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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1944
Page
4
A wartime column urges every American to buy war bonds and condemn strike-driven waste of cents per hour. It links bond success to Allied victory, warns against traitors, and calls for harsh action against Germany and leadership. It notes automotive critics of gasoline black markets and urges reliable fuel allotment enforcement.
The text cheers the Valley area being chosen by an outside firm as an industrial location and urges locals to own and operate their own industry. It argues outsiders have brains and guts and notes few local industries have failed, urging twofold development by attracting outsiders and building local ownership.
Eric Johnson of the United States Chamber of Commerce argues in Russia that each nation should pursue its own economic system and cautions against interference with domestic governance. He stresses US private enterprise and warns Russia to avoid meddling in American political choices.
The Kenosha News reports an Eisenhower reply to Virginia sixth graders offering guidance for wartime effort. He urges daily pledges, prayers for UN fighters, buying War Savings Stamps and War Bonds, supporting the Red Cross, writing to service members, and studying American history to uphold duties in war and peace.
Washington reports on Democratic rebellions in Texas and South Carolina show sharp political maneuvering rather than moral divides. The Texas delegation fight around Roosevelt and Lyndon Johnson unsettles party unity while South Carolina withholds influence, and the Brewster Aeronautical case adds to the government’s complex wartime-to-peacetime shifts.
Rev J T Atkins filled his appointment here Sunday. Pvt Albert Henry stationed in Mississippi visits his wife and parents on leave. Miss Lillie Foote and Peggy Tallis hosted a birthday party in Eugene Mayames honor. Mrs Floyd Howell of Birmingham visits family. Mrs F S Helms improved after illness. Mrs Charles Woods attended business in Detatur.
A medical column outlines common infant and childhood skin diseases including infantile eczema impetigo tinea and scabies. It notes causes such as allergies infections and exposure, discusses treatments like light therapy aluminum acetate dressings and sulfur compounds, and warns against rapid cures while stressing nutrition and hygiene.
A fragmentary humorous piece discusses exam papers in printers hands and a classroom exchange about friendship money and plans. It includes dialogue about wisdom self knowledge and perseverance with brief sketches of a father and son and a doctor scene. The tone mimics a serialized column or essay fragment.
A compact reflection on personal value and achievement stressing that success comes from effort and having a definite aim. It underscores that success in business politics sports friendship and art enriches life and brings happiness to others.
A quirky scene unfolds on a gondola car as a conductor debates ejecting a hobo who pulls a gun. The encounter reveals personal ties and reluctance to act, ending with the hobo reappearing and a cousinly twist.
The College of Cardinals is a 70 member body comprising six cardinal-bishops, fifty cardinal-priests and fourteen cardinal-deacons.
Walter Winchell reports on Willkie’s backers spending large sums to beat him in Wisconsin and notes social figures like Greta Garbo and Damon Runyon. The item mentions marriages marriages and divorces among stars, wartime photographers, and industry gossip across New York society and Hollywood.
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