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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1941
Page
4
The column highlights wartime mobilization, public service drives, and defense measures. It praises community leaders like E. B. Pentecost and argues for continued support of the United Service Organizations and national defense requisitions while noting local air and river terminal needs.
Washington reports General Marshall explains training and production pace. He states the army will include more mechanized units as material catches up, with eight armored divisions planned versus Germany’s ten at Sedan. A French officer’s firsthand account highlights the German breakthrough tactics and the need for air superiority and in-depth defense.
Lt. Girard recalls a Major claiming 11 French tanks would pass at twilight under white flag. The tanks were allowed through but opened fire and escaped instead. The Major wore a French uniform and held proper papers, while the skeptical captain watched from the road.
Berlin reports Reichs marshal Hermann Goering praised Nazi paratroopers for seizing Crete and declared there are no unconquerable islands. An order of the day from the air chief dismissed a future ground invasion concept.
A medical column explains urticaria or hives as a systemic condition not confined to skin. Skin tests for allergy are unreliable. elimination diets better identify triggers such as shellfish fish cheese nuts eggs wheat milk pork chocolate and numerous drugs. Variations include age of exposure and regional food differences. hives may persist hours to weeks and may worsen with certain combinations or nonfresh foods. A pediatric case notes tic like eye twitching after whooping cough has no proven link.
In wartime remarks Goering praised Crete as an unprecedented achievement by parachute forces calling the operation marked by super human accomplishment. He referenced invading England and noted Cyprus as another potential island objective for the Luftwaffe.
The editor notes seven Dr. Clendening pamphlets are available at ten cents each. To obtain a pamphlet, send ten cents and a self addressed stamped envelope with a three cent stamp to Dr. Jesen Clendening care of this office. Titles include Three Weeks’ Bringing Diet Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Core of the Hair and Skin.
Imperial forces described as inspired by a tremendous offensive spirit defeated the enemy in a heroic and embittered fighting.
The notice promotes Want Ads as simple to use and easy to read, suggesting readers can profit by placing or using classified advertisements.
A reader puzzle page lists across clues from edible product to forest terms and down clues including chiplike piece and comprehend, plus a cryptogram quotation Yesterday's Answer BE NOT ASHAMED TO SAY WHAT YOU ARE NOT ASHAMED TO THINK MONTAIGNE.
Grayson's MP gunsmith Carlstrom offers homely counsel on fault finding. He argues people blame others for errors, a habit he calls out as unproductive. He urges self-scrutiny as a path to personal and social improvement.
Embarrassed young man tells a father that his daughter loves him and seeks permission to marry, but the father responds by saying he should make her behave, revealing social comedy.
A cautious note suggests that a business revival hinges on bringing in a few more live evangelists. The idea emphasizes visible, energetic outreach to spur renewed interest and momentum.
He warns of a kiss if the gaze continues. she jokes she cannot keep the expression longer. The playful exchange hints at romantic tension between the two characters.
A verse introduces two figures Mr Meant-To and Didn't-Do living with Never-Win as their home. Each night the dwelling is haunted by the ghost of Might-Have-Been, implying regret and unfulfilled outcomes. The piece uses personified abstractions to explore inaction and lost potential.
Walter Winchell column surveys New York chatter on Nancy Carroll possibly marrying Dr Lyman of St Clair's Hospital. Reports on Jocund socialites, marriages, business tycoons, legal notices, and showbiz rumors across Broadway, Detroit speeches, and Wall Street figures.
Gertrude Lawrence's daughter Pamela faces an upcoming betrothal announcement. Edith Gould of the Lifted Pinky Set and Yale's Warner Clark are linked in gossip circles. A presidential casualty tale references cuts to F D Roosevelt Jr. Brennan Fraser and Ship Kelly are unseen in nightlife. Noel Carter and Grey Gordon plan a June wedding at Sth Avenue Presbyterian Church.
A remarkable season opens with Stanley Swartz, a first time singer and former butcher, delivering an audition that stunned industry elites. Amid rumors of romance and fashion struggles, high society, politics, and entertainment collide as other notable figures surface in diverse headlines.
A humorous mosaic of jokes and witticisms about love work fashion and social mores. Lines explore marriage fortunes prosperity gossip and playful quips about dress length and payrolls among workers. The tone recalls a light early 20th century humor column.
A quip contrasts Lincoln's Gettysburg Address with a misremembered line about the White House in Washington. The exchange hints at presidential history and a playful misunderstanding between two speakers.
Taxicab driver Leslie Roberts reported trouble with a passenger who brandished a pistol. Patrolman Don Defoe drew his weapon and ordered surrender. The officer found the gun was a toy after taking it from the suspect who signed a statement admitting the $1.95 theft.
The piece notes Camp Norland’s closure by the Wilentz- led attorney general as part of Bund activity in New Jersey. It references August’s Book of the Month Club pick The Keys of the Kingdom, insurance links involving Zamzam and German-owned firms, Nazi intelligence timing U S ship sailings, a Dickstein Liberty riot, and authors Pearson Allen offering a photostat of a Nazi dinner check paid to an aide, plus Senators accepting payments for speeches from patriotic groups.
Prepared by the Committee on Accidents and Industrial Health Alabama State Medical Association Approved by the Medical Association of Alabama Shock is a sudden lowering of vital functions from injury or emotion. It can occur with little visible injury and may threaten brain and heart when blood flow is blocked.
Chief George Price directs detectives to crack a case after reviewing May records showing Police Cruiser No. 4 logged 900 miles without consuming gasoline. The unusual fuel-free drive prompts questions about vehicle efficiency or special operations.
June 3 report adds Miss Mabel Hammarland to Lyons Kansas snake bite victims. Mechanics finding an 18 inch bullsnake wedged in the car carburetor say the reptile entered via the exhaust pipe and crawled until trapped, explaining the vehicle failure.
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