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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1944
Page
4
A brief quotation attributed to Michelangelo emphasizes criticizing through constructive creation rather than fault finding. It frames critique as a drive to generate something new and better.
The Delano park fits well with Decatur’s recreation program as federal and local agencies push better projects to improve usability and attractiveness. Outlook for coal next winter remains dark with a real shortage possible. demand to secure supply now. Notable notes on France's leadership and Alabama football: Gilmer picks Alabama. De Gaulle’s influence noted. Rep. Newsome defeated by Luther Patrick amid labor support. General Clark front-line peril cited. Herky Moseley now a Flying Fortress pilot in Europe.
Governor Chauncey Sparks proclaims Shut-In Day 80 and Morgan County Tubercular Sanatorium at Flint opens from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM for visitors. Officials say many shut-ins will be glad to see friends and relatives during the special hours.
A fragment notes Willow Run bomber plant planning a brief shutdown for inventory. The move could affect war production, leaving German and Japanese leaders with uncertain prospects while the plant aims to maintain overall schedules.
William A Mara argues in Plane Talk that civilian air travel will not boom after the war without many more airstrips. He warns every U S community must decide to pursue aviation or risk being left behind and stresses the need for local airstrips to enable air traffic and development.
Houston county residents urge federal investigators into alleged ballot irregularities and absentee voting in the May 2 Democratic primary. The call extends to Alabama as a whole, with citizens arguing for abolition of absentee voting except for bonafide residents and demanding action when the public wills change.
A Decatur notice urges owners to muzzle or keep dogs on premises to prevent rabies risk. It cites a recent incident where a free roaming dog bit people, was shot after failing to be muzzled, and rabies tests confirmed the danger.
Washington reports State Secretary Hull signaled readiness to press postwar negotiations with the United Nations after discussions with Senators. He said the move aligns with Roosevelt’s approval but did not mention Senate consent. Senators McCarran and Clark fret over possible backroom understandings with Lord Beaverbrook and split their postwar air bill amid tensions.
Report notes Bricker supporters claim over 200 unpledged delegates at the Harrisburg conference, aiming to influence the Republican nominating process after Dewey’s Wisconsin primary surge. Observers say the race remains unsettled amid unclear delegate loyalties and no formal anti Dewey factions.
Senator Bankhead argues the cotton parity amendment to the price control bill is simple justice for farmers and would force OPA to readjust textile ceilings every 60 days. President Roosevelt warns against special treatment for cotton claiming inflation risk. Senator Danaher and Bowles oppose, saying it could inflate prices beyond textile needs.
Dr. Logan Clendening describes two infant cases of vitamin C deficiency in a hospital setting. He notes rare occurrences since 1910, stresses fresh fruit juice daily for infants, and warns doctors may misdiagnose as rheumatism or dental issues when symptoms mimic bone pain and gum bleeding.
The Alabamian notes a scarcity of priced clothing items and predicts manufacturers will resume production, easing consumer pressure. Bankhead states two years of cotton trading about one cent below parity while the President says current prices around 21 to 22 cents a pound are at parity or slightly above.
A petition from about 80 residents asks a federal court to impound Houston County’s absent ballot box while an investigation by U S Postal Inspector E Burns Parker proceeds into alleged mail fraud in the May 2 Democratic primary.
A wartime prayer-poem asks if the fallen deserve Our homage while a Decatur shop keeps a ledger of customers leaving without buying. Jests about fingerprints on a safe and a manager’s busy hours mingle with humor about love, gossip, and arithmetic in everyday life.
A William Winchell column questions West Virginia and Ohio voters, attacks Holt and Sweeney, and ponders FDR age, lend lease, the Dies Committee, and anti Nazi resolve with sharp editorial flares. It surveys wartime politics, civil liberties, and media criticism with a broad cast of named figures.
Cal notes Jack’s phrase about his second marriage and first wife’s death. He recalls the saying that the light of his life went out with the first wife, then adds that Jack must have struck another match.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Mrs Gray and Paul debating letters and reservations. Mrs P cites a new shirt ad claiming no rations, while Paul objects, asking if he looks Indian. The scene hints at delays and domestic humor in a hotel setting.
Montgomery Alabama June 1 Hayse Tucker said he would resubmit to the War Production Board the application for authority to install a $45,000 electrical voting system in the House of Representatives. An earlier denial cited material shortages but the new filing notes machines are in the manufacturer warehouse and only about $3,000 in wiring and other critical materials are required.
The Senate approved a bill raising the national debt limit from 210 billion to 260.009 billion after an amendment cutting the cabaret tax from 30 to 20 percent and exempting uniformed service members from the levy. The measure returns to the House, which had earlier voted for 240 billion and must act on the revised tax.
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