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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1946
Page
4
The Decatur Daily discusses local growth, fuel shortages, natural gas discoveries near Somerville and Moulton, and plans for Morgan County livestock sites and a 1947 football field. It cites Mayor Sandy Summer addressing progress and civic efforts toward development and public works.
A historical critique notes Yugoslavia received UNRRA aid largely from the U.S. Treasury yet shot down American planes and killed fliers. It argues that weather contributed to border incidents and calls for a quicker exit from UNRRA, reflecting domestic sentiment in the past days.
The Daily notes rising traffic toll and Indiana may adopt safe driving in high schools. Dr Clement T Malan proposes civic groups donate dual control cars. Anderson Optimist Club responds, with Anderson High School set to offer a new course next year. Kentucky schools could profit from the example.
Pegler muses on the origin of double talk linking it to Joyce Finnegans Wake and Irish tinkers. He chats with Paul Hayes and Shaun Nunan, recalls Gaelic-American editor James MacDermott, visits libraries, and argues whether South Boston slang or tinkers’ speech shaped modern double talk, noting tinkers’ disappearance and lingering questions.
W. W. Benson announces September 12 school openings. Bond issue of 100000 approved for repairing current school buildings. Local residents and travelers are noted with visits and trips to Georgia Tennessee Alabama Florida Ohio and Birmingham. Birth announced: Margaret, eight pounds, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Buchanan.
Paul Mallon notes broad sentiment against the administration across states as primary results hint at Republican gains in the House and Senate. Kentucky favors John Young Brown amid Democrat split with Happy Chandler opposing the nominee. Massachusetts shows risk for Joseph P Kennedy’s John and Senator Walsh faces uncertain odds.
Dr. Herman N. Bundesen discusses ulcerative colitis a common large intestine disorder among returning service members. It causes diarrhea cramps fever and blood in stools with diagnosis via sigmoidoscopy or X rays. Treatments focus on supportive care and targeted drugs while correcting nutrition and iron or vitamin deficiencies.
Walter Winchell comments on modern boxing and the rise of professional intrepid fighters. He recalls James J. Corbett and Jack Dempsey, recounts a dramatic car-robbery confrontation, and notes celebrity anecdotes from H. G. Wells to Barbara Stanwyck and Guy Lombardo, mixing sports, arts, and society in New York.
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