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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1933

Page

6

Open shop clash over NRA labor rules sparks behind scenes

Dominica reports quiet efforts to sway New York leaders to ease debts of a foreign country as General Hugh Johnson reinterprets Section 7 and excludes Open Shop from NRA labor executives. A turbulent secret conference reveals AFL leaders opposing the clarification while Johnson insists the law needs it.

New York Hugh Johnson NRA Johnson Green A. F Tsacey

Tupelo Military Institute Adverts for Graduates and Scholarships

Tupelo Mississippi advertises the Tupelo Military Institute offering graduates study and individual attention with athletics and musician scholarships. Apply for catalogue or interview with President J. O. Boulanger.

Tupelo Military Institute Tupelo, Mississippi Modern T. All Athietics J. O. Boulanger A. B M. A

Cuban Leader's Cabinet Recalled as Exile Calls it Jellyfish

The article notes Johnson resisting changes to Section 7 after labor outcry and reiterating the law. It then quotes Marques Sterling, exiled in Washington, calling Cuba's new president and cabinet a jellyfish and bomb-throwers. Within 36 hours Sterling accepts the Cuban ambassador role.

Johnson Machado Marques Sterling Washington Cespedes

Making Men Not Money Inspires Local Youth Efforts

A cryptic fragment references a program titled Making Men Not Money linked to Col A H Camden B Pres with box contact in Chatham Virginia. It mentions sports and junior school and hints at a military meaning and accredited awards with a Christie influenced location.

Argerave “Military Ards Christiesfluence Col A. H. Camden Chatham Va

Sheik Kelly Faces Rough Rival in Local Legion Wrestling Card

Tiger Kelly, the sheik of the mat and local idol, meets Tufy Cleet the roughest man of his weight in the South in the main event at Martin arena. Former Tennessee star Kelly is fast and clean while Cleet uses every trick and takes punishment with calm. Vic Weber faces John Felix in the opener, promising another wild bout for Decatur fans.

Martin Arena Tiger Kelly Sheik Tufy Cleet Villians American Legion Chris Jordan Post Kelly University of Tennessee Tuffy Cleet South John Felix Vic Weber Decatur

Yesterday's Results in Major Leagues and Minor Leagues

Scores from Southern League New Orleans defeated Birmingham 7 to 1 with rain in Nashville and Knoxville, while American League Detroit beat New York 6 to 1 and Philadelphia won 9 to 5 over Chicago. National League saw Pittsburgh 9 to 5 Philadelphia, Cincinnati 2 to 0 Boston, St Louis 12 to 8 over New York, Chicago over Brooklyn Ian. American Association Minneapolis 6 Milwaukee 3 and International League Buffalo 11 Montreal 8 with Baltimore 6 Albany 0 and Toronto 7 Rochester 1. Only games scheduled.

Washington New York Cleveland Minecreneneensigees Philadelphia Detroit Chicago — A Boston Louis National League Reensoy Pittsburgh St. Louis Brooklyn AIT Cincinnati New Orleans Birmingham Nashville-Knoxville Cincinnati Chicago Buffalo Montreal Baltimore Albany Toronto Rochester Southern League Little Rock Memphis Nashville Knoxville National League Pittsburgh J. Louis

Basketball matchups set for tonight across the league

Washington faces Cleveland in the 9 o clock game. New York travels to Detroit. Boston visits St. Louis. Philadelphia plays Chicago on the schedule.

Yankees lineup of 1932 near certain with Hemingways and college backs

The article details a coming Yankees roster shuffle with pitchers and catchers named Hemingway and a new infield being formed. It notes veteran stars like Gehrig and Chapman while adding Dartmouth's Red Rolfe at shortstop and Myril Hoag eyeing an outfield spot.

Yankees Hemingway Monickers Gehrig van Atta Chapman Dickey Gomez Allen Peoria Swat Pennock Joey Sewell Indians Dartmouth Red” Rolfe Jack Saltzgaver Myril Hoag

Harwardy pitchers and boxing bets charm the crowd

CaAree Devens adds a Harvard air to the Yanks pitching corps and wields a slow curve. Al Weill targets a mega gate for the Ross Canzoneri bout while McLarnin Corbett underperforms. Tony forecasts four rounds to a title, Phil Weintraub links to Bill Terry and dreams of a 16 cylinder car as he eyes a Giants corner.

CaAree Devens Harvard Simmons Haas Averill al Weill Tony Phil Weintraub Bill Terry Broadway Phil

Heavy rainfall totals 1.2 inches in 24 hours

Rainfall measured over the last 24 hours ending at 7 am reached 1.2 inches according to the weather bureau.

Theft reported at Third Avenue South residence

L. P. Montgomery reports burglars entered his home on Sunday night and carried off sugar coffee meat lard meal and other supplies.

L. P. Montgomery Third Avenue South

Temperature Extremes Reported for 24 Hours

The weather bureau recorded a maximum of 97 degrees and a minimum of 71 during the 24 hour period ending at 7 o clock.

Weather Bureau

Misses Cunningham and friends visit Mt. Hope

Miss Blanche Cunningham along with Florence Austin and Florence Ryan spent the weekend as guests of Miss Cunningham at her parents home in Mt. Hope.

Blanche Cunningham Florence Austin Florence Ryan Miss Cunningham Mt. Hope

Picturing aviation history and early flight pioneers

The page presents a crossword style puzzle themed around aviation and pioneers. It lists clues across horizontal and vertical positions referencing heroic figures, world flights, and related terms such as solo ocean crossing. The puzzle connects achievement in early air travel with language clues.

Lee and Dildy Hope to Fill Alabama Tackle Gaps

University of Alabama roster spots open as Bin Lee and Jim Dildy, both former tackles, contend to replace injured stars Carney Laslie and Newt Godfree. Dildy, a senior at about 208 pounds, and Lee, a 216 pound junior, are roomies and expected to push for first string along with Charlie Marr and Whatley.

University Ala Carney Laslie Newt Godfree Tide Frank Thomas bin Lee Jim Dildy Dildy Lee Godfree Charlie Marr James Whatley Marr Whatley Arthur McGahey John Hundertmark McGahey Varsity James Radford Hamp Lyons William Hallett Lyons Hallett

Fame By the Ears

Eddie Kottwitz a hometown boy won the national corn on the cob eating championship at Ortonville Minnesota after chewing 30 ears in the photo he reached 50 ears and swept the event. The caption notes two squad members described by weights over 220 and 235 pounds.

Eddie Ed Kottwitz Ortonville Minn Kottwitz

Grubbs to Stage Diving Exhibition Here

Donald H. Grubb, holder of many diving titles and the recent Southern A A U champion, will present diving and swimming exhibitions at Malone pool Friday evening. The Birmingham B A C swimming team will join, with contests for local swimmers, a treasure hunt, and Decatur races on the program. Fans expect a standout display by one of the nation’s top divers.

Donald H. Grubb Souern A. A. U Birmingh Malone Birmingham Decatur Mr. Grubb

Miss Mable Ware Continues Ill at Home

The many friends of Miss Mable Ware will regret to learn that she continues ill at her home.

Mable Ware

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