OPA debate and postwar policy shapes reviewed
The piece reflects on Truman’s decision making over the OPA extension, wartime rent controls in Alabama, and reactions to the atomic test era. It discusses Mississippi campaigns, coats in hot weather, and predictions that Congress will revisit controls, possibly with a retroactive but limited new law to curb overcharges.
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Selma Times Journal
Birmingham Junior Chamber of Commerce
Alabama
Selma
Congress
OPA
Atomic blast atoll test drew heavy damage claims
Proponents of the atomic bomb overestimated its effects, as public belief about the atoll test's outcome proved overly optimistic. The passage notes widespread damage but questions the bomb’s promised achievements.
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Atoll
Decatur Jaycees Urged to Lead City Clean Up Drive
The piece urges Decatur’s young men to form a Junior Chamber of Commerce and spearhead the citywide cleanup campaign launched by Mayor E R Summer. It stresses cooperative effort to beautify Decatur for residents and visitors, noting the Jaycees’ past spirit and capability.
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Decatur
Editorial Masthead and Calls for Leadership Fun on a Train
Dr. Frank Chenault offers a one minute editorial draft on a train to the AMA meeting in San Francisco. He parodies editorial page mastheads with sections to attack ignorance prejudice and flies fleas and stray dogs while urging leadership over gutter politics and naming Folsom. He jokes vibration makes writing look natural and suggests showing it to a druggist if unread.
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Frank Chenault
American Medical Association
San Francisco
Folsom
Ehrenburg tour reviewed by Westbrook Pegler
Westbrook Pegler critiques Ilya Ehrenburg, praising his candid observations of Americans while criticizing Soviet press control. He contrasts lavish Russian hospitality with American poverty, and questions the escort imposed on Ehrenburg, noting tensions between wartime diplomacy and press freedom.
Pries Terminiello Appeals Illinois Conviction
Arthur W. Terminiello the suspended Alabama priest appealed to the Illinois supreme court his conviction and $100 fine for inciting to breach of the peace at a Chicago rally. Gerald L. K. Smith of America First spoke at the event where several arrests were made.
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Springfield
Arthur W. Terminiello
Alabama
Illinois Supreme Court
Chicago
Fed
Terminiello
Gerald L. K. Smith
America First Party
Tests Aim at Destroying Malaria With New Drugs
A report states about 000 drugs have been tested in humans to destroy malarial infection. Researchers assess effectiveness and safety across trial stages, seeking a practical cure or control method. Further results and approvals remain pending as studies continue.
Britain and United States Stance in Spain Crisis Outlined
Washington dispatch notes how Britain blocked a strong Spanish resolution in the Security Council, keeping the United States aligned to prevent a break with the Soviet bloc. It describes how Russian-driven moves aimed to offset Western unity over Iran and Spain, stressing democratic versus totalitarian governance.
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Washington
Security Council
United States
Spain
Gibraltar
Russia
Poland
France
Mexico
Australia
Netherlands
Egypt
Brazil
China
U. S
Britain
Council
Free Democratic
Lange
Surprising Ring Injuries Reported By Army Doctors
Army doctors Dr Harold E. Simon and Dr Harry Alban surveyed 1000 soldiers and found that more than two thirds wore rings and about 1 in 30 suffered ring related injuries. Severe cases required surgical attention and many minor injuries went unreported. Removing rings during work is advised.
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Harold E. Simon
Harry Alban
U. S. Army Medical Corps
Loyd's
Cabbage Sets Local Weight Record In Danville Area
I A Herchenhahn and W R Varnell brought a 15 pound cabbage to The Daily office claiming the grand prize. The champion had previously weighed 13 1 2 pounds, with another 14 pound entry reported on the Osborne farm at Moulton 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Herchenhahn
W. R. Varnell
Ferry Street
Monroe Oden
Danville
Herchenhahn
Osborne Farm
Moulton
Popularity contests and the Spain Russia contrast
The author criticizes voting against the government and warns against focusing on Spain while ignoring Russia. It notes fascism as group control and contrasts Spain under an army man with Russia led by Stalin, arguing against any dictatorship and urging awareness of Russia’s greater size and power.
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Spain
Russia
Stalin
Byrnes
British Isles
United States
Broadway Trade Mark Registered Sparks Salacious Gossip
Walter Winchell on Broadway notes and reviews mingle with a Busy scene as Bankhead and Noel Coward perform Private Lives at Greenwich Playhouse. Critics praise Tallulah Bankhead while others tease radio, stage, and film projects and name many entertainment figures and venues.
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Hayloft
Bankhead
Greenwich Conn
Noel Coward
Broadway
Citic Vernon Rice
Mr. Winkle
the Mirror
R. Coleman
Father
Maine
Weisenheimers
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Ilya Ehrenburg
Izvestia
Dickens
Lions’ Club
Ehrenburg
Creagues
State Department
Foreign Office
Alm Beach
Hollywood
Ehrenburgh
Moscow
Roosevelt
Hitler
Manda
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Paris-Ite
King Feature Syndicate, Inc
Iran
Assembly of Nations
By Herman N. Bundesen, M.D
King Features Syndicate
Walter Winchell
Daily Mirror
Fred MacMurray
Fred
Sylvia Sidney
Paulette Goddard
Bill ‘Powell
Esther Williams
West of the Alamo
Louise Carlyle
WJZ
Ruth Etting
Raymond Massey
Intl Harvester Symphony
Metopera
Hooper
FBI
Fred Allem
Artemus Ward
Claghorn
CBS
Marquis Childs
Jane Deering
Ray Bolger
Eth Merman
Henny Youngman
Narita
Savoy Plaza
Robert Donats
Sam Zolotow
Leona
G. J. Nathan
Thomas _B. Sherman
St. Louis
W. Lippmann
William S. Hart
Bill Har
N. Y
Sally Rand
D. Runyon
Louis
Dick McCann
McCann
Radio Daily
Stork Club
Winctellectuals
Theatre Guild
Helen Deutsch
MGM Flash
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Morgan County National Bank
Decatur, Alabama
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