Postwar planning urged for Decatur and Alabama
The piece argues for aggressive postwar planning across Alabama, with Decatur and Morgan County urged to adopt central plans for agriculture and industry. It cites TVA democracy, river navigation, aviation, and the Tennessee Tombigbee canal, noting the need to accelerate education, health, and public services to avoid backsliding after the war. It highlights congressional focus on civilian aviation and air preparedness, praising John Sparkman's efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Morgan County
Alabama
Widgazine
Waterways
Baton Rouge
New Madrid
Missouri
Harry Simpson, Jr
Tennessee -Tombigbee Canal
John Sparkman
Congress
John
McKellar
House of Representatives
Aftermath in Alabama Legislatures and Allied War Aims
General Alexander and General Clark stress Italy war aim as Allied strategy. Alabama Newsmagazine speculates on the next speaker of the Alabama House after the death of George Miller, naming Charles D. Norman William C. Beebe or Norman Harris as possible successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Clark
Italy
Mussolini
Alabama
George Miller
Alabama House
Bullock
Charles D. Norman
Baldwin
William C. Beebe
Morgan
Norman Harris
De Gaulle Questioned as France’s Future Leader
The Daily questions De Gaulle as a French spokesman, accusing him of constant snarl and self interest while the Allies fight to drive the invader from France. The piece argues he shows little gratitude and doubts his qualifications to lead France now or in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Gaulle
North Africa
France
DeGaulle
The
Daily
Music as therapy in Walter Reed experiments
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports on six month music therapy trials at Walter Reed Hospital for mentally ill and physically injured soldiers. One group receives music, another does not, to measure mood shifts and recovery. Early results suggest varied responses tied to personal experiences with specific pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Walter Reed—hospital
Washington
the Times-Dispatch
Walter Reed Hospital
Debussy
Man
Saul
David
Atlantic Charter confusion stirs Senate over Europe policy
In Washington on June 12 the Senate notes massive interest in Senator Bridges' May 23 speech on the Atlantic charter and four freedoms. The surge, surpassing 100,000 requests, comes from Protestants and Catholics amid questions about Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin. The commentary links Vatican influence, Italian leadership shifts, and communist trials with ongoing war aims and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
Senate
New Hampshire
Bridges
Rooseveltrant
Italy
Umberto
Boston
Vatican
Rome
Browder
France
Poland
Russia
Stalin
Hitler
Britain
Umberto Arer
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Democrats
Church of England
Alabama Water Service Disposes Assets in Three-Phase Sale
The Alabama Water Service Company plans a three phase liquidation in Southeast Alabama. The second installment completes disposing of its electrical properties with Rural Electrification Administration financed organizations. The final chapter will dispose of remaining water plans in a sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alabmne 12
Alabama
Rural Electrification Administration
Alabama Water Service Company
Body Development A Magical Process
Dr. Clendening explains human growth as a precise, nature driven process with proportions, gland roles, and staged development from infancy to adulthood. The piece blends physiology with humorous personifications of ductless glands and offers a sample lifestyle Q A and light local humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ductless Glands, Incorporated
Soldier letter from World War II airman warns of decisive Pacific battle
A wartime letter from a fighter pilot forecasts a large, decisive upcoming air battle in the Pacific. The writer speaks of possible capture, death, and the mission to regain air superiority, noting confidence in the crew and willingness to pay the ultimate price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Leppla
Pacific
Lima
Westinghouse Electrc and Manufacturing Co
Westing
House Magazine
Too Much Fashion in Postwar World Talk
Eva Wangsgaard comments on how postwar fashion shapes lives worldwide and affects expectations. The piece contrasts giving with receiving and features a humorous dialogue about army life with a sergeant and private exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva W. Wangsgaard
Walter Winchell On Broadway Critiques War Criticism
John Y. Lewis faced harsh wartime backlash from soldiers and foreign correspondents while Walter Winchell condemns antiwar and isolationist voices. The piece notes attacks on FDR supporters, denunciations of Nazis and Japs, and calls for unity in sacrifice and voting rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Y
Lewis
Union
Stars and Stripes
Army
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Decatur Daily
Tm Decatur
Ala
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
Associated Press
Michelangelo
Fdr
Dewey
Delano Park
TVA
David E. Lilienthal
Tennessee Valley
Paul Mallon
World
King Feature ‘Syndicate
Ehibited
Oosevett
Logan Clendening
M.D
Dr. Clendening
tiXo
Lowe
Australia
Decatur Transit
Allied van Lines, Inc
Williams Transfer & Storage Co
First Ave
Walter Winchell
Daily MI
Plymouth Rock
Ham Fish
American Legion
Treasury
Dep't
America
Hopkins
Willkie
Tojo
Capitol Hill
Rankin
Dies Committee
Gesta
Winchell
Germany
Japan
Arentina
Pace Now
Peace Now
Arthur ‘Clifford Read
Mayflower Transit Co
Elliott
OPA
WEA
WPB
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