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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1944
Page
8
The Treasury praised press and retailers for superb support in boosting war bond sales. Frank E. Tripp noted a 13.3 percent rise in front page and editorial material from Nov 13 to 21 versus the fifth war loan period. Gamble urged continued space for ads despite shortages to meet the quota.
The Alabama Public Service Commission announced a new reduced natural gas rate schedule that will save about 196000 dollars annually for 13 Alabama communities, effective December 15.
Pfc Beamon Frost from Decatur's Own writes to his wife Doris Frost in Hartselle about touring London landmarks Westminster Abbey St Pauls Cathedral London Bridge the Tower Buckingham Palace and riding the underground He notes four pounds ten shillings spent and observes English politeness and local life He mentions a Frost family nearby with sons in service and prisoners of war in Germany and asks his wife to take care of their son
Officials of Southern Bell announce cable work will begin within two weeks on a line between Atlanta and Meridian Mississippi. The route links with the proposed Southern trans continental cable via Birmingham and will eventually connect to Dallas and the Pacific coast.
In a moonlit meadow near Brent house a second murder shocks the estate. Beevens and Alexia coordinate police efforts while Nicky and Maud weigh motives as Dr. Chivery lies dead and Claud’s fate looms.
Knitted garments are harder to clean when deeply soiled, so wash them often to keep fibers fresh and free of embedded dirt.
Do not rub stains. Soak fabric in cold water before attempting to lift egg stains. This prewash step helps loosen proteins and enables easier cleaning.
Far ahead of the Allied advance, intelligence cites Hitler aides preparing for five years of underground warfare inside Germany. Himmler has drawn up threefold strategy including open conflict, partisan sabotage, and propaganda to mobilize about 200000 followers. Alpine redoubt plans include trained saboteurs and identity cards for SS members to hinder pursuit.
Canadian forces crossed the Lamone river and established two bridgeheads northeast of Faenza, forging a 6,000 yard front after 24 hours of heavy fighting. The thrust extended toward Lugo with the northern flank moving along the Ravenna Bologna railway northwest of Russi.
An advertisement touts Broncho-line Emulsion as a high quality cough medicine for adults. It claims the first dose provides real relief from coughing and soreness and offers a money back satisfaction guarantee through Goidel Drug Co and Dell Drug Co.
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