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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1946
Page
4
The Selma Times Journal recalls enemies make a man and mourns Jeff Rowe of Morgan county while Washington ponders a delayed balanced budget. The piece covers Tennessee ballot tensions, price fears, and scrutiny of absentee ballots, plus a Decatur digression on misattributed famous phrases and their true origins.
As Howard Hughes lies in critical condition the aviator shows rare courage by summoning his physician and dictating a full report of the crash for the Army. He says he does not want others to face the same fate, a testament to heroic resolve.
All Alabama tax collectors have completed their settlements by the legal deadline. The completion signals continued favorable business conditions in the state.
Leaders of the CIO weigh strategies for higher wages as living costs climb. Philip Murray and Walter Reuther discuss the Chrysler notice and the push for pay raises, while some unions push immediate demands and others favor waiting to see whether prices level off.
Warsaw Lusatia calls for self rule as Dr Paul Cyr leads a national council effort to gain Slav and UN backing. Lusatia of 970000 people sits at Poland Germany and Czechoslovakia junction with parts in each nation and a history of five rulers since the tenth century. London reports UK and US officials study Palestine plan.
Vice Admiral W H P Blandy may author a popularized account of the two atom bomb tests on Navy ships as he directs the effort. The piece notes calls to merge the Army and Navy and Reconversions Director Steel discusses the heavy armed forces spending, aligning with budget planners’ private views.
Washington and Ottawa economists expected a further five cent drop in U S buying power as Canada raised its dollar by about ten cents. They see the initial boost equalizing the two currencies and foresee a second decline in the U S dollar’s purchasing power later in the year.
The article notes brighter prospects for lifting flour restrictions for domestic consumers, with European crops stronger than expected and U S crops of corn and livestock feeds abundant enough that wheat may not be needed for feed in the anticipated quantities. Gen John H Hilldring warns Congress may be cutting occupation funding, risking democratization success in Germany, Japan, Korea and Austria.
Paris leaders aim to complete a new constitution by the end of August with a referendum planned for September 29 and an election for October 30 to establish France's permanent government. In Rome, Premier Designate Alcide De Gasperi reportedly has backing from Italy's three largest parties for his social and economic program.
Washington chatter says the Treasury will not propose tax bills this year. Secretary Snyder will have experts work with Congress through the fall for a bill in 1947. Pennsylvania Central Airlines may win the Africa route from the Civil Aeronautics Board.
Tuesday primaries feature veteran Senator Wheeler seeking renomination against Leif Erickson and Arkansas contest over Negro voting in the congressional race. Also Wyoming and Montana on the slate. Wednesday Georgia hosts a three man Democratic primary to choose a new governor with Eugene Talmadge in the field.
The directors of Decatur Realty Company Inc called a special meeting of stockholders for August 20 1946 at 10 AM at the company office Bank Street Decatur Alabama. The meeting will consider ratification of esid Corns the remaining assets allocated to a director. Dated July 13 1946. Hubert R Ross. July 14 7 28 Aug 4.
Doctor advice on breathlessness and rapid heart rate notes symptoms may reflect aging or exercise limits. It stresses annual physicals, heart tests like X rays and electrocardiograms, and informs that only a physician can diagnose heart disease and guide treatment.
Crossword puzzle clues grouped in Across and Down sections with standard cryptic style. Includes entries like Refuse of grapes Fellow Greek coin Wandering workman among measured by the hand etc. and Down clues such as Witty saying Confused Play boisterously Lucid etc.
The cryptogram quotes an aphorism about casting away lives to birth a new race and mentions a financial or distributed syndicate by King Features Syndicate Inc. The source attributes the quote to Housman and notes yesterday's Cryptoquote.
A preacher argues Christianity differs from other religions by centering on a person, Jesus Christ, not codes of ethics, creeds, doctrines, rituals, or ceremonies. He emphasizes Christ as the essence, life, and sustenance of the faith. The message stresses Jesus as essential over morals and dogma.
Captain Tom Gailey plans a lighthearted dancing treat aboard the Steamer James N. Trigg tonight. Arthur Gambill of Decatur visits relatives in Tuscumbia. Mrs. H. L. Summer hosts N. N. club. a molasses Candy Pulling is featured. Elsie Kirkland returns to Birmingham Friday. Mrs. Robert E. Hewlett to Monteagle, Tenn. Mrs. Cleo Watson and Ileen Camody back from Texas. Earl Calvin and son depart for Bessemer. Fruits are sold daily on Moulton streets.
Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Wheeler and children visited Sunday. J. M. Palmer, father of Mrs. Byron Vann, died July 4 and was buried in Birmingham on July 6 with Wilson family of Union ill and relatives attending. Rev B. F. Turrentine stayed with daughter Mrs. J. L. Bell in Lawrence County for the weekend. Brooks Lindler and wife visited Upshaw parents J. E. Lindler Saturday night.
Walter Winchell on Broadway surveys a press junket era with reporters outnumbered by public relations officers. It recalls sensational tales from the Elks Convention to New York crime hunts, mentions Hearst editors and leaks, and notes jewelry obsessions of Fannie Ward and Geraldine Farrar.
In Sherwood Anderson's memoir Dreiser dismisses F Scott Fitzgerald's courtesy. Fitzgerald, eager to meet the famed author, rings the doorbell and announces himself with a bottle of champagne. Dreiser greets him briefly, thanks him, and politely closes the door.
A Dec 15, 1855 feature notes Prof. Longfellow accused of bare faced plagiarism. His Indian poem on Hiawatha is said to paraphrase Kalewala, the Finnish epic, with proofs cited from the Washington National Intelligencer. The book is at the Public Library 42nd Street.
A letter from a Texas writer criticizes Governor Pappy O Daniel as not a true Texan and accuses him of corruption and attacking academic freedom at the University of Texas. The correspondent recalls press resistance and cites a judgeable clash with Texas politics, ending with a Harlem officer recounting a poverty framed plea from a pavement walker.
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