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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1948
Page
14
In Lawrence County rumors swirl around a supposed rabid fox near Moulton Elementary School. Locals claim various sightings and a druggist named E. L. Cammack reports fox killings and misidentified pets, with no corroboration.
A jumble of road humor and skits blends with wartime quips and a poster about a forestry training camp. Pieces include a driver taunting a police officer, a Chicago man reclaiming a stolen car, a minister’s tire joke, and a sewing machine quip. A dedication date for Alabama forestry camp is postponed to July 2 with Gov Folsom to speak.
An African crocodile reportedly killed and devoured between 40 and 50 people before a hunter shot it. The incident highlights the creature's predatory spree and the regional danger posed to nearby communities.
Hollywood writer notes screen tough guy Victor Jory kept getting pummeled on the South of St. Louis set as Joe McCrea shouted at him. Jory complains he is always fighting in pictures while recalling a recent business suit role and a win with Gloria Grahame.
Pilot club members from Guam Hawaii Mexico Canada Washington DC and 28 states converge on Daytona Beach for the city's largest annual convention of the women's service group Siggome. About 1200 to 1400 delegates are expected to attend and the event marks 27 years since its Macon founding.
Sound engineers warn that reduced efficiency across the industry may be costing about two million dollars each day in lost productivity. They cite bottlenecks in production lines and delayed projects affecting studios, venues, and broadcast facilities nationwide.
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