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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1933
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Desater styled work scene with Shelton figures, a business manager and advertising representative connected to Tenney Corporation in York Chicago Detroit Des Moines Atlanta.
A historical quotation from Henry W. Grady 1888 envisions a prosperous South where farmers are self sufficient without creditors or debt. It speaks of independence from fields pastures gardens orchards vinyards dairies and barnyards and selling cotton as a clean surplus in own time.
Chicago teachers cashed a 12.468 million payroll on Thursday, the first payment after a four month delay, marking a pivotal, though modest, resolution in the stalled settlement.
Activity rises as federal employment camps establish in Lawrence County. The Decatur Chamber of Commerce provides timely information to camp officers to help start and maintain the forest army operations. Members are urged to support the chamber with regular dues to sustain active service and community involvement.
The piece warns against land speculation around Muscle Shoals and the Tennessee Valley. It cautions against inflating prices beyond reasonable value, noting other regions suffered from land inflation. It urges prudent investment, stressing legitimate profit over overvaluation while inviting industry interest without coercion.
Local officials urge volunteers to join a county effort to improve welcoming services for visitors and residents. The plan focuses on friendly greetings, wayfinding, and information points across key towns and facilities.
The Daily warns Decatur readers to beware grand schemes and 100 percent pan-handlers after Muscle Shoals developments. Donors should consult the Chamber of Commerce before investing, as the chamber will assess proposals and prevent wasteful spending of hard earned dollars.
The Huntsville Times critiques International Labor Defense propaganda as deceptive about Alabama and the South. It cites alleged ILD actions around the Scottsboro defendants including Patterson and the Wright brothers, describing jail conditions and alleged media distortions.
Arthur Brisbane reports on a London conference and a Muscle Shoals update with brief notes on termites and Niels Bohr referencing 1988 syndicate copyright.
The piece denounces the London economic conference as a scheme to open US markets to foreign workers and industry, arguing funds and labor will flow abroad while millions remain jobless. It cites Norris, Muscle Shoals, and Hearst era concerns to critique private and public power and tariff policy.
Termites mistaken for ants appear in New York causing concern as they destroy wooden structures by boring from inside. The mayor can obtain extensive details from Berkeley UC science departments across San Francisco Bay, where researchers study termites in various stages.
The nation observes mourning for Chief Justice Edward Douglas White. Visitors report a Birmingham resident, Joe Bell, spending the weekend locally. E W Bussey couple build a bungalow in Austinville. Mrs Brannum returns from Shelbyville Tennessee. Mrs Duncan and children return from Florence to visit Johnsons.
The text notes Niels Bohr as among the first to study the atom. It describes electrons revolving around protons trillions of times per second and jumping between orbits, a process linked to the sun’s heat and light as atoms shed electrons into space.
The passage muses on future mastery of the atom and conversion of substances. It explains electrons orbit the nucleus at speeds far beyond planetary orbits and notes the quantum of action as a mysterious energy concept. It reflects on living in an intriguing universe with uncertain but growing scientific knowledge.
Roosevelt faces opposition over Soviet recognition as domestic issues take priority. A national petition drive and speaker tours aim to press for ambassadorial exchange with Moscow before Roosevelt’s term ends. Senate fights center on ambassador confirmation and treaty ratification. Postmaster Farley draws crowds at a New York testimonial dinner. Frances Perkins requests to be called Miss Perkins rather than Madame Secretary.
Smithsonian post mortem findings show a baby gorilla’s brain about a third the size of a human brain. Chicago beer supply fears rise as barrel shortages loom for schools and bars. Hollywood tests report actress’s blood pressure spiked during kissing scene. Yale research counters doughnut indigestibility claiming only the hole may be safe for weak digestion.
The text explains termite digestion, noting that termites rely on gut organisms to break down wood. It also mentions Niels Bohr visiting Pasadena to discuss atoms with Professor Millikan, drawing a comparison to Copernicus and Galileo in explaining solar system ideas.
The weather bureau records show three days with a maximum of 91 and two nights with a minimum of 63 during the 24 hour period ending at 7 am today.
The piece reflects on Quaker history including the contrast between “Spiritual growers” and “Spiritual primpers,” the father figure Franklin Blair, silent meetings, and shifts in Quaker practice. Anecdotes include a boy’s disruptive Sundays, the “indulged meeting,” and postwar conference debates about inclusive prayer practices.
A courteous motorist and a worried damsel discuss a gasoline indicator while a police scene unfolds. A hotel clerk notes the poker game continues as a coroner's jury probes a fatal automobile accident. The piece wryly observes that knowledge isn’t always power and that speeders die in their autos.
A collage of driving faults and comic exchanges lampooning unsafe habits. It highlights failed braking, signaling neglect, night driving with one head light, crossing attempts against trains, and risky speed quests. A Nevajo Indians coin a humorous transport term amid a punchy rural-style dialogue.
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