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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1947

Page

10

Captain Pitt on Kanto Military Government Oversight

Seldon Pitt-Dost, public head officer with the Kanto military government region, oversees that occupation policies are followed in the Kanto area. The office inspects schools factories and mines handles health welfare political activity food distribution labor procurement and related enforcement tasks. Captain Pitt joined the Army in 1946 sailed to Japan in 1947 and served with the 8th Army before transfer to Kanto.

Seldon Pitt - Dost Kanto Military Central Island Kanto Pitt Japan 8Th Kante

Union Grove Home Demonstration Club December Meeting

Mrs J N Kitchen hosted the Union Grove Home Demonstration Club for its December gathering. The program included carols, a Matthew chapter reading, prayers, decoration demonstrations, a holiday lunch, and afternoon gift exchanges among members and visitors from Decatur.

J. N. Kitchen Union Grove J. N. Kitchens J. K. Tyler Matthew S. L. Kitchens Lois Foster Hollywood Miss Kendrick

DAILY CROSSWORD CLUES AND CRYPTOQUOTE PUZZLE LIST

A filled crossword clues list with entries for spear of grass civet like animal mulberry devour apportior plead spinning sun god ogled rots knock fuel boil slowly one side in a match ahead sorrow a wing Norse god prickly envelope of a fruit measure chin siamese silver coin mature pierce as with horns hideous quartz in layers speaks down part of a boat constellation organism wooden pin not any slang female t paren feline on the ocean long beach dn church chimney dirt dark blue pigment steal narrow city streets chief east wind sacred picture capital Latvia law travel back and forth plus a cryptoquote puzzle and a Shakespeare quote marginal notes from King Features Syndicate cryptogram collection.

Long Beach Russ

Foreigners May Find Americans Peculiar

In a case from HAL BOYLE, Maria Formicola, a 21 year old Italian bride, loses her fiancé after an accident and faces possible deportation. An Italian speaking photographer helps her communicate. Public sympathy floods in. many offer help or marriage, though immigration decisions remain pending. The piece argues Americans value generosity and the spirit of justice over strict law, reflecting frontier heritage and the underdog ethos.

Hal Boyle New York Maria Formicola America Maria Kentucky Chimine Anthony Camerano Associated Press Italy Camerano United States White House Tom Clark Truman Miss Formicola Philadelphia Europe

Probe Begun In Chicago On Typographers Strike

A congressional inquiry opened in Chicago as Rep. Thomas L. Owens questioned AFL International Typographical Union leader John J. Pilch about any links between the Chicago newspaper typesetters strike and the Taft-Hartley Act.

Chicago John. J. Pilch AFL International Typographical Union Thomas L. Owens R-Ill House Committee Pilch

Soldier who asked Santa for eyes finds others inspired

Corp. Chester R. Perkins of Indianapolis, wounded in the Battle of the Bulge, says his letter to Santa last year spurred people to “see” more and honor soldiers. Doctors say eye transplantation is impossible due to eye damage, but the man and families he touched feel the message lives on.

Santa Claus Soften Corp Chester R. Perkins Indianapolis Valley Forge General Hospital Corp. Perkins Valley Forge Corp Perkins Adolphus Perkins Janet

Sally's Sallies Regttered U.S. Patent Om at Home

The annual Masters golf tournament will be held in Augusta, Georgia, in early April. The item notes Sally's Sallies Regttered U.S. Patent Om and mentions Valley Forge as part of the route before returning there.

Sally U.S Augusta

Danville FFA Band Making Progress

The Danville FFA band is making rapid progress and holding regular meetings as it builds toward upcoming performances. Students practice together, refining marching routine and musical pieces under guidance of band leaders.

Danville FFA

Decatur Band Mothers Express Thanks for Christmas Concert

The Decatur Band Mothers club expressed sincere appreciation to the public for the assistance given to the Christmas concert. A spokesman noted frequent rehearsals and invited other members to join, indicating a very good band will be available in the next few months.

Decatur Band Mothers Club

Decatur Daily Publicizes Band Beautification On Stage

The Decatur Daily notes support for a public effort to sponsor beautification of the stage area. The piece thanks readers and wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Decatur Daily

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