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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1948
Page
4
The Wetumpka Herald lists three and six month subscription rates by mail and by carrier. It includes quips about global diplomacy and a joke about a friend with a walking stick, plus remarks on cotton acreage rising to 23 million acres and Judge James E. Horton praising a favorable crop outlook.
The Morgan County Health Department calls for cautious study of three recent deaths to determine causes. No firm link to disease or polio is established, though two Alabama Public Health technicians were requested. Findings should come in soon, and officials urge the public not to assume a polio surge before results are released.
The article discusses how air conditioning could reshape vacation patterns in the Tennessee Valley. It notes growth in vacation spending, potential shifts from winter to summer tourism, and the possibility of year round travel as climate control makes more areas appealing.
The Daily argues the Democratic Party faces a split over Negro votes in the North versus white Southern support in Dixie. It warns party leaders may choose expediency over principle, asserting the South will defend states’ rights and stay loyal unless the party abandons that core idea.
Judge James H. Crow Jr. delivered a bold opinion in a paternity case against Governor James E. Folsom. He criticized the mother and next friend E Putman for seeking public notoriety and urged dismissal for the child’s sake. The Daily lauds Crow’s strong, decently phrased stance and hopes the matter ends.
Drew Pearson examines Dwight D. Eisenhower tracing his rise from a novice major in the Hoover era through World War II. The piece notes his early role with Baruch, MacArthur’s farewell ghostwrite, Manila service, and Roosevelt’s attention, highlighting his steel mind and vigor as a budding military strategist.
The Abilene News helped shape Dwight Eisenhower as a youth. J W Howe recalls Ike reading exchange papers, working without complaint, siding with the underdog in class debates, and admiring Bryan. Ike’s first political step came at a November 1909 Democratic banquet in Abilene at age 19, speaking alongside George Hodges.
A 19 year old future Allied commander addresses themes of readiness and aiding the underdog while appealing to Republicans to cross to the Democrats. He cites a proverb about inclination shaping outcomes and notes intra party splits among square-dealers insurgents and reformers. He recalls a young speaker saying his Republican father and grandfather vote for Democrats because they need him.
An incomplete excerpt discusses a clash between reasoning and admiration of fair play. The fragment hints at tension between logical justification and ethical sportsmanship, with no clear protagonists or events.
The Nation reports that in the June 19 end rush Congress added to the draft bill a provision allowing the government to compel business to aid the armed services. Refusal could lead to seizure of the plant, three years in jail, or a $50,000 fine. The plan also envisions voluntary steel allocations to ensure small firms get government contracts.
The article reviews migraine Causes and theories from vascular spasm to allergy and gland issues. It notes ergotamine tartrate as the most helpful drug, with D H D 45 and caffeine or azidpine combinations offering improved relief. Rest in a darkened room during an attack is advised under physician supervision.
An enlarged heart indicates heart damage often from infection or possibly a toxic goitre or hardened arteries. The seriousness depends on the enlargement degree and its cause. a thorough study is needed to determine the exact condition and advise treatment.
The Abilene News lauds Dwight Eisenhower after his West Point speech marking his inaugural foray into politics. The piece notes his self confidence and appeal to peers, while speculating that a Democratic nomination could end his brief political trajectory.
The column argues Truman represented better choice for Democrats while attacking Roosevelt as inauthentic and Eisenhower as potential nominee. It claims Republicans would press Ike to stand against a hostile press and Patton’s widow, framing a national campaign around wartime decisions and European policy.
The chairman of the House Small Business Committee drafted the provision ensuring small businesses receive a share of steel for government contracts. This move targets increased participation and equity in procurement while shaping the bill’s framework.
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