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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1946
Page
3
In Berlin a German family endures an uneasy night as Irma waits for a late American officer. She contemplates marriage and political loyalties while recalling happier prewar days. Her parents offer quiet support as the moonlit room holds memory and sorrow.
A historical notice notes that roughly half of the U S area thought to hold oil remains unexplored, suggesting significant remaining potential for petroleum discoveries.
A column blends humorous quips and light verses with short notices. Cartoonish lines reference a camping miscue, a pistol hold up, and playful exchanges about love, liquor, and hunting while noting the East Texas oil field discovery of 1930.
Sheriff Blakemore said a roadhouse employee, 23, George Schrimsher, is held in connection with the death of Aaron Williams, 26, Madison County farmer. Williams died in a hospital after a Saturday night shooting when Schrimsher says he swung the weapon to subdue him.
The Morgan County Court in Equity orders Julia Jones, a nonresident of Alabama, to answer the complaint in the suit brought by Eugene Jones. Publication in Decatur Daily required weekly for four weeks, by July 27, 1946, or the bill may be confessed. June 28, 1946. Bryan McAfee, Register.
The 32 page illustrated booklet explains how what and where to buy surplus property in the United States and territories. McClellan Ratchford announces the Alabama regional office distributes it at Birmingham Mobile post offices and WAA offices. It details veteran priorities how to participate and lists sales offices addresses and phone numbers for VAA and other disposal agencies. Lt General Gregory notes the WAA aims to sell quickly and invites inquiries by mail phone or wire.
President Truman sent a letter described as distortions of the facts backing Wheeler in Montana’s Democratic primary. The Senate campaign investigation probes Wheeler’s smear claims and Erickson’s counter allegations with labor groups and figures like James Murray and Grace Johnson cited in the inquiry.
About three fourths of U S oil wells rely on stripper pumps to extract oil. The method uses small-capacity pumps to draw remaining crude from declining reservoirs.
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co offers an accident policy for ages 65 to 85 with benefits of up to 500 for death and up to 100 monthly for disability and hospital care. It costs 1 cent a day and requires no medical exam. No obligation, 10 days free inspection, send name address age and beneficiary details.
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