay with a button, while ventilators are ordered for the House before the session starts.
The Southern No-Tobacco League holds an annual one day meeting on Friday August 12 at its Lee's Bridge headquarters in Randolph County Alabama. A 65 acre land gift from the late Mr Sam Wallace is noted and the event includes a picnic dinner and program with a call for attendees from Morgan County Decatur Huntsville Heflin and Lee's Bridge route guidance provided.
The state announces a highway building program funded by federal money and Montgomery reports an influx of applications to state offices. Despite many applications, few positions exist as most work is contracted out.
Miss Flora Mitchell a Central High School graduate wins the Birmingham News scholarship to Alabama College at Montevallo. Dr O C Carmichael president of the college announces the award. W W Benson superintendent of Decatur schools commends Mitchell as a most deserving student. The four year scholarship begins in September.
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