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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1933
Page
6
Vicks introduces Vicks Voratone Antiseptic as a new mouthwash and gargle. Thousands employed in production and distribution as 6 million trial bottles reach druggists. sales and advertising budgets surge while earlier lines see growth in demand.
Gov. Miller argues for an income tax amendment after detailing the state’s shrinking payroll and mounting floating debt. He criticizes a full sales tax as temporary and urges taxing wealth rather than consumers, citing federal income tax figures to justify broader state revenue. The plan emphasizes funding debts and school needs while seeking voter approval.
Curtis Gover reports Atlantan George Harbin, a 207-pound villain in the ring, defeats Hesslyn of Sydney, Australia, two falls to one after 26 minutes of furious wrestling at the Cracker. Harbin dominates with weight and crowd control, while Hesslyn fights back with clever counters and a late comeback in the final fall.
The weather bureau recorded a maximum temperature of 50 degrees and a minimum of 34 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 7 am.
Alabama basketball, short two guards, heads to Athens to face Georgia champions Tuesday, then travels to Atlanta to meet Tech. Nobles exited, Freeman sidelined with elbow, Kimbrough nursing a leg injury, Cotten and Walker competing for guard spots, Bauman to start at center as Tide seeks its toughest tests of the year.
The state board reordered Bir ing city posts routines with each American Legion post to a single weekly meeting. Gorgas Post is assigned Mondays and Post Number One on Thursdays under the new timetable.
The Morgan county court ruled in favor of St. Stephen's Primitive Baptist Church in a case arising from church construction work.
The report notes Turner's referee work in a final bout, praised by a cheering crowd after an earlier rough rabbit-punching style. Audrey Watkins of Decatur handled the preliminary as a capable third-manned official, delivering a first-class job.
Howard College adds boxing this winter and will have its debut Thursday evening versus Mississippi State. Coach Eddie McLane traveled to Tuscaloosa Monday night to scout try-out bouts and pursue additional bouts with the Tide boxers.
The Tennessee river was rising with the gauge at 114 feet at 7 o'clock today. The rising water posed concerns for nearby towns and potential flood impacts along the river banks. Civil authorities monitored levels and prepared flood response measures.
The weather bureau reported no rainfall during the 24-hour period ending at 7 o'clock this morning.
St Louis manager Gabby Street warned he will crack the whip on the 1933 Cardinals spring training. He dismissed moving Frankie Frisch to short and outlined infield plans with Rogers Hornsby, Frisch, Sparky Adams, and Charley Wilson vying for shortstop while Frisch shifts to third if needed. Street took blame for last year’s Florida slide and promised a tougher, more disciplined camp.
Capt A R MacKechnie of the United States Army named football coach at Mississippi State, pending War Department approval. Russell Crane, former All American guard at Illinois, to remain as assistant coach.
The Decatur Rotary Club's annual hobby fair dates are not fixed yet but are expected in early spring. The boys' work committee leading the event is advancing plans for a larger fair than in previous years.
Monday's Decatur Rotary gathering was an open meeting with broad discussion on club activities and civic affairs. Several temporary committees were created. Next Monday the club service committee will chair Owen Wise.
Riverside meets a Birmingham team with Decatur ties as the fast forward known as Baby Hill, once a Riverside star, teams up in a matchup coached by Rosa Kunz, formerly Rosa Hill of Decatur.
Kid Lott, known as a Birmingham wrestling figure and referee, will display his wares in Decatur next Monday with Tig Kelley as his opponent. The two recently battled to a furious draw in Birmingham's municipal auditorium, drawing local fan interest.
Decatur police officer Bill Moore returns to work after a brief illness confined him to home starting Sunday. He resumes regular duties as a valued member of the force.
A copper-burning mirror produced by an electric arc has been perfected in Sweden. The advance indicates improved materials handling or optics, reflecting progress in metallurgical and electrochemical applications reported by Swedish researchers.
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