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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1946
Page
4
The article notes the July weekend death toll was smaller than safety engineers expected, implying cautious optimism. It references politics and elections and mentions Mississippi's ongoing affairs with Bilbo and Rancin's reelection amid general reflections on governance and public life.
At the convention of the American Legion in Birmingham this week reports showed a total membership in Alabama now of 53581. This large membership gives the Legion a rare opportunity to extend a wider program of service to the state.
The newspaper argues that a man’s words will define his run for office for years to come. It notes the governor’s race set a high pace and the senate campaign is now under close scrutiny.
It was good to see A. G. Patterson in Decatur this week. Patterson, who held many public offices, says he is now working under civil service and leaving politics to others.
Ed Crump backs McKellar foe Carmack and opposes a hillbilly band while publisher Silliman Evans defends bands as a Tennessee political tradition. The dispute centers on whether McKellar and Gov. Jim McGord should be renominated with or without music involvement.
Lawrenceburg Tenn voices oppose transferring Columbia racial hearings to their town. The Daily urges local discussion on an official Armistice Day welcome home plan for veterans and invites public input from Legion, VFW, Chamber of Commerce and other groups.
Testimony hints at deeper issues than profit cutting in a combline war munitions case. Governor Sparks signs draw mockery as facsimiles circulate, provoking jokes about legibility. Bankers suggest tougher to read signatures may resist forgery, sparking public skepticism.
A press release from the National Automobile Dealers Association forecasts tire availability by year end and notes production amid postwar demand. It cautions motorists about summer tire wear with up to six hundred thousand tires expected to be discarded as heat and old stock take their toll.
Westbrook Pegler argues the Mead committee investigations reveal corruption in lend-lease, politics and Washington circles. He predicts delays in full graft exposure until Republicans gain control of Congress and warns that future disclosures may dwarf Teapot Dome.
The probate office announced a total of 29 couples became Mr and Mrs during June. J L Draper and his wife returned from a weekend visit with relatives in Danville. Mrs Kimball B Jones and Mary Bloodworth and Sarah Bloodworth left Friday for Florence for a week's stay.
A Reuters style column recounts soaring prices after OPA cessation with cantaloupe at 47 cents and eggs near 90 cents a dozen, meat scarce, fish limited, and a growing black market. The piece argues inflation may be temporary but leaves lasting damage, urging action to restore production and confidence.
Virginia Graham leaves today for Montgomery with his wife and baby Virginia to reside there. Benjamin M. Bloodworth, associate editor of the Daily, is on vacation at summer resorts. Mr and Mrs Skeggs Johnston and Miss Alliene Poteet joined Mr and Mrs Jas Cain and family on a seiniig trip to Buckeye pond in Limestone county.
The Army ordered the unloading of German gas bombs from a ship at the naval ammunition depot at Theodore on a night only basis to cut heat hazards. Fifty persons have been burned in unloading operations to date, though none were believed seriously burned.
Mayo Clinic doctors report on 45 patients treated with streptomycin across infections of kidney and bladder respiratory tract meningitis and bloodstream infections. Results: 26 good, 12 doubtful, 7 failed, no serious reactions, some rash on extended use. Further work needed to define exact usefulness and dosing.
A playful diary style note describes singing in a bathtub with water splashing the floor and a bathroom door lacking a lock. The tone shifts to a humorous golf tale about St Peter and St Thomas achieving hole in one on a heavenly day before joking about miracles.
A narrator recalls a typist on vacation delaying work as his thoughts wander to a distant beloved. The passage centers on longing and reminiscence with vivid physical details of the imagined companion.
A collage of humorous quotes and vignettes from Coronet style jokes and sayings. It includes a child defending herself against a boy, reflections on time and education, parallels of work friction, and a witty exchange about a hat and a bill. Notable lines include Horace Mann on time, Ruth Scarborough on education, and Calvin Coolidge on giving.
Colombia stands as the sole South American nation to boast both a Pacific and a Caribbean shoreline. The distinctive geography places the country at the crossroads of crucial maritime routes and biodiversity.
Walter Winchell on Broadway notes copyright and trade mark details from 1944 Daily Mirror. The column mocks stars like George Arliss and Elisabeth Bergner while listing show business trivia and gossip about actors, box office, and theatrical happenings.
The ticket taker at Loew's Mayfair notices a Marcus Loew look alike on a nearby plaque. Louis Hayward and Ida Lupino divorcing and planning a joint project. Elliott Lawrence performs at Penn Hotel Cafe Rouge at age 21. Rita Hayworth’s Down to Earth features Count Stefanelli as a stagehand. Phil Brito returns via NBC on August 2. Larry Brooks receives a gold cigarette case from a fan club proxy, later given as a graduation gift.
Tin Pan Alley claims Tommy Dorsey dumped stock for half a million and paid off taxes while banking 300000 in gains. William Dawson sent a $1000 personal check to support the production On Whitman Avenue. Canada Lee stars and Seetime at the Center draws standing room crowds, outpacing Annie. A radio duo plans TV plans with shades up.
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