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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1940
Page
4
The piece discusses 1940s wartime strain and defense debates, economic prospects, and political tensions. It notes Congress delays on funds, Admiral Byrd’s arrival, and a push toward defense while Europe teeters. It references Turkey and Spain, Britain, and Ireland, plus farm income and a disrupted Blue and Gray game amid attendance challenges.
After a decade of planning and recovery the Decatur area and the Tennessee Valley Authority along with the Alabama State Chamber of Commerce push for rapid industrial and civic development. Key goals include securing a commercial airfield site, starting new school structures in 1941, advancing Tennessee River river terminals under a uniform system, expanding hospital facilities including care for negro residents, and leveraging rich raw materials and labor to attract capital and new ventures.
Washington reports Roosevelt administration economists expect 1941 to be the nation’s biggest year. Defense production tops current levels with capacity coming online around June, sparking a predicted year of growth despite weak agricultural export markets. Industrial output and retail activity show record strength, while living costs stay depressed compared with 1929.
Dee Marking an epoch in safety engineering, a switch will be thrown tonight on the Birmingham Bessemer boulevard. J Miller Bonner, legal adviser to Governor Dixon, will represent the executive on the lighting program, followed by a dinner and reception with State Highway Director Chris Sherlock as honor guest. The project is sponsored by the Bessemer Junior Chamber of Commerce.
In Waynesburg Pennsylvania on December 30 a 4 year old boy Jonathan Funk faced knee deep snow and bitter cold. Despite long and steady attendance at Sunday school the child slipped into illness that forced a pause in his 35 year streak of attending every Sunday class.
An extension ladder aided by firemen saved Mrs Addie Grubbs, 79, and her son Wellman from their second floor Montgomery apartment after a fire originating on the floor below spread to the main hall blocking both stairs. The incident occurred last night as smoke drove residents to safety.
The speech notes the recognition of needs in the community and the steps taken. It states that capable government units will meet these needs and that by 1941 the area will continue to be “Up and doing” with these weapons of civic progress.
The column argues dancing is a fun and effective exercise suitable for all ages. It cites Dr. Adrian Gibbs and Dr. Clendening noting dancing as beneficial, even for older adults who still enjoy rhythm. Therapeutic dancing helps crippled youths gain confidence and improve posture.
Washington officials predict a 1941 budget near 17 billion dollars with deficits of about 6 billion. Treasury experts consider borrowing roughly five billion from the public while tapping one billion from government funds, contingent on raising the debt limit from 49 to about 65 billion dollars.
Cataracts are not fully understood but are linked to aging and certain diseases like diabetes. Oculists typically perform surgery after a cataract has ripened, but they aim to remove it before vision in the affected eye is lost.
The response describes how a bumped leg can bruise as blood leaks into tissues. It explains the color progression from dark purple to yellow as the bruise heals and notes that prior lack of bruising suggests you may not have previous extravasated blood under the skin.
Dr Clendening offers seven pamphlets at 10 cents each. To obtain a copy send 10 cents and a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr Logan Clendening in care of this paper. Titles include Three Weeks' Diet Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
Police Judge William F. Devin acquitted Adolph Meissner of illegal use of firearms in killing a neighbor's cat on the technical ground that an air rifle is not a firearm. The judge refused to decide which cat was aggressor, saying humans already provide enough trouble for the court.
Radio addicts resent the war pace. Elsie and others debate loyalty and backers. A professor questions responsibility while undergraduates admit minor missteps. The text urges action over talk and lists virtues for preparedness. It calls for unity, courage, faith, and resolve to save America from European chaos.
Applicant asks if a night guard was hired after an advertisement. Boss replies no, but the shop was robbed that night, highlighting the vacancy and a crime occurring despite the ad.
A voiced critique condemns the practice of taking advantage of others with no return. It argues that taking for free shifts burden to others who receive nothing in return and warns that this behavior amounts to cheating. The message emphasizes fairness and reciprocal effort.
Harper asks Currey if rushing for the morning train is necessary. Currey says it’s a coin flip between catching the train on the platform or arriving just as it leaves. The brief exchange captures commuter timing and routine.
A girl shows compassion for a bedraggled bird in pain and mutters a sorrowful remark as it dies. The scene shifts to a young boy named Douglas, seven, recently given a room of his own by loving parents who furnished it with care.
Walter Winchell’s broadside on musicals and films spotlights "Pal Joey" and Rodgers and Hart, with Vivienne Segal and Gene Kelly, plus "Meet the People" and "Old Acquaintance" praised for acting and writing. It notes Marquee items like "My Sister Eileen," "Bojangles" Robinson, "The Philadelphia Story," and Hollywood crossovers, with political and cultural chatter through month-end notes and observer voices.
A Front Pages piece in an Italian newspaper argues Paul Revere was Italian, joking that anyone who shouts The British are coming must hail from Italy.
Douglas hesitates over a finely made furniture gift, unsure if his wife will approve, while the father praises quality and longevity. The passage laments how science and invention are used to destroy as they were used to cheat.
A collection of misquoted or garbled lines attributed to writers like Don Herolds G Meredith R Frost H Bowden Joseph Conrad Edith Wharton Taylor Caldwell G Lombardo Dorothy Thompson B Rabutin and Katharine Brush. The jumble includes quips on marriage secrecy gender and social norms.
A devotional urging believers to honor vows made to the Lord, even after trials. It warns against abandoning church and community when hardships come, and stresses that forgiving mercy imposes responsibility to fulfill commitments in the presence of others.
Before buying or selling your automobile, glance over the Want Ads for daily car listings and options. The short notice highlights available tiers and quick comparisons to aid selection.
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