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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1946
Page
4
A collage of postwar reflections on draft hopes, poll tax politics, diplomacy with Britain, and wartime food aid. Questions arise about bread and war resolutions, with comments on Truman campaigning and public sentiment.
The Daily defends its stance on Dewitt MacKenzie’s AP dispatches while noting a recent error about winning peace with Russia. It explains Russia joined WWII to resist Hitler, not from loyalty to Britain or the United States, and now pursues its own course as Nazi threat recedes.
The Post argues that Big Jim Folsom should study Alabama reform history, visiting governors Arnall Sparks and ex Governor Frank Dixon. It notes Dixon built broad legislative and press support for reforms via a Birmingham conference, outlining his program and inviting questions. Folsom would need legislative and public backing to succeed.
The New York Yankees expect no pennants this year yet have already set a major league attendance record. The achievement should please Col. McPhail and the new Yankee owners who oversee the club.
The defeats of Senators Wheeler and Shipstead suggest the Midwest is moving away from isolation. The writer urges New Yorkers to recognize national contributions beyond Greater New York to foster broader pride in the country.
Drew Pearson calls for the Mead committee to investigate awards issued by the Army and Navy. He claims one company, facing government prosecution on war fraud charges, received an E award from the Navy.
Westbrook Pegler critiques an American Veterans' Committee Inc bulletin for promoting its leaders and policies with biased coverage and photos. He notes repeated emphasis on Wallace and Reuther, questions World War II service, and highlights proposed bonuses and unemployment plans tied to veterans.
Washington discusses how currency values rising abroad and inflation at home clash with a near war-time budget. Truman’s peace-time spending nears four times Roosevelt’s best year while taxes stay high and production lags, fueling volatility and calls for tax reduction or debt retirement.
A study notes habitual fatigue stems from diverse sources including overwork, poor sleep, dietary deficiencies, neurasthenia, and low blood sugar. In 100 patients nine had hypoglycemia. symptoms included fatigue dizziness morning headaches and chest pain. Diets rich in protein and starches aided many. insulin and atropine offered mixed results.
Hal Bennett of Danville visits his aunt Mrs C W Williams. Morgan County Sunday School convention set for Six Mile August 17. Scottish Rite Masons plan a steamboat excursion July 22. Miss Margaret Gamble visits Miss Lucille Pinky. Bertha and Almira Harlow travel to Columbia and Nashville. Angus McGuiver family returns from Nashville. Columbia Gramophone ad touts If You Don’t Want Me Send Me To My Ma by Mary Stafford and her Jazz Band. Andrew Wiley returns to Hazard Kentucky after visit. J F Yarbrough, county demonstration agent, recently visited.
Stockham Pipe Fitting Co. halted operations in Birmingham Alabama as workers walked out after transfers to jobs with lower wage scales, according to a union official.
The speaker argues production must rise to tame inflation and urges sharp reform of OPA ahead of a new era of economic strain. He calls for full management of policy, goods, prices, and currencies, and insists on intelligent leadership, truthful aims, and abandoning political drift to stabilize the economy.
Guidelines advise using leftover potatoes in soups, for frying, and in pot pies to minimize waste. This simple approach highlights versatile reuse of starchy staples.
Gossip and notes from New York nightlife and show business mix with personal mentions of actors singers and producers. The column highlights stars like Kitty Carlisle Irv Berlin Barry Gray Lina Romay and Esther Williams among others and wryly comments on their activities and misadventures around clubs hotels and stages.
A vivid profile of a man in a dilapidated room, smoking cigars and playing gin with a crony. His rich accent and evasive phone behavior reveal a quirky persona, as he pretends to be Vince McKnight to dodge attention.
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