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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1946
Page
4
An Alabama newspaper column reflects on national labor policy and price controls postwar, noting Wagner Act critiques and Truman prospects. It cites miner sentiments, a looming cotton market debate, and hints at political shifts involving Senator Bilbo and Governor hopeful Folsom, closing with Christmas goodwill to local readers.
Florence's Jim Saliba is tapped by Folsom to serve as adjutant general of Alabama. He will shape Courtland Airfield policy in Montgomery, with the Tennessee Valley watching closely. The piece argues for legislative action limiting John L. Lewis's power and endorses decisive leadership by Jess and Congress.
A crowded Saturday in Decatur saw record crowds for Christmas shopping with visitors joining locals and the Joe Wheeler group in town. A taxi driver compared the bustle to Birmingham on its busiest days as streets filled and merchants reported strong sales.
The University board named Ralph Adams as interim president while seeking a permanent successor to Dr. Paty. The Daily notes broad support for Adams and suggests he could be kept indefinitely, warning against rushing to hire an Ely Arnall type.
In Augusta Georgia members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy oppose a principal street monument to the war. They removed advertising posters from light posts around the site, police escort arranged, posters replaced, then removed again. The Daily notes such monuments are not intended as billboards.
The Pauley report to President Truman portrays grave charges about Soviet activity in the Pacific. It warns Russia is exploiting every chance to feather its own nest at Manchuria Korea Japan and the United States and urges strong U.S. support for General MacArthur to curb Soviet gains.
Westbrook Pegler reports on an Atlanta case alleging a secret anti semitic group the Columbians and compares it to the non sectarian Anti Nazi League of New York. He warns the league runs private espionage tactics and questions officials and figures behind it.
Washington commentary questions the Nathan survey showing a 25 percent wage rise possible without price hikes. It argues Phil Murray hired Bob Nathan to promote CIO goals, warns of inflationary danger, and urges a focus on stable economics rather than inflated expectations.
Historical note describes trench mouth as a painful mouth infection and reports that penicillin lozenges sprayed with solution provided relief within 24 to 48 hours. Treatment includes systematic dissolution of lozenges, mouth spraying, and later dental cleaning to remove bacterial pockets and tartar, with long term care to prevent recurrence.
London's front pages mourn Damon Runyon American columnist and author. The London Daily Express NY correspondent quoted, praising Runyon as a bright Broadway figure. British papers highlighted his crime stories and influence on Hearst editors.
The passage recalls Damon Runyon’s creative block and rebound via Cosmopolitan editor Van Loan who urged a dozen stories a year. It notes Runyon’s loyalty network, his Broadway satire Romance of the Roaring Forties, Waldo Winchester as a featured hero, and Eddie Walker with Paul Small aiding his voice during illness.
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