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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1944
Page
4
The column critiques Washington style purge rhetoric and war rumors while urging humane scrutiny of the Army. It argues for agricultural reform, voter registration changes in Alabama, and regional progress through Mississippi River routes and Tennessee highway alignment with Giles County.
A long familiar tale is repeated about a wife ordering her husband to drain his liquor cellar. The man recounts pouring some bottles away while drinking from others, describing a chaotic sequence of corks glasses sinks and bottles as he claims to finish the task.
The state has not yet determined how to handle the income tax, with months until clarity. It emphasizes that Alabama cannot abolish the income tax, asserting education and health standards for its people are more important than removing the tax, which is not burdensome.
The Tennessee Valley Livestock and Seed Show opened amid Alabama traditions of quality exhibits. Although crowd size was disappointing, the event showcased high representative quality with plans for growth and further industry balance in the Valley area.
The Pell City News objects to Edwina Mitchell of the state Pardons and Paroles Board for releasing prisoners when the board says it was not satisfied by the guilt of the convicts. It warns such actions undermine jury trials and constitutional rights.
A Quebec report cites Canada’s wartime economy and social politics. It notes the CCF gains in Saskatchewan and Ontario, limited socialist impact in Quebec, and argues socialism remains distant from capitalist success. The piece suggests Prime Minister Mackenzie King may call a fall general election to seek a mandate.
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey returns to Albany after a 36 hour farm stay to help select the Republican candidate for U S senator from New York. The Aug 7 nomination by the state committee pits a upstate or city contender against Sen. Robert F. Wagner, seen as the likely Democratic nominee.
Dr. Logan Clendening outlines intermittent claudication or painful leg cramps from reduced blood flow in arteries, noting causes, variants including night cramps in pregnancy and swimmer's cramps, and limited practical treatment. He cites calcium deficiency from milk avoidance as a potential relief hint and urges simple massage and foot exercises for nocturnal cases.
A New York driven by party figures weighs candidates for a leadership post. Names include Assembly Majority Leader hopefuls and Irving M. Ives of Norwich Bernard W. Kearney of Gloversville ex Veterans of Foreign Wars head W Kingsland Macy of Suffolk. Willkie unlikely per sources. Revis son Willie would accept if offered.
Thirty five bodies and rail workers responded after the Milwaukee road’s East Olympian train derailed near Lake City Minnesota early today. Four remained in the hospital this morning with injuries. Authorities investigated the cause and reported the incident busy but under control.
Fragmented verse and dialogue satirize domestic life and politics. The exchanges feature a Sharp-Faced Woman identifying a party by appearance, a canvasser chasing party data, and Private Rastus’s quips about Washington and supporting the Constitution.
A fragment from a theater page shows quips about rationing and caustic film magnates, plus jokes from a Decatur girl and a college graduate seeking work. The excerpts highlight comic dialogue and social anecdotes from a local stage scene.
Lily Pons and Andre recount forming a GI Symphony Orchestra in Teheran for Persian Gulf Command troops. The 50 GI ensemble toured camps, performed at Kazvin with Russian and other officers attending, and met the Shah at the Tehran Summer Palace during a royal supper.
A worker threatens to quit unless the boss increases pay to 15 dollars a week by tomorrow, warning of future consequences if the demand is not met.
Commerce Department figures show retail sales in the first six months of 1944 at 32.113 billion dollars, up eight percent from 1943 and hinting at a 66 to 68 billion dollar total for the year. Non durable goods lead the rise with clothing food and fuel, while durable goods also climb though furniture dips.
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