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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1932
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows names and roles including founder editor W. Seelton and management by Bloodworth Sheptard with Associated Press presence. Mentions national advertising and subscription rates amid unclear city context.
Voter conversations reveal regional trends with Alabama Tennessee and eastern states showing shifts. The piece notes belief that Republican victory did not guarantee prosperity and warns against overemphasizing prohibition as a party plank despite its political salience.
Brookings Institute urges amending the constitution to fund a 20 million dollar deficit. The idea has been floated before, conflicting with editorial stances from the Birmingham News. Governor B M Miller confronts a tough fiscal choice amid the discussion.
The News opposes Governor Miller's plan and editorially attacks the leader while Alabama faces a historic crisis. The piece argues for support of Miller and his constructive actions at the state capitol, urging unity during this critical period.
The piece notes relief as Congress adjourns with critics claiming laws and tariffs caused damage. It argues the economy must improve on its own until lawmakers reconvene, predicting six months may heal business and reduce public worry.
A compact column by Arthur Brisbane notes Garner's victory followed by observations on two women learning and the public's call for change. The piece contrasts progress with challenges, urging readers to consider opportunity, merit, and national sentiment in a hopeful tone.
The 2.122 billion jobless relief measure is touted as a Garner gain and will rest, with aims to fix fences. It argues ten million unemployed and veterans see limited impact, proposing modest daily wages. Also notes a Panama jungle rescue of two Akron women married to natives and a jab at American domestic ideals.
The Daily lauds Alabama highway work under Capt. L. G. Smith and assistants. It contrasts Alabama with Tennessee, noting well maintained surfaces, sturdy shoulders, cleared rights of way, and ongoing efforts to keep roads in good condition.
Several hundred travelers in 160 autos are waterbound on the Madison county side of the Tennessee river due to heavy rains and may be routed via the Athens Decatur highway. Mor gan county reports boll weevil and boll worm attacks in cotton fields as specimens arrive from Waldermosa. A baby boy named Albany is found near the Somerville pike and taken to Benevolent hospital. Railroad workers win $600 million annually in wage increases. Decatur plans $2600 in school annex improvements before term starts.
An essay discusses a Socialist Chilean offer of recognition, critiques Western arrogance toward Russia, and laments U.S. domestic failings. It contrasts elite progress in science and automation with persistent human folly, citing a gas tragedy, atomic breakthroughs, Niagara Falls tech, and a futuristic fire alarm robot.
The Manufacturer's Record notes 1982 June construction awards reached 43,000,000 across sixteen Southern states with 167,000,000 total for the first six months. May rose 25 percent from April, while April was up 35 percent over March, signaling renewed activity after a period of slowdown. The South shows signs of awakening as the construction sector begins a potential comeback.
Geneva Alabama July 17 Charges of kidnapping against state fire marshal Ralph Searcy and aide Will West were expected to be presented to the county grand jury. Both men waived preliminary hearing and were released on $500 bond while awaiting grand jury action amid reports they will face arson indictments.
Washington officials denounce aid to ex service men protesting during the Bonus Army siege. Frank Hines directs a national job survey to disperse protests, while Commander Waters and Police Chief Glassford clash with the administration over feeding and housing the veterans in the capital.
Kansas Democrat Tor George McGill, filling the Henry J. Allen vacancy, is seen by progressives as one of their own yet lacking in limelight. He won a Senate seat and faces re election next November amid Kansas GOP skepticism and questions about visibility, style, and campaigning.
A string of vignette dialogues reveals social contrasts, from European poverty and a soldier’s souvenir to domestic banter about class, pride, and family. A flapper wife, a ten pound son, a bored doctor visit, and a joke about a bicycle of fate punctuate the scene.
A lyrical meditation on wandering thoughts by a fisherman by the river. Vignettes of ships, jewels, silks, kings and pirates from centuries past mingle with conversations and whimsical reflections. The piece blends dream and memory with humorous asides about everyday life.
A usage note explains that contemplate should not follow with on a preposition. It gives example of correct form He contemplated a trip to Alaska and incorrect form He contemplated on a trip to Alaska.
U S government data show 1 482 000 people left farms for towns and cities last year while 1 679 000 moved to farms. Births exceeded deaths by 441 000 on farms with a net farm population gain of 648 000. In 1930 moves balanced by 1 766 000 leaving for cities and 399 000 birth surplus.
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