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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1946
Page
4
A syndicated column critiques labor policy shifts and Roosevelt era end while Alabama issues a liquor sale plan. Huntsville resolves two state stores for whites and Negroes, restricting hours, as county officials push ABC to limit licenses outside the city.
Jefferson county faced a June 4 runoff as a congressional race remained undecided by fewer than thirty votes after more than 48 000 ballots were cast. About 25 000 registered voters did not vote, which could have changed the outcome.
Drew Pearson cites Senate coverups and McKellar's alleged unawareness during a session while Carter Glass's health and cabinet chances are noted. The piece shifts to Alabama dairy prospects in Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties, urging expanded production, field work, and farm-family wealth as the region pivots from war to peace.
The Dothan Eagle notes charges connected with Cullman county election issues. It clarifies the document is not from Houston county and remarks the origin of the corruption remains unknown, while suggesting Houston people were not involved. The Eagle adds that “they had their hands full here that day.”
The Morgan County electorate records a turnout over 8 000 of about 10 000 eligible voters, one of the highest in the state, promising a strong showing in the June 4 second primary for offices including governor lieutenant governor public service commissioner sheriff circuit court clerk and a Hart sel e board of revenue member.
Judge Samuel S. Rosenman, long a Truman adviser, helped craft the May 24 radio address denouncing key railroad union leaders. The piece notes Rosenman's White House visits for major statements and Virginia Governor Tuck's influence on draft-legislation plans. It also mentions aides seeking Byrd's copies of orders forcing Virginia Electric workers into the State Guard amid a threatened strike that did not occur.
In the past two months two private concerns offered to buy the government built pipeline from Texas to New York for natural gas use. Coal and railroad interests oppose expanding natural gas as more gas means less coal and reduced railroad movement.
The council commissioned an inquiry on April 29 to assess Franco's Spain as a potential menace. The watchdog aims to finish the report by midweek for review at the next session.
Syria and Lebanon see volunteers join to aid Palestinians amid claims no underground army. Spain reaches repatriation deal with British and U S zones in Germany. Southeast command allows 3300 Japanese troops in Netherlands New Guinea to stay temporarily for land cultivation and reconstruction efforts.
A.F. Whitney of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen says Truman’s speech strengthens unions, while Al vanley Johnston and T. C. Cashen of the Switchmen’s union disagree on political impact. Elections in Whitney’s union are set for September and Johnston’s in early 1947.
Washington notes the rivers and harbors measure could top 1 billion dollars in cost. A Civil Aeronautics Administration official forecasts civil aviation could triple its 300000 workers within ten years.
The schedule lists Iowa primaries for governor and eight U S House seats, Alabama run off for governor and lieutenant governor, California primaries for U S senator and other offices, New Jersey primaries for U S senator and 14 House seats, New Mexico primaries for U S senator and governor, and two at large House seats, and South Dakota primaries for error and two U S House seats.
The sermon asserts faith in Jesus Christ as saving grace offered in the gospel. Sin's dominion corrupts all, but Jesus saves from its effects by making believers righteous in God’s sight through faith in the incarnation and atonement, culminating in the birth and mission of Jesus as savior.
Walter Winchell items discuss wartime memory and Broadway gossip with sharp jabs at public figures. Notes mock press tactics NAM and KKK probes and praise for William Allen White while lampooning social issues and literary quips.
The excerpt reflects a Templar Christmas observance praising the birth and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes moral purification, redemption from sin, and remaining faithful soldiers of the cross unto death. The prayer asks mercy for transgressions and seeks acceptance of words and thoughts in God’s sight.
Four days ago Joseph K Settle a Birmingham passenger agent visited the area. Misses Mabel Briscoe Wilmer Ross Ethel Rhinehart and Thelma Morrow left for a six week University of Alabama course at Tuscaloosa. An employee called to stop a car at the Decatur Box and Basket plant and a four foot six inch black snake coiled on the front spring was disposed of by a united effort. Mrs T M Thurley returns from Morristown Tenn. A large shipment of pianos arrives at Kelly and Hank. Irene Neville of Trinity announces her marriage to William A Eliner of Albany.
A theater night leaves Heywood critics divided as a four freedoms themed play provokes a press agent rush to Braun for a verdict. Braun concedes the message lands but the play itself falters. A separate cinema venture in Heywood is noted as a side line for the restauranteur.
Before the war a group pressed Roosevelt to cut lend-lease to Britain arguing taxes would drop. A New York raid shut down a school running games of chance to fund scholarships. A producer declined a job offer after a long boast from an actor claiming royal and artistic lineage, while Maurice Barrymore advised on starving before fame.
In a humorous Chicago Daily News item, Ross Hadley ponders taking Mahatma Gandhi on his first flight while Gandhi quips about wings. Henry Ford recalls helping a motorist start a stalled Model T, declining a reward and boasting wealth.
A string of wry maxims on daily life and money, noting the quirks of appetite debt roads and fashion. Jokes about marriage languages and social behavior pepper the piece with a terse humorous voice.
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