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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1934
Page
1
The article sketches possible government relief for strikers as a looming option amid a labor dispute. It notes concerns within the government about the miners role in the conflict and hints at broader political maneuvering surrounding proposed amendments and federal intervention.
Owen Miller a pipe fitter temporarily employed in Decatur died from injuries after a pedestrian attempt to catch a truck on Alabama street. Witnesses say he grasped the trailer railing and fell as he tried to board the cab. He died two hours after the mishap in Athens where the body was removed by McConnell. He is survived by his widow and four children. Miller had been unemployed recently but had secured temporary work laying underground pipes for a local oil company.
Athens Alabama actions follow Trenton Tennessee as committees plan a permanent municipal gas station in North Athens within days. Residents face 25 1 2 cents per gallon with ten cents total tax, vs Nashville 16 cents with 8 1 2 cent tax, prompting price fairness concerns.
Miss Jane Brown departed for Dickson, Tennessee, today to spend her summer vacation.
Mr and Mrs P Kyle and children from Montgomery arrive to visit Judge and Mrs O Kyle and Mr and Mrs Phillip Humphrey. Kyle works with the Rockefeller Foundation and U S Public Health Service. He returns Sunday to Montgomery to resume duties after a fever outbreak period.
Mrs. Janie Carter, wounded by shotgun blasts that killed her sister-in-law Mrs. Morgan Rogers at a May 25 supper party near Greenbrier, shows steady improvement at Benevolent Society Hospital after transfusions. The blast likely came from Reece Rogers, husband of Myrtle Rogers, with a back wound and a shattered left shoulder blade cited.
Two cases were docketed for trial in police court this morning, each defendant charged with offenses arising from incidents reported in city precincts. Details on charges and defendants were not provided in the fragment.
The Tennessee Valley Council Boy Scouts of America held a breakfast at the Lyons Hotel to launch a canvass for support. Notable attendees included W. J. Duncan chairing, Rev. Peter M. Dennis, Rev. Ernest Hart, Seybourn Lynne, and J. B. Harlow among others as participants urged Decatur residents to fund the district’s scouting programs. Our boys are counting on you.
In Geneva on June 8 Louis Barbour praised Norman H. Davis for his role in the agreement. He urged Germany to return to the conference as France and Britain align on a plan to solve the disarmament impasse.
ATHENS Alabama June 8 Special A non jury session of circuit court will be held here Monday with Judge W W Callahan of Decatur presiding A large number on the docket all are small and the court is hardly likely to last more than two days.
Mrs Morris Allen and her mother in law Mrs Allen of St Louis were guests Sunday of Mrs Ernest Hine in Athens. The visit centered on family greetings and social interaction within the local community.
Washington reports the NRA will unveil a single ready made code covering hundreds of miscellaneous industries. The code aims to ease enforcement while meeting goals of shorter hours, living wages, and recognition of workers' rights to organize and bargain, similar to the Blue Eagle program.
In Washington on June 8 the NRA outlined a policy overturning price fixing. It bans destructive price cutting and allows minimum price setting only in emergencies, with NRA to determine the lowest reasonable cost as the fixed level.
Dorothy Dell Goff, a rising motion picture star and daughter of a wealthy New Orleans family, was killed in an automobile accident near Pasadena after a party. Her companion, Dr. Carl Wagner, a Pasadena dentist linked earlier to a murder probe, was badly injured when his sedan left the road and collapsed into a ditch.
Gilbert White secretary of Commerce announced receipt of a large assortment of Farmers Bulletins from the Department of Agriculture. The pamphlets are ready for distribution and contain information and hints valuable to farmers on planting and related topics.
Marion Russell of Greenville is visiting relatives here and will return to South Carolina Monday.
Conferees in Washington work toward settlement of a labor dispute as Hugh Johnson and potential senator Wag ner meet. Eugene Grace presses to see the president or face a possible strike, with plans to advance the strike date and push Tighe to join negotiations in the capital.
The Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of New Orleans reports 2,247 Alabama farmer notes rediscounted totaling 703745 dollars, with 10137 production credit association loans across Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi worth 5526498 dollars. In the last 90 days over 11000 loans totaling 10900000 dollars were closed.
The many friends of Mrs Mary Howell regret to learn she is ill at her home 153 Fifth South Avenue.
In Hollywood California workers and bosses fret over a potential strike while calling for a civilized method to settle owed concerns. The press notes the decision may rest with the President, who may also face a separate question about whether five Canadian babies will attend the Chicago World's Fair.
The Grant Street Church of Christ gospel revival reports growing attendance with a Thursday sermon titled Behold the Lamb of God. The speaker contrasts Jesus with common animal imagery and argues only Jesus fulfills all requirements for sacrifice, shedding his pure blood for sins.
Limestone county appoints Earl Solomon as assistant to Farm Agent J. T. Belue. Solomon, from Monroe county, is Auburn honor graduate and has been active in 4 H and vocational agriculture work.
President Roosevelt told Congress he is preparing a vast social insurance plan to secure citizens and families. In his longest message to the nation he placed security of men women and children first and argued for decent homes productive work and safeguards against misfortune amid war and economic turmoil.
A hurricane struck San Salvador causing eight deaths and about 500 homeless. Damage reached 1.5 million dollars as communications, power, and rail service collapsed. Large buildings were damaged and highways blocked. martial law was declared to restore order.
Miss Ruthin Winton, severely injured in the left leg, is improved at Benevolent Society Hospital. She remains in shock but is described as in satisfactory condition.
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