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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1946

Page

8

Miss Cotton Selected In Memphis Miss Barnwell Crowned

In Memphis on January 8 1946 Miss Gwin Barnwell a 21 year old Greenwood Mississippi native now living at 66 Park Avenue New York was chosen Miss Cotton after a parade and biographical talks. She will serve as goodwill ambassador for the National Cotton Council on a tour of U S cities. Alternate contestants include Lucille Hamer of Brownsville Tennessee and Beverly Stewart of Memphis.

Memphis New York Gwin Barnwell Greenwood Miss Park Avenue Barnwell King Cotton National Cotton Council Duke University Lucille Hamer Brownsville Tenn Beverly Stewart

Crossword puzzle clues and cryptogram reveal

Daily crossword and cryptoquote puzzle items list across and down clues with several partial answers. The page includes a cryptogram quotation REMOTE FROM MAN WITH GOD HE PASSED HIS DAYS PARNELL and a feature credit line from King Features Syndicate.

Parnell King. Features “Syndicate, Inc

Periodic table by Mendeleeff predicting 92 elements

A 1869 table by Russian scientist Dmitri Mendeleev outlined the theoretical existence of 92 natural elements. At that time many elements had not yet been discovered, but the arrangement hinted at periodic patterns.

Mendeleeff

Atom power vs mind power, Dingle claims

Edwin J. Dingle argues the atom bomb power is small next to mind power latent in all people. He cites Tibet taught methods to awaken mental energy, promising health, success, courage, and charisma with a free 9000 word treatise from the Institute of Mental physical in Los Angeles.

Edwin J. Dingle Tibet Institute of Mentalphysical S. Hobart Blvd Dept W-11 Los Angeles 4 Calif

Morgan County Local Notes From Johnson Chapel

Mrs Mack Collins improves from flu and pneumonia. Miss Cular Roberts has flu. Mrs Ethel Glasgow recovering from flu. J R Glenn and family moved to Danville. J M Long back home. Mr and Mrs Grady Jackson moved here. Joe Stroup killed hogs recently. Mrs Alice Stroup ill today. Mrs Ethel Glasgow visited Edna Turrentine and her ill mother Mrs T J Jack. Elmer White Pratt City visited wife staying with ill mother. Mrs Trudy Osborn Pratt City spent weekend with relatives.

Mack Collins Cular Roberts Ethel Glasgow J. R. Glenn Danville J. M. Long Grady Jackson Joe Stroup Alice Stroup Edna Turrentine T. J. Jack Elmer White Pratt City Trudy Osborn

Fat Catting Angers Troops Overseas

Manila reports widespread anger among enlisted men and junior officers over “fat-catting” by senior officers. They accuse leaders of luxuries, luxury housing, and perks, while many troops endure peacetime comforts and wartime hardship. Instances cited include lavish housing with 32 houseboys, private homes for generals, and costly efforts to clean uniforms and gear. Some propose redeploying prisoners to rebuild damaged areas. The piece notes housing shortages and rising wartime disparities as demobilization looms.

Manila Red Cross Navy Bird G. L Feelings

Delivery Boy Wanted At Caddell Drug Co

Help wanted advertisement seeks a delivery boy immediately for Caddell Drug Co. Applicants should arrive in person to apply.

Buckley’s Buckley's Canada Caddell Drug CO Goidel

Old word has new meaning

James Marlow discusses the evolving term internationalist after World War II. He contrasts isolationists and various forms of internationalism including veto power in the United Nations and the idea of a world government, noting the need for clearer terms as the word is used loosely.

James’ Marlow Washington Congress League of Nations United Nations Wev Britain Russia China France

Local Notes from Lawrence County Friendship Mississippi

Edward Hunter a former resident is on furlough home in Hartselle after service overseas. Ottis Holladay in the U S Army is home. Mrs Velma Looney visited her parents the Hill family. Mr George Stover a speaker died suddenly Tuesday morning survived by his family. Mr and Mrs Walker Steele were business visitors in Cullman.

Edward Hunter Hartselle A-Sfurlough Harrison - Poole Evergreen Ottis Holladay U. S. Army Lilian Asherbranner Lois Sanford Lela Anders Lebanon Shelly Eddy Evie Asherbranner Lee Danville Velma Looney Luke Hill Mary Long Joe Shaw Howard Pruitt Jimmie Lee Sullivan George Stover Speaker Walker Steele Cullman

France Faces Crisis as De Gaulle Sees Leadership Rise

Mackenzie notes France remains in a fragile postwar state as Gen. De Gaulle eyes a path to power. With a June election and a constitutional referendum looming, observers weigh his moderate socialist program, state controls, and the fragile coalition between communists and socialists shaping France’s rebirth.

de Gaulle France

Rotary Hear Judge Lynne Explain Army Courts

Judge Seybourn Lynne told Rotary Club that Army courts are faster and superior to civil ones with three courts serving different aims. He cited a three officer special court and minimum five officers for general court, noting penalties up to dishonorable discharge and that death penalties go to the president. He said most sentences are shortened to about six months. Guests included George Foster John A. Caddell Russell Lynne and Buddy Spence. The Netherlands newspaper Haarlemmer Courant began Jan 8 1656.

Seybourn Lynne Rotary_club Cornelian Alvin Richards Lynne George Foster Montgomery Rotarian John A. Caddell Russell Lynne Buddy Spence

Historic figure eyed to guide France out of wilderness

A nation considers a famed leader as the beacon to steer France from crisis toward renewal. The discussion centers on political vision, leadership qualities, and potential reforms associated with this historical figure. Public sentiment shows cautious optimism about returning stability and direction.

Paris la Belle France

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