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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1941
Page
4
A formal rights disclaimer notes the paper reprints news dispatches from the Associated Freee and reserves all rights to republication of special reports herein. The document emphasizes exclusive access to certain sources and credits, with standard notice phrasing.
In Decatur a town paper notes wartime sentiment, local civic outreach planned with farming area visits, and interest in aviation history. It remarks on unemployment tax relief, ongoing war news from Europe, and Decatur’s hopes for major war industry investment.
Draft numbers raise new worries for collegiate football coaches as they assess talent and future rosters. The note outlines how selection projections influence program planning and recruiting strategy.
The Daily endorses Secretary of War Stimson's Senate testimony calling the lend-lease measure a "purchase of the time necessary to arm and protect ourselves." The piece argues for arming Britain to stave off defeat while U.S. rearmament progresses, noting full armament will take years and hinges on Britain's survival.
The Wednesday Scene Farm Page features over 90 notices from regional farmers offering goods for sale swap or trade and seeking various items. Local producers advertise livestock tools produce and related services to help neighbors and customers connect.
The Daily praises Franklin D Roosevelt for his humane reaction to Anna a shy high school girl tricked into visiting the White House To honor her birthday Roosevelt invites Anna to Washington She visits with the president attends birthday balls in a Washington hotel and is treated to a Cinderella like episode highlighting the president as a considerate humane figure within the political life.
Washington reports on President Roosevelt considering John Winant for ambassador to the United Kingdom. Winant, head of the League of Nations International Labour Office, would bring labor leadership ties and a wary social style to the post.
Daily Thought by C. B. Lansbury argues salvation rests in Christ alone, not in religion or church programs. He insists Christianity is practicing Jesus ethical teachings, and that Paul emphasized knowing nothing but Christ.
The article discusses a newborn’s ability to suspend weight by grip, its developmental arc, and how grasp strength reflects brain maturation. It notes the reflex is strongest around four weeks, fades by months, and that deliberate grasping follows the reflex phase. It also answers a reader question about drinking fruit juice from a can.
The piece contrasts salvation with religion citing a sermon about the crucified Son of God and notes local social updates. It lists visits and calls among residents including Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bonds P. T. Powell and others with brief mentions of weather damage and community activity.
A large crowd attended singing at Andrews Chapel Sunday afternoon where Rev Spurgeon Morgan preached Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Howard Evans and family visited his mother Mrs Nancy Evans at Andrews Chapel. Mrs Jean Kearns of Gary Indiana visited Mrs Ruth Blevins Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs David Seagars called.
Readers may obtain seven pamphlets by sending 10 cents for a desired title plus a self addressed stamped envelope. Titles listed include Three Weeks' Ace to set, Indigestion and Constipation, Reducing and Gaining, Infant Feeding, Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes, Feminine Hygiene, and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
In Walla Walla Washington on January 30 a 61 year old convict named Colin Campbell died the first day after being granted the privileges of a trusty. He worked strenuously on grounds outside the prison walls and collapsed.
A playful exchange about eggs from a farm prompts a housewife to joke that anxious farmers remove eggs too soon. A restaurant proprietor and a diner discuss a dessert that fails to please with the proprietor noting the plum tart tasted like glue and the lemon pie like paste.
A meditation on clouds and sunshine contrasts with humor and everyday struggles. The piece shifts from spiritual reassurance that God is present at night and day to light humor about rural life, jokes, and want ads. It includes a racial stereotype joke and snippets of dialogue reflecting past social norms.
James J Walker and George Jessel headlined a Copacabana dinner as twin toastmasters. The night buzzed with divo gossip about Ersen, Gertrude Lawrence, Evelyn Carmel, and Winthrop Rockefeller while Midnighter memos teased Navy wordplay and boxing legends.
The column riffs on Broadway and social gossips, naming Woody Hermans, Tubby Rives, Lois B. Gibbs, and Quent Reynolds among others. It notes Martha Cheavens’ Hollywood setback on Penny Serenade and general entertainment industry chatter about press clubs, tango dancers, and feuds.
Limstone County capshaw column records visits and social gatherings. Families including Cole, Vasser, Smith, Brock, Balch, Pugh, Sanders, and Balch appear in weekend and weekday visits. Posts mention funerals and neighborly calls among J B Smith I B Roberts and W E Smith households.
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