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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1932
Page
2
The Decatur Daily Hh notes afternoon publication schedule excluding Sundays and lists printing company. It references dates in 1917 and references circulation as a daily publication with exclusive rights and subscription rates.
The piece discusses Senator Couzens of Michigan pressing for disclosure amid allegations about an eighty million dollar loan to the Dawes bank led by General Charles G. Dawes. It notes administration aims to shield loans and boost publicity while others warn of risks to small business and public interest.
A fragmented local note urges joining the Decatur Chamber Of Commerce to publicize daily efforts and contacts made by the organization. It emphasizes the need for rank and file awareness of progress and the chamber’s role in future community development.
The Chamber of Commerce, though new and lacking a vocal figure in public gatherings, is six months old and formed during severe business unrest. It operates quietly and steadily, aiming to reach into every facet of community and county life, with a strong finish expected as it develops.
James A. Farley directs the party's pre convention campaign showing talent and seeking harmony. His New Jersey address urges decency and cross faction support for Roosevelt. Mayor Hague plans to back Roosevelt and urges Alfred E. Smith's stamp on the ticket. A meeting between Ely and Roosevelt is arranged for Massachusetts endorsement. Farley emerges as a harmony advocate.
An editorial urges calm handling of business pressures. It notes tough times for owners but stresses keeping a level head, using common sense, and avoiding frenzied reactions to profit and loss while hoping for better years ahead.
A writer reports two businessmen saying this year is better than 1931, noting such gloom-chasers aid towns by shaping optimism. More merchants could lift spirits if they admit they will likely earn a modest living rather than profits, and that the economic downturn is improving. The club upward has started.
A 1932 King Features column by Arthur Brisbane discusses German aggressiveness and strategies to curb U S influence. It comments on Spain clashing with religious authority and advocates labor efficiency with a shorter workday.
A column surveys German dictatorship tactics under President von Hindenburg, noting severe penalties for treason and the aim of peaceful reorganization even at the cost of lives. It also analyzes British empire trade aims, U.S. competitive edge, and Spanish church-state tensions, plus a cheerful note on wage hikes at the Akron India Tire and Rubber plant.
Former local boy Gorman R. Jones becomes acting postmaster of Muscle Shoals after service in the A E F and decorations. Sheriff J W May and bondsmen face a $30 000 suit from J Luter Troxell arising after a raid on the Steamer Troxell. James Mitchell of Alabama Power dies in New York. John Cooper Adams gains permanent captain rank. John D Wyker elected temporary chair of Decatur Retail Merchants. Sessue Hayakawa stars in The Bravest Way at Deltic. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde with Sheldon Lewis at Princess Theatre today.
The piece notes Japan and South Africa facing copper price cuts at 455 a pound stirring European markets, while M H Rajner warns stockholders that high taxes could confiscate property. It cites government expense growth from 1923 to 1929, with incomes and population rising more slowly. It laments citizens neglecting government beyond voting.
Amid rising tensions and shifting loyalties the day blends conflict and romance. Communities confront hate and seek respite in shared bonds as leaders urge calm. Citizens weigh values and vows while demonstrations and gatherings reflect a complex social landscape.
Washington observers and diplomats voice confusion over the Lausanne accord on European war debts and reparations. The article notes tension among allies, the German reparations cut, and fears that Britain and France may press Uncle Sam to scale or dodge the 11 to 12 billion claim.
Dr Logan Clendening surveys vitamin research showing lack of vitamin C causes scurvy in children and adults. Teeth decay and gum breakdown mark early signs, mirrored in Turkish soldier records. Isolating and even synthesizing vitamins moves them from vague concepts to concrete substances.
A State of Alabama communication argues for accepting a $6,000,000 loan and an equal gift at favorable terms to fund highway construction. It urges immediate action to deploy labor, boost employment, and accelerate road building through the State Highway Department using existing plans and low costs.
A collage of humorous vignettes and quotes from everyday people. Scenes include Aunt Liga and Aunt Lite dialogue, a dog search ad, light kitchen banter, a radio audience joke, college law student, and reflections on sleep and mood. A Berkeley blind operator anecdote closes with gratitude and humor.
The text notes that Swiss mountain roses are extremely hardy and thrive above elevations of 3,000 feet. It also mentions that the perfume of a flower comes from volatile oils produced by the plant and that there are about 6,000 distinct grasses species worldwide.
A citizen urges Alabama to fulfill its duty by relieving the state’s finances through funding road construction. The writer argues such a healthful project would ease citizens’ burdens and improve welfare.
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