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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1933

Page

6

Various 1933 New Deal codes and actions summarized

A survey cites salt production by Kansas Michigan Ohio New York California and Utah. The motion picture code covers 13 247 theatres. A 50 000 annual fee for Newton Baker if NRA approves a rubber code provision designating him as arbiter. Lumber association officials deny rift with NRA while blaming government delays for their code. Sausage casing workers 40 hour week, retail and service staff 52 hours. The blanket code remains voluntary. Hosiery hearings discuss Adventists working extra hours to compensate for Saturday rest. Restaurant minimum wages exclude tips. Captain Slayton campaigns to end Prohibition by Christmas. New York home loan board reports no loans approved from 15 000 applications. Temporary arrangements mentioned.

Kansas Michigan Ohio New York California Utah Newton D. Baker NRA National Lumber Manufacturers Association Alfred Marshall W. H. Slayton Association Against the Prohibition Amendment

Swimming Cuisine at Gummer Camp Scholarships

A fragmented notice from the Mississippi area invites applications for scholarships or interviews for musicians. The message lists O Boulanger, A B, and M A as possible references or organizers.

Gummer State of Msine O. Boulanger A. B

Hesslyn to headline action in North Alabama wrestling card

North Alabama fans expect a strong turnout for a Tuesday night American Legion mat show titled justice night. The main event pits Jim Hesslyn against Tom Galbos, with Hesslyn arriving amid crowd distrust while Galbos, a Case University wrestling coach, is lauded for his skill. Dale Haddock faces Vic Weber in the opening bout as fans cheer for decisive action.

North Alabama American Legion Dale Haddock Vic Weber Vic Dale Jim Hesslyn Tom Galbos Hesslyn Decatur Big Jim Chris Jordan Galbos Case University Tom

Pelican pitcher throws no hit no run gem against Barons

Big Fred Johnson pitched a no hit no run game against Birmingham in the first game of a twin bill. He faced only two Birmingham runners reaching first base on a stray third strike and a walk. Birmingham won the second game.

Fred Johnson Pelican Birmingham Barons Birmingham Walker

Visits and surveys mark busy national scene

LeRoy Morgan visits Brickeys Arkansas grandparents while reforms aim to save about 500 homes from foreclosure. Agricultural agents survey Far Eastern grain markets. Chicago and New York race store ownership by race. Kidnaping insurance expands in Britain. Currency down from last year. World’s Fair attendance exceeds 150000 daily. Farmers’ cash income averaged 257 dollars after expenses last year. Navy seeks 750 officers and 20000 enlisted. Rice Means narrowly loses Legion race by seven votes. MacArthur blamed as War Department power, and Army $115 million public works program tied to Johnson plans. Army and Navy air corps rivalry continues over Johnson.

Department of Agriculture Chicago New York Bureau of Agricultural Economics Navy Nawal Congress Rice W. Means Colorado Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion Water Department Means Douglas MacArthur War Department Dern MacArthur Army Navy Air Corps Hugh Johnson Johnson

Pugilist Horizontal Answer Puzzle Solution

The reader solves a pictorial crossword about a boxer from the 19th century era, identifying the pictured athlete and related clues. The grid links terms like ear projection, heavy weight era, and slogans to reveal the boxer’s identity and biographical hints.

Phoney Steeplechase Rumor Stirs Saratoga Racing

Regatta amid Chicago doping talk fuels speculation on racing honesty at Saratoga. Cito backed to 3 to 5, jockeys clashed, stewards suspended Ball and Hutt as bookmakers smelled a rat. Mrs. Whitney’s gelding underperformed, crowd saw a holdup, and Saratoga authorities acted swiftly.

Chicago Saratoga Spa Cito Tom Shaw Gladys Whitney Forbis Dock Edward Ball Ricax McKinney

Notable sports figures' late starts and legends

The piece highlights Joe Cronin as a refined figure in silk pajamas, Ty Cobb taking up golf in older life with consistent 70s scores, Czech heavyweight John Er ceg described as 260 pounds and 6'8" in Los Angeles, dismisses Carnera, and notes Red Grange signing for an eighth Chicago Bears season, underscoring football legends enduring fame.

Joe Cronin Ty Cobb Georgia Peach John Erceg Los Angeles Pooh Pooh Carnera Red Grange Chicago Bears

Garretts Visit Relatives in Decatur This Week

Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Garrett of Crane Hill are visiting relatives and friends in Decatur this week.

O. P. Garrett Crane Hill Decatur

River falling gauge reads 3.2 feet today

The Tennessee river level was dropping with a water gauge showing 3.2 feet as of today. Private and public water users monitor changes for flood risk and drought planning.

Tennessee

Alabama's grid call 15 sounded for 1933 season

Fifty five Crimson Tide aspirants report on September 4 at Denny Field for first practice. Thirteen are lettermen, 24 reserves, 18 1932 freshmen graduates. Cain and Holley leave backfield. Hewes and Houston depart at center. Buck Hughes is only returning letterman at fullback. others compete for pivot and fullback spots with several new faces among the candidates.

Sims Frey Cochrane Hewes Houston Cain Hewes Thomas Buck Hughes Riley Smith Clarence Rhcordant Joe Demyanovich Elmor Hewes Bill Francis Joe Dildy Raymond Glass Raiford Ellis Percy Gusmus Dildy Jim Foy Leach Ralph Gandy Donald Hutson Mose Swaim Jimmy Walker Hilman Walker Arthur McGahey Paul Bryant Burt Keller Ferdinand Drehr Jim Dildy Bill Lee John Hundertmark Charlie Marr James Whatley Bill Hallett Hamp Lyons James Radford Bob Ed. Morrow Tom Hopke B’ho Kirkland Ben Boswell Emmett Carter Richard Robbins John Freeman William Kellogg Sidney Brownstein Gene Nesbit Perry Gusmus Frank Moseley Letterman Earl Arent Lee Rogers Jimmy Angelich Tilden Campbell Temple Williamson Millard Howell Erskine Walker Howard Chappell A. J. McDonal Fred Brown Bill Joyce Charlie Stapp Young Booger Ben McLoud Emmett Funderburk Roy White Larry Hughes Letterman Riley Smith Clarence Ricordanz Elmo Hewes

Baseball scores from yesterday's Southern and American leagues

Results include Birmingham 0 Birmingham 0? and New Orleans 6 3. Memphis 8 3 over Knoxville 5. Nashville 8 7 Chattanooga. Little Rock 8 over Atlanta 1. In American League Washington 6 Chicago 4. New York 8 St Louis 3. Detroit 7 Philadelphia 6. Cleveland 2 Boston 1. National League New York 4 Cincinnati 1. Boston 3. rain held St Louis Philadelphia. International Toronto 6 Albany 11.

Birmingham New Orleans Memphis Knoxville Nashville Chattanooga Little Rock Atlanta Washington Chicago New York St. Louis Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Boston Cincinnati Southernnies Birmingham Chattanooga Pittsburgh Chicago Brooklyn Cleevland Pittsburgh J. Louis

Jones Chooses Coaching Over Pro Football at Lineville

Auburn Alabama August 19 Donald Jones star guard on Auburns football eleven for three seasons has declined a National Football League offer to join Lineville State Secondary Agricultural School as social studies teacher and coach for the 1933 34 scholastic year. Jones was a key performer in 1932 and helps create a left guard vacancy Wynne must fill before the Tigers 1933 schedule opens against Birmingham Southern in Montgomery September 22.

Auburn Als Donald Jones Chattanooga Tenn Lineville Chet Wynne Jones Dixie Tigers Wynne Birmingham Southern Montgomery

Chicago and New York Clash in Rivalry Showdown

Chicago faces New York in a decisive matchup with both teams aiming for key standings. Atlanta hosts Knoxville while Birmingham visits New Orleans and others across the schedule.

Office Cat and Car Talk Snatches City Banter

A fragment from a column mixes quips on office life and socialites. It includes lines about liking a man with a car, modern girl angel driving, and a joke about buying another car after misplacing the old one.

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Smarty Smithers a Varsity Car Driver Tale

A cautionary tale about Smarty Smithers who speeds with a bag of cigarettes and registration beside him. His wealthy father pays fines as he races along dangerous hills and valleys and hogs the road until his engine stalls at a crossing. An undertaker is suggested for a final analysis.

Smarty Smithers Phaeton Smarty

How About It The Fact You’ll Quickly Understand

The brief presents a concise prompt inviting quick comprehension of a statement or idea. It emphasizes clarity and immediacy and frames understanding as the immediate outcome for the reader.

Be Kind To Animals Week and Safe Driving Warnings

A column mix of quips on road safety, weaving in and out as a hazard. It urges safer driving and notes dangers from speeders, weavers, and careless hosts while joking about politics and postmasters.

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