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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1948
Page
4
The piece notes opposition from Chairman McCorvey to including an anti segregation plank in the Democratic platform. A local group pledges full support to mobilize voters for the May primaries and urges citizens to vote. It laments low turnout and stresses civic duty ahead of Philadelphia delegates.
The Daily argues for night sessions to teach qualified voters how to vote and urges registrars to increase turnout. It contrasts this with Meharry College integration questions and whether the U S Supreme Court would allow Alabama to admit Black students to state universities.
A 1948 opinion piece discusses universal military training, weighing strong national defense against risks of military power. It cites Germany and Japan’s wartime training and argues leadership and initiative matter more than forced programs. Includes Mrs. Roe Chase's editorial advocating Christian self control and moral guidance.
The speaker warns that Alabama delegates may back Wallace held by those who praise his ideas yet deny his name. The fear is delegates who denounce Wallace but support his platform could secure credentials as Alabama Democrats.
The Tennessee Valley Municipalities Association calls for the Federal Power Commission to decide soon between Southern Natural Gas and Alabama Tennessee Natural Gas. The group argues industrial need is established and urges a concerted appeal to the FPC from the association and its members.
Washington column notes Ed Pauley moves to gain 37 and a half percent of the Los Angeles Rams, while Julius Krug oversees tidelands oil leases. With a federal takeover of submerged oil, Krug may have to divest to avoid conflicts as Pauley’s growing influence tests cabinet ethics and job security.
Six nationwide Friendship projects mobilize to send food clothing and goodwill to Europe. New England sails 1200 tons to Scotland. Lincoln and Springfield launch a midwest effort. Seattle plans 5 million pounds of relief. Michigan Jaycees raise 1000 tons for France. California ships canned milk aboard the Golden Bear with 100 cadets. North Carolina churches organize a week long clothing drive under Fill A Ship With Friendship.
Irving Geist and Louis Nizer told President Truman last week that the National Conference of Jews and Christians urged options in Palestine. Truman said he favored an international police force composed of token UN armies to maintain life force even in Washington.
The Nation reports rent control ends Feb 29 unless extended. Congress is debating keeping controls with motives rooted in inflation and elections. Senators Ives and Baldwin proposed a June 30, 1949 extension while current tenants show many leases already signed for 15 percent boosts.
President Truman laughed at a remark about a man with neuritis who paid for medical advice and was told to use hot water. His maid insisted cold water would help, prompting a doctor’s smile that his own maid had said hot water too. The exchange underscored a light moment during a medal discussion.
Practical low risk tips for foot ailments including ingrown nails corns and bunions. Emphasizes proper shoe fit trimming nails straight across and specialized measures such as gentian violet silver nitrate patches and limited home care with professional intervention when needed.
A short verse by John E Donovan, voice addressing a hall encounter about smoking and resolutions. The speaker notes the irony of promises and the rising cigarette habit, ending with a wry question about the value of good resolves.
A Cincinnati Enquirer quip about three men at a round table arguing over religion. Each writes a number, sums with the neighbor’s, then adds the two results to compare totals. All totals match, exposing the fallacy of their certainty. The item is followed by a series of light jokes and quips about wives hats and opinions.
Pegler argues President Truman risks a new global conflict by prodding into European conflicts and Palestine. He blames Truman for provoking Soviet Russia and warns of naval, air, and military entanglements that could draw the United States into a third world war.
Reverend Paul Schanzlin of Simpson Methodist in Kalamazoo Michigan handed out $10 bills to each church member during a service declaring them talents to invest for God with principal and profits to be returned by November 30. The scheme netted $25,000 for an addition to the church.
A guide notes chives can be grown indoors in winter and used to flavor scrambled eggs cottage cheese cream cheese salads and other dishes.
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