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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1941
Page
4
Fragmented readable notes mix local notices and editorials from Decatur Alabama era. Mentions lynchings in the South, California and New York wine and gas consumption, Goebbels, and highway safety concerns near Ben Field with plans for river recreation seating. Includes advertising and carrier references.
Rain in Alabama and Tennessee eases drought and improves power generation prospects for industry and national defense. The Alabama Power Company reports better water supply and a hopeful crop outlook as rainfall relieves the prolonged dryness in the valley.
Birmingham businessman WD Dobbins outlines a plan to give every child under 14 a quart of milk daily to improve health and farm prosperity. The proposal remains in discussion among Congress members.
The piece argues Decatur has gained limited publicity across media and that increasing publicity could attract industry, tourism, and a stronger economic base. It stresses a long term plan and substantial annual investment to cultivate a more visible profile and develop local resources into opportunities.
The Daily urges residents to construct homes to release existing housing for newcomers, noting rapid city growth and upcoming developments nearby. It warns that without more housing, rents could rise and federal housing projects may be considered to meet demand.
The Tennessee Valley Horse Show and the Fourth of July celebration drew large crowds despite rain, marking two major statewide events. Officials note the horse show ranked with southern peers and anticipate even bigger turnout if the weather clears, as the Alabama Press Association plans a forthcoming visit to the Valley.
Washington reports a split between Knudsen's OPM and Henderson's OPACS over price fixing for iron and steel scrap, with private settlement avoiding public outcry. The piece notes mounting tensions as committees form, union politics surge, and strikes threaten American defense production amid pressure from Moscow and the CIO leadership.
Seventy farm families in Limestone County are purchasing model farms through the Farm Security Tenant Purchase Program. The farms include buildings crops and home programs under the FSA with the aim of each owner eventually owing their place debt free and running a balanced farm system. Participation numbers rise as new farms are offered to FSA clients.
Four boys from Escambia, Orrville, Carrollton and Holly Pond high schools will vie at the annual Future Farmers of America public speaking finals at Auburn on July 15, announced R E Cammacky supervisor of vocational agriculture. Names include LaVaughn Hall Allen Boyd Edwards R L Jones Jr and Grover Munts.
Walter Winchell notes on Broadway trade mark registration and a mix of media chatter. He cites Time magazine on a columnist’s Naval Reserve divorce, Stork Club talk, Booth Tarkington pieces, and Harper’s Private Papers of Private Purkey. He also surveys radio programs and public figures amid wartime discourse.
Dr. Logan Clendening explains the importance of early dental care for children including x ray views at three years and the role of diet in preventing decay. He notes risks from premature extraction and outlines common questions about deodorants yeast as a medicine and pediatric dental nutrition.
Readers may obtain seven Dr Clendening pamphlets at 10 cents each. Send 10 cents for one pamphlet and a self addressed stamped envelope with three cents to Dr Logan Clendening care of The. Titles include Three Weeks’ Use ing Diet Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
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