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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1947
Page
7
A Morgentidningen report by Moscow correspondent Birger Lundberg notes a buying panic in Moscow and other Soviet cities in late November with stores nearly emptied by December 8. Rumor claimed the government would exchange paper money soon, with December 15 set as a date by informants.
An advertisement urges prompt treatment of bronchitis with Creomulsion. It claims fast action to loosen phlegm and soothe inflamed bronchial membranes, notes beechwood creosote mixed with other medicines, and offers a money back guarantee if the user is not satisfied. The product contains no narcotics and emphasizes rest and sleep.
Autopsy shows 37 year old Neta Swengel drowned after fainting at home in Ojus Florida her body found collapsed over a washing machine with head submerged by the agitators. Pathologist Dr R W Edwards conducted the autopsy for the Dade county sheriff's office.
Georgi Malenkov announced in Pravda that conditions exist for abolishing rationing in the Soviet Union this year. The report says steps have been taken to end price multiplicity in preparation for rationing's end, though details were not explained. Separately, U S officials cited panic buying and ruble devaluation fears with bank runs in Russia.
A newspaper puzzle page lists a dense set of crosswords clues with river and animal hints and a Cryptoquote puzzle. It includes theme items like plant names and mathematical terms, plus a cryptogram quote and credit to King Features Syndicate.
Mackenzies column notes the U S Senate approves the inter American defense treaty ratified last summer at Rio de Janeiro. The wide pact promises hemisphere security through solidarity against aggression while Western Europe faces renewed Bolshevik pressure and France and Italy see strikes and counter measures.
Washington December 10 inmates at McNeil Island penitentiary called off a two day hunger strike over prison meals. Warden P J Squier said about 1018 of 1500 federal convicts participated and a three man inmate committee met him to discuss meal improvements under President Truman s meatless Tuesday and eggless Thursday program. He blamed the protest on the difficulty of serving a varying diet under the food conservation plan.
Film industry moves to preempt outside censorship by tightening internal rules. The production code administration reviews synopses scripts and finished films, enforcing regulations on slang, moral values, and crime punishment. Officials say political content is usually escalated within industry bodies, aiming to maintain entertainment value and limit harsher external controls.
Soothing gray s ointment relieves externally caused skin troubles with antiseptics and nature aiding medication. The ad promises comfort unlike any other product and invites readers to get a package today for 35 cents.
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