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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1948
Page
4
The piece discusses wartime charity appeals and civic topics from Alabama, noting campaigns for TB seals and the United Jewish Appeal. It covers political events, local development, and explanations of the Electoral College process with Alabama electors pledging to Thurmond and Wright.
The Navy releases a restricted reference guiding officers on public speaking to bolster Navy credibility while criticizing the Air Force. The draft rules emphasize avoiding Russia, supporting the UN, and not disparaging other services, yet the text mocks unification and praises naval aviation.
Franklin van Zeim writes about Ezekiel 34 26 and 3 promising showers of blessing. The piece links scriptural prophecy to seasonal mercy and renewal through faith.
Wayne Coy Jr. aged 10 failed to ask President Truman for an autograph, his father—chairman of the FCC—acting as translator. Truman recalled his own first White House visit when he could not speak, due to Roosevelt talking.
The discovery of top secret microfilms in a hollow pumpkin rejuvenates John Rankin of Tupelo Mississippi as the Americans probe the Par nell Thomas indictment. The stunt promises to sustain the house committee and restore Rankin’s vigor and leadership while John Wood of Georgia remains a puppet chair.
In Birmingham Alabama a 20 year old woman Mrs Alice Joyce Blackwell died last night from injuries suffered in a car crash. Her brother who was the driver said the car skidded and hit into a utility pole.
The Nation Today explains that perjury appears the strongest immediate charge against anyone linked to the pre war spy ring. It notes lawyers doubt theft charges apply due to 1938 paper-taking dates and highlights ongoing grand jury work in New York with possible indictments for perjury.
The term according to Hoyle originated with Edmond Hoyle an 18th century Englishman who first systematized the rules of the card game whist.
Reports from across the nation warn that pertussis is spreading again, with severe outcomes for young children. The piece notes symptoms, possible complications including pneumonia and brain hemorrhage, and cites a vaccine and the need to isolate sick children while ensuring fresh air.
Westbrook Pegler discusses alleged union corruption tied to the American Federation of Labor, focusing on Judge Vincent Brogna’s alleged connections with mob interests and a 31 year secret leadership structure. He characterizes the union constitution as a private cabal with limited worker power and criticizes a 10,000 expense from the Moreschi-led group.
Sheriff reports Sumie Gee and wife 24 charged with murder in Newton Armour death. Armour 29 veteran father found with head wound near Jefferson after luring him to an isolated spot. Third man B L Wright Jr admitted presence. no charges. Gee admitted slaying and robbery.
Lord Mayor Dr Theodor Koerner and representatives of the three Austrian parties appeal to Vienna residents to refrain from purchasing military toys for children. They cite postwar misery and warn against sowing seeds of future suffering in the young.
Judge Brogna cites a labor union that levied tribute from a million workers over 45 years and met only once in five years. A 1911 case required exhausting internal remedies before court, delaying appeal until 1942, amid New Deal rulings. The author, once a lawyer for the union, recalls the endless wait for justice.
The United States life insurance in force at year end 1946 surpassed 17 billion dollars, reflecting strong demand and market expansion. This figure marks a milestone in postwar growth for the industry.
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