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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1933
Page
4
The Decatur Daily file shows editorial staff and Associated Press rights notice with publication details. It lists editors B G Shelton Benjamin Slooopdw a hr and ZT Sheppard and outlines subscription rates by carrier and mail for daily editions.
The discussion points to a possible industrial operation within the Connecticut Mills building. It cites abundant native labor nearby, low training needs, and regards labor costs as a key factor in Morgan County's path to sound prosperity.
Senators argue Colonel Howe should not have criticised Congress in a recent address by a presidential secretary. They say the president may discuss policies with the country but a secretary should not deliver paid political discussions. The issue highlights concerns about ceremonial respect and direct presidential messaging.
The piece notes road development toward the Tennessee river and Dam 3 boosts local trade for Courtland and Town Creek. It discusses Alabama income tax amendments, a Supreme Court advisory finding that the warrant amendment does not authorize any income tax and that the income tax is limited, and defends Governor Miller against corruption claims.
The plan aims to move industry to the Valley for cheaper power and better transport. Town Creek and Courtland are cited as up and coming examples. The overall view is that both large and small towns will benefit from industrial expansion and employment.
Cyrus H. K. Curtis, owner of Ladies Home Journal and Saturday Evening Post, dies at 82 after long illness and recent loss of wife. He rose from newsboy to publishing magnate, valued wealth little and preferred a simpler life.
A treasury call to subscribe to government notes prompts questions on funding public works. Arguments note printing money could avoid interest, while critics warn of inflation and higher costs. The piece also cites hair fashion, child discipline, Hitler, Germany, and Gandhi.
E G Buckland president of the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad refused to take United Corporation stock at 75 a share when market was 99. He accepted Alleghany and Standard Brands stock from Morgan, deterring national idol status in the Pecora investigation and writing a notable letter to Arthur M Anderson.
Embers of the Morgan firm described their so called Santa Claus operations as customary on Wall Street with favors viewed as bribes. Executives noted large stock allocations distributed to friends to avoid market risk and imply no profit motive, just part of a program.
The statement notes Alderman E. E. Hargrove is resting comfortably after a tonsil removal operation. The tone reflects a local newspaper brief about a political figure’s health update.
12 Years Ago When Jack Dempsey enters the challenger, he will carry between 190 and 195 pounds, heavier than he has ever been in any ring engagement. No charge will be made by the American Railways Express Company here for forwarding supplies or money to the flood sufferers in the Pueblo district. W. E. Strother is spending his vacation at Hot Springs. Mrs. H. B. Cagle is able to be out after an illness. Mrs. Claud Delahar and Carl Delhar returned from Vicksburg. Miss Marjorie Miller visits Huntsville for the weekend with Mrs. James Allen Puller.
Miss Frances Life will leave Sunday to attend the dances at the University of Virginia.
A mosaic of light dialogue and scenes from daily life features jokes about radio, romance, and marriage. Domestic quarrels mix with snippets of social chatter as couples and entertainers exchange quips and foibles reflective of a bygone era.
A breezy vignette notes flirtatious quips about kisses as dessert of love and a bride’s mother shedding tears at a wedding, while hinting at a man’s perspective on the day and its traditions.
A fragmented humor piece lists scenes of romantic misfortune and quick quips. It skewers social foibles from flirtation to weddings with regional color and playful banter, naming couples, neighbors, and a large wedding party in snippets.
The saying notes many altercations begin from taunts and playful jibes rather than real disputes. It suggests social humor can escalate into conflicts more than true grudges.
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