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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1946
Page
4
The piece surveys a flu outbreak in Alabama and broader wartime sentiment, contrasting President Eisenhower talk with editorials by Grover Hall Jr. and Lumier, plus public views on strikes, Prohibition revenue, and demobilization. It notes the Decatur chamber meeting on balancing agriculture and industry and stresses sustaining a diversified economy for stability.
Congress faces possible extensions to the price control law beyond the June 30 expiration. A clear majority favors extending the law in some form. Debate continues over exact amendments and future action.
American officers report the occupation zone relations are becoming more cordial on the surface but actually harsher as the United States shifts to a tougher line. They say the Russians prefer blunt realism and press for more gains as American firmness increases.
In Washington some GOP congressmen argue the party has already created issues around personal elections and demobilization. They contend the president as commander in chief can demand troop actions, blaming the Democratic administration for delays and confusion. Civilian Production Administration officials project 1946 tin imports totaling about 96,000 tons with 4,000 tons from increased imports to meet demand.
Rome faces tough housing with single rooms at 350 dollars monthly. About three million rooms were destroyed in the war and efforts by Tittle toward replacement are noted.
Contracts indicate future test flights may be conducted by remote control. The article notes radio control of aircraft has advanced enough to send data on performance to engineers on the ground even if a plane crashes, signaling risk and progress in the art.
Nashville reports Senate President McKellar has unified party support for reelection bid. Senators Stewart and McCord along with E. H. Champ of Memphis back his candidacy. No foe announced yet though Rep. Ketaner weighs a statewide run.
The article explains DDT as a powerful insect control tool while warning of its toxicity to humans. It covers how DDT kills insects, safe handling, protective gear, and practical household use from spraying rooms and mattresses to preventing contact with food and flames. It also notes risks and proper precautions for safe application.
Cornélius Ayers 19 of 513 3rd Avenue Decatur has joined the regular Army and will be home in January on enlistment furlough. A former Decatur high student, Ayers entered May 29 1944 and has served overseas since April 17 1945. Parents Mr and Mrs Timothy Ayers reside in Decatur.
John Bell Edgfiond Chase of Wisconsin and Ellen Geraldine Masterson of Decatur obtained marriage licenses. The filing lists names and locales, indicating formal issuance by local civil authorities.
An index based snapshot shows operating costs of American automobiles fell from 100 in 1926 to 50 by 1939, a 50 percent drop. The text then briefly notes soaking nuts in salt water overnight to keep meats whole.
In Atlanta, six hopefuls line up to succeed civil service veteran Bob Ramispeck who left Congress for an aviation post. Ramispeck says a congressman's pay isn't enough to live on and several contenders seek the seat.
A playful exchange questions adding residents and a tall light to a car. The girl argues extra features look snobbish while the boy defends their style and practicality.
A reader pleads for a long awaited photograph of corduroy pants from a catalog spanning two decades. They request immediate forwarding, noting nostalgia and the desire for the image as the years pass.
The text reflects on human finiteness and God's infinity, asserting that God reveals himself in Jesus Christ to what man can comprehend. It emphasizes trusting the Lord with all heart and not relying on own understanding.
A wedding reception ends with the couple fleeing in their car after a humorous exchange with guests. A mule onlookers hailed by braying adds to the scene as they pass a farmer. A near-accident at an intersection prompts a lighthearted quip about road safety and urban living.
Readers advocate traffic reforms amid noisy vehicles and grinding gears. A bus incident prompts debate on outlawing horn blasts and headlight use. A nervous old lady asks the driver what happened after a cow was chased into a barn.
A local man recalls an exchange about divorce as a definition made from domestic scraps. A country friend, receiving a mail order catalog yearly, kept writing letters for twenty years after seeing a pair of corduroy pants pictured in the catalog.
Elliott Roosevelt being mobbed by admirers leaving Show Boat at the Ziegfeld Theatre. James Stewart introduces Marie McDonald to Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. Various stars, including Henry Stimson and Damon Runyon, appear in lively social notes with playful quotes and TV and stage buzz.
A chorus singer receives a holiday gift from an ardent boyfriend a hand colored Trameé photo of him she discards from an 18th floor window after discovering a stash of ten $100 bills hidden in the back. The incident follows another gossip note about La de Marigny’s possible next marriage to Dr Paul Zahl after a Nassau murder acquittal.
A string of hazy nightclub quips and gossip lines from venues including Versailles Embassy Zanzibar and Ciros. Snippets hint at flirtations vanity injuries and social banter with vague performer and couplet references.
In a humorous city column, a columnist claims the safest way to reach Florida is by sun lamp. The piece blends whimsy with travel advisory tone, noting novelty as a precautionary travel theme and invoking a playful tone about pacing and sun exposure.
To prevent burning when heating milk rinse the sauce pan with cold water first. This simple prep helps cooling surfaces and reduces scorch risk during warming.
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