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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1929
Page
1
Decatur faced the coldest night of the year with the thermometer at 10 above zero, five degrees below the previous low. The Weather Bureau logged a 34 degree high for the 24 hours ending at 7 a.m. and forecast a Wednesday return to fair skies and rising temperatures.
A sharp cold snap across Alabama began to lift as a brilliant winter sky returned. Government meteorologist P. H. Smyth said temperatures would rise gradually after dropping to as low as 10 degrees in Decatur and Florence and 12 degrees in Birmingham. In Montgomery readings hit 22 degrees, the lowest since early January 1928.
Atlanta reports the snow and sleet siege ends with 26 deaths across four days. Below freezing temps paralyze transport as 14 travel deaths, nine fire fatalities, two exposure deaths, and one due to an unknown cause are tallied. Bert T. Shock of Laurens S C dies in a car crash near Greenville.
A suspected Tularemia case was reported to the state laboratory today by a Jackson County physician. This is the second case this week, following a Limestone County report of a woman believed infected after cutting her finger while cleaning a diseased rabbit.
The closing quotations for the cotton markets in New York and New Orleans are listed with opening, high, low and close figures. Prices show continuous variations across March and May contracts, with spot prices reported for New York and New Orleans and bids for Dec and other months.
United world opinion centers on Russia and China to avert open warfare and end Siberian hostilities. Memorandums from Washington London and Paris urge Moscow and Nanking to renounce war, per Kellogg treaty. Japan dissents arguing proximity makes intervention riskier for peace prospects.
In B Gham Alabama the civil service board and Police Chief Fred McDuff suspended Captain W. W. Brent head of traffic, Captain C. R. Rogers, Patrolman John Pickle, and C. L. Justin for drinking at the Alabama Georgia football game on Thanksgiving Day. Joe Nations received a 30 day suspension for conduct unbecoming an officer.
A new musical number titled Totsie Waltz, published by A W Perry's Sons, is by Mrs Earnest McCulloch a Decatur musician. The composition is well received and has just been placed on the market as congratulations from her many friends flow in.
Fire department responded at 9 45 this morning to John Humphrey 406 Somerville Road where a defective flue caused a small fire. The blaze was quickly extinguished with slight loss.
Seven producers braved bitter winter cold to operate the Decatur curb market today. Milk supplies from home were frozen upon arrival. Officials reported good turnout despite conditions and morning sales totaled 45.10.
H D Barnum chief engineer of the northern division of the Alabama highway department said funds may soon be available to finish paving the 8.62 mile stretch between Decatur and Athens on the Dixie Bee Line. He noted a possible $4 million federal aid for Alabama highways but no firm allocations yet.
Postmaster General Brown reports almost 11.25 million dollars spent on air mail last year, covering 10.21 million flying miles. Congress appropriated 12.43 million for private lines, with costs exceeding postage revenue by about 7 million. Brown says routes outpace funding but policy remains progressive.
Market reports show no clear trend with prices listed for several grades including Strict Middling and Strict Low. Buyers and sellers await further data as futures and spot quotes reflect cautious trading in a volatile cotton market.
The Alabama grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons concluded its 103rd annual convocation in Montgomery with officer elections for the next year. James M. Frazier of Opelika named grand high priest, Henry C. McGee of Florence elected grand master of first veil, and several other officers advanced from the floor as hundreds of delegates gathered for the 109th annual grand lodge opening.
A brunette woman aged about 22 to 25 sought police aid to establish her identity after a memory loss. She carried a slip reading Indianapolis Indiana Cherry 6675 and said she camped near Decatur on the night of the big fire. She wore khaki trousers and a heavy overshirt, has no memory of past life, and is held at the county jail as investigators pursue leads.
A University of Alabama freshman from Decatur asks Santa Claus for financial help to cover fees, books, and living costs as he works toward completing his education. The student’s Decatur-origin letter to The Daily requests supporters to contact the paper for further details.
Senator Hugo Black of Alabama endorsed President Hoover’s Muscle Shoals proposals and backed Norris bill amendments. The plan would authorize an agency to lease nitrate plants to private operators with presidential approval, or government operation in war or if private offers fail, and would allow sale of surplus power to municipalities and states under federal waterpower act provisions.
Chief Engineer H D Burnum said he has not been informed how the proposed 3.75 to 4 million dollar federal highway aid would be spent in Alabama's northern section. The plan aims to provide employment and sustain industry as part of Hoover era prosperity efforts, with Muscle Shoals mentioned warily in Congress. The exact distribution location timing and methods remain unresolved.
The Benevolent Society thanks Decatur residents and local firms for Thanksgiving contributions that aided numerous needy families. Special appreciation is given to J Penney Co Brock & Spight Co Decatur Coal & Manufacturing Co L L Frazier Grocery Co and other sponsors plus schools and churches.
President Hoover submits a 12 000 word message to Congress urging tax reduction limits naval buildup and a broad public works plan while pressing stronger prohibition enforcement and World Court adherence. He calls for faster justice for rich and poor and a reorganization of federal administration alongside a one percent income tax cut.
Regular sellers at the Decatur curb market on Moulton street discuss expanding Christmas offerings with rarer produce for holiday dishes. Public announcements are expected later outlining the market’s Christmas enterprise by the vendors.
John M. Dudley of Richmond regional secretary for the transportation department of the MCA has returned home after a brief business visit to Decatur.
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