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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1933
Page
2
Tenney Corporation confronts a new tort claim as legal proceedings proceed in the case brought by Wattons Aderttxing Gepresentative. The filing outlines alleged damages and responsibilities sought in court.
The report states nine convicts escaped the Atmore prison farm. It notes increased depression era pressure easing and marks a rare jailbreak as proof of shifting conditions.
State comptroller J. H. Hard forwards the fiscal year 1933 report to Governor Miller showing Alabama living within its income. The piece notes Miller’s campaign claim of giving millions and asserts the state has saved millions while revenues fell, praising the governor for the achievement.
The Tennessee Valley Authority moves into decisive action in early 1934 as President Roosevelt’s plan unfolds. The newspaper lauds TVA’s far reaching mission, calling it an experiment in humanity and civilization. It notes a solid foundation is nearly complete and promises concrete proof of the Roosevelt Valley program.
Friday’s issue notes steps toward Civil Works Administration support for a new regional hospital not only for Decatur but to serve Morgan Lawrence and Limestone counties. The plan aims to provide a suitable institution meeting local hospitalization needs and accommodate patients from distant counties.
The article laments the absence of a hospital for Negroes in Morgan, Lawrence and Limestoke counties, urges the Civil Works Administration to fund a hospital, and praises Franklin D Roosevelt’s leadership as a moral imperative to relieve human suffering.
The Associated Press editors nominate ten major stories including Roosevelt’s New Deal and Russia recognition, the Hitler rise, the Akron airship disaster, the California earthquake, Zangara’s attempt on Roosevelt, and Huey Long’s Sand Point affair. They contrast Kendrick’s alternate list and note other notable events like Mae West’s influence and Tammany Hall’s defeat.
A fragmentary clipping notes themes titled Today Ships In the Air and Why Lynchings Are Ty, alongside The President's English and Wheelbarrows Are Scarce. By King Femearer Syndicate and ANTHUR BRISBANE.
The piece highlights Congress facing Navy strength under a London pact, plus aims to double the U S air fleet’s prowess with pursuit and bombing planes. It notes a six aircraft flying boat mission San Francisco to Honolulu led by Lt Cmdr Knefler McGinnis, James Wedell’s world speed ambitions, and adds Warden Holman’s critique linking lynchings to failures of justice and mob pressure.
Professor Bassett praises President Roosevelt's English as understood by over a hundred million Americans. The piece then shifts to a mix of anecdotes about wheelbarrows advancing labor, Chinese foot binding and pigtail practices, and a Miami to Miami Beach stunt by John Williams that killed five passengers.
12 Years Ago December 1971 reports Co. C Tiker general manager of a San Francisco firm eyeing government property at Muscle Shoals. The James N Trigg steamship departed Bank Street wharf for Chattanooga with a large general freight cargo. L W Crenshaw Echols Hotel manager in Decatur visits Huntsville to discuss a proposed new hotel at the Washington Holmes corner. Charles Benton Hatchell visited relatives in Nashville during holidays. Barrett Shelton heads to Washington and Lee University to resume studies Sunday. Miss Mary Penick ill at home on Johnston Street.
Mrs. C L Allgood and Mr and Mrs James D Plemons of Lawrenceburg Tennessee arrived Friday to spend the week end with Mr and Mrs Carl Allgood in town, joining local hosts for a brief visit.
A NEA Service recap reports AAA foes, including Wallace and Tugwell, aiming to fix milk prices at suppliers and not consumers. It notes enforcement troubles, rising prices, and protests by upscale country clubs over liquor licenses and high drink costs amid holiday shortages.
Experiments led by Dr. H Adams at Mount Wilson suggest light travels 299 774 kilometers per second, close to the original Michaelson value. The piece notes a large distance error implication for a nebula a hundred million light years away. It also cites a proposal for balancing the budget by issuing non interest bearing money in place of government bonds.
A collage of vintage jokes and anecdotes begins with a garage owner and a Black mechanic Mose being paid 12 dollars weekly for 40 hours under NRA rules. The piece shifts to a series of wry quips about cars, drivers, love, bee stings, road hazards, and everyday misfortunes, all in a dated humorous voice.
The writer argues that true attitude comes from a God-made relationship with Christ and rapid growth in grace is possible. He contrasts harsh gossiping with universal love, cites Scripture and Shakespeare to urge a love-centered life beyond mere resolutions.
In 1934 residents debate funeral expenses as families fear neighbor backlash for high costs. Local leaders urge restraint while praising frugal service options. The discussion highlights community standards and the burden on grieving families amid economic strain.
Federal yellow and black letters on traffic signs attract drivers most, according to the U S Bureau of Roads. Hundreds of tests show this color pair outperforms others for catching the eye at long distance and for quick recognition. Reflecting buttons on curve signs improved readability by 20 percent at night.
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