Georgia and Alabama News Roundup From 1946 Commentary
A civic and political digest notes Georgia and Alabama topics including governor races in Georgia, Republican disarray, and a Dewey coalition idea. Also highlights highway safety as top crash cause, Decatur development wins by the Chamber of Commerce, and Wolverine Tube selection from many towns as a commendable local milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Wolverine
Chamber of Commerce
Street Lighting Urges Cullman Improvement Push
Rotary Clock notes a Decatur habit of newspaper humor and shifts to Cullman street lighting. The Cullman Democrat urges TVA power use to expand whiteway lighting, cites other Alabama towns, warns dark streets deter visitors, and calls for a Chamber survey and city action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman Democrat
TVA
Democrat
Alabama
Anniston
Gadsden
City
Attalla
Boaz
Albertville
Guntersville
Hartselle
Decatur
Cullman
Veteran letter sparks firecracker noise debate across cities
A World War II paratrooper wrote to a university paper about the trauma caused by firecrackers. The letter drew heavy reaction, spreading to Decatur and beyond, with editors noting a noticeable drop in fireworks noise and attributing the change to his testimony. James E. Odum of Montgomery is named as the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Decatur Daily
Decatur
James £. Odum
Montgomery
Debating publishing gambling odds stirs editorials
Westbrook Pe lger argues against printing point spread odds in a New York Journal America editorial. He condemns link to illegal gambling, notes legality of track betting, and warns of corruption and public policy risks from publishing such odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook Pegler
New York
Dew
Max Kase
New York Journal-American
Polo Grounds
Lew Burtos
Nevada
Education costs and teacher shortages threaten future
Washington reports widening gaps in education funding as teachers face low pay and rising student numbers. More than 19 million children now attend elementary and high school, with peak enrollment expected at 23.2 million in 1954. Despite shortages and widespread strikes, unions press for higher pay and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
San Antonio
New York High
Charlotte Low
Eletary
Iic
Norfolk
California
Michigan
Taxing the racket would ruin it say opponents
Critics argued the illicit business should stay outside government reach as tax money would taint the racket. They noted personal income taxes already fund part of the government but questioned feasibility of legalization and taxation locally.
Causes of Pain in the Back in Medical Advice
The article explains how a slender spine column bears body weight and many suffer from weak backs. It lists postural back ache from weak muscles, occult sulfid a spine defects, fibrositis or lumbar inflammation, and age related joint inflammation as common causes. Treatment emphasizes posture, abdominal strengthening, rest, heat, massage, and careful diagnosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Walter
Seee
Walter
Notice to stockholders and creditors of Decatur Realty Co
In Morgan County Alabama a 1946 decree named stockholders and creditors of Decatur Realty Company Inc and barred others from filing claims after February 15 1947. All claimants not listed must file with Bryan McAfee Circuit Court Register by Feb 15 1947 or be forever barred. Publication dates Dec 16 23 30 Jan 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Realty Company, Inc
Morgan County
Alabama
Bryan McAfee
Register of Circuit Court
Walter Winchell In New York's Controversial Memo
Walter Winchell rails at public figures and political stances, labeling Talmadge a white supremacist and Nazism sympathizer. The column cites editors mocking OWI and Eisenhower, critiques Bilbo and Schacht, and jeers at media coverage of politics while recalling wartime and postwar figures.
Newspaperman Wit and War Talk in Washington Gossip
A trimmed collage of editorial quips and captions from Washington insiders. Remarks target Truman and Democratic politics, reader behavior toward newspapers, Nazi denazification, a cloak-and-dagger soup parcel incident, and Rockefeller’s UN philanthropy amid Soviet derision.
El Dorado, Legendary Land Of Gold In Andes
An ancient belief framed El Dorado as a fabulously wealthy realm sought by 16th century Spaniards. The myth tied to vast riches spurred expeditions across the Andean highlands in pursuit of a city or sacred lake said to shimmer with gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Dorado
Andes Highlands
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Decatur Daily Iene Sveryee
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
W. R. Shelton
Secor Clin Matic
Caed Dee
Tae Posi Arene
Peo Dacator
Fender
Associated Press
King Winter
Kansas
Bilbo
Magnolia State
Alabama Journal
Henry Wallace
Henry
Saturday Evening Post
Gene Talmadge
Georgia
Atlanta
South
Texas
Lone Star State
House
Alabama Highway Patrol
Rotary
Decatur Rotary Club
Pegler
Westbrook
St. Paul
AFL
Minneapolis
New York City
Paul Mallon
By Herman N. Bundesen, M.D
King Postar
J. W. Wyker
Et al
Lyons Electric Company
Tim Lyons
Goodyear
Sinclair Refining
J. G. Dean
Walter Winchell
Sansee
Cub
Scriveners
Gov. Talmadge
Talmadge
Heaven
George Washington Carver
Booker T. Washington
OWI
Eisenhower
Nazi Schacht
Germany
U. S
United States
Jackie Eliason
Thomas
Okla
Dem
Mississippi
Hitler
Roosevelt
Russia
USA
U. S. Senate
Don Pallini
Hollywood
Wm. Shirer
Wotta Laff
Army
Navy
Washington Press Club
Truman
Walter Lippmann
Kes
Yerkes
Secret Service
America
Rockefeller
United Nations
Rockerfeller
Joe Hagler
Royal Tire Service
Lee
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