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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1933
Page
2
President Roosevelt urges private relief funds noting the government cannot do it all. He stresses American citizens should contribute to aid efforts beyond federal action.
The Tuscumbia Times likens Americanism to choosing a fight, causing death, and claiming self defense. It questions whether temporary insanity could explain such acts or if responsibility should rest with motive and consequence.
In the wake of a fatal crash, officials reconsider travel options as passengers die in a shuttle incident. The incident underscores the dangers of current transport modes and sparks renewed attention to rail lines as an alternative.
Washington orders removal of the Blue Eagle emblem from establishments found to breach recovery act contracts. The administration tightens enforcement as agencies press firms and individuals to honor terms voluntarily agreed, signaling that the emblem may soon carry real weight in stores and goods.
The Daily prints Arthur Brisbane's view that government should issue six billion dollars in new money to retire the bonded debt. He suggests calling and refunding the fourth Liberty loan and argues the new money would be as good as bonds and improve circulation by saving bond interest.
In Tallassee Alabama a labor department official warned an editor to stop printing NRA criticisms. Secretary Frances Perkins overruled the agent ordering safeguards for press freedom The Selma Times Journal argues real issue is public willingness to tolerate diverse opinions and stronger educated public opinion rather than more formal press rights.
The piece argues replacing bonds with greenbacks could spark more spendable money, boost bank deposits, and ease credit. It claims printing money for the sixth Liberty loan would not raise debt, but release six billion in circulating currency to aid recovery and job creation, contrasting with high interest on hidden bonds.
Column notes Senator Reynolds on Russia policy and Mr Knudsen taking a new post. Dr Conant of Harvard weighs in on the need for more religion and public interest in religious questions.
Senator Reynolds praises Russia trade potential after returning from Leningrad and Moscow while lamenting U S immigration laws hindering experts like Knudsen of General Motors. Harvard's new president sets 8:45 am bells to stress sleep over late-night study, warning boys lose lifelong health from noise and lack of rest.
Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt told 1 000 Presbyterians in Baltimore that government alone cannot fully solve problems and that a great spiritual revival is needed for lasting change. She cited historical examples and emphasized the power of intense religious feeling.
A national walkout would include Louisville & Nashville Sea Board Air Line and Southern railroads in the first group. About 2,500 workers in the Twin Cities would be affected. Divorces during the past year show a marked decrease from the ten year average per chancery court records. Judge Robert C. Brickell will preside as chancery division of circuit court meets on the third Monday in November. B. L. Malone was in Birmingham yesterday.
Willis Thornton reports that the Federal Trade Commission will gain enforcement power over NRA codes and align with President Roosevelt on recovery. The piece praises government agencies and references the Government Printing Office’s workload, a Georgia tarpon gift, and a Panama state dinner with Gen. Hugh Johnson.
The piece weighs revolutionary zeal, noting leaders like Lenin and Stalin, then shifts to crime with a Brooklyn dress dynamite incident aimed at a Meyer Saber chain factory in Bloomfield New Jersey. It contrasts racketeering with U S business, then cites General Palencia of Mexico praising the Rockefeller Foundation for fighting malaria, arguing disease control benefits globally.
Belle Mina resident and noted planter E. W. Pitts was in Decatur this past Saturday for undisclosed meetings and local engagements.
Bailey and Kelly receive life terms for kidnapping. Kelly to Leavenworth by airplane amid armed guards. Bailey sent to Leavenworth in custody. Across markets, banks report rising deposits and stronger employment while rail traffic improves. Johns Manville posts profit for Q3 1933 after losses last year, and Marshall Field’s notes higher quarter sales.
Mrs Kathryn Kelly the wife of "Machine-Gun" Kelly and another inmate were sentenced to life imprisonment after a court hearing. The report notes her kiss through the bars and a final admonition to "Be a good boy."
The report notes pellagara, a widespread South disease linked to severe shortages of fresh meat and vegetables, highlighting the health impact during a period of scarcity.
A collection of humorous vignettes and dialogues with a race of quick wits and social quips. The items riff on everyday folly from bankers to film stars and end with a frontier preacher delivering a twist line about recognition and fate.
The fear that President Roose velt may become a dictator is entertained chiefly by those for whom a dictator is seriously needed.
A humorous piece contrasts three marriages with wedding bells and vows, noting a bridal theme that grows routine. A humorous local ad shows a warning about chicken houses. A Scotsman sends a marriage proposal and learns of a late-night reply. The telegraph operator jokes about waiting for night rates.
A fragmented quote discusses wealth through books banned from public libraries under a current Democratic administration. It touches on freedom, truth, and censorship with references to Franklin D. Roosevelt and a classroom exchange about four words pupils use most.
A sequence of events pushes the National Recovery Administration toward a critical decision point. General Hugh Johnson and aides seek action to curb apathy and enforce codes while a nationwide reemployment census proceeds. Aims include confirming minimum price controls and curbing marked up retail prices.
Bayonne New Jersey October 16 A P one man is dead and five are missing after a fire swept the Standard Oil Company lower Hood plant waterfront damaging two concrete piers destroying several sun boats and threatening the entrance plant Two missing men were crew members of a launch destroyed by fire Officials say the missing men may have been picked up by tugs aiding in firefighting
The government advertised for bids to haul the mails to and from the new Athens post office to be occupied around November 1. The post office, near the railroad station, marks a change in the local situation.
The Rev. Peter M. Dannis of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Athens was visiting the city and its congregation. A note adds the little red schoolhouse grandpap attended isn’t heavily affected by bond issues, and closes with a remark on intelligent cheerfulness being rare.
An advertisement touts "B. C." a remedy for violent headaches and nervous distress. It claims fast relief within three minutes and also treats muscular pains colds neuralgia fever reduction without opiates or habit forming drugs. Sold in 10c and 28c packages from druggists.
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