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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1933

Page

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Inflation Factions and Roosevelt Shifts Quoted

The piece notes behind the scenes forces pulling F D R away from inflation as inflation’s goals waver and consumer credit gains favor. It highlights advisers like Lew Douglas Dean Acheson and Sprague pushing caution while Roosevelt leans toward credit. It also details McIntyre’s habit of limiting talk in the White House and Roosevelt’s punctuality at Groton prizes.

John McSwain Caroline Lew Douglas Roosevelt United States McIntyre White House Groton School Franklin Roosevelt Henr L. Stimson Hoover John Bassett Moore Moore Stimson World Court

The Unconverted Members of the Church Sermon

Dr. William L. Pettingill preached on The Mixed Multitude in Decatur. He argued unconverted church members are hardest to reach, comparing them to the mixed multitude that joined the Exodus. He described the exodus scene to illustrate attraction and commitment.

Decatur William L. Pettingill Pettingill Egypt Pharoah Red Sea Jehovah

Court Opens as Probe Renewed in Hefty October Docket

Circuit court began a full term under Judge James E. Horton with two weeks of civil cases followed by a criminal docket. A 42 person jury panel was summoned and about 1000 papers served. The August grand jury reconvened and returned an indictment against Tom Brown in an attack on a white woman. the slaying of James Royal remains under investigation.

Circuit Court James E. Horton Horton Tom Brown James Royal

Transient Survey Planned by Morgan County Welfare Dept

The Morgan county child welfare department will survey all local homeless persons and transients on October 3 to count intrastate and interstate movement through the state. Data requested includes age race sex type of transient and original residence and will be turned over to the city police department per the Alabama Transient Bureau. Four state transient bureaus operate in Muscle Shoals Montgomery Mobile and Birmingham.

Child Welfare Department Morgan County Welfare Department Alabama Transient Bureau Montgomery Muscle Shoals Mobile Birmingham

Food Dealers Meet At Decatur For Master Code Comments

Retail food and grocery dealers are asked to meet at Decatur city hall tonight at 7 30 to discuss the master code General Hugh Johnson recovery administrator will pass on Thursday October 5. The Chamber of Commerce calls the meeting to allow merchants to propose acceptance or rejection of the code and urges full representation.

Decatur City Hall Hugh Johnson Chamber of Commerce

West Returns From Visit to Forest Chapel Oak Ridge

W A West will return to Decatur this afternoon after visiting friends and relatives at Forest Chapel Oak Ridge and Cold Springs.

W. A. West Decatur Forest Chapel Oak Ridge Cold Springs

Roosevelt outlines veteran aid and fair benefits plan

President Roosevelt spoke to the American Legion in Chicago outlining economy regulations for veterans. He stressed government responsibility for war service disability benefits and urged protection of others while promising equal relief for veterans disabled from non war causes. He also warned against special benefits for wearers of the uniform.

Chicago Roosevelt American Legion

Finding of body is false alarm in Cedar Lake

Excitement rose in Cedar Lake when reports said a black woman’s body was found on railroad tracks. Coroner Lewis Brown arrived to find Dorothy Barker alive, having fainted while walking the L and N right of way en route to work at 6 30 AM.

Cedar Lake Lewis Brown Dorothy Barker Brown

Mrs Homer Tankersley Removed Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Homer Tankersley was moved Sunday by ambulance from Benevolent hospital to her home at 651 Johnston street. She recently underwent an operation and is very much improved in health.

Homer Tankersley Priest’s Ambulance Benevolent Hospital Johnston Street

Winter Legumes in Alabama Set High Crop Prospects

Alabama farmers plant winter legumes to boost 1934 yields. Last year 5.7 million pounds were sown. this season could surpass it as fertilizer prices rise. Legumes improve soil nitrogen, provide cover for winter, grazing land, and hay. Basic slag urged as a phosphorus fertilizer. Cotton payments and government checks continue to arrive, with caution to farmers awaiting funds.

Aubrn Ala Ers Ty Agents J. C. Lowery Extension Agronomist Auburn Lowery Birmingham Washington L. N. Duncan Extension Service

Mor gan County Singing Convention Invites Wide Lineup

The Mor gan County Singing Convention lists Prof. G. T. Speer Keifer Vaughan and many groups including Victor quartet Courtland Bonanza quartette Wallace quartet and more. P. W. Sparkman says Mt Zion is preparing for the county's biggest sing and invites all to attend both days.

Morgan County G. T. Speer Keifer Vaughan Vaughan Music Company Lawrenceburg Tenn Victor Quartette Courtland W-L. Clabrough L. L. Cooper Gospel Singers of Double Springs Bonanza Quartette Wallace Quartette Decatur Osborne Quartette Oak Ridge Brown Quartette Falkville L. O. Burch W. O. Cooper Cullman Homer Heaton Fred Morgan Eva Homer Bagwell Union Grove Mt. Zion P. W. Sparkman

Malone Returns to Home County for Final Work

Baynard Malone, Morgan’s native son, returns to Morgan county to canvass for the eighth district congressional seat to fill the late Edward B. Almon’s term. He appeals for confidence in his past service and a heavy vote as Morgan county, the district’s largest voter, is believed ready to back his bid tomorrow night.

Baynard Malone Morgan Washington Edward B. Almon Morgan County Malone

Huntsville Resident Denies Carmichael Talk Allegation

Spragins, Huntsville lawyer, says a Florence Times report misquoted Carmichael about a courthouse speech. He denies claiming he could not trust Carmichael or owning stock in Alabama Power, stating he had no such holdings in 1930 nor since.

Spragins Huntsville Florence Times A. H. Carmichael Tuscumbia Congress Carmichael Ala Florence Decatur R. E. Spragins Alabama Power Company

Editorial endorsement backs Malone for Congress run off

The Times urges readers to support Baynard L. Malone of Decatur in the run off primary Tuesday. It praises Malone as vigorous and capable to serve Madison County and the Eighth district, argues Carmichael lacks the force and decisiveness needed, and criticizes Carmichael’s campaign as unfocused and inconsistent.

the Times Baynard L. Malone Decatur Congress Judge Malone Madison County Eighth District A. H. "Carmichael Tuscumbia Washington Stge Times Carmichael Jackson County Roosevelt Mr. Carmichael Malone

Bitter fighting in Havana hotel siege costs 21 lives

In Havana on October 2, American and over 20 soldiers died as army and navy officers barricaded inside the National hotel were encircled by attackers. The siege, ongoing since mid August, saw heavy machine gun and cannon fire threatening many Americans, including Swift and Company’s Lotspiech.

Havana Cuba Army Navy National Lotspiech Swift and Company Exange

American urged to exercise care amid unrest on island

In Havana a official pressed Americans to take maximum care to avoid danger as reports confirm several arrests across the island following a Communist demonstration suppression in Hayane last week. Consular updates note a man walked onto a roof in a exposed spot prompting concerns.

Havana Sam Lotspiech Hayane

Two Women Arrested After Fatal Knife Fight on Fink Street

Maria Vaughan died from a heart wound after an altercation on Fink Street Sunday night. Louise Pruitt is jailed. Doll Mitchell was wounded. Sheriff says Pruitt claims self defense against Vaughan and Mitchell, with no date set for a formal/provntancy proceeding.

Maria Vaughan Louise Pruitt Fink Street Vaughan Doll Mitchell Davis Pruitt Mitchell

Delegation Heads to Cee Summit in Early Talks

A delegation departs for Cee to begin discussions on ongoing matters. Officials from multiple organizations are aboard, aiming to establish dialogue and outline next steps for regional cooperation.

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F. D Drew Pearson Robert 5S. Allen Israel Ruth Ernae Nathan Elen. Vogel Stern Sete O . A Dareete Lascasie Pitty West Alabama Home County Huntsville Daily Times U. S Islan Cee
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