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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1933
Page
5
Birmingham market prices show steady or unchanged levels across grains, hay, poultry, eggs, butter fat, and livestock. Corn and oats vary. cattle and hogs hold yesterday's quotes with minor shifts and light receipts noted.
The 1934 cotton reduction rental program reports $71,706 distributed by Saturday with 661,060 checks mailed and 832,000 of 1,010,000 certificates approved for payment. On Oct 6, 42,075 checks totaling $4,113,977.25 were issued as 40,000 to 48,000 daily payments continue. The schedule sets cash rents by ranges and counties approve payments under the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. Secretary Wallace cites the need to support farmers and stabilize prices amid over-supply and a 10 cent loan to aid orderly marketing and cooperative production control.
M N Howard a former president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Athens named one of 98 examiners by the government to review banks seeking FDIC membership. The post pays 3600 dollars a year plus expenses.
A large truck owned by A. D. Carter overturned on a hill on the Huntsville road east of Athens injuring driver Winfred Sims. The vehicle is reported a total loss.
The article details divergent hashish laws across states highlighted by Wyoming as the strictest, ahead of a Geneva opium conference. It then covers tensions within NRA circles over Pennsylvania coal strike mediation, noting Roosevelt's intervention, Johnson's hospital-room diplomacy, and a final settlement excluding Richberg.
Government observer announced today that there was no measurable rainfall in the area. The report notes dry conditions and cites no significant weather events affecting agriculture or daily life.
Constance Bennett plays Larry Evans a daring beauty seeking luxury and romance. Joel McCrea as Dan and John Halliday as Stephen Paige support a tale of temptation love and reform directed by Gregory La Cava from Wanda Tuchock's story Bed of Roses opens at the Princess today and Tuesday.
M. Kennemer an Athens life insurance agent won a free trip to Biloxi Mississippi last week after selling a large amount of insurance in the district. The contest award was given for high sales performance.
The Alabama Public Service Commission sent 112,926 to the state treasury for fees and mileage tax receipts in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, higher than the 70,732 in the prior year. The article also notes rainfall in the Decatur area within the last 24 hours.
The Tennessee River was recorded at 2.4 feet today. River level reporters note slight rise and stable flow conditions across the segment observed by local gauges.
A dense set of crossword style clues asks who is the reformer in the pictured image and lists many related terms. The page mixes biographical prompts with definitions for people places and roles, referencing a Lady associated with charity and leadership.
Montgomery reports 906 Alabama school children died from accidents last year with auto crashes leading at 80 fatalities among ages six to nineteen. Drowning burns firearms railroad accidents falls lightning and other causes sum to the rest, as Dr. J N Baker urges winter safety.
The Aubama public works advisory board plans to send to Washington for final approval Escambia County’s 85 000 loan and grant to enlarge the jail and courthouse. It will also finalize Hanceville’s 20 000 waterworks project application.
Misses Hattie Maud and Sallie Mae Hames left on Saturday for Chicago for unknown reasons and were seen leaving together. Local friends wish them well and hope for safe travels.
W. E. Knudsen announces September output of 50 357 units for Chevrolet and trucks, up from 20 995 in September 1932. First nine months total 5 71 781, 45 percent above last year, with over 90 percent shipped to U S dealers. Output marks the strongest September since 1920 and near record levels in 21 years.
A brief note records a visit to Chicago to attend the Works Pair event, noting a formal engagement or gathering in the city.
Recruits in the civilian ration corps near Moulton will receive winter supplies including blankets. The aid moved via Decatur Priday from Fort McClellan to the camps. About 800 forestry workers are now housed in the national forest reserve.
Special funeral services were held last week for Floyd Johnson who died after a brief illness. Interment was in Antioch cemetery. He was 34 and survived by his widow and four children.
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