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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1940
Page
4
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A jubilant crowd fills the venue for the De-120th anniversary celebration, reflecting strong turnout and communal spirit. The event showcases local history and features remarks aligning with community roots and heritage.
The Daily commends police highway patrolmen and volunteers for the heavy traffic day. Thousands joined the celebration and the flow of traffic was managed without incident, contributing to a successful citywide event.
Early reports indicate rising home demand in Decatur as war industry expands through the valley. Builders should consider housing as an investment now, with industry spread expected to accelerate and reshape local development.
Rumors in Washington Say Roosevelt Might accept Democratic nomination for a third term with Hu as running mate. Willkie’s GOP candidacy alarms Democrats who fear a strong opposition. Roosevelt was believed reluctant to seek another term but current events may push him to run.
The article mixes speculative battle talk about British and French fleets with traffic updates. It describes Capt. van Gilbert aiding Fourth of July crowd control in Decatur and tri cities, plus upcoming American Legion events. Georgia spectators and Birmingham visitors are expected for speed boat races, with crowds possibly reaching into tens of thousands depending on weather.
The Labor Relations Board marks its fifth anniversary by announcing 26 000 of 28 000 cases have been closed. The statement invites skepticism and criticizes alleged lawyer intervention and employer experiences with the process.
Washington July 6 American factory output rose 9 points in 30 days as defense spending looms large. Government plans push durable goods demand while private wage earners see little immediate impact. Officials anticipate full defense effect may take 60 days to 18 months, with optimistic views on peace in Europe and its impact on armaments.
Congress stalls on Mr Roosevelt's excess profits tax proposal amid new restrictions in recent army and navy bills. Navy limits profits to seven percent or less while army airplane makers face caps. A defense-industry loss year complicates profits hopefuls as confiscatory surtax rates bite.
House Speaker Bankhead calls the Willkie McNary ticket a weird combination while privately calling Willkie a formidable candidate. The remarks show a divide between public spin and private views among Democrats.
The piece reflects on faith through Philippians 4 18 and warns that Judas could have found forgiveness if he returned to Christ after betrayal. It contrasts Judas with Peter who repented and was forgiven, urging believers to come to Christ in trouble and failure.
Dr Adrian Gibbs endorses feeding raw scraped apple pulp to soothe infant colic claiming 98 percent of diarrhea cases respond. He advises careful dosing over hours and suggests avoiding solid foods for days as the child improves, noting vitamin A in apples and the option of dried apple powder.
A reflective passage centers on Jesus Christ’s perfect self control under condemnation and his example of calm faith. It urges believers to seek divine life and power, while a Decatur anecdote hints at a car trouble and a reminder to stay vigilant.
A reader asks if heat distress is worse now than in horse and buggy days. The reply says no. fans, air conditioning, and cars improve comfort and cut heat prostrations by about 50 percent over 20 to 30 years. Another inquiry about Vitamin E notes concentrated forms exist but are costly. a normal diet suffices for average needs.
Readers may obtain seven Dr Clendening pamphlets by sending ten cents per title plus a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr Logan in care of this paper. The titles include Weeks Remedies, Indigestion and Constipation, Diet for Daily Life, Infant Feeding, Diabetes treatment, Feminine Hygiene, and Hair and Skin care.
A veteran driver warns that many U S accidents kill numerous people yearly and advises driving as if others are crazy. A tourist speeding near 100 mph on an Alabama highway is stopped. when he asks if he was driving too fast, the patrolman quips you were flying too low.
Last year 4000 pedestrians were killed and 109000 injured in automobile pedal collision events at intersections.
Authorities note ongoing high fatality numbers on roads. Despite grim totals, drivers persist in risky behavior, signaling a need for stronger enforcement and new safety measures.
The discussion notes education and penalties to enforce safer driving. A few lively exchanges mention praise for small acts of encouragement, while informal dialogue includes jokes about dating and a pamphlet on memory development.
A humorous dialogue exposes old tightfisted attitudes as characters debate charity and family roles. Dad, Empress, Aunt, and George-Pete trade quips about money and pride while noting appearances versus inner worth.
A twin motored B 10 bomber crashed in a rainstorm at Grass Landing near Callahan Florida killing Lieut. John A Morris and Lieut. William R Barrow of Patterson Field Dayton Ohio en route to Miami.
In July at Louis a man aided a street car motorman by turning in a fire alarm after the man had been robbed of $20. Police and firemen arriving on the scene detained the helper.
Walter Winchell on Broadway reports on Washington chatter about the President's doctor urging fitness for a campaign and speculation over FDR's political plans. The column notes Jaypee McEvoy’s quip about Willkie and hints at a speech decision for Independence Day and mentions a Elkt on wedding of Ellen Howard and Ralph English.
The excerpt pokes fun at Tom Dewey and his smile while noting Willkie’s help in retaining a strong New York district attorney. It captures a light, humorous campaign mood with local political color.
Carol Bruce, admired in Bud DeSylva's Louisiana Purchase, sends a contribution with a bold plea. She calls on Germany to keep hands off Europe and on the United States to avoid involvement in European affairs, urging restraint from both sides.
A news bulletin noted a Berlin short wave station sarcastically scolding North American journalists for trying to frighten Americans with alleged Fifth Column activities in the United States.
A quirky note mentions Orson Welles using a dart game in his office to pass the wait for interviews. The piece also references Senator Carter Glass of Lynchburg Virginia at 82 denying rumors related to education and the draft. The column touches on wartime topics and light local anecdotes about newsstands and German prisoners.
Nona Perry of The Beachcomber is a patient at Medical Arts Hospital with pains in her right side awaiting examination.
Local readers praising the Jersey City Chamber of Commerce for installing clear signs to the Roosevelt Stadium guiding fans to the Galento Baer boxing match. The writer notes the signs made the venue easy to locate.
Daniel Parker of The Bugle lauds Max Baer for defeating Tony Galento. Parker calls Galento uncouth and unethical while noting Baer earned acclaim and a damaged reputation in the process.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Ver non Pope editor in chief of Look Magazine and longtime subscribers of yeed.
On June 28 Rat Island off the East Bronx was offered for sale but drew no takers. The asking price was only $200 while the lot is assessed at $1,300. Freddie Bright proposed the island be used to hold fifth columnists for the city.
Advice to motorists to drive slowly during the July Fourth weekend. Cautionary note emphasizes arriving later is preferable to risk and fatigue.
A raid on Dr Swift s massage parlor drew police pressure from a man whose divorce followed evidence gathered there by his former wife. The report notes friction between law enforcement and the divorced man amid ongoing investigation.
The office wall carries a motto urging discretion with the line Never expect anyone to keep a secret that you can't keep yourself. The quotation is attributed to Reed and targets subscribers and visitors.
Forty eight Limestone County youths are accepted for CCC duty. They will spend two weeks at Fort McClellan in Anniston Alabama for conditioning before heading to Pacific coast camps.
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