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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1941
Page
4
Notice indicates Guterea as second class matter dated February 26 1912 at the Decatur Alabama post office with republication rights under March 6 1878 law. It asserts exclusive use to publish and credit news dispatches and preserves rights on material and poems printed herein.
The column rails at political and war issues from looming drafts to Mussolini and Hitler. It questions naval and air readiness, cites British pilots training, Italian air power waning, and departs with reports of two British airport seizures and plant damage assessments.
Churchill answered calls to bomb Berlin by saying business before pleasure, pledging the Royal Air Force should now concentrate on breaking German war production. He stressed that reducing production was the priority over retaliatory bombing.
Coach Bob Neyland blasts the press over criticism of Tennessee football schedules. He rejects claims of weak opposition and defends the team after the Sugar Bowl defeat to Boston College.
The article discusses Italian forces in Africa, noting censors hint at Italians regaining vigor and attacking garrisons as Britain presses to destroy Axis partners. It argues British superiority could decide the conflict, while Germany may aid Italy to sustain morale, with potential implications for 1941.
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce plans to hire a secretary and continues pursuing a $10,000 annual budget. The group urges united citizen effort to attract industry, distribution hubs, and agricultural development, warning against petty bickering and urging full pledged support.
Washington January 10 Roosevelt outlines a defense drive setup designed to keep final authority with himself. He presents Knudsen Hillman as coheads but retains a third vote for decisive action on key issues including contracts with Henry Ford and labor disputes.
A New Deal coterie within the defense commission says it had nothing to do with the president's plan. Key figures including Stimson Knox Knudsen Eaton and Smith shaped the legal form while Hillman remained a marginal figure. They urge aggressive administration and a flying squad to inspect defense plants for contract viability priority demands and subcontracts.
Cecil J. Brown urges continued effort after initial setbacks. He notes temptation, discouragement, and unanswered prayers test faith, insisting Jesus teaches returning to the struggle repeatedly until victory. The piece emphasizes steadfast prayer and persistent action despite early defeats.
Diet notes compare cottage cheese to meat and milk for protein and calories and discuss liver spots gum chewing and tea or coffee effects on the heart. Answers discuss reducing diets, pigments, and a Dear Editor note on pamphlets offered by Dr Logan Clendening.
The text argues beef veal and pork have little real nutritional difference. Veal has higher water content, which means more veal may be needed to match the nutrition of beef or pork. It notes beef is typically costlier and more palatable to many people.
A reflective piece on American meaning, freedom, faith, and sacrifice. It argues democracy safeguards liberty from hate and coercion, enabling dream pursuit and moral duty. It urges selfless preparedness and a citizen’s pledge to give for country. It champions faith, hope, and perseverance.
A collage of verses on memory and time contrasts with old jokes from a community page. The cartoonish scene has a police officer denying an adult entry to a children’s dress dance and a caterpillar butterfly gag.
The Florette Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Co. B. Brindley’s home on January 8. The president led the session and members promised to attend all meetings and have leaders ready to carry out the program. A tall house cookies demonstration was given by the food leader Mrs. Russell Peck.
Walter Winchell condemns Nazi influence in America citing Hitler propaganda spending, Bund units near arsenals and ports, Nazi sympathizers in cities, and threats of violence. He lists individuals, groups, and incidents including Bund leaders, German Library of Information, and suspects tied to Ugo DAnnunzio and other operatives.
C C Swift found a row of black walnuts along the exhaust manifold lit by heat and fumes after a squirrel he had seen in a garage where he stored walnuts to dry. The incident occurred in Roast ed G Wastle Indiana on January 10.
A mutual friend introduced William R. Spillane of New York and Helen Spillane of Kansas City. They discovered they aren’t related and plan to wed on January 18 in Kansas City.
The Morgan County National Bank in Alabama reports assets totaling 2 711 706 23 at year end 1940. Loans and discounts 1 462 913 61 including 177 72 overdrafts. Total deposits 2 460 273 99 with capital and surplus noted as 88 165 50 and undivided profits.
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