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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1946
Page
4
A fragmented ad presents subscription prices: three months two dollars, six months three dollars, daily and Sunday per year five dollars, beyond zone two percent per year six dollars. It includes a motivational quote attributed to John Quincy Adams urging courage.
The article notes the Decatur Rotary Club’s significant contribution to improving library services and facilities. It also reports on a contract for a farmers market and plans to develop a curb market to support truck farming and farm income.
Opinion pieces warn the Supreme Court could shield government from strong minorities in the John L. Lewis case. A Corinth Mississippi crash claims six teenagers in an automobile. the piece notes older cars lack reliability and urges care in speed and safety decisions.
Citizens argue the Army should rethink declaring the Alabama air base surplus and push for a stronger national defense plan. The piece notes concurrent fires at Atlanta Hotel Winecoff and others, urging investigations and public interest in hotel safety and wartime adjustments.
A young individual begins with 2500 in funds and sets a bold target of 250000. The plan outlines milestones and fundraising steps to reach the large objective.
National Safety Council from Chicago issues seven memorized hotel safety rules to save lives in fires. Key steps include locating exits, contacting operators, testing doors, avoiding impulsive exits, using known exits if possible, closing doors behind, and using a wet cloth and crawling through smoke to reach safety.
A national magazine discusses Army chow critiquing the civilian board report on Army feeding plans. It highlights the need for trained mess personnel, notes variable quality across units, and supports creating a dedicated corps to produce supply and prepare rations for all Army personnel.
Pegler laments aging UMW leaders like John L. Lewis and others as relics of a past that clung to power through fear and coercion. He condemns their control over 1.5 million workers, arguing Roosevelt era policy enabled their dominance while portraying them as despot kings.
Washington dispatch analyzes how President Truman's appointees and Supreme Court Chief Justice Vinson influenced the coal strike showdown with United Mine Workers leader John Lewis. It cites strategy shifts, legal pressure, and possible motives behind Lewis’s reversal as winter loomed.
A biting critique portrays mayors and congressmen as out of touch, clinging to privilege and power. The author denounces entrenched leaders for resisting reform since 1934, labeling them fearful, selfish, and obsolete, while urging government action to govern all citizens.
A 1946 article by Dr. David Findley from Omaha warns that during pregnancy poor nutrition raises risks for preterm birth low baby weight and infant mortality. It stresses a 2500 calorie daily intake balanced with vitamins minerals and protein from milk eggs greens cereals fruits meats and cod liver oil supplements and iodized salt.
Walter Winchell reports on high society marriages and rumors among show folk. Celebrities mentioned include Ringling North, Jean McCormick, Simone Simon, maestro Blue Barron, George Abbott, Judy, Jackie Kelk, and others while noting political figures, strikes, and nightlife in New York.
A fragment argues the government may discard established legal rights meant to safeguard the public welfare, leaving the state unable to effectively address national concerns.
The column swirls with sketches of crime loot, Hollywood figures, auctions, and rumors. Mentions $50,000 in clothing found in a cellar, a suspect possibly fleeing to Canada, and various entertainers and scandals. Names include Dennisons of the Conover choir, Nicky Blair, Berle, Joseph Auslander, and Francis Ramsden, with blurred notes on awards and incidents.
Gala wrap reports Angela Lansbury and Hurd Hatfield filming intimate scenes for Ingrid Bergman project in Manhattan costing Enter prise Pix another 100 Gs. Marta Abba sues Pirandello heirs in Italy for play rights. Sinatras plan Bermuda escape amid industry gossip and fashion downturns widen wardrobe gaps.
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