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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1948
Page
3
HAL BOYLE discusses the so called great American female face and argues women keep a uniform, glacial expression in public. He notes the paradox of seeking individuality yet shaping appearances to resemble commercial images and asks why women fail to alter their facial presentation.
Morgan County ranks second in the state for Crusade for Children gifts, in a letter of appreciation dated July 20, 1948, from Howell Thomas Heflin, field director, to Marvin Eubanks. The note lauds Morgan County’s well organized campaign and mentions Dallas County's $5,000 milestone and Virgil McCain's Methodist home sponsorship.
Jewel V. Smith of Somerville will graduate August 5 at Moody Bible Institute Chicago. Rev S Maxwell Coder new dean of education will speak on Gods Plan For Your Life. Class spans 30 states Hawaii Brazil Canada with 17 denominations. Over 50 plan foreign missionary service across 16 countries including Japan Palestine India China Africa Europe and South America. Others pursue pastoring missions music directing and Christian leadership roles.
A vivid sketch on changing chivalry as men yield seats and face an icy, gratefulness deficit from modern women. The piece laments the rise of the "great American female face" and notes how warmth returns only in old age, with children and elderly ladies gaining popularity.
City of Decatur Alabama passes Ordinance 488 amending Sections 2 3 4 and 10 of Ordinance 474 to adjust license taxes on amusements and set dates for filing statements and paying taxes The measure also includes Improvement Ordinance No 468B detailing assessments and hearings for street improvements and related liens Adopted July 19 1948 by City Clerk Joe Pettey and Mayor H R Summer
Hollywood reports Cecil B. DeMille will shoot the biblical epic Samson and Delilah in lavish style with a budget around 4.5 million dollars possibly exceeding it. Starred by Victor Mature and Hedy Lamarr, the project dates to 1933 and would start in October despite critics claiming high costs. DeMille has a track record of profitable films, though industry trends push cost cutting.
Washington officials told a senate judiciary subcommittee that hundreds of foreign agents may be operating from a United Nations base in the United States. State Department and immigration officials acknowledged danger and called for better screening abroad. John P. Boyd urged stricter visa checks for those attending U.N. sessions.
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