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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1940
Page
5
Washington reports selective service officials say 10 to 28 percent of men passed by local examiners are rejected by army doctors. Most rejections stem from bad teeth with 30 percent of all rejections dental. Other main causes include mental deficiencies poor vision and foot problems.
Miami authorities assign a large police guard for the Duke and Duchess of Windsor arriving from Nassau aboard the Southern Cross. Fifty officers will guard the pier and twenty motorcycle escorts will take them to a Miami Beach hospital for the Duchess's major dental operation. The royal couple plan no public appearances while in the United States. The Southern Cross is used with the royal governor’s approval despite a Munargo schedule delay.
Birmingham police said a suspect named Johnson C. Phillips was arrested in Bogalusa Louisiana for the murder of taxi driver T M McLaughlin. A second suspect was being sought in Louisiana. McLaughlin was found shot in his cab and another man J W Elmore was wounded nearby. Elmore claimed he was a soldier AWOL from Fort Benning and was shot accidentally during the robbery attempt.
Colder air moved into the East while inland areas saw slight warming. Snow sprinkled a few spots with readings around four degrees at Canton New York and lows of 14 at Sault Ste. Marie Michigan and 15 at Burlington Vermont. Freezing temps reached Tallahassee Florida as most of the nation remained clear aside from a cloudy strip from North Dakota to Maine and along the North Pacific Coast.
Kit battles loneliness as Jerry leaves for Princeton camp and Fran briefed by Detroit visit. A tense mix of care for Uncle Herman, pending news from Vance, and Fran’s photo requests hints at hidden pressures while Fran’s clippings reveal unsettling radio mentions.
Daily Decatur want ads promise flexible listings that reflect evolving interests and immediate needs. Readers can scan current notices for products services jobs and opportunities as they appear.
The Chamber of Commerce caravan opens a busy dairy development week, showing The Milky Way Out and other pictures at community centers across Plainview Cotaco Priceville Trinity Somerville and Massey. Meetings start at seven each night with aims to promote dairy progress.
A statement indicates meetings may be held in Lawrence County for a longer period. Further announcements will follow detailing this plan and its implementation.
Florala Alabama health office announces a December 14 start for a rat extermination drive aimed at reducing typhus fever. The project will employ 23 workers to carry out the campaign through the county.
Dr John C Cowell Jr preached on Bible Sunday at Central Baptist urging readers to carry the Bible daily and stressing its divine origin and universal influence. He praised Psalms 119 120 and warned that only the Bible endures and guides nations teaching sowing and reaping and calling for a revival of interest in scripture.
An advertising notice urges relief from chronic bronchitis and coughs with Creomulsion. It claims the product reaches the core of the trouble, loosens phlegm, soothes inflamed bronchial membranes, and blends beechwood creosote with proven cough medicines. It guarantees relief or money back.
Bay Minette officials announce the town council has hired an engineer to oversee municipal projects. Details include the assignment to supervise infrastructure work and ensure compliance with local ordinances.
A mobile engineer has been hired to assess upgrading the municipal sewer system to first class condition. The detailed estimate will cover the scope and cost to serve a population of 3,500.
The requester seeks concise wording help to craft a Want Ad that tells the story clearly and effectively. They want a short, direct line that captures the key need, location, and contact method without extra fluff.
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