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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1933
Page
2
The Decatur Daily publication details span publishing frequency and affiliations, noting the paper operates under Valley Printing Co Inc and lists editorial staff and Associated Press affiliation. Subscription rates and mailing options follow, with carriers and yearlong terms referenced.
The Washington Merry-Go-Round reports Hugh Johnson may resign as administrator of the NRA. It notes tension with President Roosevelt and hints the President seeks a more stimulating influence in NRA management, joking about John J. Dynamite as a replacement.
Young L. Stribling twenty died after an auto mobile motorcycle crash ending a boxing career that once put the South near the heavyweight pinnacle. He faced death with the same grit he showed in the ring asking his doctor if he would die and receiving reassurance.
The four major Alabama teams open play with Auburn securing two wins over Birmingham Southern and Howard while Alabama defeats Oglethorpe. Observers doubt early form until tougher foes reveal strength, noting Auburn’s rougher games against the Panthers and Bulldogs compared with Tide’s convincing win.
Additional news reports cotton checks arriving in Lawrence and Limestone counties within the Decatur trading area. Farming classes have more money to use this year, with prices higher yet overall consumer costs rising. The farmer now has funds unavailable for several years, reflected in rising business activity and volumes.
Months of favorable weather and cotton checks allow farmers to hold their bales, signaling potential market gains if prices stay around ten cents. Southern selling timing has hurt prices in the past, with recovery tied to farmers releasing their cotton.
Dr. George Denny, president of the University of Alabama, plans a formal announcement within days to run for governor. The move stirs the field as Col. Bibb Graves had strong educational support, and observers expect education interests to watch how Denny’s entry reshapes the race amid state budget strains.
A Washington directive calls for a local compliance board in Decatur to enforce NRA codes across industries. The piece argues such boards fail to secure full compliance, urging instead an administrator for each town and noting the need for universal application to spur hiring and economic recovery.
A collection of brief items reports a controversial French proposal, a note on a large union membership figure, and mentions of health concerns in China. The column mixes cultural and social topics with global notes.
France proposes extra pay for every child to boost family income for three and a half million workers. The NRA is credited with growing labor union membership to about five million, with Green aiming for twenty five million. The piece questions strikes during a rising organized workforce and the potential clash with national government by organized labor.
The piece blends a report of a deadly malaria surge in Central China with reflections on labor, machinery, and wealth. It notes high casualties, a grim burial reality, and critiques of birth control and automation. It also mentions a Los Angeles girl pilot, gold mining economics, mythic discoveries in Mexico, stock swings, and FDR addressing veterans.
Scottish Rite Masons of North Alabama will gather here for a three day conclave starting tomorrow with a large class to receive degrees. Alabama Water Company plans a one million gallon sedimentation basin at the local pumping station with an expected expenditure of 25000 dollars. Mrs H A Skeggs left for Birmingham after visiting daughter Mrs A A Jones. Mr and Mrs D D McGehee are in Evansville Indiana likely to return next week. Miss Mabel Parker is visiting relatives at home.
Willis Thornton reports on industry and politics from Washington during Dutcher’s vacation. Robert W. Johnson argues for longer shifts to boost output and wages. bankers clash with Jesse Jones over credit. James Morgan noted for character loans. NRA issues provoke labor vs industry tensions.
The President applauded as the band played and Henry J. Allen notes that Russia contains two dozen distinct Russias. The late Count Witte told Theodore Roosevelt that forty different Russias exist, explaining the difficulty of governing Russia with many peoples and languages.
A report notes America's pickle crop fell from 6,000,000 to 3,000,000 bushels while beer drinkers anticipate more. It also mentions Paraguay's president viewing humorists as benefactors unless they threaten revolution, and France protesting high armament costs with disarmament costs rising.
A compilation of quips and cartoons noting office life, daily grievances, and social foibles. The pieces lampoon marriage, money, gossip, and workaday ethics with punchlines about sleep talk, hay fever, and bureaucratic quirks.
The Times presents a playful service medal remark and light exchanges among residents. Jocular lines reference married life and a witty interlude about a man called impromptu and a chicken dinner at a Sunday gathering.
The Tanner Methodist church sponsors barbecue suppers Friday and Saturday night October 6 and 7 at the Lion Service Station on the highway at Tanner Cross Roads. Ice cream and cold drinks will be served. Barbecue will be sold during the day Saturday as well.
H. O. Goidel and Bryan McAfee left early this morning for Washington to attend the three games of the World Series to be held in that city.
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