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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1946
Page
4
A collage of boundless news notes highlights Decatur’s growing telephones and housing strides, Jackson Miss corruption probes strengthening Bilbo’s base, tax policy debates, cross country walks, insurance guidance, and Decatur’s national cotton links, all underscored by a call for prudent business and law.
Publisher Harry Walker hails Decatur's growth in the Tennessee Valley as Muscle Shoals developments push for a tri city plan. The Daily credits Decatur's location cranes railroads rivers highways and a future airport as factors for becoming Alabama's largest population and wealth center.
The 23 year old East Orange New Jersey resident survived a Thanksgiving fire by escaping a Pennsylvania Railroad power house chimney after drinking at a Newark bar. He crawled through a three foot iron door to wait in a furnace room as flames rose. Firemen and police rescued him and doctors treated his blistered hands. He then took the pledge to avoid alcohol.
The passage notes concern about the Courtland Army Air Field and highlights local hopes that industry will engage the site to stabilize Lawrence county’s economy, which currently relies on agriculture. The quote from Edward Young is invoked as a reflection on mortality.
Pegler critiques Life for citing Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr in a review of The Plotters by Derounian, arguing Carlson’s portrayal of communists and fascists is incomplete. He challenges Schlesinger, notes anti-communist baiting, defends Hart, and questions Die Committee links while contrasting journalists and outlets involved.
Washington observers forecast a shifting political scene with Republicans likely to lead domestically next month. Legislation such as the Case bill may target union contracts and finances, open exclusive labor trusts, and curb strikes in public utilities. Party leaders seek swift reforms amid warnings of rising economic strain and internal tensions.
The Probate Court in Morgan County issued letters of administration on the estate of W. & Prince, deceased, to Cora E. Prince on November 13, 1946. Notified claimants must present their claims within the legally allotted time or be barred as required by law. Nov 20, 27, Dec 4.
Walter Winchell notes a parade of show business figures and socialites in New York. Aileen Pringle negotiates rights with James Cain while Mimi Benzell and John Carter seek engagement details. Kurt Von Reventlow and Lucy Cochrane squabble audibly. Alfred Corning Clarke and Linda Grey are cited among social set rumors.
A collage of Hollywood gossip and New York nightlife anecdotes runs through this column. Dennis O Keefe and Hedy Lamarr are parodied with quips about boozy romance near Toots Shor s. Margret Johnston stars in Notorious Gentleman. Barbara Evans, Gail Barber, and others appear in playful captions with local venues and outfits.
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