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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1933
Page
1
Disjointed excerpts portray Ickes scrutinizing public works appointees amid nep otism charges. Mention of D R Coker tied to labor boards, Otto Kahn tale, and stock exchange probe hint at partisan friction and inquiries into government appointments and influence.
Governor Miller returns to the Valley for a final campaign trip ahead of the July 18 election. He will speak at 8 pm in the Decatur courthouse on four amendments including an income tax aimed at improving education and reducing state debt. The tour will cover Lauderdale Cullman and Marshall counties with further stops announced.
Washington July 5 The Tennessee Valley Authority announced Alfred Bettman of Cincinnati as consultant on legal matters linked to land planning and sowing problems. David Lilienthal left for Knoxville to join fellow members inspecting the Cove Creek project.
Secretary Swanson announced the navy will request 77 million dollars in public works funds for battleship modernization to bring the United States to a fleet equal to any navy. The program would modernize the California West Virginia Maryland Colorado and Tennessee. If approved 85 percent will go to labor. The navy also seeks 37 million for shore station construction.
A truck load of cotton owned by Weil Bros. caught fire Monday afternoon just north of Swan Lake bridge. Twenty three bales were stored after the blaze, while three bales were destroyed. The cotton was en route from Decatur to Huntsville and likely started by a cigarette or wind-blown sparks. Burnt remnants spread along the highway north of the lake bridge.
The mid week service at First Methodist Church of De catur tonight features a program by the churchs young peoples department. It is expected a large crowd will attend to enjoy the youth produced event.
The day registered a high of 85 degrees and a low of 65 degrees. Skies were clear with light breezes as the temperature trend held steady through the daytime hours.
Oklahoma City July 5 Charles N Haskell 73 former governor of Oklahoma died today after weeks of illness.
Eldridge Daniels, 22, held without bond in Limestone County jail on a murder charge for the slaying of Gay Barnes, 7, alleged to be killed over opposition to his marriage to Ade Ray Barnes, Daniels mother’s daughter. Judge J E Clem remanded him after a preliminary hearing citing state law on threats.
President Roosevelt signed an executive order extending a 15 percent pay cut for federal workers. The cut remains in effect until January 1, with living cost index for the first half of the year at 130.2 versus 171 in the base period, justifying the continuation.
A three day gale battered the North Atlantic coast while a hurricane battered the Gulf of Mexico. Five barge crewmen are believed lost after the barge broke loose from a tug off the Delaware coast amid the storm.
London dispatches report President Roosevelt instructed Secretary Hull to do everything possible to keep the world economic conference going amid signs it may disband. The American Quarters noted the urgency as European gold bloc nations await moves from Washington to justify continued talks.
The steering committee delayed action on adjournment amid deep divisions over Roosevelt's stabilization message. Hull pressed for more time while Chamberlain urged one more day, as delegates in Britain and the United States warned the conference could fail without Washington's input.
Robert L Hagood 60 retired merchant of Lawrence county died at 6 50 this morning at his Fairview residence where he had lived since last January. He is survived by his widow one son C C Hagood two daughters Mrs J H Black and Mrs Gurna Jeffreys four grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral services will be at 2 o clock Thursday at Sanderson cemetery Hatton Lawrence county with Reverend Drak Town Creek Methodist church officiating. Interment follows with priest in charge of arrangements. Hagood was long active in mercantile business at Town Creek and Hatton and was known across Lawrence and Morgan counties.
Morgan County will have a White home demonstration agent for the first time in years. Erin Rowe of Auburn will reach Decatur on July 10 to oversee white residents work, while Carrie Gee will head Negro home demonstration efforts. Rowe is an experienced appointee from the state extension department and will direct the county canning program and sewing classes begun in June by Margaret Garrett of Auburn.
The American Legion Morgan County Post 15 held a Fourth of July barbecue and brunswick stew at Martin Arena drawing about 250 legionnaires and guests. No speeches or ceremonies occurred as attendees enjoyed a hearty public meal.
The first six weeks of summer school work for high school pupils under Mr Williams and Mrs Brown ended Monday July 3. The second six weeks under Mr Jordan and Miss Odom will begin Monday July 10 at 8 o clock. Pupils wishing to take any high school course should attend promptly for course organization.
The Associated Press reports 185 deaths occurred during the Independence Day holiday festival across America, far exceeding the seven at Lexington and 93 at Concord in 1775. Fireworks fatalities dropped sharply, while 38 people died in other accidents.
A squadron of Talien planes departed Londonderry for Reykjavik as the next leg of a flight toward Chicago. Weather delays pushed the launch a day, but the group assembled in a remarkable formation before crossing into the north.
Countywide drive shows 108 percent signups in farm reduction program. Communities like Ryan's Crossroads and Gum Ford hit 100 percent as Danville and others trail close. If quotas are met, about $200,000 or eight dollars per acre could circulate before the cotton harvest with county agents and field staff working night and day.
Only a few Confederate pension warrants remain to be issued at the probate office today as balances from earlier collections were swiftly called for. The terse notice reflects dwindling warrants and ongoing administrative actions.
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