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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1945
Page
4
A notice states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to re publish all news dispatches credited or not and reserves rights to republication of special dispatches printed in the paper.
The piece urges support for war bonds and rebuilding projects in the United States while noting Tokyo bombings and Okinawa as pivotal wartime events. It highlights Decatur Depot’s inactive status forthcoming and praises aviation efforts at Southern Airways, with local figures like Paul Mallon and Frank Hulse tied to postwar planning and community contributions.
William Ritt earns a laurel for humor in Alabama Journal. Grandpapy Jenkins notes the postwar shift is not fewer stars but the absence of the vendor shouting cigars cigarettes and chewing gum during games.
Officials say Decatur must pursue sound agriculture and industry, invest capital, and apply intelligent effort to become a distributing center. They acknowledge possible failures but emphasize the TN-Tombigbee canal and the Tennessee Valley effort will spur growth in Alabama as the war economy winds down.
The piece notes House attempts to grant members a $2500 tax free expense account and salary increases, drawing broad opposition including from the Senate. It argues the move was rushed, bypassed voter input, and contrasts with reform proposals tied to congressional modernization and pay policies.
Westbrook Pegler argues against blanket German guilt and anti German punitive talk. He cites Soviet occupation plans and criticizes American propagandists who call all Germans inherently evil. He urges evaluating individuals and defending democratic values without collective punishment.
A guidance note advises not storing garments with grease or food stains. Treat stains promptly to prevent set in and preserve fabric condition.
The note emphasizes serving foods immediately after cooking to maximize flavor and texture. Delays can reduce quality as warmth, moisture, and texture degrade quickly, affecting overall dining experience.
Washington dispatch argues State Secretary Stettinius deserves credit for rallying South American republics to democracy and hemispheric defense at San Francisco while warning of veto powers and the risks of Big Five control. It criticizes pace of peace talks and warns against appeasement and delay.
A medical column describes ingrown toenail causes and treatments. Severe cases may require removal of the entire nail and root, with local anesthesia and a tourniquet. Postoperative care includes sulfanilamide, vaseline dressing, and proflavine to prevent infection.
Records of comets reach back to early third millennium B.C. with a documented sighting in China. The note highlights long history of celestial events recorded across civilizations.
An incoherent reminiscence from Walter Winchell catalogs socialites actors and officials in New York and Hollywood. It mentions Herbert Hoover S Jay Kaufman Joan Fontaine Sonja Honey Linda Dean Marjorie Holliday Eleanor Roosevelt Hap Arnold and others in a jumbled festive scene. The piece closes with a mass sedition defendant’s taunting lament.
The note highlights Dolores Del Rio and Irene Dunn dining in El Bor racho while Perry Como and friends comment on glamour. A Club 18 show features a brief frock and a gownless strap. Joe E. Lewis sends a congratulatory wire to Tom Clark on inheriting Biddle's post.
In a Variety interview on the Blue Network Radie Harris asks Ida Lupino about her last trip to the big town. The star replies she has not been to New York for five years. Harris comments that Lupino doesn’t look her age.
Mary McCarthy and Clement Greenberg mingle in midtown circles while ex-champion Jack Johnson adds a note of odd rumor. Marion Murray, owner at Romanoff's, is betrothed to Lt. George Posebuer, a former University of Georgia star who lost both legs in Germany. Irv Berlin’s song royalties to Navy Relief total 18 849.12 as a Hollywood restaurant owner considers a 300 000 cash bid. Broadway Ballad offers nostalgic reflections on love, faith, and renewal amid urban life.
A lively survey of acts including Jack in That's the Spirit and Emil Coleman's rhumba Let's Say Goodbye. Highlights feature Marion Hutton on CBS Thursdays Danny Rogers Careers and Jerry Bergen pantomime while Cab Calloway appears with King Cab Ist at Zanzibar with other names such as Jimmy Ames and Betty.
In a May 24 1945 New York letter J Grand wetter state adjutant for the Veterans of the Armed Forces Inc calls on radio host Winchell to rebuke Rankin for stirring racial prejudice and blocking voting in Mississippi. The note accompanies a scene of wartime New York scenes and a sailor couple seeking daytime activities at the NYC Defense Recreation Committee.
Fragmentary column notes Lenny Gale encounters a she wolf and a man falls. Mentions U S Attorney General Tom Clark near resignation, Biddle’s post, and a playful jab about World War One quips. Includes a Mt Airy memo and altered quote about Roosevelt and Hitler.
Guidance advises waiting before dressing after applying antiperspirants or skin lotions to ensure effective absorption and avoid staining.
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