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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
1
Summary of the Stateway Code of Alba presented by the Alba Safety Council digesting the Rules of the Road. The document outlines required driver conduct, vehicle equipment standards, and enforcement procedures under the state act.
New York June 2 AP speedy steps for removal charges against Mayor James Walker were anticipated as Samuel Seabury’s inquiry climaxed in a public clash with Walker. Reports say ouster charges could be lodged before Governor Franklin Roosevelt next week amid national political tensions.
An advisory piece on pedestrian safety outlines that pedestrians suffer 65 percent of motor vehicle fatalities and emphasizes drivers bear primary responsibility. It covers right of way, crosswalk signals, walking against traffic for safety, child safety near schools, and municipal rules against skating and riding devices on roadways. It ends urging caution and home safety training.
B. L. Malone probate judge was welcomed as the Decatur Kiwanis Club’s newest member at a Lyons Hotel noon meeting. He was introduced to the group and received congratulations from members.
Elbert Weaver an attache of the tax collector's office visited various sections of Morgan County today on official business.
Twenty five thousand bass fingerlings were released in Lauderdale county lakes and streams. The fingerlings came from the state fish hatchery at Eastaboga.
Walter Clopton of Decatur was injured when his car swerved to avoid another vehicle and overturned into a ditch on the Bee Line highway near the McGlathery addition around eleven this morning. He was taken to Benevolent hospital with a head gash but no broken bones.
Government agencies began investigating reports that communists urged party members to back the veterans bonus march on Washington and a mass demonstration on June 8. Emanuel Levin, claimed the nationwide movement originated with Ex-service Men's League workers.
Subpoenas were issued today and the sheriff's force began serving them on citizens summoned for Morgan County grand jury duty. The subpoenas require grand jury service starting on June 13, Monday week.
Government observer reports a high of 91 degrees and a low of 67 in the past 24 hours marking a hot period with the mercury rising to the upper 90s briefly.
Mr and Mrs Earl Williams depart by auto Friday morning for Chattanooga Tennessee and various Georgia points for a two weeks trip. The couple intends sightseeing and visiting relatives during the journey.
Washington June 2 AP Speculation over the Republican convention prohibition plank runs high as Postmaster General Brown says it will satisfy all. War council dry forces warn that any move toward wet policies will meet strong opposition. Illinois Democratic delegates in Springfield await signs of Roosevelt support from favorite son delegations.
Ex governor Thomas E. Kilby arrives in the Valley to energize the Democratic nomination fight against incumbent Hugo Black. He speaks at Hartselle city hall Friday morning and at Decatur court house Friday evening, amid strong campaign cheer for a June 14 ballot.
Farmers from Macon Bullock Talladega Sumter and Marengo counties bought 22 registered Hereford bulls last week. The bulls from Missouri stock were chosen by Dr. R. S. Suggs and F. W. Burns to boost statewide beef cattle quality.
Mrs. A. E. Britnell has been removed to her home after undergoing an operation at Baugh's Infirmary. Mrs. Britnell is doing well.
Holy Communion will be celebrated at St Pauls Lutheran Church on Sunday June 5. The pastor requests announcements at the parsonage on Friday afternoon and evening.
Nine teachers in the Decatur Negro schools face reduced pay as the term ends. After a 50 percent salary cut agreed earlier, April payments totaled 37 12 percent, with May expected to fall to between 85 and 90 percent cut. Principal J E Pickett noted hopes for 10 to 15 percent of due wages, but prospects remain dim due to pledged funds not being paid.
Religious services were held at the Morgan County Jail on Wednesday under the Prison Reform group of the local W C T U chapter. The plan calls for services to be held each Wednesday going forward.
In Monroeville, the Parent Teachers Association promotes canning drying and preserving foods for winter storage. Miss Lucille Garrett home demonstration agent leads the program with sponsorship from the PTA, engaging over 1000 women and girls in the effort.
Three rare South American species join the Birmingham zoo exhibit in Avondale 200. The jagua dog monkey and dog of the mountains were presented by Madelyn Beatty, 6, daughter of expedition leader Donald Beatty who led a Peru and Ecuador trek.
The Morgan County Office of Education announced the full list of school trustees for districts across the county for July 1, 1932 to June 30, 1934. Names cover Trinity Pleasant Hill Decatur Danville Liberty and many other districts with multiple trustees per district. The list appears in the ongoing county education publication and notes continued coverage on page five.
The article notes 1500 veterans already in Washington for the soldier bonus demand, with hundreds more en route. Groups are forming from Illinois, Texas, Chicago and Detroit travelers heading toward Toledo, and preps continue in Florida Louisiana Alabama Tennessee South Carolina Oklahoma New Jersey New York.
Criminal charges against Albert Pall Harry Sinclair and Edward Doheny Jr were dismissed by Justice James Proctor in the District of Columbia supreme court. Atlee Pomerene the government prosecutor requested the action which wiped the docket of cargos tied to the famed oil trials from the Harding era. Three indictments were quashed two against Pall and Sinclair and the other against Doheny and Pall charging conspiracy.
The cotton market closed with a 22 point gain after trading session today. July futures finished around 522 and mids at about 482 cents per pound for middling seven-eighths cotton.
The Tennessee river level fell to 4.6 feet today as observed by hydrological officials. The drop continues a downtrend in river discharge influencing nearby towns and transportation routes along the river.
Secretary Hurley and Mills told congressional committees that the relief measures would lead to excessive government spending. The pair assailed public works sections of the Democratic relief bill, criticizing harbor work as a core example of waste.
The Banking Committee approved a measure to expand the currency by about 91 million dollars using United States bonds as currency for five years. Senator Glass of Virginia argues the plan would diffuse expansion through national banks while critics warn of inflation risks and oppose the Federal Reserve Board’s role.
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