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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1945

Page

3

Waterfield 4S star returns to the Glen with Jane Russell

Hollywood on December 28 reports Bob Waterfield and his bride Jane Russell visiting the Glen after returning from the East. Waterfield, once UCLA star, joined the Cleveland Rams and earned rookie honors and a rich contract. Jane Russell anticipates two film releases, Hunt Stromberg's Young Widow and Howard Hughes The Outlaw, awaiting Johnston office approval.

Hollywood Bob Waterfield Glen Jane Russell UCLA Bob Jane's Cleveland Rams Jane Hunt Stromberg Howard Hughes Johnston Hays

John Garfields Expecting a Child and Tokyo Film Note

The John Garfields are expecting a child momentarily. Burl Ives arrives next week for additional scenes of Smoky and a Disney chore. Lt Don Brubaker forwards a Pacific Stars and Stripes clipping noting the first American picture in Tokyo in four years is Call Of The Yukon with Richard Arlen. Japanese titles explain the dialogue.

John Garfields Burl Ives Disney Don Brubaker Pacific Stars and Stripes Tokyo Richard Arlen

Stars Face Superstition Clash on Beholden Film Set

Victor Francen balked at posing in a coffin for The Beast With Five Fingers but director insisted on the shot. He soon fell ill with bronchitis and influenza and is recuperating in Arizona. Tilly Losch joined Shahrazad after Universal provided housing. Oscar Levant altered his schedule to work on Humor Me esque while maintaining a heavy coffee habit.

Superstition Dept Victor Francen Francen Arizona Tilly Losch Universal Oscar Levant New York

1944 Si ox Moatha Chriske ye AGATWA Christie Mali

Fragmentary OCR note lists names and terms in unclear order. Readable parts mention Moatha and Christie Mali with dates or identifiers, but details are fragmentary and no clear event or outcome emerges. Further text needed for a coherent headline and summary.

Stark Head Mystery Deepens At Sea Cliff

MacWhirter revisits Stark Head and encounters fear and murder echoes as old Lady Tressilian’s case resurfaces. A tense meeting with Mary Aldin leads to a search for rope, hinting at darker plans ahead in the ongoing inquiry.

MacWhirter Mona Mary Aldin Lady Tressilian Audrey Kay Saltington Ted Latimer Nevile Thomas Royde Mary Superintendent Battle Inspector Leach

Moscow conference lifts Big Three hopes for peace

Mackenzie notes the Moscow foreign ministers meeting revived a spirit of cooperation among the Big Three. A key result was a UN commission to abolish atomic weapons and develop peaceful atomic energy, easing tensions and giving UN a concrete task next month. Russia’s issues with Persia and Turkey remain but cooperation persists.

London Moscow Assembly of the United Nations Peace Organization Stalin United Nations Organization Russia Persia Turkey Europe Orient United States England

Four Alabama Attorneys Mentioned for Supreme Court Vacancy

Four Alabama lawyers are named as contenders for the unexpired term on the state supreme court. They include Judge Leigh Clarke of Jefferson County Arch McDowell former law partner of Governor Sparks Davis Stakeley a former Supreme Court justice and John Rish chief legal counsel of the revenue department in Montgomery on December 28.

Montgomery Ala Alabama State Supreme Court William H. Thomas Leigh Clarke Jefferson County Arch McDowell Sparks Davis Stakeley John Rish The Revenue Department

Guardianship Partial Settlement in Louie E Smith Estate

The probate court in Morgan County Alabama announces that on December 19 1945 guardian Thelma Ransom has filed accounts vouchers and a statement for a partial settlement of the estate of Louie E Smith a non compos mentis. The court fixes January 15 1946 to hear the settlement and require any objections. Judge T Cc. Almon signs the notice dated December 21 28 and January 4

Alabama Morgan County Louie E. Smith Thelma Ransom T Cc. Almon

Ride Aboard USS Siboney Turns Thrilling Yet Harsh

Excerpt recounts a ride on the USS Siboney off the Philippines with Ens. Roger Rose as pilot. The author describes catapult takeoffs, rocket and bomb runs, and a cracked plexiglass canopy after a panel failure. Despite danger, the return to the carrier ends smoothly. The day concludes with the pilot’s dry quip that the ride was dull.

U.S. S Pacific Ens Roger Rose St. Paul Minn Roger Maxine Fort Lauderdale Fla Seventh Avenue Rose

Cheat (slang) four female name ne

A fragmentary OCR style item notes slang meaning cheat and references a feminine given name. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear event or identifiable individuals beyond the generic term.

Crossword and UN veto on atomic bomb question

A partial crossword and a discussion on the United Nations Security Council veto for atomic bomb control. The piece notes permanent members and the need for five yes votes, plus possible delays before a global plan emerges while nuclear weapons production may continue.

Britain Russia China Atomic Commission Commission Congress Security Council UNO

Cryptoquote puzzle quotation from King Features Syndicate

A tryptogram quotation from a cryptogram puzzle is presented. The page notes a prior Cryptoquote quote by Wordsworth about noble aims and deeds. The syndicated puzzle is distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

Wordsworth King Features Syndicate, Inc

U S Will Keep On Making New Bombs

James Marlow reports from Washington on American plans to continue constructing and stockpiling atomic bombs while UNO debates a ban. The article covers the March toward an atomic commission, aims for peaceful use, and safeguards, with brief background on talks among Truman Attlee and King and later Byrnes Bevin Molotov.

U.S James Marlow Washington United Nations Organization UNO Russia United States Britain Atomic Commission

Baby chick quiets before hatching warned by hen clock

A baby chick waiting to hatch stays still when the hen signals with a warning clock. The scene depicts quiet anticipation inside the shell as the moment approaches.

Relief At Last For Your Cough

An old newspaper ad promotes Creomulsion as a non narcotic remedy for coughs. It claims quick relief stops coughing and aids sleep with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The ad emphasizes treating bronchial membranes and loosening phlegm with beechwood creosote blends.

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Coal Company KING Syndica Saltcreek Stark Head Balmoral Court Gull’s Point Tressilian Mrs. Strange Hurstall Andrew MacWhirter Mackenzie By DeWitt Mackenzie Omar Oreectee UC. S&s A Decatur Flying Service Courtland Savle Lovd Svar Diocesa Jacob Tion Bib Ifnica God of War Peck Peru Over Crhosp Ujk Truman Attlee Canada MacKenzie King Wham Hey Byrnes Bevin Molotov Decatur Allied van Lines, Inc Sree Omega Pour South Brock & Spight CO Wholesale Distributors
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