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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1933
Page
4
A fragmentary note shows a 1912 local newspaper entry listing a port office in Decatur and dating marks tied to W R Shelton as founder editor. The text references Associated Press rights and re publication terms for dispatches and local news.
The piece argues that rising prices and wages will accompany NRA backed by the Blue Eagle. It contends merchants will face higher costs but benefit from greater demand and consumer purchasing power under Roosevelt’s economic program.
M P Brothers Company reports INRA driven gains as August sales rise fifty percent over December and January levels. He notes delays in wage and employment effects were not felt, confirming the practical success of Roosevelt’s NRA theory for retail volume.
Birmingham newspaper this week reports the early retirement of Captain F L Wyatt from the veterans bureau in Birmingham. Wyatt, a World War I veteran with a distinguished France service in the Rainbow division, returned home permanently wounded and joined the veterans bureau, later transferring from Mobile to Birmingham. He is affectionately known as Cap'n by thousands of ex servicemen in Alabama.
Captain Wyatt has reviewed hundreds of ex service cases with sympathy and fairness. His wartime and peacetime records show strong patriotic achievement and he will leave the service with the esteem of thousands if retirement proceeds.
Baynard Malone is presented as the preferred candidate for Congress by Morgan County residents. The appeal emphasizes Malone’s energy and proven effort in developing Decatur and the county, claiming he will faithfully represent the people and "beat the other fellow to the punch" by getting things done for the district.
The Tennessee Valley Authority splits tasks among its three commissioners to accelerate the massive Roosevelt era project. Public optimism grows as locals expect faster progress on the Valley development plans and ambitions.
The article praises Senator Black for pressing the Authority to move forward with dam number three and notes nitrate Plant number two now under single-direction control. It highlights the need to speed job creation as winter nears and commends Authority members for prioritizing national recovery over personal ambitions to hasten work for local families.
Dr. Edie warns of a potential 1935 France Germany war driven by inflation and a fragile franc. Balbo leads an advanced Italian air armada running from the Azores to Europe. The piece contrasts French and American fighter rewards, notes Tokyo gas drills, and cites French pilots set to win a million franc prize.
Postmaster General Mr Farley predicts thirty six states will have repealed prohibition by 1934 start Arizona votes to repeal 34 389 to 10 147 making it the twenty first state to end prohibition Arizona formerly bone dry youngest state in the Union and voting three to one in favor of repeal.
Colonel Frank B. Shutts owner of the Miami Herald asserts New York is hotter in July and predicts Florida will repeal prohibition to reduce crime. He claims Florida has strict penalties for kidnapping and would apply the death penalty to anyone involved, with no mercy for insanity arguments.
Rev E. 8. Brasher presiding elder of the Birmingham Methodist district conducts a revival at Eva Methodist Church this week. Former Eva pastor draws large crowds and friendly reception from old and new community members, with high expectations for spiritual results.
The piece argues fashion will push women to wear extremely tight front dresses with loose backs to echo a bustle. It likens the look to toy balloons at the dress rear and compares modern women to the Hottentot Venus, critiquing the preference for exaggerated hips and flat fronts.
A New York authoress boasted a milk diet until a Nova Scotia vacation, then confessed she ate lobsters cream and gin. Treasury data claim dollars in circulation fell after going off the gold standard, while Mussolini’s dentist notes the dictator never loses a tooth and prefers speed over pain.
Fayette County miners resist returning to work after the 1922 strike and the later bargaining row with John L. Lewis. Johnson’s NRA envoy and government aims to win their recognition. they still emphasize independence from Lewis.
A group unveils a 4500 count numbering novelty dance named Nira in homage to the National Industrial Recovery Act. The fox trot style routine features new musical arrangements and showcases the evolving dance scene. Many observers seek to know the final NRA step in the real legislation.
A humorous skit of exchanges features a girl chasing love and a man dismissing it as impression. Dora jokes about Caruso marooned on a desert island with Priday, Auntie bargains for a kiss with a penny, Junior resists cod-liver oil, and Miss Cayenne jibes about fashion. Will Hayes weighs on screen vulgarity while diners critique meat as waiters counter with orders.
A collection of quips on money love and city life with exchanges between Vera John Jack Pearl Edithe Judith and Fred. The banter touches on weddings engagement flirtatious talk and social pretenses in a light humorous tone.
Alabama state convicts at prison farms in Elmore Montgomery and Escambia counties are plowing under 1680 acres of cotton as part of the cotton acreage reduction program to limit production and stabilize prices.
State warrants totaling 356 584 have gone to Alabama s six counties as their share of June gasoline tax collections. The six cent tax was based on sales of more than 11 000 000 gallons in June and was divided evenly between state and counties. Each of the 67 counties received 5322 15 and many counties use the funds for road projects to aid unemployment relief, earning Reconstruction Finance Corporation credit that helped secure a 1 540 000 grant to Alabama.
Samuel Hobbs has returned home from Tupelo Mississippi where he had been visiting relatives and recuperating after a recent illness.
Riley Hokett of Anniston visits his mother Mrs. Riley Hokett on Fifth Avenue West during the last weekend.
Athens reports a barn fire at about 8 pm left George King with painful burns to the head and hands while trying to save stock. The wartime insurance cleanup squad will visit Twin Cities soon to interview former service men awaiting treatment. Drilling at English Well No 1 in Austinville reaches 1 300 to 1 400 feet as crews work continuously.
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