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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1933
Page
2
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City officials warn residents to stay cool as heat waves return this summer. Community centers extend hours and offer ventilation and hydration stations to protect vulnerable residents amid rising temperatures.
A plan proposes reinvigorating the Tennessee River wharf at Decatur to restore its historic role and boost local commerce and activity.
The note urges balanced Father’s Day generosity, suggesting practical gifts like socks linen suits or a T shirt to comfort Dad. It reminds readers to remember his day without overspending and to show sentiment through small tokens.
The piece argues the Roosevelt administration faces opposition from Congress as it pushes economic measures. Will Rogers quips that Congress may slow progress, while the nation struggles to recover from a severe financial downturn and must avoid delaying essential action.
The Dothan Eagle reports a test editorial predicting Alabama voters will favor repealing the Eighteenth Amendment by a three to one margin when the July 18 vote arrives. It cites Bishop James Cannon’s remarks about Indiana and Arkansas as part of a broader national test.
The piece notes Maine voting September 11 and a said real test awaits a state to join the band wagon. It mentions Massachusetts Iowa New Hampshire Connecticut Alabama as next likely participants with campaigns active and spending limited.
The Alabama Journal questions Governor Ritchie of Maryland sending Frederick P. Lee to Washington as the state lobbyist to secure relief funds and favors. It argues lobbyists risk serving officials more than the public and warns such a practice could signal inefficient elected representatives.
King George’s speech links a proposed debt movement by Britain and France to hinder the United States economy. The piece notes plans to stabilize the dollar near the pound, risking value shifts for a five dollar bill. It argues tariffs shield American workers and questions international access to markets. It also touches on prodigy studies and child development concerns.
Professor W N Kelley and wife raised a seven and a half month old chimp named Gua from Yale and a nine month old human child. Over nine months the ape showed higher memory and obedience, yet the child surpassed the ape by eighteen months, suggesting long term human learning potential.
Report of a Chicago air disaster with nine dead describes post crash explosion and fire. German scientists seek safer hydrogen fuels and additives to reduce flammability, while a perfected airplane diesel engine could improve safety and economy. The article also critiques Hitler era race hygiene and argues that history shows successful races are mixtures of many peoples.
Lewie Hardage of Decatur a former all American backfield star at Vanderbilt will coach the Georgia Military Academy teams this coming year according to an announcement today. The American Legion baseball team will travel to Hartselle Thursday to face the city’s newly organized club.
Highway officials urge travelers on the Hartselle pike to detour at the Somerville pike intersection and reroute toward Hartselle. Miss Louise Almon suffers an appendicitis attack. Miss Elizabeth Shaw of Florence is expected as a guest of Mrs. Edwin McGregor.
Ben Jaffee a leading Athens merchant had his appendix removed Monday at Benevolent hospital. His condition today is described as satisfactory.
Barbs London Economic Conference will feature a 70 foot long bar serving drinks from 66 nations to delegates. A university professor warns it may be dangerous for many to marry after 30, or before.
The piece notes Indiana voters backing repeal, an Iowa straw poll showing 64 percent for repeal, and argues prohibition failed by emptying jails and worsening youth drunkenness. It also highlights a church membership surge to 50,037,208 and bank failures versus church closings.
A NEA Service feature details the U S Treasury’s massive funds as Major Walter C Woods retires and W A Julian succeeds. It notes about 17 billion dollars in silver and currency stored, a 48 million silver dollars count, and foreign securities totaling around 11 billion on the books while most gold sits in Federal Reserve vaults.
A collage of patriotic verse about June 14 and the flag, light hearted jokes about marriage and manners, and short quips from a Minneapolis Audubon Club note, mingled with social humor about wives, husbands, and bachelors in a dated, comedic newspaper tone.
Montgomery June 14. Col Page S Bunker state forester says young civilian forestry workers of Alabama will occupy camps at Oak Grove and Pluraldu this week after reconditioning training at army camps. Two camps are open at Townley and Oxford and the rest of Alabama's 14 camps will start activity as approved. Each camp will serve a several mile radius.
A scene at Mooresville shows Mrs. J. W. Moore and son visiting relatives. A joke contrasts bachelors and married men with a punchline that a married man has one wife while a single man fears many.
A nostalgic query recalls the old fashioned young man who sought a father's blessing before marriage. The tale contrasts modern norms with traditional courtship, implying the practice has faded with changing attitudes toward autonomy and romance.
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