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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1947
Page
4
A regional column discusses subscription rates and politics then pivots to economic policy. It cautions wage and price controls, argues workers’ rights to strike or work must be protected, touts Decatur’s diversified farm system, notes Kaiser-Frazer shutdowns, and urges careful road bond spending with bids highlighting high costs.
Readers are urged to vote on January 6 on a constitutional amendment granting the Alabama Legislature a self starter power similar to Congress. The piece warns against one man rule by the Governor and advocates passage of all five amendments on the ballot.
A newspaper clipping notes a business man who overworks eighteen hours daily yet owns unused items such as two outboard motors three cases of shells and new gear. It praises balance, suggesting even a rising bank balance cannot replace the fun of occasional play and enjoyment in life.
The Daily notes with respect the retirement of Charlie and Jimmy from the Palace Second Avenue cafe in Decatur after decades of informal hospitality. The Palace, founded by Charles Beckas, Jimmy Coutsas and Gus Beckas, served as a daily gathering spot and coffee hub for locals, spawning an unofficial coffee club and a sense of community. The new owner P. H. Vaughn is welcomed, while Decatur residents acknowledge the brothers’ long service and look forward to continued city life without them.
Early morning rounds find most of Harry Truman s cabinet chiefs in Washington to spend time with family after illuminating the White House Christmas tree. George Marshall travels to Pinehurst with his wife while Averell Harriman stays near West Palm Beach to draft four speeches. Cap Krug decorates with daughter Marilyn and son Jimmy in Washington. Snyder and Anderson remain in the capital with families as Tom Clark gets Sugar Bowl notes from son William Ramsey Clark. Lewis Schwe ll en bach and Jesse Donaldson enjoy a quiet day with wives. Deborah Charles and Patricia Sullivan greet St Nick with Navy Secretary John L Sullivan at the Manchester New Hampshire home.
Defense Secretary Jim Forrestal toured Army and air bases on his holiday route with Mrs. Forrestal and sons Michael and Peter in tow. Army Secretary Kenneth Royall and Mrs. Royall were in New York City with their daughter Mrs. James Davis. Secretary for Air Stuart Symington and his wife enjoyed a homecoming with sons Stuart and James, Yale freshmen.
Senators and congressmen split for the holidays with family duties. Taft and Vandenberg stayed in Washington, Vandenberg with a recovering wife, Taft entertaining grandchildren. Joe Martin visited North Attleboro with family and jewelry workers. Sam Rayburn hosted a Texas farm party. Styles Bridges planned a New England Christmas with his wife and three children.
Senate Majority Leader Wallace White focuses on family as Nina Lunn prepares to marry Nat Luttrell on January 8 in Pawnee City and St. Cloud areas. Kenneth Wherry marks a quiet Christmas after his father’s funeral. Harold Knutson divides time between family bedside and holiday duties.
White House visitors report James C. Auchincloss of New Jersey and Bob Jones of Alabama present President Truman with matchbook gifts. Truman replies by handing out match folders to callers, sparking laughter as Auchincloss contemplates keeping two folders for his grandchildren Kenneth and Gail.
The piece argues that communism marks itself as an enemy of the United States and labels all adherents as Soviet supporters. It contrasts immigrant loyalties, praises some German and Irish roles, and cites Russia as the overarching danger while condemning treason among Americans who align with communism. It claims the threat is strongest in New York and linked to aid to propagandists.
A brief Bell Syndicate item notes a reference to Harry S. Truman with a 1947 copyright credit. The snippet presents a rights citation rather than a full report, implying syndicated use of material from the former president.
The article explains two scalp ringworm types the animal and human forms. It notes transmission methods from animals and by direct contact and shared items, differing inflammation and hair loss patterns, diagnosis with ultraviolet light and microscopy, and treatments including hair removal and X-ray options.
Washington reports David Lilienthal urges civilian groups to educate Americans on atomic energy. The National Committee on Atomic Information coordinates 60 member organizations to distribute data, pamphlets, films, and speaker programs, while the AEC offers guidance but not direct public education.
The article argues communism is warlike and that removing treason by firing squad mirrors modern warfare. It cites Biddle and cites Hitler, Stalin seizing nations without a shot as examples. The piece asserts the need to amend laws to execute treason as a wartime traitor.
In Morgan County Alabama the Probate Court grants Frances M. Sherard letters testamentary on Hamilton R. Sherard Jr as deceased. Claimants must present all claims by the legal deadline or be barred. The notice is dated December 12, 1947 with publication on December 19 and 26.
Notice of a writ of attachment filed in the Morgan County Court of Alabama against Abco Manufacturing Company Inc. The writ was executed by the Morgan County Sheriff via Hoover Motor Express Company to answer as garnishees. Dated December 23, 1947. Clerk H Harrison Hill. Dec 26, Jan 29.
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