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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1941
Page
4
Readable fragments reference attempt to deport Harry Bridges and a general critique of John L. Lewis. Mentions business tone and a distant predicted change in national leadership within ten years. Related to labor movement and anti union sentiment.
Community members consider raising 82500 for the USO in Morgan County. Morgan County Defense Council explains duties as the nation prepares for victory, with mention of wartime labor, defense productions, and gasless Sundays discussions.
A bill filed by Henry Pirtle of Tracy City Tennessee argues Tennessee poll tax payments condition voting for federal House vacancies. The piece warns Alabama may need to revamp election machinery if federal law requires ending poll taxes for federal offices and discusses potential confusion during transition.
President Roosevelt denied Ambassador Winant brought peace proposals from London and urged caution about peace rumors. He highlighted a New York Times editorial attacking Adolf Hitler as a liar and urged readers to consider its full argument about Hitler’s broken promises and aggression across Europe.
A wartime briefing notes congressional inquiry into tanker shortages for the third quarter and how registry ships may be aiding the axis. It cites oil and gasoline exports to Japan, tankers operating from the West Coast, and anticipated corrections with new M series tanks and improved armor. Brigadier General Riley and other leaders acknowledge deficiencies and promise fixes.
Prepared by the Committee on Accidents and Industrial Health Alabama State Medical Association Approved by the Medical Association of Alabama The text defines abrasion contusion cuts lacerations puncture wounds and infection and emphasizes control of bleeding and infection prevention The next article will deal with infection and bleeding Watch For Article 7
Gas station manager E. L. Titus started a fire in a stove on a cool morning. He had kept part of his fuel money, about 125 one dollar bills, in the heater the night before.
Dr. Logan Clendening argues ice cream is not harmful and highlights its nutritional value. He recalls early doubts about the treat, notes its calcium and phosphorus content, and references banana milk diet guidance and pamphlets available from his column.
The writer contrasts patriarchal views on ice cream with later opinion and cites a contemporary journal description of Mrs. Madison hosting a dinner where a dome of pink ice cream was displayed on a silver platter. The account supports the claim that Dolly Madison introduced ice cream to the United States.
A collage of local humor and observations from Decatur man with car stories. A girl declines a show and a couple jokes about marriage, a saucy driver meets an officer, and a taxi to bankruptcy tale is told. A roadside rut rescue inspires thoughts on lifting others with faith and friendship.
Notes mix gossip and names from New York society and radio including McElligott’s shift to Todd Co. and Arthur Godfrey’s show. Mentions of celebrities, Hollywood costs, and political nods alongside Roosevelts and Bainbridge references paint a bustling gossip collage.
The Paramount and Strand clash with Music Corporation of America over booked names at the Garden. Mae Murray walks home nightly near 66th Street amid a feud with Walter. Mickey Rooney and Harold Lloyd’s daughter Gloria are in gossip circles.
Jay and Lou Seiler known as the clowns have been signed for a late Summer musical on Broadway. Producers ignored them in vaudeville for years. Dr Kurt Rieth, linked to the Doll fuss murder, irritates Ellis Island agents by insisting on being called Mr. Rieth, prompting isolation and strained conversations.
Local notes report Bellevue Hospital visit for a publisher and several showbiz items. Casts, bookings, and summer plans mingle with radio and theatre chatter as entertainers, producers, and clubs maneuver for audiences and attention.
A wry quotation contrasts future self made status with humble beginnings. The speaker muses that the next statesman will start with an autobiography about a one car family. The line hints at self made ascent and domestic modesty without a specific event.
In a tense exchange, players accuse each other of cheating over a controversial ace. Harry denies the claim, insisting he held the ace before the game commenced.
Ian ar rived from Lisbon and went direct to his draft board in Greenwich then to the Army Recruiting depot attached to the U S Embassy in Paree. The Storque advertised for male receptionists urging college boys to apply. Albert Johnson who produced the ice show at Luna Park can’t skate. Variety passed on ten legits while omitting Jo Ann Sayers and Shirley Booth from My Sister Eileen. Lindbergh speaks for the America First Committee the President speaks for America.
A Montana hitchhiker asks for a ride to the statehouse. The driver learns the traveler works there and is the governor, Sam Ford, prompting a pause as they reach the Montana state capitol.
In Batavia Illinois on June 7 authorities reviewed the senior class to pick a valedictorian. Six girls had all A grades over four years, so officials announced there would be no valedictorian.
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