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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1934
Page
1
Fragmentary lines mention battleships and a first gun as part of a discussion on naval power. The text hints at public interest in capital ships and their armament, suggesting a period focus on modern battleship design and aggressive naval posturing.
The Fourth of July celebration near Wheeler Dam will be held at a local park between the TVA team and a Nitrate Plant club. Over 1,000 employees and families will attend an all day event with barbecue, baseball, and other activities as the river nears flooding.
NRA had not received Henry Ford's signed Blue Eagle compliance letter as of today though local dealer P. Sabine Northwest Motor Ford dealer and attorney met NRA officials. Sabine planned to bid on roughly two million dollars of government war material as the War Department opened bids.
The Supreme Court today denied Mark H. Shank of Akron Ohio an appeal in a quadruple murder case. The court's mandate will be delivered Friday to Governor Pete R. etc.
Berlin reports say President Hindenburg ordered the army to protect Vice Chancellor Von Papen after his bold criticism of Nazi policies. A guard of blackshirt troops was assigned to ensure his safety and speculation swirled that Hitler would push Papen out with Goering seen as his successor. The week’s violence cited left 18 dead in the upheaval.
Despite heavy rain a large crowd gathered under a big tent for the opening. A 32 member ushers corps from local churches led by Paul Dix of First Baptist welcomed attendees. At 7:45 Earl Rodgers conducted the big choir whose performance drew loud applause and high praise for its splendor.
The Decatur Pilot Glu will meet at 6 30 tonight in the basement of the First Methodist church Supper will be served followed by the business meeting when several new members will be taken into the organization
Over the weekend two fires caused only slight damage. A hay warehouse on Fourth Avenue North caught fire Saturday night and was extinguished with minimal loss. On Sunday a small roof fire at J F Brown’s residence 602th Avenue West produced limited damage.
Alabama crops near June end show good growth and cultivation. Dry weather chills boll weevil threat as grubs die on the ground. Ginners cite rising costs and proposed rate hikes, while Seth P. Storrs opposes immediate increases until new equipment is in place.
Visitors from Belle Mina and Mooresville said a tree fell in the south Limestone area Sunday afternoon. Crops look fine after the recent downpour.
Twenty five members of the Moulton Future Farmers of America and officials journeyed through Decatur this morning on their way to Chicago for a planned event or meeting.
Citizens in Athens review electric charges after TVA enjoined municipal retail operation with wholesale Alabama Power. Bills show marked reductions from last month and water charges hold at 1.50 per month while a 25 percent late fee was eliminated.
Decatur owners O H Hathcoat and son Ed Hathcoat prepare to travel to Lawrenceburg Tennessee for the annual horse show on July 4. Hathcoat on Speed Along and Denmark King will compete in open five gaited class. Ed Hathcoat previously won the Decatur five gaited event. Mr and Mrs Charles B Jaynes of Birmingham and daughter Miss June Jaynes attended local events and shared honors in the best couple riding meet.
In Santa Monica on July 2 the President departs aboard the Housten, a vessel associated with Jesse Jones. The report notes a German custom allowing suicide in defense of opposition to the government, reflecting wartime anxieties.
A fragment notes that bait and many other diversions were provided for them.
Officials of the Te Valley Authority schedule a Tuesday conference at City Hall in Decatur. David Lilientiiel or another member will attend to discuss local arrangements and oversight.
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