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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1945
Page
4
Walter Winchell discusses Stamford property values and Irving Berlin in Atlantic City while lampooning actors, censorship, and publicity stunts. The piece surveys theater openings, Broadway shows like Billion-Dollar Baby and Strange Fruit, radio personalities such as Red Skelton, and critiques of OPA and political figures shaping 1948 campaigns.
A collage of opinion snippets mocks soap ads and fashion lists while noting snow in Greenville and the Rose Bowl tempo. It cites Dr. Feldt on headaches from Reader's Digest, detailing intracranial and extracranial types, migraine cures, histamine treatment, and cautions against patent remedies.
New York December 27 reports on a Beverage Retailers Weekly story alleging Ben Pross head of a liquor workers union sought a charter for a wine and liquor post tied to George Oneto. The piece cites prior criminal charges against Pross, including grand larceny and a federal sentence, and questions his fitness and influence within the AFL and liquor industry. It notes Oneto’s Legion ties, Pross’ alleged racketeering, and his growing control of unions, with reference to related court actions and anti trust fines.
Navy Department faces criticism as correspondents question why a prompt search for the Indianapolis was not initiated after reports of the ship vanishing. The backfire centers on Captain McVay and the handling of the tragedy.
A Washington writer condemns political motifs in art arguing that true art advances from the soul not political aims. He cites German artist, early 20th century painters, and mentions American masters like Eakins, Homer, and Grant Wood who avoided political themes. He laments art markets driven by political whims and praises nonpolitical mastery.
A reminiscence on changing views of love and sight in modern dating. The verse notes that older beliefs of love being blind have shifted as contemporary fashions reveal judgment and discernment in partners. A playful closing line attributes the reflection to Dunkin.
A courtroom exchange reveals the defendant's counsel grilling a witness who then doubts whether he ever owned a car. The suspect concedes he was certain before but becomes unsure as cross examination proceeds.
A concise maxim asserts that life quality hinges on the nature of one’s thoughts. The quote emphasizes inner mindset as the key to personal happiness and resilience.
A barber college student was trimming a customer who suddenly leaped up, yelling at the student for placing a hot towel on his face. The student defended the action saying he could not allow his hands to burn.
Delays in replying to correspondence add to backlogs and complicate tasks. The longer a letter sits unanswered, the more effort is needed to track, retrieve, and respond, affecting efficiency and schedules.
Interview with Mrs Tilmose yields a blunt joke from a cook about planning an elaborate meal for sixteen. The cook quips the last group “lost me,” signaling a humorous or cautionary aside about a tricky kitchen job.
An old newspaper line notes that many men avoid the armed services just as many girls do not join the forces, reflecting common barriers or choices that kept people out of military service.
Junior laments missing dry cleaning and bare pants leaving him short of decent attire. Father quips that they could sue over a breeches promise, turning a delay into a wry legal jest.
Alban Asbury declares a determined personal quest despite dangers and foes. He vows to persevere, overcome obstacles, and reach the goal with resolve and endurance.
A fragment notes a Decatur girl describing a marriage vow and humor about her spouse’s behavior. The lines imply a joke about commitment and affection, mentioning a partner who alternates between wanting to pet and other actions, reflecting light domestic tone.
A speaker laments political interference in art praising Opper, Burchfield, Bohrod, Speicher, Lucioni, Mattson, Chapin and James. He recalls N. C. Wyeth’s death and a springhouse painting as beautifully done yet unmentioned. He predicts a German woman’s work may dominate museums while quality art is sidelined by politics.
Betty Field, wife of Elmer Rice, becomes the lead in the new hit Dream Girl. The role was offered to a famed movie name who snubbed it, Field suggested another star who declined, Rice persuaded his wife to take the part, and The Playwrights Co. signed her. It may run a year.
A breezy review notes The Stork Club as entertain ment de luxe with champagne fizz. Betty Hutton is Hollywood energy, Barry Fitzgerald steals scenes, while Cub Room regulars seek central attraction. The Expendable film is stirring and realistic with salt spray grit.
A concise note notes refusal to engage in discussion about literature. The responder says they are not interested in books and steer conversation away from literary topics. The exchange signals a preference for different subjects.
A lighthearted tale shows a golfer returning to dinner to a wife’s sharp glance about Junior caddying. The husband deflects by joking that campaign promises fueled his moment of doubt, recalling courtship pledges and political rhetoric of the era.
An elderly Scot asks about the evening’s price after his son returns from a court outing. The son reveals the cost was fifty cents, but the girl provided the money as the entire amount.
Sandy McPherson, recently moved to a new company unit, struggled to locate a suitable boarding house. He was directed to a landlady who proudly guided him to her single vacancy and announced, This is your room.
George Price, a Stock Exchange broker, recalls a break in values worth at least a billion dollars and a mistaken investor who bought a movie stock after Price hinted at WBs. The investor later blamed Price, then learned the remark referred to War Bonds, not Warner Brothers.
A collage of short lines and snippets referencing writers like Paul Ger aldy Isabel Moore Felix Noland Chris Morely Lil lian Smith Fred Allen and Charles Brooks. The pieces mix themes of love memory aging and perception with brief vivid imagery.
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