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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1945
Page
4
A collection of editorials urging wartime resolve. It argues for easing TVA concerns, energy bonds, and freight-rate adjustments while criticizing hesitation to declare war on Japan. The piece asserts the Pacific war may last six months to three years and emphasizes continued US public support and vigilance.
Politicians claim absence of leadership in the Montgomery legislature while noting strong progress comparable to historic levels. Reform has been achieved under the Miller and Dixon administrations, and lawmakers push for non controversial advances with broad support.
Decatur council increases park funding to prevent stoppage and preserve Delano Park as federal support ends. The city comforts residents by noting wartime needs outside aviation and shipyard payrolls while planning for postwar re conversion and continued local activity.
The piece argues farm families must add dairying and poultry to their income in order for Alabama to prosper. It states cotton remains important but dairy and poultry profits will determine mortgage, ownership of the farm, and the quality of life for families.
State Sen Shaver and Hill push a 300000 allocation for a Tennessee Valley state park near Guntersville with TVA land potential. They envision postwar marine and recreational development to draw visitors and dollars to the Valley and note plans for a TVA luxury liner project on the Tennessee River.
Westbrook Pegler argues television will be costly and disappointing, comparing early TV and radio to flawed, misleading promises. He cites politicians, Hollywood influence, and communist concerns while criticizing sponsors, public schools use, and industry reliability.
Washington reports say Mr. Truman’s expansion of cabinet changes, new proposals, and foreign policy moves have broad support. The administration keeps Roosevelt allies while engaging critics, aiming to unify public opinion and preserve wartime gains amid postwar debates.
The Gadsden Times urges approval of the Tennessee Tombigbee canal linking the gulf to the Tennessee River. It argues the $66 million project would expand Alabama inland waterways, boost Mobile port traffic, and amplify regional hydroelectric power and development.
A mosaic of rumors and notes on entertainment politics and war era figures. Noel Toy’s upcoming marriage to Carleton Young of the Air Corps in New York. Dempsey likely to inherit a Washington post. Browder’s critics and Goebbels comparisons. Willkie ally chatter. Megan Taylor and Gracie Barrie linked to Dick Stabile. hints of Russia bases and political reshuffles. USO Berlin idea and war production savings.
A collage of social notes and rumors touching a mayoral future, marriages and name changes, entertainment moves with Xavier Cugat, a naval groom at sea, a radio host changing format, hotel buzz, and old political echoes from Hitler era. Includes a war veteran’s return, a noted author’s 1940 England trip, and a Polish Information Bureau reception in Paris.
Miss Doris Lively of Decatur stayed with Miss Mary McMeans over the weekend. Mrs. Lou Pfaff and Mrs. Hampton visited Mrs. Will Lamon and Mrs. Robert Mooney on the Danville road. Mr. and Mrs. Oren Parker and their children from Trinity visited Mr. and Mrs. Cagle. Rev. and Mrs. Guy Pettey and children from Hartselle visited Mrs. Pettey’s relatives. Pfc. Vic Newland from Fort Benning joined Miss Atha Eubanks for dinner with Helen McDougle. Charles McMeans returned from a 12 day leave, then left for North Carolina. Others visiting included Mrs. Fred Hitt and Gayle, Mrs. Sanders and Cpl. Hubert Sanders of Hartselle, and Mrs. Lucian White with her son and Mrs. Edward White visiting Mrs. Clinton White.
Boston born entertainer Ray Bolger rose from insurance sales to selling vacuums before becoming a renowned dance musical comedy star noted for his stage work and later screen success.
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