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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1934
Page
2
Jervis Jones states that 100,000 pounds of meat are in storage here, a hopeful sign amid years of effort to establish the live at home plan. Officials say continued development and support for Chamber of Commerce activities are essential over the next five years.
Editorial in the Selma Times Journal critiques a proposed 200 million dollar government grant to dairy and beef cattle producers as part of farm relief. It notes tax plans failed for beef and dairy, outlines past price fixing attempts, and suggests future development while urging home market growth.
A discussion of national spending, militarization, and public policy spans proposals for home use of billions, sterilization ideas, marks of dictatorial power, and warnings about bank guarantees, with references to Mussolini, La Guardia, and Dr. Dern as supporting voices in a broader wartime economy debate.
Rodeny Dutcher surveys a national scene from Washington with quips about Elmer Thomas inflation claims and the shifting value of money. The piece also notes Rainey’s haircut start to the session, LaGuardia's pick for NY Correction Commissioner, and NRA code actions on misleading liquidations. The column blends political humor with social musings on love and learning.
Twelve years ago sizable amounts of coal mined in the east end of the county were transported to market with a steady demand and eight dollars per ton. The International Association of Railroad Supervisory Foremen met at the Y M C A on Wednesday for officer elections. H A Meyers of the Oklahoma State Industrial Commission visits his old hometown in the Twin Cities. Sanders Johnson returns from trips to Albuquerque New Mexico and Los Angeles California. A Be try of Harriselle was in the Twin Cities on business.
Mr and Mrs ey Wright have returned to their Nashville Tennessee home after visiting friends and relatives in Decatur for a week.
A historical note reports that pure ether alcohol, though tolerated by mice, does not treat cancers. Cancerous mice repeatedly fed alcohol enjoyed it but showed no cancer improvement. A learned committee member speculates on different forms of cancer and alcohol's role.
J E Blair discusses loving living and learning as vital to a good life. He cites Mary Pickford and Fairbanks and their divorce amid fame and company concerns, arguing that true love requires learning and noble living beyond feelings and noting church views on divorce except for adultery.
A vintage column advocates pedestrian safety for 1934 urging walkers to avoid risky moves, cross only with signals, face oncoming traffic, and leave space for cars. It mixes practical tips with light anecdotes about cars and driver awareness.
A taxi driver boasts about low rates and city control while a passerby quips about buying City Hall. A cynical note on auto wrecks and money mirrors the era’s sharp urban humor.
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