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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1933
Page
2
Fragmentary text references a post office matter in Decatur dated February 1, 1917. Mentions Associated Press rights and advertising representatives, with credits to Devine-Tenhey Corporation and several cities.
The Huntsville Times endorses cooperation with the Roosevelt NRA recovery program. It cites Alfred E. Smith praising the plan while noting reservations about all goals and methods. The piece argues the program must be tried and cooperation given, with criticism of intimidation or boycotts.
The piece urges Baynard Malone in the September 12 election as representative for Alabama's Eighth District. It highlights his record as Morgan County probate judge and argues he will serve all counties in the district and the state. The article contrasts local optimism with national cotton market concerns and calls for policies to reduce next year’s crop and stimulate consumption.
A reader-letter correction questions claims that government payments to cotton farmers were used to fund fertilizer for a smaller crop. The piece notes H W Harby of Sumter denies such use since funds were not yet distributed. It adds Moley plans to edit a weekly paper tied to Astor and Harriman, backing Roosevelt.
A serialized reminiscence by Clyde Beatty with Edward Anthon tracing the rise of the NRA through satire and current events. The piece weighs political maneuvers, anti trust law, and European tensions alongside Beatty’s youthful circus memories inspiring his animal training dreams.
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration faces scrutiny from the NRA and industry, with Wallace demanding cost data and proof of price burdens on textiles. Generals, officials and lawmakers like Senator Ty dings show busy offices while unemployment grows among clerks.
A young performer narrates how Joe the tight rope walker steals top billing from his acts, headlines the show from his back yard, and triggers a chaotic street clash as the narrator fights back to reclaim attention and status. The scene closes with ongoing competition and a cliffhanger.
Miss Marian Dowd of Chicago visits Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beauchamp and stays at their home as a guest.
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