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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1946
Page
4
The Decatur Daily announces its publishing schedule with afternoon editions daily and a Sunday morning issue. Credit is given to Tennessee Valley Printing Co. Inc and W.R. Shelton in Decatur, Alabama.
Local notes report Shades Cahaba football assistant coach Jim Murphy receiving a $1,100 back pay check from Uncle Sam for unused leave. The column discusses press delays in Columbia and a New York court case where a widow opposed capital punishment after a cold blooded killing.
Decatur earns a regular stop for Louisville and Nashville’s The Hummingbird after years of requests. Officials note Southwind’s short haul limits and emphasize the Pennsylvanian run between Chicago and Florida. local hopes rise as Valley transportation service gains recognition.
The Dothan Eagle argues Alabama governors live on more than a $6000 salary citing a 1945 appropriation and extra funds. It notes $31,000 total potential governor resources plus large contingency and capital funds, questioning how much actually reaches the governor. The piece cautions against assuming a lean personal allowance and suggests many papers oppose crying for underpaid leaders.
A Washington inquiry reveals Murray Garsson's loans and stock dealings with Joseph Schenck and Willie Bioff, plus ties to Senator May and the Sabath committee. Details show Garsson’s role as Doak aide and improprieties in immigration and deportation cases linked to Hollywood interests.
Opinion questions whether China was sponsored at the twenty one nation Paris conference and how a Russia backed two thirds majority in committees may limit small nations. The piece weighs Byrnes and Bevin tactics, potential veto power, and the elusive aim of a cooperative world peace.
A medical overview describes ingrown toenails and heel spur disorders, noting causes, infection risks, and treatment options from simple nail trimming and dressings to surgical removal. It covers partial nail removal, infection management, use of chiropodists, shoe padding, local anesthetics, and when to operate.
Years ago today Henry Ford, automobile manufacturer, opened negotiations with the government to obtain a lease on the Muscle Shoals plants and Wheeler dam. Heavy rains ruined many of the Moulton crops and weather vanes in Hartselle reported a Water Dog in the western sky yesterday indicating ample moisture.
A historical claim states that blood weighs one eighth of the whole body. The statement reflects early anatomical compositions used in medical discourse.
A collage of Broadway chatter features Winchell on Broadway trade mark gossip with celebs at bars and rooms, mentions of Dianna Barrymore, Dianna Beth Leary, and Maria Rosa Lopez Negrete, plus items on Mike Jacobs and political tax talk. Eyewitness vignettes include a Park Chambers scene, cabbies complaints, and backstage reflections on show business figures.
J Brooks Atkin writes enlightening pieces on Russia in an age newspaper. Digests likely to reprint. Warner's Night and Day film due to debut soon.
An old advertisement claims Moone's Emerald Oil provides soothing relief from intense itching after the first application and several short treatments prove it can overcome discomfort. The ad promotes the stainless bottle, ease of use, and money back satisfaction through local druggists CADDELL DRUG CO and GOIDEL'S DRUG STORE.
A brief note records George Washington breakfasting on three small Indian hoe cakes and three cups of tea reflecting a simple colonial meal.
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