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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1933
Page
2
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The message urges all citizens to vote in the upcoming special primary for Edward B. Almon’s successor, stressing civic duty and the duty to let the people choose. It emphasizes voting regardless of beliefs and encourages discussion of the choice.
Hints from Washington suggest the Civilian Conservation Corps will help destenate the mosquito. The Daily trusts the information as correct and notes malaria elimination could be possible with a national scale experiment now.
Morgan county community mourns the death of S M Gibbons who served as farm agent. The plain spoken worker known for devotion to duty and understanding of the people earned broad respect and praise for his brief but impactful service. He will be remembered for his sympathy and commitment to farmers.
Athens stands out among Alabama applicants for public works aid by not borrowing funds and claiming existing money to finance its portion. The Alabama advisory board, urged to accelerate building programs, is puzzled by Athens approach as it seeks a larger share of the government grant.
Athens proposes a $10,000 public works plan needing a 30 percent government grant while contributing $7,000 itself. The Alabama advisory board on public works weighs the unusual request as Athens aims to share the cost with a grant rather than borrow the full amount. The Journal commends the city’s capable leadership and notes strong municipal management as a factor in success.
Editorial notes Baynard Malone leads in early polls across Limestone Madison Morgan and Lawrence counties with strong personal contact campaigns. Analysts predict Malone will top the first primary amid broad local backing and widespread expectations in Morgan and adjacent counties.
A 1982 Arthur Brisbane column columnists comment on political and social weather. The piece blends themes of national unrest and everyday life with sharp political observation characteristic of King Features Syndicate.
State Department observer notes growing influence of Reds in Cuba while finding limited signs of communist activity. Roosevelt assigns Navy to Cuba with Indianapolis and ordered readiness of Atlantic Fleet and 1200 Marines as precautionary measures amid potential revolts. Bertrand Russell cites revolutions as a western historical pattern.
The column surveys major revolutions from wheels to railroads, the U S government’s expanding role, and changing war tech. It notes Vermont voters against prohibition, a projected end to bootlegging, and hints at future conflicts with France and Germany. Apple Annie's gatefold ad stunt is mocked as publicity.
The Brotherhood of St Andrew's, an Episcopal church group for men and boys, marked its 60th anniversary at St James' Church in Chicago Tl. The chapel there is cited as the organization’s birthplace and the Brotherhood now claims global reach with thousands of chapters in the U S and abroad.
A collage of short items notes a Chicago man dying from a heart attack while parking near his destination, a Los Angeles man afflicted by radio induced pain, fashion shifts toward Paris hourglass wear, plans for world travel by French designer Jaye Wesson, a call for a calm economic conference, and a Delaware rule requiring truck drivers to rest eight hours after eight hours of work.
12 years ago a brick bungalow by R H Wolcott on Gordon Drive nears completion. R E Oliver visits from West Palm Beach on a North Alabama highways inspection trip. Daphne Graves and Mary Harvey plan to enter Converse College in Spartanburg. Jackson Calvin heads to Belle Buckle to resume studies at Swaney Webb. The Princess Theatre shows Cecil DeMille in Midsummer Madness.
United States figures on new employment from NRA codes show mixed impact with many mills and oil firms still short of 40 hours weekly. Experts say rising demand will bring more jobs, though progress lags the 1928-29 parity target for farmers as AAA aims to restore balance between what farmers sell and buy.
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