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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1946

Page

3

U S Army Reports Disease Under Control After Major Quake

The United States confirms disease under control in Japan following a devastating quake that left at least 2,395 dead, 165 missing, and 1,142 injured. Refugees in Shingu face harsh winter conditions as relief pours in via serum drops, trains, and Emergency Hospitals. American efforts help accelerate aid by cutting Japanese red tape while welfare ministries advance housing for 5,000 homes.

Russell Tokyo U. S. Army Japan Shingu Wakayama Army Repenee Soeme Minis U. S Army Japanese Welfare Ministry Red Cross

Girl in Jail but Will Receive Gifts

A 16-year-old August girl named Helen Parrish will spend Christmas in the county jail in Montgomery Alabama. Police learned she was on probation from the Georgia training school for girls in Atlanta after being picked up in overalls and barefoot. Since she cannot be returned to relatives or the training school before the holidays officers collected gifts for her.

Montgomery Ala Helen Parrish O. S. Shivers Georgia Training School For Atlanta

Democracy Through Education: The Ideal American Teacher

The piece argues education as a cornerstone of democracy, praising public schooling since colonial times and urging better teachers who uphold faith in God. It highlights challenges facing today’s educators including pay, crowded classrooms, and parental neglect, while praising those who remain devoted to civil duty and youth. Frances Glasgow of Hartselle Alabama signs as author.

United States of America New England Man Jesus of Nazareth Frances Glasgow Hartselle Ala

Employment gains for Mobile area in 1946 year end

Mobile industrial area will end 1946 with about 8,000 unemployed the lowest figure of the year. Mobile county total nonfarm employment reached roughly 62,728 at mid December, up 4,453 since January 15, 1945, according to William P. Stainback Mobile State Employment Service manager.

Mobile Ala Dee William P. Stainback Alabama State Employment Service Mobile County

Filibuster Talk Revived Over FEPC Plan in Senate

Washington today faced renewed filibuster threats as the Senate weighed a revived bill to create a permanent fair employment practice commission. National Council leaders indicated they would seek sponsors next month while senators warned the pattern of last January could repeat.

Francis Kecly Washington Senate Atlan Philip Randolph National Council For A FEPC McClellan D.-Ark

Yard foreman Harvey LeGrone reported missing in Birmingham

Harvey LeGrone yard foreman for a lumber firm identified as W. A. Belcher is reported missing in Birmingham Alabama on December 24. Police search focuses on his residence and workplace.

Birmingham Ala Harvey LeGrone W. A. Belcher

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