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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1947
Page
4
The piece notes subscription pricing for mail and carrier delivery and quotes Dean Russell on law versus regulations. It recalls Thomasville Times birthday firecracker incident and jokes about loaded shells. Walter Stewart laments Delta Bowl ticket shortages and compares to Rose and Sugar Bowls capacity issues.
A Chattanooga veteran won a completed house in a national contest showing how a housing problem can be solved. John Nelson, secretary of the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, greeted friends during the holidays and faced light ribbing about officials in his new home. He simply smiled and yelled Folsom to quiet the teasing.
The piece argues that Russia's demand for reparations at 1938 prices would total 20 billion, forcing Germany to work for Russia and the U S to subsidize Germany. It questions the Russian negotiating stance and labels Russian policy as unreasonable since World War II.
The Birmingham Post argues Amendment No. 1 to allow legislative sessions in emergencies strengthens checks on the governor. It states the amendment does not strip executive powers and urges voters to approve to safeguard Alabama’s future.
In Tallapoosa county Georgia a drive in operator reported a safe stolen from an adjacent cabin residence containing between 28000 and 30000 dollars in cash. The Army has decided that Glenn Davis should not be released from service to join a professional grid team. Don Whitmire refused professional contracts and remains on active duty with the fleet.
The author recalls the French Friendship Train trip from Paris to Marseilles in about ten hours, tracing its reverse mimicry of the American journey from Los Angeles to New York in eleven days. The train carried a loudspeaker flatcar, speeches, and aid for French children, with French and American organizers, unions, and churches jointly overseeing distribution.
General Henri Giraud tours Dijon and Lyons with U S troops as the Friendship Train promotes cross faith harmony. A Grand Rabbi and Grand Mufti meet American visitors in Lyons while mayors invite the train to their halls. French press crews ride from Paris to Marseilles. many reporters are young due to wartime roles. An electrician recalls wartime machine gun fire from an American plane.
Editor notes this piece is the second of three assessing the Marshall Plan. It outlines what the plan is supposed to do and how it began, offering context for readers on its purpose and origin.
Washington outlines the Marshall plan costing about 17 billion dollars over four years from 1948 to 1952. The aim is to restore Western Europe by supplying coal steel and essential goods while Europe increases output and lowers trade barriers. Most aid would be grants with some loans, and repayment is uncertain.
A renowned survivor recalls a 1947 incident where a chauffeur was killed and he was wounded in three places. He admits lingering anti American sentiment but credits the Friendship Train with easing his views, saying the shooting was a mistaken act by friends.
The article discusses hopeful cancer advances including animal organ extracts and ER vaccine in animal tests, noting basal cell epithelioma cases regressed with beef spleen and lamb liver extracts. It emphasizes early diagnosis, surgery, and radiotherapy as current standards, with a 50 percent potential saving rate. An FAQ on ear wax removal is included.
Pegler muses on an anonymous accusation linking him to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s family via the Westbrooks. He cites a jokey genealogical letter naming Washingtons, Presidents, and tycoons, then recalls a comical White House luncheon tale involving Elliott, Hall, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Forbes Morgan as he reflects on fame, cousins, and press circles.
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