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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1933

Page

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Officers Named In Re employment Drive By Chamber

W R Spight was elected general and Mrs John W Jones lieutenant general in the Roosevelt emergency re employment campaign advisory committee meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. A stay committee was formed to handle stay petitions with filing rules, fees, and notary requirements, as forms are prepared for Wednesday morning.

Roosevelt B. C. Shelton Roland H. Gray Chamber of Commerce W. R. Spight John W. Jones Spight E W. Strother Man Power NRA

Johnsons private opinion on emergency re employment drive

Johnson believes the presidents emergency re employment drive will succeed but waits two weeks for wage and employment data to confirm. He plans two new efforts Buy Now for the public and a bank credit appeal, using coordinated ads and committees. Naval notes discuss coral reef islands and seaplane bases, plus treasury portfolio changes and Woodins retirement possibility.

Johnson NRA Treasury Federal Reserve Board Norman Davis Pacific Islands Philippines Indo-China Davis United States Navy Balbo Pacific Tung-shan Pukien Province China Formosa Bethlehem Steel Company Treasury Affairs William H. Woodin Michigan Jim Couzens Roosevelt

Plotter Taken In Nash Killing By K. C. Police

Federal authorities held Louis Stacey as the man who plotted the attempted delivery of Frank Nash at Kansas City. Melvin Purvis named Verne Miller as one of the gunmen who killed Nash and four officers in the Union Station shootout.

Chicago Louis Stacey Frank Nash Kansas City Melvin Purvis United States Bureau of Investigation Stacey Nash Purvis Verne Miller Union Station

Union miners vote to end two week coal strike in Pennsylvania

More than 100 United Mine Workers locals, representing about 20 000 miners, vote to return to work in southwestern Pennsylvania after two weeks on strike for recognition. Hugh S Johnson orders labor talks as Edward F McGrady goes to Uniontown to urge acceptance of last week’s terms. He then heads to Springfield and Lynn Mass to press for industrial peace with boot and shoe firms.

Uniontown United Mine Workers Pennsylvania United Mine Workers of America Washington Hugh Johnson Edward F. McGrady American Federation of Labor McGrady Springfield Lynn Mass Gen. Johnson

Italian Armada Leaves For Home From Shoals Harbor

The Italian air armada of 24 seaplanes departed Shoals Harbor Newfoundland for home across the Atlantic via the Azores. General Balbo, air minister and flight commander, led the 1500 mile journey as the fleet took off in three formations despite a fine mist along the coast.

Revival Opens at Austinville Baptist Church

A weeklong revival began at the Austinville Baptist Church on Sunday evening with Rev. L. P. Royer of Moulton preaching. The opening attracted strong interest and the meetings show substantial promise.

Austinville Baptist Church L. P. Royer Moulton

River Level Drops as Tennessee Gauge Reads 44 Feet

The Tennessee river showed a falling level this morning with the gauge at 7 oclock recording 44 feet.

Tennessee

Widow in Warrior Killed by Self Inflicted Shot

Mrs. W. E. Nethery a former Decatur resident died last night in Warrior Alabama from a single gunshot to the heart. The coroner ruled suicide. her husband Edward was in the house when the shot rang out. She was 37 and survived by her husband and son. The family had moved from Decatur where Mr. Nethery was an insurance agent.

W. E. Nethery Decatur Warrior Ala Fifth Avenue South Daily Warrior Today

Relief money granted to Alabama reaches counties

Checks totaling 480000 will be mailed to 64 Alabama counties within 10 days under the state relief program. Each county will receive 7500, with counties contributing 2500 each. Lee Coosa and Fayette are excluded. Allocation of the remaining 1540000 federal grant depends on need and local participation.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Alabama Relief Administration Thad Holt Lee Coosa Fayette Holt

Joppa Resident J M Julian Resting After Operation

Joppa well known resident J M Julian is resting well at Baughs Infirmary after an operation performed Sunday.

J. M. Julian Joppa Baugh's Infirmary

Second Week Canning Program Schedule Set

Morgan county home demonstration agent Miss Erin Rowe announced the second week schedule for canning demonstrations at county centers. Attendance is compulsory with a role call, covering August 7 to 14 across four districts and multiple towns with times listed for each location.

Erin Rowe Morgan County South Decatur East West Decatur Trinity Flint

Blue Eagles Pledge Signups Reach 196 Firms

Postmaster LeRoy McEntire reports 196 local business enterprises signed pledges under the blanket code and received Blue Eagles insignia from the NRA. The insignia arrived at the post office last week and was distributed to cooperating firms with placards and symbols placed on shop windows and vehicles.

LeRoy McEntire Blue Eagles NRA National Recovery Administration Bpresident Washington

Revival Campaign At Cave Springs Baptist Church

Fine interest in the revival meeting led by Rev. B. P. Collier at Cave Springs Baptist Church continues this week. Assisting is Rev. J. D. Pick ens from Southside Baptist Church. The campaign runs through the week.

Cave Springs Baptist Church B. P. Collier J. D. Pickens Southside Baptist Church

For the Love of Eve Serial Sparks Dinner Date Surprise

Eve Bayless dines with Theron Reece in New York unaware he will learn she is married. They meet again in awkward circumstances as the new serial unfolds in The Daily.

Eve Bayless Theron Reece New York Reece Eve Daily

Bond Commission Seeks Funds for 17 Million State Bonds

The Bond Commission leaves for New York and Washington to negotiate sale of 17 million dollars in 5 percent state bonds approved at the July 18 election. Governor Miller Comptroller Hard and attorney general Knight will meet Chase National Bank officials and RCFC officials if needed.

Montgomery Ala New York Washington Miller J. H. Hard, Jr Thomas E. Knight, Jr John Peach Chase National Bank Alabama New York Bank

Reverend Stahl Opens Campaign at Decatur Tabernacle

Rev. James L. Stahl of Pennsylvania began a campaign at the Decatur Gospel Tabernacle with a message on Glorying in the Cross. He outlined its moral power and the certainty of eventual triumph, urging prayer from attendees. He will speak again tonight on The Universal Challenge.

James L. Stahl Pennsylvania Decatur Gospel Tabernacle Stahl

Malone Campaign Speech Draws 300 In Huntsville

Morgan County candidate Judge Malone spoke after adjournment of Madison county court at the Huntsville courthouse. He toured Mooresville Belle Mina Greenbrier and Madison before heading toward New Market and Hazel Green, meeting local residents along the way.

Morgan Edward B. Almon Madison County Court House Huntsville Malone Paul Speake Judge Speake Decatur Madison Court House

Austria Seeks Larger Armed Forces Amid Youth Service Limits

Austria plans to expand its military strength and has privately asked Britain France and Italy for permission. Vienna argues current long term service limits the pool of eligible youths and weakens national spirit, seeking shorter enlistment to raise male military participation.

Rome Austria Great Britain France Italy Vienne

Havana Quiet After Riots Kills 21 in Demonstrations

Havana Cuba Aug 8 One more death raised the toll from yesterday's riotous political demonstrations to 21. Army withdrawn, firing wounded over 100 as opposition press for President Machado to resign. Uptown stores closed while suburban businesses stay open and groceries grow scarce.

Havana Cuba Hanava Machado

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