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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1933
Page
4
Analysts interpret new Blue Eagle measures as potentially removing bales from supply, which could elevate cotton prices to about 12 cents per pound and improve market prospects. The policy change hints at tighter controls and broader economic effects for producers and merchants.
The Daily asserts it joined the Presidents Agreement on August 1 1988 and received a Blue Eagle on August 1 1933. It says it acted before the newspaper code was formalized, aiming to support national norm and patriotism.
Farmers and businessmen question what steps the government may take to hold cotton prices above production costs. Some urge a new Acreage reduction push while others note ginning is advancing in the lower belt. Opinions vary from pegging prices to buying and destroying cotton to prevent a drop.
Baynard L. Maone, Morton County’s candidate for representative in the Eighth District, estimates meeting 20 000 residents before the primary. His campaign focuses on rural areas to learn the needs of the people and secure support for Washington.
Resident voices favor Baynard Malone in the Eighth District race praising his alignment with Franklin D. Roosevelt era policies. The plea highlights Malone as a decisive, energetic, people‑oriented candidate who can represent Morgan County and the 300,000 residents in Washington with conviction and reformist vigor.
The Tallassee Tribune urges state basis campaigns with a governor backed by a unified ticket including lieutenant governor and key officials to ensure harmony in Goat Hill. It argues current split platforms cause confusion and proposes conventions and unified party platforms as solution, though doubting adoption.
Arthur Brisbane notes that the United States passes many laws but enforces few. He cites Chicago crime raids, a kidnapping sting in Wisconsin, and critiques of lax law enforcement and political immunity, comparing U S and British legislative obedience.
The U S attorney tells Senator Copeland he can name four important New York political leaders linked to rackets. He notes steel, autos, and other industries resist NRA control and suggests the government may need more dollars to stabilize wheat. He cites France’s air defense focus and Metz as a key fortress in the era of aerial warfare.
A Kansas wind storm disrupts a Hagenbeck Wallace Circus in Salina. Elephants stampede and are rounded up, tents fail, and a dangerous wind threatens a full house as Old Liz and keepers manage the animals. The show resumes amid paid refunds and brave audience support.
Five Fayette County coal miners pace the NRA corridors seeking the coal mediation board. They report 150, 83, and 25 workers at mines unused, while NRA advisers pledge action. The scene prompts a first hand investigation by the mediation board as tensions rise over alleged Frick, Morgan, and U.S. Steel violations and potential coal strike resurgence. The Government Printing Office is busy printing codes and forms for NRA and AAA programs as the fight over code allocations unfolds.
A reflective column notes Mahatma Gandhi's vow to starve himself if Britain rejects concessions, warning of massive Hindu reaction and British fear. It contrasts Gandhi's resolve with Mussolini and Hitler, mentioning the Rex surpassing Europa in ocean records.
Contracts closed today for John Robinsons circus stop on September 16. Local residents Mrs. J. W. Higdon visits Washington, D C. Miss Lucile Dillehay heads to Drumwright Oklahoma. Edith Goodman returns from Akron Ohio. Morea Fristelle returns to Birmingham. Wooster Stinson travels to Chicago for Grand American Handicap pigeon shoot. Louise Glaum featured in I Am Guilty at the Princess.
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