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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1933
Page
1
The piece outlines Japan's 150 million program to match US naval tonnage by 1936 when London treaty expires, and the US 200 million 32 ship build plan, leaving both powers under treaty limits. It notes private sector interest, US shipbuilding limits, and Japanese parity demands at the next naval conference.
State party committee set September 12 as the primary date to choose a Democratic candidate to succeed the late Edward B. Almon. Speculation ran high on a field potentially seven, with two definite entrants Judge B. L. Malone and State Senator Harry Walker. Others mentioned include A. A. Lynne, John Snodgrass, A. H. Patterson, Thomas Wert, Fred Johnson, Clarence Watts, John Sparkman, and John Peach. A motion for the primary passed unanimously after Lynne withdrew his name. A sub committee will handle primary details. resolutions repudiated criticism of Pettus and others and endorsed Roosevelt’s recovery program.
Birmingham residents will vote on a municipal light plant and water works. Commission President Jones announced a special election to be held when the commission meets Tuesday to decide both projects.
A resolution by W. P. Screws of Montgomery, approved by the Alabama League of Municipalities executive committee, urges legalizing beer in Alabama. Supporters say legalization would bring large revenues to the state and its cities and ease financial burdens.
About 70 000 silk workers in Easton are ordered to strike in protest of all textile codes. The American Federation of Silk Workers directs a general strike to start one day before a public hearing on the silk code set for August 2. Aiming for a living wage, the committee says the strike will stay in effect until achieved.
The governing committee announced regular hours from 10 in the morning to 3 in the afternoon would resume starting Monday. The exchange will be closed all Saturdays through September 2.
Citronelle, Ala. July 26. Within three hours after the Citronelle State Bank was robbed of 8000 by three youths, a man giving the name Jeck French was arrested in Chickasaw and confessed. He had 300 and a revolver when captured from a Tuscaloosa Mobile bus and taken to Mobile. The other two bandits fled, thought to be hiding in a swamp near Leroy near the Clarke Washington line. The getaway car was recovered near the swamp.
One white individual was fined in a police court this morning on charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct. A Black defendant arraigned for petit larceny was also fined.
Cotton prices dropped with Decatur quotes at 9.95 down from 10.35 on Thursday. New York October futures settled at 10.60 amid the day’s market movement.
Lilienthal visits Birmingham after a Muscle Shoals inspection to address a Realty Board luncheon. In Florence he denies a revolutionary power plan, saying his visit focused on current facts and practical methods. He notes TVA faced with urgent early decisions and anticipates action.
Mrs. E. H. Flack of Eva has recovered sufficiently to leave Baugh's Infirmary and return to her home today after a serious operation several days ago.
Arthur Morgan chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority announces surveys to determine cheapest transport to Cove Creek dam site. Railroad grades have been surveyed and costs estimated. highway surveys have begun but are unfinished.
President Roosevelt presented a $500 check to William Morris of Neuces County Texas as the distribution of over $100 million in acreage reduction payments to Southern farmers began. Morris, the first Texas signer of an acreage reduction contract, arrived with Representative Kleberg of Texas.
The state democratic committee action in Montgomery yesterday on the eighth district primary drew many telephone inquiries to The Daily for latest news.
Local American Legion post held a successful Fourth of July barbecue and plans another event on Labor Day at Martin Arena.
Universal circus drama features Clyde Beatty in his screen debut with 43 lions and tigers in a single arena. Kurt Neumann directs as Beatty triumphs after tragedy in a stormy climax before crowds, with Andy Devine and Anita Page among the cast.
D R Garrett 72 died Thursday at 6 30 PM at his home 613 Third Avenue West Decatur He leaves three sons W E Water Valley Miss R W Knoxville R C Decatur and four daughters Mrs G M Brumbelow Kilgore TX Mrs A F Latham Decatur Mrs Earl Landers Decatur and Miss May Garrett Decatur with 22 grandchildren Funeral at his residence Sunday at 3 PM led by Rev A H Nabors Interment in City Cemetery Priest directing Knights of Pythias to pallbear and lodge to participate Garrett longtime Decatur resident and former Louisville and Nashville railroad employee of 43 years.
President Roosevelt prepares for August at his home Hyde Park New York. He will maintain the executive office from there with Marvin McIntyre handling presidential duties. He plans to return to Washington around August 10 or 11 before resuming Hyde Park stay for the rest of the month.
A special musical program is planned for Sunday at Central Baptist Church led by organist Mrs Seneca Burr with assistance from Miss Martha Chenault. Reverend S L Dulin will fill the pulpit in the pastor's absence, Dr James Allen Smith.
Decatur business leaders are called by the Chamber of Commerce to gather at the Hotel Lyons assembly room at 8 PM to adopt a uniform opening and closing hour under the blanket code issued with the National Recovery Act. Committees meet at 7 PM to study provisions, aiming to reflect President Roosevelt's wishes promptly.
Southeastern Florida braces for a tropical storm moving slowly toward the coast from about 400 miles east. Officials warned residents to board up windows and stay alert as the system could approach tonight. the storm hit Turks Island last night, and a man drowned. There are concerns for the safety of the American schooner Adams, which dragged anchor and went to sea.
Reverend Arthur H. Nabors will speak on Roosevelt and Recovery at Sunday evening service. A special invitation goes to merchants factory heads and labor leaders to attend. The program will include fine choir music and a male quartet.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grayson of Wellington Ohio are guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilkes. Mr. Grayson works in newspaper work in Ohio and is well known here where he formerly worked with the Decatur News.
Guy Sparks of Moulton is described as resting well at Baugh's after a HAL operation. The report notes his condition as stable and his recovery timeline remains unclear.
Washington reports a rush of merchants and businessmen signing to display the blue eagle under NIRA as leaders push a re employment drive. The administration reviews wage increases and a coded industry plan while labor leaders urge restraint pending code adoption.
S. G. Kay of Belle Mina previously critical at Benevolent Hospital is now somewhat improved. Friends in Limestone and Morgan counties express gratification at the improved condition of the well known local resident.
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