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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1933
Page
5
Auburn presents seven journalism courses this year taught by Joseph K. Roop assistant professor of English. Courses cover general journalism editing copy reading feature writing and administration for aspiring reporters and editors despite the modest program.
R H Walker presents his candidacy to succeed the late Ed B Almon for the U S House from Alabama's Eighth District He cites thirty years of Democratic service in the Alabama Senate and support for New Deal policies He highlights Muscle Shoals TVA importance and Norris bill impact while pledging earnest honest service to voters.
The article profiles Mr. Walker a progressive Democrat with 35 years in politics. It highlights his 1908 and 1920 party roles, opposition to machine politics, and work on reapportionment tax measures and school funding equitable to Black Belt students. It notes his stance on tax policies and opposition to the Hoover plan, plus battles over Muscle Shoals power bills and his efforts against the Alabama Power Company.
John Temple Graves notes Senator R. H. Walker of Limestone County as a liberal dry who supported the repeal amendment convention. Walker opposed the hard line prohibitionists and argued democracy supports the repeal measure, illustrating liberalism in action.
Dr Henry J Willingham of STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE Florence compliments Hon R H Walker of Athens for passing the Carmichael Walker Muscle Shoals bills. He notes the bills seemed unlikely but the legislator’s resourcefulness and tact made them law and extends warm congratulations.
Paid political advertising authorized by R. H. Walker of Athens Alabama appears in the page, indicating campaign messaging funded and approved for public display.
The column surveys U S recognition pressures, a behind the scenes drive against it led by Billy Phillips, Cordell Hull defends broad global reach, Mathew Woll faces AFL opposition, and political jabs at Senator Schall target Minnesota Governor Olson. The piece notes a Missouri tourist asking about the Merry-Go-Round and cites the federal home loan board’s expanding offices.
Athens Alabama Sept 8 special report W W Baker a local farmer slipped while boarding the truck of a friend and was run over by both wheels. He suffered severe leg injuries with flesh and bone crushed as physicians fight to save his limbs amid a slow recovery ahead.
The film Lawyer Man opens at the Princess Theater with Joan Blondell as the female lead alongside William Powell in a fast paced Warner Bros drama about an honest young lawyer who faces big city cases. The romance and humor balance the courtroom action as Blondell's character guides Powell's lawyer through high stakes battles with top city attorneys.
A collection of humorous exchanges and quips about marriage wealth social climbing trains waitresses tipping and dating customs. Dialogues feature Dorothy Dix style quotes on married life and a Scottish twins anecdote along with jokes about smoking patrons and a doctor helping a vulnerable man.
Daily Birmingham market report shows hay prices per carload with Johnson alfalfa and timothy ranges, poultry egg quotes steady, grain prices for No 3 white corn and oats, butter fat unchanged, and livestock bids for cattle hogs and calves with varied grades and weights. Prices reflect firm demand and fair receipts across categories.
This page lists mixed eggs and a wide range of fresh produce by weight or quantity including sweet potatoes onions turnips greens and tomatoes plus various meats and poultry such as native dressed veal cows heifers hogs spare ribs and country sausage with unit prices and packaging details. The prices vary from a few cents per unit to a dollar or more per pound or dozen.
A quirky dialogue set features a doctor patient exchange about life extension and fate. A grocer queries egg color while a bride requests a polka dot yellow egg. Humorous jibes about marriage roles and household mishaps conclude the vignette with neighbors’ comic misfires.
James Murfin and Father Coughlin exchange forceful remarks before the grand jury investigating the bank closure. Murfin denounces the senator for lying when mentioning his name, while accusing Coughlin of attacking his character and urging him to focus on saving souls.
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