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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1944
Page
4
A blend of biblical reflection and wartime editorials urges readers to support the Sixth War Loan and national effort. It notes shortages, political campaigns in Alabama, and praises columnist Westbrook Pegler among a strong lineup of writers.
A local merchant and customer discuss a long awaited fountain pen sale once priced at $1.00. A new shipment arrives with a three dollar retail tag as the company introduces a different point, allowed under OPA rules, prompting confusion over the pen’s value and regulatory approval.
An obituary tribute to Ernest Barnett portrays a pleasant man who brightened days with a ready smile and helpful nature. The piece contrasts his life with broader economic concerns about postwar corporate policy, money for payrolls, and the push for wage payments over IOUs, urging practical support for workers.
Don Whitmire finished fourth in national Heisman balloting and led all linemen in the Sporting News All American selections. His strong performance drew pride for Decatur as he outpolled many backfield candidates.
A wartime cartoon shows Hitler and Hirohito reading a sign that Ike says he lacks ammo. The caption notes the message is only partially honest, suggesting Ike seeks enough ammunition to break German defenses quickly while saving American lives.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal warns shoppers to stop smoking in stores during the peak preholiday period. Fire officials cite crowded aisles and flammable stock as elevating risk, noting cases of lit cigars or cigarettes left on counters. Shoppers urged to exercise caution and avoid smoking in department stores.
World Onportes 1944 analysis notes Allied progress 10 to 12 miles inside Germany near Aachen and Saar, Patton operations at Metz Driant fort, Arnhem road failure, airborne attempts, and a call to buy bonds amid a high casualty, high effort campaign.
Col Walter W Gross announced promotions for ten officers at Courtland Army Air Field elevating them from first lieutenants to captains. Named include Harold Armstrong George Davis Joseph Ewing Ruth Jones William Nichols Edward Peck Ralph Yarov and Milton Yunker with roles in adjutancy ground school personnel affairs WAC Detachment command and engineering and communications.
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Westbrook Pegler muses on dreams and dreamers, from Katherine Brush driving a locomotive in a wartime fantasy to Helen Gahagan in Dreams For Sale, and a navy husband dreaming of other women. He contrasts dream life with waking woes and cites a Bulgarian dream-reader.
Review of Amram Scheinfeld's Women and Men in which the author surveys sex differences in longevity morality intelligence and work. It cites data on prison rates suicides and sexes in clerical versus manual tasks while noting taboos and evolving equality. An advice exchange follows about anemia and low blood pressure with dietary suggestions.
Walter Winchell column notes Britain and France welcome the Wodehouses to the U.S. as Noel Coward faces backlash. Remarks touch on Mrs. E. Smith Jr. and a host of public figures including duchess rumors, Army officers, and media figures. The column teases upcoming books, marriages, and wartime propoganda with sharp, rapid-fire gossip.
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