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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1946
Page
3
In Berlin rumors stir fear amid defeat poverty and hunger. The piece notes rumors spread by word of mouth about Allied withdrawal and Russian occupation, fueled by fear and nationalist sentiment. Generals and officials seek to calm panic as residents rely on a fragmented press system.
A roundup of popular rumors in Germany spreads fear of impending conflict as reports claim Soviet troop buildup in Europe and American plans for atomic response. The piece contrasts U S and Russian positions and cites public rumor in Hamburg and Berlin, followed by assorted vignettes and jokes.
Alabama members of the Disabled American Veterans received an outline version of a universal military training bill backed by major veterans organizations during a meeting in Alexander City.
Deputy Coroner T J McCollum reports Wilbert P Golson aged 40 died yesterday from a wound the coroner's inquest tied to his own actions in Bessemer Alabama. The incident occurred July 1 as authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding his death.
Final rites were held Friday at Blanche for S. A. Buck Stratton Ardmore resident who died June 26 in a Fayetteville Tennessee hospital from injuries suffered in an automobile crash near Pinedale on June 23. Rev. M. H. Willingham officiated and interment was in Blanche cemetery. He is survived by his widow Catherine Stratton a son S. A. Stratton Jr. Ardmore two nieces and other relatives. He had lived in Ardmore for 18 years.
The coroner said the death was by his own action and could not determine a motive. The wording indicates an inquest determination but no clear cause beyond self harm, with no identifiable trigger provided.
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