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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1944
Page
4
A quote attributed to Michelangelo frames criticism as constructive creation rather than fault finding. It emphasizes turning critique into a fresh act of making.
Governor Spark laments South Democrats split on a VP candidate amid wartime strain. The piece notes safety crises from accidents to a Ringling Brothers circus fire, Eisenhower warns of tough battles ahead, and Virginia's vote against renominating Vice President Wallace, with Byrd forces asserting control.
The piece notes Democrats debate a VP pick with Henry Wallace rejected by the South in favor of Rayburn or Barkley. It discusses Willkie as a possibility for FDR and considers Donald Nelson as a potential running mate, highlighting his business confidence but lack of political ambition.
A Birmingham Post note asks when prices fall before watermelons and cante loupes return to menus. The piece links bus station window washers in the southern city to a profit making job, revealing labor shortages and a small operator earning about 125 dollars weekly.
Morgan county has failed to meet its Series E war bond quota by 100000. The piece urges local investors to cover the deficit, noting payroll deductions through July and the potential of 100 residents investing 750 each. It argues duty to support the war effort and avoid a record of poor performance in a critical era.
Chauncey Sparks, Alabama governor, urges balanced farming and processing industry within the state. He cites Benjamin Russell and a cotton bale value example to argue for local value addition and awakened county citizenship to raise living standards in good times and bad.
A humorous farm vignette recounts a farmer chasing a man off the farm over a request to buy something for mosquitoes. The farmer lists a string of purchases for family milestones and farm needs, ending with the odd tie to the rake incident.
A string of light anecdotes humorously contrasts Texan bragging with Washington sights. A lawyer cross examines a patient doctor on high blood pressure, and a Decatur teacher explains gravity with a child’s puzzled question.
A collection of light captions and jokes. A Decatur girl plays with mud pies while a passerby teases her, and a minister drafts an informal letter to his congregation praising a convention without formal address. The humor centers on everyday situations and social manners.
Mrs Ethel B Gilbert appointed director of the Office of Industry Advisory Committees by OPA chief Chester Bowles. The job aims to enlist businessmen to shape price control regulations while balancing industry interests. Gilbert notes some committee members resist but eventually adapt to broader policy goals.
Dr Clendering discusses infant bowel troubles once common in the past and now rare here due to pasteurized milk. He lists four main causes: overfeeding, infections elsewhere, mechanical intestinal disorders, and nutritional or metabolic issues. Guidance covers feeding adjustments, doctor-led care for structural problems, and monitoring weight and stools to tailor formulas.
A narrator describes Mrs. Gilbert as a soothing figure who channels the OPA into comforting business leaders. The metaphor portrays the OPA as a hot water bottle applied to foreheads to ease headaches caused by wartime controls.
The figure has spent about two years enforcing OPA controls in her current industry. Previously she worked eight years at NBC selling programs and talent, and six years as director of publicity and finance at Fisk University.
A morning letter from Governor Chauncey Sparks to Sheriff W. T. Willoughby commends Morgan County Alabama for cooperation in the work or fight program. Sparks calls for renewed effort to prevent absenteeism and loafing and urges prosecution of idle or nonemployed individuals. He asks Attorney General to visit sheriffs statewide and enlist solicitors to promote full employment goals.
Montgomery Alabama July 11 The state crop reporting service projects this year’s cotton harvest may be the smallest in 73 years. About 1 475 000 acres were in cultivation as of July 1 down 93 percent from last season and 33 9 percent below the 10 year average. Total acres expected to be harvested 1 463 000 versus 1 627 000 last year. Manpower delays late season and shift to peanut crops in Southeast Alabama blamed on poor weather. Calcium arsenate shows good boll weevil control with 6 2 percent infestation in a recent survey.
Roy Osborne and boys along with the Courtland air base quartette will perform at Johnson Chapel Friday night July 14. Proceeds go to the church fund and all are invited to attend.
A late 1944 rotation of columns notes cultural figures and wartime topics. Anita Colby becomes Selznick Studios director while Eleanor Powell and Roberta Lee anchor entertainment, and Hoover’s FBI yarns intrigue readers.
Gen Joe Wheeler Post No 58 of the American Legion in Courtland announces a free barbecue and homecoming party honoring State Commander C C Horton at his hometown Friday July 14 starting at six PM. James S Saliba D L Martin and Fred Pete head the invitations committee with notices sent across North Alabama.
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