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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1947
Page
3
James Marlow Ingt on reports talk on universal service continues but a compulsory military training program for young men cannot be settled this year. Congress would need to pass a law, and lawmakers in Washington remain divided on the issue.
An old advertisement promotes SSS Tonie as a tonic to boost digestion and energy. It claims the formula activates blood production, improves appetite, digestion, and overall vitality, and promises better sleep, mood, and stamina with frequent bottle sales.
Plans are complete for Mt. Nebo annual homecoming this Sunday. An invitation welcomes all to attend and meet old friends and make new ones. The committee promises a warm welcome to everyone.
President Truman appointed a six month old commission recommends about a year of military training for young men to guard against a potential atomic attack. Republicans issue their parallel eight step plan. Senate aide pace suggests full study ready before summer recess, likely in 1948 election year. Senator Dworshak says compulsory training won't become a campaign issue.
American seizure of one million dollars in German royal jewels smuggled from the Soviet occupation zone was kept secret for seven months due to fears of Russian complications. The jewels of the Sachsenheimer Eisenach family were intercepted near the border last October and only revealed days ago by military sources.
A garbled note questions hold ups and time use, asking what to do in spare time and what kind of hold ups are meant. The writer pressures a response with a casual street tone and unclear intent.
Kansas City writer Hal Boyle describes his mother a lively, irrefutably American immigrant who cherishes memory of Mayo Ireland yet chooses to stay in the United States. She praises public schooling and sees America as a land of opportunity while planning a summer trip across the United States.
The 1948 model passenger car will show engineering and styling advances as engineers discuss future developments at a five day Society of Automotive Engineers meeting in French Lick Indiana. Expect wider automatic transmissions redesigned power plants new body styling better heating and ventilation and rides. The era of a wholly new component or elimination of manual gears is not yet here.
In New York a couple, Mr. and Mrs. Cummo, announce their mother gave birth yesterday to a fourth set of twins. The first twin pair died, leaving nine children total with the father earning $118 biweekly as a postman.
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