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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1947

Page

3

Pearson Receives VFW Honor for Friendship Train Work

Drew Pearson, noted columnist, is awarded a national leadership citation by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for outstanding service in planning and administering the Friendship Train and the Friendship. H N Henley reads the citation praising Pearson’s humanitarian effort aiding Europe and world peace.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Drew Pearson H. N. Henley The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Europe

Actor Pay Slump Shakes Hollywood Salaries

Hollywood notes report a declining film season with actors accepting lower per picture wages. Free agent stars see 200000 and 150000 pay levels fade. many seek major studio contracts while production slows and the talent glut grows. The column also touches on the production code, Capone era subjects, Soviet Moscow hits, and brief film notes including T Man.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Film Capital Producers Association Apone Capone Moscow San Bernardino Legion of Decency Forever Amber Sam Goldwyn

Presbyterian Men Meet Tonight at First Church

Men of the First Presbyterian church gather at 6 30 PM for dinner served by the Women’s Auxiliary. Rev W W Glass will speak on opportunities for service in the church outlining paths for men to contribute to church work.

First Presbyterian Church Womans W. W. Glass Tocar

Woman Rescued From Debris After Apartment Collapse

Firefighters rescued a woman trapped between floors nearly five hours after a seven story building interior collapsed in Washington. One man died and 11 others were injured as a section of the structure gave way. Fire surgeon Dr. William Claudy said five or six more may be trapped.

Washington William Claudy Ernest Dorsey Nick Papanicolas

Boat Capsize near Manasquan Inlet Leaves Four Dead

A fishing boat with 16 men aboard capsized in heavy seas near Manasquan Inlet New Jersey as it neared the inlet. Four men are confirmed dead and three are missing, with the fate of the rest unknown after the giant wave pulled the vessel apart.

Manasquan Inlet N. J Atlantic Ocean

Tug In Distress Near Belem Brazil

Coast Guard reports intercepting a radio distress relay from the 567 ton Canadian tug Snohomish. The vessel grounded on a shoal in St Marcos bay about 250 miles east southeast of Belem Brazil and requires assistance.

New York Coast Guard Snohomish St. Marcos Bay Belem Brazil

Land bridge connected England and Europe in ice age

Scientists estimate a land bridge connected England and Europe before the English Channel formed about 10 000 years ago during the last ice age. The discovery helps explain migration routes and early human settlement in the region.

England Europe English Channel

Dinner at church expects about 60 attendees

A church plans a dinner with an expected turnout of about 60 people. Organizers aim to foster community and fellowship during the event.

For Sale Items Bicycle and Radio

Too late to classify for sale. A 26 inch bicycle in good condition except tires is offered with contact phone 682. Also a small General Electric radio with 6 tubes in good condition for AC and DC current, contact phone omitted.

General Electric

Motions Filed in Boston Over Nazi Propaganda Case

The prosecution prepared to answer 42 motions filed in federal court yesterday by Robert H. Best of Sumter South Carolina. The motions relate to treason in broadcasting Nazi propaganda from Germany during wartime.

Boston Robert H. Best Sumter S. C Germany

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Pearson Kennedy Recapping CO Allan — B. Kline Vinton Iowa Edward A. O'Neal American Farm Bureau Federation Chicago America Wartorn Howell’s Commercial & Domestic Service 6Th Ave Otansat' Turn Witure CO Bank St T-Man Eagle-Lion U. S. Treasury Dennis O'Keefe Clardy Shop Penney’s Tricycles Decatur High School Riverside Auditorium Nick Kuesis James Morelli Charles Malak Morelli Kuesis Robena Beckner Virginia Beckner Arthur Kenneth Beckner White Memorial Hospital Los Angeles Arthur Beckner Sandra DeWayne Presbyterian Aallmark Phanksgiving Lou Smd H. Ryan Appliances & Furniture East Moulton St Gene Aker Tion Newsboys Dey God Best 1St Ave 2Nd St. E Motorola Radio Shack Moulton St Oliver Dillehay Grant Belk Pacific Pacific Truth Ness Belk Hudson Co Gugr U.S. Pat Pat WMSL Coca-Cola Company Decatur Coca-Cola Bottling Company CL Ca Toys—Toys—Toys Western Auto Associate Store Second Avenue W. K. Littlefield
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