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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1933
Page
2
An ad from Bevene-Terme y Corporation promotes a metered road project in Morgan County. The notice mentions the port office of Gemite and a lender set of waes, with advertising representation in New York and Chicago and Pittsburgh.
Residents debate what codes the NIRA is preparing and speculate on fleecings in the cotton market over the past two weeks. Fingers point to possible hidden dough and mischief as people watch developments.
The new park on Lookout Mountain near Gadeden in Etowah County marks a community achievement. Local leaders celebrate residents for deciding on the project and securing the land and funding.
The message highlights Decatur as steadily advancing for industry and an ideal site for future factories. It emphasizes that many industries not yet located there recognize the city’s appeal and potential.
A United Press report from the Anniston Star estimates Alabama’s July 1 primary will produce about 11,160 votes, far below normal. The calculation hinges on $142,760.50 in poll taxes and a 96,107 vote base, with Jefferson County seen as especially weak at 16,258 votes.
The Daily urges voters to mark yes or no on repeal to count the ballot for delegates to the convention. Officials insist ballots must indicate repeal to be valid, regardless of delegates chosen. Voters and delegates must follow the majority vote and ensure their tickets are properly marked before Tuesday.
The note indicates a decision point on repealing the eighteenth amendment. The text suggests a marked inquiry or ballot prompt regarding repeal. No further context or dates are provided in the readable fragment.
Publisher Frank P. Glass of The Montgomery Advertiser is appointed to the United States labor mediation board. The Birmingham Age-Herald lauds his merit and independence, noting his long service to the Democratic party and his fair journalism amid prohibition debates.
June 1933 carloadings reach 64.4 percent of normal, the highest in nearly two years, with coal freight and connections driving gains. Traffic up over 20 percent versus June 1932, May to June volume up over 8 percent, signaling a four year rise after declines. Decatur backs the L&N as freight in its town surges systemwide.
A vivid note highlights Glacier Park’s grandeur and a woman noted for bravely facing bulls. The fragment hints at travel allure and a human-interest angle within the era’s adventurous tone.
The article recalls Lord Northcliffe’s challenge for a Channel crossing and notes Wiley Post’s planned solo return around the world in eight days and a 15 hour 51 minute record, piloting the Winnie Mae with a robotic helper. Post previously completed a world voyage with Harold Gatty in eight days and 15 hours, and now seeks a two day improvement.
Darius and Girenes depart without radio or passport on a 4200 mile non-stop flight to Kaunas while Wiley Post pursues Berlin. The piece ties aviation daring to future tests in engines and planes, and notes other aviation and world news of the day.
David Norwood Eugene Beasley and Louis Nelson of Birmingham former Rainbow Division members were guests here yesterday on their way home from the Cleveland reunion. Edith Goodman returns from visits in Shawnee Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Saunders and Mattox back from two week Georgia coast trip. Zeller Robertson leaves for Memphis visit. Postmaster T H Alexander Albany resumes duties after illness.
Daniel Carter Beard is named National Scout Commissioner of the Boy Scouts of America. The abbreviation is for LIMITED. Norway dissolved its union with Sweden by act of its parliament, which was approved by the Swedish parliament.
Gen. Hugh Johnson threatened to impose codes if industries stalled recovery efforts. Roosevelt ordered action, pushing steel codes and a quick lumber code, while milk marketing moved to licensing. A new recovery council was dubbed a super cabinet, though it remained under the cabinet’s oversight. Secretary Phillips responded to a Soviet plane rescue via a New York brewery backing Mattern’s return.
A Spanish woman born La Reverti, once a bullfighter now 60, endured hard labor before 30 then joined fights as a man after facing a law banning trousers for women. She built a large fortune by continuing bullfighting under a male name.
Ancient Crete depicted young ladies using metal belts to grab bulls by the horns and vault over them into the crowd’s view. Onlookers wore puff sleeves bustles and tight corsets as part of the era’s attire.
Report says Gandhi has decided to give up his disobedience campaign affecting India and straining relations with Britain. Observers note his apparent strength to change his mind, a trait many lack.
The weather bureau records a maximum temperature of 91 and a minimum of 69 for the 24 hour period ending at seven o clock.
Mrs. W. M. Brown has returned to her Birmingham home after an extended illness spent with her sister Mrs. T. F. Hodges.
Barrett contemplates asking Elinor to commit to a lifelong partnership as he grows certain she cares for him. Their closeness deepens through affectionate gestures and shared moments, while Barrett wrestles with a potential fake donation that could affect his work. He returns home eager to reveal his plan to woo her long term.
Elinor returns home late with Bobby Telfair, arousing Barrett's distrust. Elinor plans tea with Barrett but fears his censure of Phillip’s influence and their growing closeness. The tension peaks as Barrett doubts her explanation and scrutinizes her arrival.
R L Houston preaches a cumulative gospel at Willoughby Press church. He urges voluntary complete consecration as the cure for modern church difficulties and notes believers must surrender before any religious activity. He speaks of working tools of a Christian faith and the Jericho fall as key examples.
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