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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
4
A column reflects on wartime government cautions and public morale. It notes fuel rationing ahead, urges coal stocking, and discusses Allied aid timing. It mentions Annenberg’s parole, war production strain, and the need for resource collection. It ends with jail escape notes from Morgan and Calhoun counties.
Lord Mountabetten, leader of the Commandos, has landed for talks in this country. The discussions likely center on military matters and potential plans affecting Europe, though officials avoid detailing exact topics.
A call to Morgan County residents to meet a 980,000 bond purchase quota for June. The message argues Americans in uniform and civics share duties, urging participation to back national efforts and ensure strategic effectiveness.
Senator John H Bankhead proposes a recess for Congress so members can visit homefolks and better learn their views. He argues lawmakers are often right and that back home people apply common sense to governance and war, knowing how to run things and win battles.
In a run off that defied predictions, farmers still voted on a clear day. The county reported 5 700 votes of an actual 7 700, nearly matching the May 5 ballot and mirroring state records despite weather and wartime pressures.
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce warns housing in Decatur is acuter than any Alabama town except nearby, as defense needs surge. Officials say Washington funding may soon reach Decatur, but only if the city lands on the front doorstep when appropriations are released. Population growth has nearly exhausted available space, with 20 percent already used since defense activities began.
Washington outlines harsh critique of Attorney General Biddle and the Bridges case. The piece questions Communist influence and calls for lawful action, noting alleged political motives behind calls to overturn legal findings and linking wartime policy to domestic subversion concerns.
The piece argues that domestic Communists appeal to liberals by claiming verbal persecution and seek to gain supporters against Mr. Biddle. It suggests shocking ideas like publishing in Moscow to advocate democracy and infiltrating labor unions to campaign against Stalin.
In wartime, the army adopts concentrated rations like Field Ration D K and C to supply about 1800 calories per package with items such as chocolate milk and butter that resists melting. The piece also explains left handedness has no simple inherited or habit cause, and lists Dr. Clendening’s pamphlets available for ten cents each.
A column by Junius discusses habit change and personal transformation. It contrasts deep rooted flaws with the need for persistent effort and right thought habits, citing Grenville Kleiser and the idea that small, daily changes shape success. The piece shifts to brief, unrelated dialogue about perception and social attitudes.
A humorous verse sketches a draftee named Quitz Jones paying debts for gifts to family members in anticipation of Father’s Day. The narrative contrasts chores and a comic exchange with an officer about the origin of the nickname Quizz.
Patrolman Frederick Joseph Ludwig, 24, six feet three and 200 pounds, is the only New York City police officer among 17 000 to hold Phi Beta Kappa membership. He could write a ticket in Greek French Italian or Spanish.
A collage of Broadway figures and scenes notes Paulette Goddard and Dorothy Mackaill in New York venues. It mentions George M Cagney dining out, Lucy Monroe at official events, John Shubert checking coats at the Stage Door Canteen, and talking of Cohan’s Newark ending.
A collage notes Freddie Hopkins is gravely ill in a Boston hospital, questioning W Chrysler Jr. A nightspot era closes Copa cabana impacts Stork and Midtown hotel crime rates. Broadway and theater chatter fills 44th Street with stars Olivia De Havilland Paul Robeson and Babe Ruth lore.
At White Sulphur Springs Virginia Kurusu the Japanese ambassador and another enemy alien demand private talk with a G-Man during a grounds walk. The G-Man warns the pair that locals are good shots and many lost sons at Pearl Harbor. Since then Kurusu has not stepped beyond the hotel porch.
A string of quirky, suggestive cabaret captions from venues like Riviera and Havana Madrid, Ruban Bleu and Ubangi. The notes play on romance and risk with playful puns and double meanings in club acts.
After John Barrymore’s death critics debated the waste of his final years as cinema clowns supplanted stage glory. He dismissed dignity with a defiant “Phooey” and preferred work offers to retirement. His career remained a brilliant success with abundant acting opportunities.
The U. S. Supreme Court denied a petition for review by Frank Johnson a Jefferson County man convicted of rape and sentenced to die in the electric chair tomorrow The decision follows prior affirmations by the Alabama Supreme Court and a clemency plea denial from Governor Frank Dixon.
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