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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1946
Page
4
The Scottsboro and Decatur area press notes endorsements for John Sparkman in the U S Senate race. CIO likely to back Sparkman, praised as a steady, centrist representative who votes with and against labor as issues warrant. The piece cites Sparkman’s decade in Washington and broad district support.
The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce begins with over 50 men at its first meeting and aims to grow to about 200. They will work with the Decatur Senior Chamber to revive civic activity and restore prewar momentum in the area.
Alabama farm mortgage indebtedness fell 4.7 percent from Jan 1 1945 to Jan 1 1946, slower than the 8.9 percent drop the prior year. Total debt stood just under 70 million dollars with 33 percent from individuals and the rest from institutions. The trend mirrors national patterns but may turn upward next year as land prices stay high and more purchases use little down payment. Farmers are urged to reduce debt now and avoid long term heavy borrowing.
Jimmy Karam, a former football player in wartime, organizes the Veterans Industrial Association in Shreveport with himself as president. The group aims to resist CIO and AFL positions, plans vigilance committees, and seeks to expand to three more states by July end. It claims thousands of veterans and questions labor board legality.
The piece analyzes President Truman's veto of the OPA bill, arguing the Taft amendment would limit price controls while noting Truman framed faults in the law. It contrasts his rhetoric with action, suggesting a protest and political misalignment with Congress and the Democratic majority.
Pyorrhea involves gum inflammation and pocket formation rather than universal discharge. Causes vary from chewing soft foods to possible bodily chemical imbalances. X rays aid diagnosis and treatment is lengthy under a specialist. Avoid tobacco and alcohol, remove irritants, and follow a dentist led regimen with peroxide washes and progressive antiseptic applications.
Plans for a special dedication service at the Sixth Avenue Church of God Sunday at 2 30 P M mark the opening of the new Sunday school building. The two story brick veneer addition adds four large classrooms and two assembly rooms for junior and children meetings. Rev R F Mixer encourages attendance as music, a dedication sermon and prayer are planned followed by an open house for the public.
Sunday afternoon at 2 30 will be Rev Richs final sermon here for some time Mr and Mrs Boffie Sims announce the birth of a son Sunday June 30 Mr and Mrs P E Balch and Mr and Mrs Harold Balch spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Hector Menefee Mrs Clarence Leopard and Mettawee were with Mrs J B Cole last week They spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Carlos Cole of Monrovia The club meets July 5 at the club room All members are asked to be present Mrs Davis and Miss Eva Davis of Tampa Fla and Mrs Will Worthey spent Thursday with Mrs Rebecca Pepper and Mrs Jane Isom
The speaker criticizes President Truman for risking party majorities in Congress by backing a limited OPA move. He argues good politics would preserve what remained of OPA to aid Congress, while CIO leader Phillips Murray praises the step as stabilizing, a view not shared by locals.
Calhoun county voters face a July 23 liquor referendum. Anniston city commissioners vote to ban private licenses for hard liquor and restrict beer sales to licensed dealers from 9 am to midnight daily except Sunday.
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Walter Winchell On column surveys Broadway trade talk and showbiz quips. The piece strings together jokes about actors, critics, hypocrisy, and domestic gags, highlighting a parade of entertainers and industry figures in a brisk, tongue in cheek style.
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