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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1933
Page
6
Tanner high school lost 22 to 14 to Central high in a rough local gym game. Lamar Moye led both sides with ten points, making four of ten foul shots. Central showed individual skill amid cohesion issues as Tanner’s Andrews Hobbs Life and others contributed scoring.
A double cage bill is set for Friday in Central gym featuring Athens High boys and girls teams. The first game starts at 7 30 o clock.
The Atlanta Crackers new management seeks strong pitching to carry through a grueling season with Uncle Wilbur Robinson and aides casting about for talent to build a pennant contender.
The sun is the closest star to Earth and provides the most essential light and heat for our planet. Its position drives daily cycles and sustains life, making it the central focus in solar astronomy and planetary studies.
Auburn coach Sam McAllister plans to field two complete squads for the season opener with Birmingham Southern, then may reuse the dual-team plan at Vanderbilt in Nashville. The inexperienced Plainsmen have improved since January 7 but face strong foes, while Vanderbilt and Kentucky lead the SEC as top contenders. Starter pairings listed include Jenkins Morris Amianl McMahan Brown Mason Sindler Arthur Baker Kelley.
The Institute for Experimental Research in Moscow announces a device to produce artificial cotton by spinning coarse fibers such as flax hemp kandyr and ramie through a process called cotton ising. The invention aims to create synthetic cellulose fibers for textile use.
Promoter Chris Jordan pits Ernest Tiger Kelley against Dynamite Joe Dillman in a lively main event Monday evening. Kelley, UT alum and Olympic tryout hopeful, is praised for speed and cleverness, while Dillman brings veteran toughness. Also on card, Dutch Green faces Jimmy Demos.
Charlie Hall, two year president of the Professional Golfers Association, opposes proposed changes to hole size. He argues the game is well balanced now and sees no reason to modify the current eight inch standard.
Union Hill boys beat Eva 98 to 6 in a lopsided game. Clarke scored eight and Flack ten for Union Hill while Ford led Eva with four points amidst a large crowd.
The New York Yankees discuss displeasure with their updated contracts. Babe Ruth faces the largest cut while Lou Gehrig joins the chorus of protest as players react to the new terms.
James W. Blake author of The Sidewalks of New York faced poverty at age 70. Former Gov. Alfred E. Smith secured prompt relief from New York agencies to support Blake his sister and his blind brother.
The first annual boxing tournament of the new Southeastern Conference will be held in New Orleans March 10 and 11. Tulane Greenies will host the event.
William J. McCutcheon longtime resident of MT. TABOR died after a week of illness at nearly 75. Funeral services were held Saturday with Rev. J. H. Hill officiating and interment in the local cemetery. He leaves many relatives and friends.
Rev. Peter M. Dennis rector of St. John's Episcopal church and J. R. Hunter attend the diocesan convention in Birmingham. The convention will close its sessions this afternoon.
A continued PromPage One discussion argues inflation is not a universal remedy or solution. The piece notes skepticism about simple cures and suggests a broader policy approach. It emphasizes that strong defense and structural measures may be required alongside inflation controls.
The text argues for controlled inflation, warning that price declines cause greater social injustice than price rises. It stresses the difficulty of controlling inflation and cites the lesson that legislatures should not create the money they spend, hence central banks must manage money and credit free from political control. Inflationary projects violate this principle.
Deputy Bill Willoughby returns from the eastern county area after serving court summons for Morgan County Court cases. He spent a large part of Wednesday in the Valher Mose and Lacey's Spring area.
Dr A J Dinsmore is ill with influenza and many friends here regret the illness and send good wishes for his recovery.
The notice outlines tax payment deadlines for the year 1938. It indicates amounts due, payment locations, and ordinances guiding collection and penalties for late or incomplete filings. Citizens are advised to consult official tax schedules for exact figures and dates.
Boris Karloff headlines as the hulking servant in The Old Dark House at the Princess Theatre opening tomorrow. The Welsh manor shocker follows travelers trapped by a storm, with Bond and Melvyn Douglas in romantic subplots among an ensemble including Charles Laughton and Raymond Massey.
A white man appearing in city court this morning on a charge of drunkenness was discharged.
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