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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1946
Page
4
The Florence Times editorial weighs court prestige, wartime policy, and labor tensions. It urges restraint in labor and management actions, cautions about bread and price controls, and argues for long term labor legislation backed by presidential approval to restore public confidence.
Decatur and Athens residents know Tom McCord famed for livestock work in Montgomery and auctioneering. He plans to sell Sehera Springs property in Decatur while scouting Cubs games in Chicago and auctioning in Seattle on Friday, proving his keen market sense and lively approach.
Westbrook Pegler accuses the musicians union led by James Petrillo of mirroring Nazi tyranny. He condemns penalties without trial, limited appeals, and hostile rules while detailing lavish salaries and control within Local 802 and the national body.
Washington reports a power struggle at the Supreme Court with a Black led faction, Justice Douglas in key role, and Truman’s Vinson appointment seen as an attempt to reform the bench. Jackson’s outburst signals deeper tensions about nonpartisan rulings and court influence on public opinion.
Medical expert Dr. Joseph Kreiselman outlines risk factors for birth asphyxia and cautions against sedatives and unsafe revival methods. He advocates keeping baby warm, clear air passages, continuous oxygen, and proper airway procedures, with trained personnel to perform any tracheal intervention.
Woodflin Sandlin of Auburn and Thomas Alexander from Atlanta’s medical college are at home this week. Dr. Burch and Mr. Hardwick of Danville were in Moulton on business. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Speake left for Metter Georgia to visit Mrs. Speake’s parents. H. M. Burt of Lyons House spoke at the Alabama Hotel Men's Association convention. Former Gov Malcolm R Patterson of Tennessee spoke at the Twin Cities against liquor. Mrs. R W Mullins and son Robert returned from Nashville visit. W W Benson of Decatur Schools returned from a 10 day Tennessee trip. Miss Louise Almon hosts a rock for out-of-town visitors at her home.
Johnson Chapel in Morgan County invites worshippers for Sunday night service. J T White returns home on furlough from overseas. Locals attended Lebanon annual singing. Walton Johnson family visited W A White. Aline White Gurnelere Glasgow and Ann Puckett were home for a weekend. Lucian Puckett visited Birmingham relatives. Measles outbreak in the community. Farmers busy chopping cotton. Willard Pinn of Penn community stayed with Louie Rogers Saturday night.
The article notes a rift in the court with Black resisting withdrawal from a close decision and reversing past positions. It frames the split as a clash within left wing factions rather than conservatives versus liberals, highlighting Roosevelt appointees gaining influence and liberals seeking to unseat radicals from leadership.
The piece critiques the Ku Klux Klan as a national menace and links it to Bundism and Nazi influence. It recounts acts of violence, intimidation, and collaboration with political figures including Eugene Talmadge and Vigilantes Inc and names figures such as Edward James Smythe and F. Lee Evans.
The piece argues the Bund and Klan worked together, with the Klan rivaling the Bund and posing a continuing threat. It cites Donald Shea’s anti-government actions, prewar rallies, and links to Nazi propaganda, plus mentions of NWL and Black Legion involvement and indictments for sedition and rioting.
The speaker warns that the Klan's threat is real and recalls its past power and influence. He cites the Klan charter praising chivalry and patriotism, notes Congressional recoil, and mentions the Dies Committee's alleged tolerance amid Klansmen among its ranks. He adds a statistic about highway accidents after dark.
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