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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1942
Page
8
The article cites Louis Lochner reporting from New York that Adolf Hitler shows signs of losing public backing as Germans tire of war. A Reichstag speech in spring and the harsh winter toll on the Russian front are described as factors shifting German sentiment.
Ahern describes Hitler’s mass appeal and stage managed rallies, noting he could extemporize early on but later relied on prepared speeches. The observer details Hitler’s detachment, surrounded by underlings who filter reality, making him less accessible to the German people and party ranks.
Imogene Long dies and a large funeral crowd gathers in Morgan County. Visitors from Birmingham Danville and Decatur attend. Rain is needed in the community with Sunday singing planned and several locals noted as visiting relatives.
Auburn Alabama June 2 The resignation of Avurns dean of women Rosa Lee Walston and eight aides in protest of President L N Duncan action on a co ed accused of stealing appears closed. Walston did not attend a trustees meeting. her resignation is effective and Marion Epidie becomes acting dean. The board meets during commencement and considers retirement options and higher travel subsistence for state extension workers.
Mr and Mrs Edward McCleskey and daughter Sadie Mae Mrs Maudie McCleakey Wallace Wood all Ruth and Edward Duncan and Robert and Neal McCleskey were guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Ryan Sunday Miss Ruth Gosline of Allenville spent the weekend with Miss Clovis Miller Helen McDougle was a caller in Decatur Saturday visiting Miss Geneva Fielding Mr and Mrs Melvindlake and children were visitors in Neel Sunday Mr and Mrs Roy McDougie spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs C McDougle of Five Points Mr and Mrs Elk Lamon of Austinville visited Mr and Mrs Lee McCulloch Sunday afternoon Friends of Lee McCulloch will regret to learn that he is still unimproved after being ill for several months.
Washington June 2 A one way Rock Creek Parkway mix up led to Supreme Court Justice Hugo L Black being fined five dollars. Park Policeman J W Macon flagged the error in the morning and afternoon, noting the one way signs and hour. Black joked about the incident at his Alexandria home.
A citizen praised a traffic bureau officer after sending $5 and noting the officer treated him nicely. The remark highlights courteous conduct by the officer and the donor’s impression of the interaction.
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