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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1946

Page

3

Cotton Facing Test as U S Secretary Calls for Efficiency

Secretary of Agriculture Anderson told North Carolina farm leaders that American cotton must compete with mass produced synthetics and foreign cotton by improving efficiency and quality rather than relying on parity prices or export subsidies. He urged growing on best suited lands, industrial South development, mechanization, cost cuts, and widespread producer cooperation to lower costs and boost competitiveness.

Raleigh N. C Anderson South North Carolina

Miracle on the cliff the final confession

Audrey Strange and Andrew MacWhirter confront truth and danger after a cliffside rescue. MacWhirter explains his deductions and offers to marry Audrey, while Superintendent Battle uses the testimony to expose Nevile. Audrey asks for a life together as they face a costly license and new future.

Audrey Strange South America Chile MacWhirter Audrey Stark Head Strange Superintendent Battle Nevile Thomas Adrian Battle Mary Aldin

Paris Clocks With Clogs Reflect War Straits

Mackenzie's Paris column observes wooden shoes worn by Parisian women and children as a practical response to leather shortages. The piece notes the clack of the soles, the city’s war‑torn dress and shop displays, and a mood of weariness that lingers behind outward gaiety.

Paris Mack France Globe la Belle France Metrons

Truman Talk Eye Opener

Washington dispatch summarizes President Truman urging citizens to write or tell their congressmen their views on key government and control issues. He criticizes lob gy and urges mass participation to influence policy, noting Congress has largely stalled his program.

James Marlow Washington Truman United States Congress Mr. Truman Asho Mr. Trumann

France Faces Uncertain Future Amid Recovery Efforts

The text notes France clinging to hope as it fights for recovery and a rightful place, while the public views the political horizon gravely and wonders what the future holds for them. Observers stress the road ahead remains unclear.

France

Visitation Day Planned by Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church

The Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church schedules Visitation Day with visiting hours at 2 30 pm and 7 pm Thursday. The event invites members and friends to visit the church facilities during designated times.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church

City Hall Fire in Birmingham Burns Ground Floor

Birmingham fire crews battled a small blaze at city hall last night. The fire damaged the ground floor but caused no major disruption to services. No injuries reported.

City Hall Birmingham Tne

Sparkman Seeks Training Program Balancing Peace and Civilians

Senator Sparkman of Alabama says the United Nations mission requires a military training program but should interfere minimally with civilian life of trainees. He emphasizes the aim is world peace, not immediate fighting, and vows adherence to UN commitments.

Birmingham United A Jieaan Sparkman D.-Ala Kman United Nations Organization

Relief At Last For Your Cough

Chronic bronchitis may develop if your cough is ignored. Creomulsion promises to loosen mucus and soothe inflamed bronchial membranes. It blends beech wood creosote with other medicines and offers a money back guarantee if it does not quickly ease the cough and restore rest.

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Ilehay Grant Wan Ted King Features Syndicate Mrs Strange Andrew MacWhirter Health Loyd’s Drug Store Stcon Royal Cup Batterton Coffee Company Mackenzie By DeWitt Mackenzie Palelsitee Eng Oe Aoe LD Ls Tire Service Atlas and General Tires Ryan’s Tire Service 4Th Ave Mer B. G. Ryan Hallmark City Park 6Th Ave Moulton St U. S. Royals Texaco Haw-Haw William Joyce Lord Waw-Haw London Wandsworth Faros Flodk Music Sparkman Cisco Shipyard Decatur Ala Cisco Decatur Iron & Steel Co MMU Hutten Nash Nash Motors Nash-Kelvinater Corp Detroit, Mich Nash-Kelvinater E.S.T M.S.T Columbia Broadcasting System Bradley Motor CO E. A. Bradley 2Nd Ave C. N. Lott
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