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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1940
Page
4
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A discussion in Decatur centers on a common objective for all residents to advance the town’s prominence. Participants emphasize unity, civic projects, and inclusive progress to improve local life.
The line London Bridge is Burning Down resurfaces in contemporary scans beyond its childhood song use. Critics note its renewed visibility in poetry and media, highlighting a shift from playground chant to cultural reference.
A note clarifies that Trvin Berlin did not write the line "Over here" as previously claimed. It was actually George Cohan, correcting a misattribution that arose from unclear attribution in earlier transmission.
Ford will profile 4,000 aircraft engines for the United States government as part of ramped up production. The move follows earlier hesitation to mass produce planes, but signals renewed confidence in Ford and his company's manufacturing capacity.
The piece reflects on Arthur Brisbane and his calls for a strong U S air force. It argues that if the United States had 25 000 planes and trained pilots by September the nation could have deterred Hitler and avoided a war, as Hitler would fear a powerful American air arm.
Rumors in the capital say Britain and the United States discuss leasing naval and air bases in the western empire in exchange for about 50 destroyers. The South grows as a manufacturing hub with officials urging a Southwide defense committee to align industry with War Department needs and accelerate plants in Decatur and beyond.
Washington reports mounting urgency over the draft bill as administration appeals to Wendell Willkie collide with Republican opposition. Key figures Bruce Barton Halleck Anne O’Hare McCormick and General Johnson tied to the effort. Cudahy fallout and diary of diplomatic notes amid Roosevelt campaign fundraising surfaced. A hush meeting by the Senate rules committee sought adjournment timing due to leaking roof issues.
The column cites Dr. A F Guttmacher on birth myths noting tear glands develop after birth and expectant mothers can eat normally though cautioning about worry over defects. It also covers dermatitis from spectacle frames and a quip about athletes breathing methods with a joking anecdote about a famous sprinter.
Deeply off the record, Democratic and Republican leaders urged the committee to forget the leaking roof and avoid timing work. They warned there is no chance of guessing when Congress will adjourn, stressing the need for clear start and completion dates in any repair contract.
Readers may obtain seven Dr Clendening pamphlets each priced at 10 cents. To order send 10 cents per pamphlet and a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr Logan Clendening in care of this paper. Titles include Three Weeks Reducing Diet Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
In Omaha Mrs. Julia B. Meyer sought a divorce claiming her husband woke her by throwing a glass of cold water in her face. The court granted her the divorce decree.
Puzzle lists across and down word clues including raved fragrances perfumes and terms for finish custom perched and other common crossword entries with several theme hints and a long roster of entries to solve across and down
A Decatur newspaper snippet questions reckless driving and luck on the road. A motorist Demetrius Aloysius Hebblewaite is pressed by a policeman asking for his name, while a Decatur woman jokes about luck after an auto accident.
A string of humorous vignettes contrasts car leasing with cash purchases and thrift. A Decatur minister touts frugality at the family table as a joke, while couples clash over shared finances, manners, and daily life.
Commentary on campaign culture and voter behavior with satirical takes on conventions polls and media. Notes on candidates public opinion campaign leverage and the humor of democratic participation.
A lighthearted note hopes a film star and starress will celebrate their silver anniversary someday. The message reflects amusement and a touch of guilt about granting entertainment to teens.
Mr and Mrs Jas H Ryan of Decatur visit relatives here. Walker Barker and son Harold stay en route home from Birmingham and Gadsden. Freddie Sue Estes, 18 months, died Sunday and is buried near Albertville. Family expresses sympathy. Herman McKee and daughters from Hartselle visit before moving to St Louis. Andrew Hemphill of Cedartown and Hobart Briscoe of New York stay, with Crawford family. Kathleen Horton and Oval Hipp in Decatur to see ill sister J W Oden. J W McKee visiting Florence to see Herman Staggs family. Staggs welcome another son born Aug 7. Edith Dunn improving after foot injury. Mary Lynn Wissinger of Birmingham visiting Henry Reed family and Mary Hamilton.
Health in the community is much better now after a period of poorer conditions. Loyd Willis of Shreveport Louisiana visits his parents Mr and Mrs Jim Tom Willis. A large revival is under way at Okiana with Dr Melford of Huntsville preaching.
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