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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1941
Page
4
A column reviews World War II era politics with Roosevelt signing flood control funding, tension between Britain and Finland, and Churchill’s popularity. It critiques morale in the U.S. Army, defense costs, and stalled projects due to strikes while noting local public letters and park concerns.
A Decatur opinion piece endorses rural home ownership and outlines a bold Tennessee River development plan. David Lilienthal is cited on river terminals at Decatur and Guntersville, with TVA growth tied to regional freight progress and community participation to turn Decatur into a pivotal river and agricultural hub.
Washington reports detail a Rosenman backed reorganization of OPM into separate policy and production branches. William Batt of SKF Industries linked to defense efforts, while Knudsen would lead production under a new setup. Critics warn the overhaul may run deeper than anticipated as Congress nibbles at related reforms.
RAF trainees at Macon Ga arrive for basic training with clean shaves. School officials enforce a rule banning mustaches with the line no cadet shall have a horse dog cat wife or mustaches.
Dr Clendening argues routine X ray screening for all draft applicants is essential to catch active tuberculosis early. Local Selective Service Boards began exams this year, which could save taxpayers future costs and prevent thousands of undetected cases among already inducted draftees.
The recommendation urges chest X rays for every recruit at home or upon arrival at induction to detect tuberculosis. It notes past wartime costs from undetected active TB in accepted men and praises flat plate screening as 95 percent effective, arguing it saves government expenses by preventing unfit recruits.
A reader asks if persistent breast lumpiness could be cancer. Doctor replies chronic mastitis can cause such lumps, noting bilateral involvement, fluctuations, and two year duration argue against cancer, but urges surgical consultation for microscopic tissue testing.
Editor notes Dr Clendening offers seven pamphlets at 10 cents each. To obtain a pamphlet send 10 cents in coin and a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr Logan Clendening care of this notice. Titles include Three Weeks' Use of 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.
A fragment of a 19th century style speech urges men of integrity for public service. Interwoven are quips about politics and pride, a joke about a West Coast ticket, and a doctor patient exchange. The text mixes satire with exhortation to honorable leadership.
The Walnut Grove road from Boaz to the foot of Sand Mountain will be paved. The project outlines a new surface to improve travel between local communities and access to Sand Mountain.
Walter Winchell on Broadway reports Japan's empire under strain as Manchukuo and Wang Ching Wei face pressure. He notes shortages in oil, fish, silk, and farm products, plus political tension over diplomats, spies, and potential ambassadors amid Indo China actions and allied responses.
The message claims a freezing order boosts Japanese spending in New York Washington and Los Angeles with lavish parties meant to persuade Americans of Japan's peaceful aims. It asserts continued naval superiority and warns the Japanese are aware of it.
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