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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1941
Page
4
The article notes Florida seeks to grow tourist business without surrendering open-range rights. Governor Dixon pledges to pursue a lower ad valorem tax, signaling tough performance benchmarks for future executives. It also mentions Lindbergh's resignation and public sentiment in the TVA area.
Workers resume mining after a month of stoppage amid labor disturbances and a national emergency. Settlement discussions continue as Congress weighs laws to curb strikes during defense efforts. Leaders urge unity to defend the American way against capitalist interests.
Paul Mallon writes in The Daily Tuesday that Nazi victory is unlikely long term and American cities are reasonably safe from raids. He concedes nuisance raids may occur but asserts sea power will force the dictators to kneel, noting many experts have been wrong before.
A meeting of Decatur City Council, the Alabama State Planning Board, and local chambers reviews a city planning study aimed at protecting property investments and expanding housing. Officials say zoning and protections could spur more homebuilding and loan approvals, with a focus on long term benefits for all residents.
Frank Dixon pushes to cut taxes without a legislative session if Attorney General Bus ter Lawson finds a legal path. Alabama’s income tax receipts soar while bond prices stay high, prompting plans to reduce ad valorem taxes as debt falls and surplus grows.
Thomas B. Dewey appointed chairman of United Service Organizations for national defense seeks more than ten million dollars to provide recreational facilities for young Americans in training in the armed services. A Decatur group considered sending a local contribution of two to three hundred dollars to support the national objective.
Washington officials debate Lindbergh’s influence and the impact of strikes on defense materiel. Plans outline massive shipbuilding, new naval orders, and possible pilots to Britain as war moves toward broader involvement.
A traveling auditor registrant followed a path from Philadelphia to Worcester to Cleveland and Omaha then Kansas City for intake steps. He volunteered in Nazareth and was at Bath when ordered to report, proceeding to Wilkes-Barre for physical exam and induction.
W. W. Bradley suggests a defensive plan using nine by five by two foot compressed cotton pads sealed in rubberized cases and metal frames. The pads would attach to vessel sides and raise or lower during danger, citing historical uses of cotton for protection against enemy fire.
Tony Garcia stopped to help a motorist on a Florida highway. The grateful driver offered pay, but Garcia replied that it was the Florida way. The motorist then noticed Garcia’s Florida tag and praised his fit for a factory job.
Dr Clendening clarifies neuritis versus neuralgia, noting numbness as an early sign and multiple nerves often affected. He links beri beri to dietary deficiency of vitamin B complex, discusses causes from alcohol to pregnancy, and warns against misusing iodine and home eye drops.
A poem titled A Heart of Lead laments a departed love as the narrator notes the weight carried in absence. The second paragraph follows a Camp Meade induction scene where a recruit jokes with a captain about the uniform. The final vignette features a sword swallower gag at a circus with a punchline about pins and needles.
The editor announces seven pamphlets by Dr Glendening priced at ten cents each. To obtain a copy readers should mail ten cents and a self addressed stamped envelope with a three cent stamp to Dr Logan Clend in care of the paper. Titles include Diet for Reds ing and Digestive health and Infant Feeding and Diabetes care plus Feminine Hygiene and Care of Hair and Skin.
A Decatur man recalls a humorous lunch habit at a local restaurant. He notes waiters often take plates before customers finish, but adds that patrons here accept the practice. The tale blends light humor with everyday dining observations.
Industry spent 215 million dollars last year to improve existing products and seek new ones. This year defense demand will push the figure higher. A salesman in a small town had hours to pass, observing local activity.
Limstone County updates report Remus Mitchell back to health after measles illness. Mrs. Dick Cole visits her father Robert Hamilton as Mrs. Hamilton and child recover at home. Miss Helen Broadway returns to school after throat illness. Dollie Jane McGlocklin improves from car trouble. Several residents visit relatives in Athens and nearby towns. birthday party for Lella Mae Foster. families share meals and fishing on weekend. Mrs. Bailey Brewer of Nashville is seriously ill with pneumonia at her parents' home.
Walter Winchell critiques Charles Lindbergh as a self promoting ham, with Lippmann Roosevelt and Dorothy Thompson weighing in. He contrasts Lindbergh’s public stunts with Civil War defeatists and warns that sensational talk corrupts public perception. The piece notes press reactions and a return to drama pages.
The piece portrays Charles Lindbergh as an instant global hero after his Atlantic flight but soon averse to publicity. It notes his fame, financial success, and formula of granting exclusive access to favored reporters while avoiding press attention.
The excerpt portrays Charles Lindbergh seeking seclusion in England to avoid relentless reporters. It notes his public critique of Soviet air forces and mocks media sensationalism as he aims to disappear from the spotlight. The passage contrasts the desire for privacy with the hazards of public attention.
The text recalls Col. Lindbergh’s return to America and his demand for media attention. It mocks the publicity seeker for offering many world change angles, comparing him to Huey Long and questioning whether his fall from popularity reflects show business.
A performer forced from major fame accepts any bookings from quickies to honky tonks. He craves applause more than money and plays for noisy rotgut crowds as well as elite audiences. Lindbergh loses his big audience and ends up with Bundists and riffraff.
The speaker derides a self styled aviation expert, contrasting Lindbergh boasting on warfare with real military capacity. He mocks press fed bluster and claims Britain cannot prevail, a line echoed by Nazi rhetoric aimed at subduing public doubt.
The speech hints Roosevelt criticized military hesitation toward Lindbergh and questions the government stance. The writer argues the country should back Lindbergh’s aviation option and dismisses the notion that show business is out of step.
The text notes John T. Flynn and his group distorted the President’s remark about Lindbergh. The President did not call Lindbergh a traitor. he said Lindbergh did not offer much as a fighter for the United States.
Charles Lindbergh relinquishes his role as a colonel in the U S Army Air Corps citing a shift in duties amid wartime service discussions and public reaction to his earlier stance.
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