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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1946
Page
4
A December column mixes local Decatur musings with national political views and construction forecasts. It notes U S 31 highway rumors, Bilbo hearings in Washington, and a 1947 construction boom projected at fifteen billion dollars, while urging self-directed home building amid high costs.
The Salvation Army asks communities to report the names of children who may not get to see Santa this year. Local volunteers encourage generosity to ensure every child receives a gift or visit from Santa.
Postal officials remind shippers it is too late to wait until the last minute as mail volume surges before Christmas. The Daily urges cooperation to ease the burden on workers and avoid a Christmas Day pileup.
Governor-elect Jim Folsom praises Ellis Arnall as a potential leader for Alabama University. The remark sparks questions if Folsom will back Arnall for the presidency or decline to intervene. Many fear Arnall’s election could affect the university’s future at Auburn and Alabama Polytechnic Institute.
The Daily notes past warnings on fireworks danger and arrests for underage use. A World War II veteran story cited by the Tuscaloosa News contrasts with local chatter, and a Decatur youth vows not to light firecrackers again to ease veterans’ nerves this Christmas season.
The piece outlines a 1943 House committee inquiry into the Anti Nazi League and its private investigators including Mario Buzzi and James H. Sheldon. It notes concerns over spying on citizens, suppression of rights on alleged pro Nazi activity, and the League’s lack of clear files on Buzzi.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Tidwell announce the birth of a daughter at Cornelius clinic West Point Cullman county schools dismiss Friday for Christmas vacation Mr and Mrs Bill Harper Battle Ground visit friends Little Glenda Olinger on sick list Milford Williams family plan move to Greenville Officials discuss Dr Henry Heinz Wolfgang alleged connections with Anti Nazi groups and Gestapo links with confounding details from Guest memorandum and NYPD report.
Mr and Mrs Aaron Garrison and Mrs Flora Helms hosted Elisha Eddy and family Sunday. Iris May born to Ira Compton and wife on December. W G Whisenant and Harold Whisenant visit. Raymond Davidson calls on M W Pettit. Hendrix family from California visits relatives.
Washington commentary argues Byrnes may resign and criticizes the disarmament plan. It flags a potential rift with Russia, noting limits on world penetration of communism, debates on atomic weapons, troop withdrawals, and the security council’s role. Molotov’s farewell hints at broader strategic aims.
The tubercle bacillus, the germ causing tuberculosis, was discovered in 1882 by Robert Koch, marking a milestone in medical science and infectious disease research.
New York notes applaud Laurette Taylor’s passing without measure of her greatness. Critics praise Finian's Rainbow and Nativity pageant while finding Land's End weak. Eleanor Steber guides English guest to list British troupe names, sparking surprise at missing actors.
The piece surveys multiple films and performers from classic cinema across varied studios. It highlights Ginger Rogers as Dolly Madison, praises Constance Moore, notes cast changes and industry events, and mentions live radio and the Grand Ole Opry.
Sam Kay asks about Lynn Bari’s height and hair color. Ming Bari leads the audience in laughter after Moss Hart’s drama critique. Singatra’s voice pleases, shouts praise at Metopera’s announcer, and CBS Workshop on air debate draws strong word weaving. Radio is criticized for too few commercials.
A Runyon yarn recalls Bob Davis, a newspaper great who helped expose O Henry. Davis and O Henry contributed to the World’s magazine section until the editor dropped Henry, prompting Davis to remark that God heard the editor’s quip.
The column notes Jules Lowell will write a war humor feature for the Encyc Brit and mentions John Roy Carlson’s The Plotters as a bestseller from Dutton, with early sales and press mentions. It also cites Paul Angle, Lincoln Reader, Runyon series underwriting ideas, a Rochester Sun critique, Shirk Service retraction ask, John La Cerda on Japan under MacArthur, and Rutgers Univ. Press The Conqueror Comes to Tea.
A compilation of aphorisms and lines commenting on fame wealth and human folly. Notable quips reference Emerson Parker Dorothy Parker and Maugham with reflections on pessimism indifference and the burden of fame.
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