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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1933
Page
2
The Decatur Daily Puttiehed daily except Sunday by the Western Valley Printing Co. dating from February. Notice appears indicating F E Sheltsor and a 1818-1984 membership line. Associated Press credit line present. National Advertising Representative Tenney Corporation Des Moines.
A Federal Commerce survey shows scrip use in 400 towns to ease the credit squeeze and boost exchange for goods. Municipalities, unemployment barter, and self liquidating scrip aim to spur trade with stamps 1 to 4 cents per dollar. Local merchants back issuing scrip as a trade stimulus initiated by city councils.
President-elect Roosevelt selects Frances Perkins as secretary of labor, making her the first woman in a U.S. cabinet. Perkins, longtime advocate in welfare and labor, rose from New York politics to national prominence after guiding protective laws for women and minors and directing New York’s industrial commission. She is married to Paul C. Wilson, with a daughter, and hails from a Boston upbringing, education at Mount Holyoke, Chicago, and Penn.
The Daily notes a Literary Digest article predicting 46 states will vote for repeal of the 18th amendment but cautions that Digest polls are not a certainty and that past accuracy may not apply to the 21st amendment question.
Special laws target radicals as tension rises in the city. Amid political climate shifts a new style of public caution emerges, reflecting broader fear and regulatory response.
A nostalgic sketch of San Francisco as a hardy pioneer city facing worldwide tensions. The piece contrasts old gold rush spirit with modern threats from Japan China and Europe, notes arms embargoes and the looming danger of poison gas, and urges world peace despite harsh realities.
In a lighthearted look at capital society the piece notes Mrs Roosevelt's inaugural gown in a shade between grayish blue and bluish gray. It mentions her planned social events for March 4 and comments on public interest in diplomatic figures and fashion.
The article surveys authoritarian regimes with strict controls on dissent and secrets, notes harsh penalties for spreading false news and urging strikes, and mentions leaders like Hindenburg and Mussolini. It highlights fashion trends named after First Ladies, a prize fight incident causing injuries, a suicide for insurance, and a cautious outlook on investments amid depression.
Washington lawmakers feud over convenience expenditures as Congressman Summers proposes shutting the House restaurant, adjacent public eatery, and barber shop to save money. Critics argue essential services and public health justify staying on Capitol grounds.
A collage of jokes and wry observations on money, love, work, and everyday quirks. It spoofishly ponders business color codes, marriage friction, family moments, and social mores with puns and old time humor. Notable lines touch on bankers, diners, and bathos of modern life.
Mrs Clark widow of Champ Clark will receive a government gift of seven thousand dollars following congressional action yesterday. President Wilson plans to practice law after leaving office forming a partnership with Secretary Colby with offices in New York and Washington. Warm weather sparks baseball interest in the Twin Cities with plans for a city league this summer.
Mrs W H Winton who has been visiting her daughter Imogene at Woman's College Montgomery has returned home.
Mt Hope residents share tidings on health visits and illness. Howard Smith returns home and Leon Cunningham remains ill at home. Rev M B Dendy and Endeavor members plan Sunday evenings church visits rotating among area churches.
Mr and Mrs Ard McKee spent a few days last week with relatives at Eva. Night guest of Theo McKee. Mr and Mrs Otis Self and children spent the week end with relatives at Eva. Mr and Mrs Virgil Smith and children spent Sundays with his parents Mr and Mrs Edward Smith. June Oden was the Tuesday night guest of Odell Davis. Arvell McKee spent Thursday night with Gene Entrekin at Center Grove. Mr and Mrs Harvey Oden and children spent Sunday and Sunday night with Mr and Mrs John Blankenship near Six Mile. Mrs Alice Self is very ill at home.
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