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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1948
Page
4
Publication marks Second Class Matter filing dated February 26 612 at Decatur Alabama with postmark inclusion under Act of March 6 1878 and release to public record.
The page lists mail and carrier delivery rates with weekly and yearly figures. It then moves through a collage of quips about Alabama politics a peanut crop surprise and humorous lines about sports and parties including references to Governor Folsom and Senator Henderson.
Representative Rankin in Washington announces candidacy for reelection to a 15th term. He likely fares better in his own Mississippi district than in the recent Senate race, where he only edged the Republican challenger in a crowded field. A political cartoon shows Henry Wallace and a companion marching under a third party banner labeled G. O. P. Headquarters. Decatur residents attending the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans faced lodging challenges and one Atlanta observer recalled failed hotel bookings and a quixotic attempt at a black market room. W. D. Hastings of The Rambler muses about a Tennessee governorship run centered on declaring February 22 a state holiday and halting bank and post office operations, a notion deemed as ineffective as many political platforms.
The investigation into commodity trading by government insiders advances with more accused. supporters argue guilt not established while critics warn of inside profiteering amid a culture of worship and easy money.
A Mississippi session this month aims to set a precedent by including female lawmakers such as Sibyl Poole who previously served as a state legislator and Dixie Graves noted as a former U S senator from Alabama.
Senator Brooks of Illinois urges shifting control of the Marshall Plan to capable businessmen arguing Europe needs not just funds but productive effort. He contends private producers should oversee loans and ensure repayment, aligning Europe’s recovery with U S business practice.
State Senator Bruce Henderson accuses Governor James E. Folsom of lying in 18 cases and demands answers. The editorial urges voters to decide on the self-starter amendment next Tuesday, arguing it limits one man rule and strengthens legislature. If charges prove true, Folsom must respond beyond no comment.
A first visit in 1920 after World War I left the narrator with little more than a bedding roll and a knapsack. He recalls crossing the Albanian Alps, rebuilding Serbia, and finding Rome majestic as the League of Nations inspired hope for a warless future. He notes Italy's anger over Fiume and a later stop where he was arrested for speaking Serbo-Croatian.
The State Department and President Truman clash over James M. Landis. Landis loses bid for CAB chairmanship and for head of U S delegation to Geneva. He had been skeptical of diplomatic handling of international air issues while backing bold private negotiations in Buenos Aires and London.
A reporter recounts returning to Rome to interview Mussolini after he rose to power. The visit includes meeting ex-Premier Francesco Nitti, whose Rome raid followed the interview, and Mussolini’s claim that communism is dead in Italy. The piece reflects on Mussolini’s impact on Italian politics and the rise of Communist influence in the country.
The narrator recalls his 1936 visit to Rome amid Mussolini's rising conquests and tensions with the League of Nations. He notes Italy's bold actions in Corfu and Ethiopia, strained relations with France, and a sense of looming crisis. An interview with Count Galeazzo Ciano reveals dual, opposing inner pulls between loyalty and moderation.
The narrator recalls leaving Rome eleven years ago and returning to find a changed city. Buildings remain, but a new realist spirit prevails as Italy faces defeat and rebuilds from the ground up. Some cling to Mussolini past, others push the fragile De Gasperi government toward a hopeful future.
A 1948 New Year message cites scripture from Hebrews and urges readers to seek eternal life through Christ beyond changing years. It reflects on God’s unchanging nature, asks for divine light mercy and peace, and encourages steadfast faith despite life’s tides.
A fragment notes a comparison between a knapsack trip to Rome and receiving credit from Americans for a job, contrasting bows from foreign ministers with praise. The passage implies personal attribution of credit.
Morgan county court begins a three week session Monday with Judge W H Long presiding. Civil dockets list cases including Albert Williamson vs Decatur Seen Inc Andrew Wood R A McFerrin vs Shirley Williams and others. The final two weeks focus on criminal cases.
Joe M. Pettey returned from Fort Payne where he attended funeral services for John Garrison former Decatur resident. Garrison was once stationed in Decatur with the American Telephone and Telegraph company and later resided in Fort Payne Interment was made there.
Schools in Athens Alabama will reopen Monday after a two week holiday closure. Athens College also planned to resume classes and Mrs Harry J Kittrells kindergarten will reopen at the same time.
Medical overview of external ear canal infection highlighting symptoms and care. Describes cleaning the canal with hydrogen peroxide, drying, using gauze wicks soaked in ointment, and Castellani's paint between treatments. Advises regular cleansing, keeping water out, and follow up after about a month to prevent recurrence. The piece notes nerve and heart questions as stray content from syndicate materials.
A column argues pedestrians share fault for highway tolls noting two of every three pedestrians killed by cars were violating a law or acting unsafely. It urges motorists to dim lights and drivers to be cautious near children, emphasizing personal responsibility for safety over proclamations.
Reports from Washington indicate the Soviet Union is ahead of the United States in guided missile development especially in control and range. The Russians utilized German scientists and equipment to advance their program.
The Commonwealth Relations Office announces India will purchase the British cruiser Achilles, veteran of the 1939 River Plata clash with the Graf Spee, and is negotiating for three destroyers. It also says Pakistan has asked for naval vessels and is being sympathetically examined.
Sir Jack Drummond wartime adviser to the food ministry says bread and potato rationing are causing disturbing weight loss among Britain's youth. He warns conditions will worsen before improving though hopeful in comparison to the global situation.
President Victor Romano Reyes says his government will give fullest collaboration to the United States if it desires to open a Nicaraguan canal. In Moscow the Ukraine Soviet announcement follows.
A nostalgic exchange mixes work tips and absurd pricing phrases. The butcher seeks an energetic youth with experience to operate a slicer, while playful dialogue touches on golf, guns, and uncertain circumstances.
Republic will celebrate its 30th anniversary January 25 in Kiev and other cities and villages. Rio de Janeiro reports Brazil aims to bring in European displaced persons as immigrants per Minister Helio Lobo.
A new Treasury rule lets divorced husbands claim deficiency exemptions on children funded for education. The payment must exceed half the annual support cost, and the arrangement applies even if the mother remarries and the child lives with her.
Washington reports the army and military government in Germany will begin a program to collect and process about 100000 tons of junked tanks ships and armaments each month. The scrap will be shipped to the United States and Britain for reuse.
Washington reports the Agriculture Department asks egg producers to cull poor layers to reduce feed wasted on meat. The department notes a poor layer yields more meat than one kept for eggs, prompting worry among housewives about how the cull affects their flocks.
Mexico City reports indicate the Mexican Senate rejected three administration bills on one day signaling growing independence. The votes mark the first adverse actions against the administration this session, though no strong nationwide opposition party is evident.
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