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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1944
Page
4
Political Banter and Local Echoes Across Alabama
The column surveys national politics with quips about Garner Wallace and Dixon, notes easing government spending, and jokes about lost items. It recalls Mike Kelley’s Millers anniversary, praises Decatur’s prewar baseball ties, and defends The Daily’s role in a cigarette shortage report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Kelley
Minneapolis Millers
Minneapolis
Kelley
DeCatur
Millers
Fort Morgan county funding drive for war bonds
One of forty citizens urged to invest 2000 dollars in Series E war bonds to push Morgan County toward its Fifth War Loan quota. The appeal notes a 76000 dollar shortfall of 551000 and warns that delaying could leave the area short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
United States
Roosevelt and Farley Ticket Faces Electoral Hurdle
The piece notes a clause requiring electors to vote for a president and vice president from another state, which would deny New York’s 47 electoral votes if Roosevelt or Farley headed the ticket. It argues the Chicago convention will not impose such a handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Roosevelt
Jim
Roosevelt
Farley
New
Democratic nominating fight colors Roosevelt convention
The piece discusses Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidential bid and the looming vice presidential choice, focusing on South resistance to Henry Wallace. It argues unity between the South and West is vital, urges swift convention closure, and calls for broad Southern support of the Democratic nominee while dismissing Republican alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Henry Wallace
South
Wallace
Bombing America a Banner of Fear and Peace Talks
The Stockholm claim of stratosphere bombs reaching New York prompts warning that such ideas spur German propaganda and fear among Americans. The piece argues even hypothetical aerial strikes would inflame resolve for peace or total retaliation, urging international understanding to avert future mass violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Stockholm
New York
Washington
Luftwafe
United States
Letters praise all US Navy companies for Aleutian service
A reader from Tanner Alabama writes to honor multiple companies including A C D E F and H for service in the Aleutians. She notes Company B stayed in Alaska and urges equal praise for all crews. Company C thanks Dr Booth of Hartselle for a July 4 fish fry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Alabama
Associated Press
Decatur Daily
Aleutian Islands
Company B
Alaska
Company C
Booth
Hartselle
Aleutians
Dennis Garrison
Frances Garrison
Four Friends Move a Paralytic to Jesus for Healing
A pastor likens the four friends who carried a paralytic to Jesus to a forthcoming Florence district revival. He urges cooperation among churches and members to heal their community’s “paralysis of sin” during the July 30 to August 11, 1944 revival led by Dr. Harry Denman and Dr. Archibald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark
Jesus
Peter
Florence
Harry Denman
Archibald
Today On The Home Front Chicago Democratic Convention
Bascom N. Timmons, veteran Washington correspondent and unlikely VP hopeful, reports from Chicago as the Democratic convention opens. He notes Roosevelt’s strength for Wallace may be weaker than in 1940, and he shares a plan to attract Democrats and Republicans alike through his tented hotel room scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bascom N. Timmons
Washington
Flanagan
Wisconsin
Roosevelt
Wallace
Timmons
Iowan
Jackie Coogan
Burma
India
Coogan
The Liver as a Great Detoxifier and Storage Organ
Dr. Logan Clendening explains the liver’s diverse roles from bile production to detoxification and vitamin storage. He notes the organ’s importance in fat and protein metabolism, and describes a high carbohydrate, high protein, low fat liver diet used to aid degeneration, advising avoidance of alcohol.
Office Cat Variety Comics and War Bond Appeal
A collage of jokes from Office Cat features war bond exhortations and humor about 9 percent interest and heaven’s ledger. Panels poke fun at policit, education, travel, and GI humor while urging readers to buy war bonds and support the war effort.
Timmons Says He Lacks Platform For Vice Presidential Bid
Ohio Governor Bricker’s supporter Timmons jokes about family politics and a non existent platform. He says he opposes too many issues and would avoid controversy while outlining a stance against the Johnstown flood Chicago fire short skirts on hobby horses and a repeat Civil War as his preferred platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Timmons
John Wil
Johnstown
Private Papers of a Cub Reporter Presage Celebrity Gabs
Walter Winchell recalls wartime anecdotes from stars and soldiers. Albert Einstein teases about predicting a star’s moves while Jackie Coogan parachutes through Burma and India. The piece blends humor with war reports and odd vignettes from Europe and Russia, ending with a curious domestic tale of a bow and arrow wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Einstein
Manhattan
Einstein
Grouchy Doctor and Meek Patient Joke
A comic exchange finds a patient confessing a prior visit to a druggist who sends him to the doctor. The doctor reacts with sarcasm about the druggist’s advice and ignorance. The gag hinges on a pun about a druggist.
Co-Operation Could Solve Most Local Problems
A brief opinion note suggests cooperation could resolve many community issues. It urges residents and leaders to reconcile differences and work together for practical improvement.
West Limestone welcomes new teachers and neighbors
West Limestone community notes new staff and visitors. Mrs Greer joins as a teacher at West Limestone, Moss begins teaching at Oak Grove, and local families from Huntsville and Athens are mentioned visiting and hosting. Caracas, Venezuela, lists 378 000 inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer
Huntsville
West Limestone
Moss
Oak Grove
Foster Henderson
Edward Christopher
Phillip
Athens
A. M. Christopher
D. W. Pugh
Mt. Roszell
W. A. Strange
Paul Newman
J. D. Gill
Martha
Elizabeth Ann Beasley
Mary Nell Tennison
Rachel Dunn
Jaamie
Todd
George Phillips
Jo Williams
Lentzville
James Putman
Edward Tennison
Caracas
Venezuela
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Republician Finance Committee
Missouri
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Lee County Bulletin
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Voice OF
People
Tanner
By James Mearlownd
George Zielke
James Marlow
Today
Washington Limited
MR Wallace
Mocrat & Wing
Wee
Logan Clendening
M.D
Dr. Clendening
Junius
Edith
Daddy
Ferdy
Negro
Paul
Gene Akern
Den
Walter Winchell
Ella Logan
Ella
London
Hannen Swaffer
Noel Coward
Noel
East End
Arry
South Pacific
Mitchell Paige
S, Pacific
New Guinea
Guadalcanal
Paige
Rabaul
Norway
Sweden
Gestapo
Germany
Kvinnor
Africa
Russia
Cong. Dies
East
Columbus
Edith Gwynn
Bank St
Limestone County
Mrs
Sam Tennison
Decatur Transit
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