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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1930
Page
8
The new year opens with world jitters over economic ills and unemployment. Britain debates dominion ties and naval arms limits echo, while Germany’s turmoil and fascist rise threaten stability. Geneva delegates, Briand plan, and disarmament bids loom as India Civil War simmers and warlords hold calm.
The address lauds Decatur mills for strong payrolls and high output. Silk firms Schwarzenbach Huber and Darbrook Crepe de Chine mills employ about 100 to 80 workers with annual payrolls around 70 000 and 340 000 respectively. Brick plants produce 20 million bricks and 10 thousand tons of tile, employing about 100 people. The Decatur Iron and Steel Company uses eight thousand tons of steel shapes yearly, shipping nationwide and completing work on Naval Air Station Coco Solo and projects for Randolph Field San Antonio.
A Decatur banking official surveys local industry, noting the New Year 1931 will test recovery amid reduced activity. He cites the Decatur Box and Basket Co and The Home Oil Mill among major employers, with payrolls and production figures, and urges price cuts to boost demand and employment. The talk references Hoover's relief measures, 1928 benchmarks, and calls for cooperative effort to sustain investment and improve purchasing power.
The federal government closes in on tax forms as inventors and firms face tougher income tax reports. The blanks have long been a bugabear for fillists and this year the task may be harder, prompting business men to begin tackling the chores promptly.
The Daily reports on a turkey sale tied to Christmas market demand. Superintendent of Education says all marketable stock is sold. Prof Edwards credits his wife for the crop, noting about 100 fine birds sold for Christmas. Demand surpassed Thanksgiving, December prices higher than November. Also mentions Captain Latta to command the Empress of Britain.
Monsignor Fumasoni Biondi apostolic delegate of the Holy See in the United States may be created a cardinal.
Judge M D Wiggins stated no voter registration will occur soon in Morgan County due to high costs and lack of upcoming elections. Officials expect registration books may not be opened until the November regular election, saving money and protecting citizens' rights.
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