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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1947
Page
4
Random clippings report on rising costs in subscription rates, May's construction gains in Dixie, Connecticut repealing its night work law for women, Birmingham Barons’ eight wins in a road trip, and chatter about Legion Field expansions. Also mentions sugar price hopes, Sinatra pay, a Bessemer tax sale, congress voting on tax cuts, Ringling circus seats, and TVA debt plans.
The speech attacks the McKellar measure to eyed TVA, claiming it would ruin plans and urging residents to mobilize back home. Senator Sparkman and Rep Jones are named along with Alabama and Tennessee lawmakers as opponents, calling for unity to block the proposal.
An Alabama speaker cites the state’s 18th ranking in industrial employment with 225,000 workers and credits business leaders, climate, transportation, and a stable labor market for growth. He praises the State Chamber network, urges Decatur leadership, and predicts future balance between agriculture and industry within ten years.
New York inquirer details Nicholas Roerich's role as president of the American Russian Cultural Relations Association and Roerich Academy of Arts. It presents Lina Fosdick as executive director, recounts Tibet expeditions, a 14 000 dollar tax dispute, and Wallace connections. The piece questions Roerich’s influence and the guru letters amid broader politics and mysticism.
A new type of rivet is available that can be sealed to amend a pragerts Aypd. It also enables mechanical riveting devices to reach the opposite side of the material.
Mackenzie assesses American role in Middle East, led by Saudi Arabia five year plan costing about 100 million dollars, with American private and government support. He notes 4,000 U S experts in region, oil investments surpassing 400 million, and concerns over British and Russian positions and Arab reactions to U N policy. Potential risks include Arab backlash if perceived imperialism grows and fear of a shift toward Soviet alliances.
A collage of crossword clues across and down with numbered entries from 1 to 47 and a cryptogram quotation. Includes a note about yesterday’s quote IT BECOMES ALL WISE MEN TO CONFER AND HOLD CONVERSE by PLAUTUS and a credit to Ming Features Syndicate.
In Times Square a veteran in a wheelchair is aided when a passerby steadies the chair and wheels it across the street. The veteran thanks the helper, who jokes about living in a chair until his legs grew back. A youth seeks dating advice from a big blonde while a mother laments her daughter’s late hours.
A collage of old jokes and verse lines features a girl sinking after ice breaks a boy who saves her, a tailor asking padding for Willie, and wry quips about trains, drunks, hens, neighbors, and fibbing children.
Walter Winchell in New York reports on stage door notices about Bob Feller, Bob Hope, and other stars. Writers joke over Feller balking at being the goat, while figures like Diana Adams and Hugh Laing stir gossip. Also notes Joe DiMaggio’s donation, Bevin’s unpopularity, and Angi Bond quips.
The First Nights revival of Congreve’s Love for Love with John Gielgud revived the old spoof's charm. Critics call it a lively frosted vaudeville display, with Variety noting the era’s typical hit to flop ratio and Jolson quipping about fame.
A collage of reviews surveys recent films and media figures. Possessed with Joan Crawford and Van Heflin. Framed stars Glen Ford. The Fabulous Dorseys headline musical talent. Web of Danger is a weak thriller. The Patient Vanishes disappoints as a British import. Radio and industry chatter includes ABC funding for talent and praise for music programs and radio critic Wil lie Earle.
Dialogue hints at college life and legal matters with voices of a college senior, an English professor, a judge, and a defendant. A plaintiff accuses a defendant after a shot, while a lawyer questions the mistaken identity in a rural setting.
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