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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1947
Page
4
A Cedar Rapids relief act stands in contrast to war coverage as locals gave money for bus fare to Denver, meals, and a home for a traveler with no funds. The piece urges similar acts nationwide, noting not all news is gloom.
The article urges readers to follow simple mail guidance to speed Christmas shipping. It notes advice from J C Ford in Rural Alabama and mentions 140,000,000 Americans asking what they will eat in 1946, highlighting broad public interest and a communal effort.
A somber note on life today highlights bees needing help for winter. A beekeeper warns autumn weather hurts honey yields and urges intervention to safeguard the colony.
The United States and Russia join to push a Palestine partition plan through the UN with enough votes for a majority. The piece notes irony that cooperation aided partition yet is lacking in uniting divided groups globally.
Reported AP wires claim Lana Turner and Tyrone Power split. The office shows no emotion or strong reaction to the romance ending, treating the news with notable indifference.
The Daily envisions arranging a visit by a Japanese submarine to Decatur as advertising for the inland port. They suggest delivering the sub by truck and meanwhile hope an American sub could travel up the Mississippi and through the Ohio and Tennessee to Decatur for a cinematic show.
Harry Mehre, former coach and current sports commentator, commends the Delta Bowl selection committee for securing Ole Miss and Texas Christian University for New Year’s Day games. He notes Ole Miss won the SEC and TCU nearly beat SMU in a recent upset, suggesting surprise at any late changes.
The letter critiques AP editor Caldwell for not pushing readers to accept Alabama residents as Alabamians instead of a preferred demonym. It notes Caldwell’s Atlanta base and his efficiency, while suggesting regional bias may influence copy editing decisions.
Washington guests attended a lavish Mayflower hotel dinner allegedly funded by Ralph Moore of Texas, linked to five state agriculture commissioners including Tom Linder of Georgia and A. G. McDonald of Texas. Moore faces Justice Department inquiry as he finances the Farm Commissioners Council. The event drew strong attacks on Truman Marshall and Luckman while guests sampled seafood, filet mignon, and ample liquor.
President Truman pressed the State Department to secure United Nations support for the Palestine partition. He summoned Acting Secretary Bob Lovett to the White House twice and warned of demands for explanations if key allies including Liberia Greece Haiti and Ethiopia did not back U S positions. Allegations of secret sabotage by elements in the State Department circulated.
The Nation recounts how Congress debated a 597 million dollar stop gap aid package for France Italy and Austria with hearings in both houses and a special House committee. It explains authorization versus appropriation and how final funding requires Senate approval House votes and possible conference committee debates.
A nursery school menu features sliced beets served with a small wedge of cream cheese as a simple child friendly snack.
Pegler denounces King Tobin and Teamsters leaders for luxury and politics. He portrays Harry Mitchell of Cincinnati and Local 100 as starving workers earning 55 dollars weekly after deductions. He cites Taft Hartley battles and AFL funding moves aimed at undoing the law.
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