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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1933
Page
2
The text declares exclusive re publication rights for Associated Press dispatches and local news in this paper. It notes rights reserved for special dispatches and credits Rev Giopatches or others as credited in the paper. Atlanta.
Residents of Decatur express relief that the city remains out of hurricane paths, a steady source of gratitude amid seasonal weather concerns. Local officials note safer conditions and fewer emergency deployments as a result.
The forecast stays hot while teams begin gridiron practice signaling fall's approach. Players tune up for the season amid high temperatures and conditioning sessions.
The article notes the kidnapping racket appears to be collapsing as authorities press charges. Prosecutors expect decisive action soon, signaling a turning point in the crackdown on organized abductions.
Reference to the seasonal shift as the bug brigade departs, easing discomfort of a frosty fall morning. The note emphasizes relief over cooler weather and the season’s transition.
A Morgan County cotton farmer jokes that Uncle Sam rarely fails in his affigations while plowing up half his cotton crop and hopes cotton checks soon circulate in the area.
Support the Eagle urges the buying public to back Blue Eagle establishments to sustain higher wages and add staff. Two hundred four workers have returned to their jobs since the campaign began, signaling a second phase of the national effort to lift town morale. Will the public respond?
A New York press revival of the old serial Chickie boosts circulation as readers old and new react with nostalgia for a tale of forbidden romance. The piece notes the generation shift and wonders what classic stories might be revived next, from Washington crossing the Delaware to Pocahontas.
NRA rhetoric urges continued commitment from supporters, stressing collective sacrifice as the organization presses toward its goals. The message underlines duty among signers to endure personal costs in the broader push for success.
The piece argues that citizens should endure personal sacrifices for a common good under the Blue Eagle program. It contrasts thrift with temptation of bargain hunting and warns against socialist rhetoric about dividing possessions, illustrating with a parable about pigs and shared ownership.
The New York legislature passes a law making it a felony for anyone except officers to possess submachine guns. The act treats presence in a dwelling or vehicle as prima facie evidence of guilt and aims to curb gangland weaponry. The Montgomery Journal endorses similar measures for other states.
Rev W P Reeves lauds B L Malone for lifelong church service in Decatur praising his dedication and reliability. Reeves notes Malone chaired the church board four years, arrived early to church fires, attended services and prayer meetings, and never shirked duties. He suggests Malone fits public service, including potential Congress run.
A concise press style column notes how ordinary routines shape attention, suggesting people overlook larger themes while focusing on familiar tasks. It cites social mood and media awareness with a reflective tone characteristic of Arthur Brisbane.
Last night began a three day holiday including Labor Day. If NRA plans pass workers will gain leisure with a forty hour week, 128 hours for sleep and personal time. The piece notes worries about daily life and calls for productive uses of free time.
A NEA Service look at Ickes defense of Emil Hurja as administrative assistant in the Public Works Administration. Hurja, tied to patronage, may face scrutiny over his role. Ickes claims he was hired on his own merit. The piece also notes bank credit worries, solvency certification deadlines, and industry codes for the holiday season.
The street committee of the Decatur city council was instructed by the aldermanic body to pursue the proposal to straighten Dry Creek through the city park property. Charles Carr arrived from Arkansas for a short visit before entering Sewanee. W. L. Grimes of Birmingham will spend the weekend with relatives here. Miss Marion Callahan has returned from Tuscumbia. Miss Alice Stockton is visiting Curtis Wells for the weekend.
A candidate announces intent to run for Congress from the Eighth District subject to the Democratic primary on September 12 1933. The message asks for voters support and influence in the upcoming election.
Missouri lawmakers expand statutes to include kidnapping with robbery as capital crime risk. Lawmakers note steep penalties, including potential capital punishment under the state code.
A collection of jokes about cars and traffic mishaps. A man defends slow driving while a brake failure sparks a string of comic misunderstandings. A hopsitality of puns on policemen, hitchhikers, and licenses rounds out the bit.
Reports cover a range of topics from the speakership bid of Levenson and charge against Stevenson, to the Majors code for old and disabled workers, a prohibition on enticing workers, freight loading totals, Morris Sheppard’s Senate attendance record, and the Farm Credit Administration bonds. Other items note Adventists seeking Saturday exemption, hoarding gold, DOJ actions, and a chorus girl minimum wage.
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