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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1946

Page

5

The Great John L opens at Princess Theatre Sunday

Crosby Production presents The Great John L a biopic of John L Sullivan opening at the Princess with Greg McClure Linda Darnell and Barbara Britton in key roles The film traces Sullivan from Boston through famous bouts and the Gay Nineties era portraying his life and loves in a three dimensional, roistering portrait.

Bing Crosby John Linda Darnell Barbara Britton Greg McClure Mr. McClure Pugilist John L John L. Sullivan Sullivan Boston John Flood Paddy Ryan Jim Corbett Chattauqua Jawn Kathy Harkness Anne Livingston Kathy Harkless Kathy Miss Darnell Miss Britton Mr. Crosby Otto Kruger Wallace Ford George Mathews Robert Barratt Jim Kerrigan Joel Friedkin Lee Sullivan John. L Princess Theater Princess Theatre United Artists

Madison County approves legal liquor sale in referendum

The Huntsville Times reports a two to one margin approving legal liquor sales in Madison County. Official tallies show 5 085 votes for and 2 522 against.

Madison County Huntsville Times

Court Denies Yank Defense in Mihailovic Trial

Belgrade reports a military court refused the defense request to summon American witnesses for General Mihailovic. Mihailovic said he never collaborated with the enemy and did not agree in principle with admitting foreign testimony. The court cited existing documents and Yugoslav witnesses as sufficient.

Belgrade Draja Mihailovic Mihailovic Yugoslavia Jovan Djonovic Walter Mansfield New York U. S Mike Merkur J. K. Levin W. L. Rogers Committee For the Defense Mihailovicc Mansfield

My Reputation Opens at the Princess With Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck stars as Jessica Drummond in a Warner Bros drama based on Clare Jaynes's novel. George Brent, Lucile Watson, Eve Arden, John Ridgely and Warner Anderson headline a strong supporting cast as a widow torn by love and a scandal affecting her sons.

Warner Bros the Princess Barbara Stanwyck George Brent Warner Anderson Lucile Watson John Ridgely Eve Arden Clare Jaynes Jessica Drummond Keith Kim Bobby Cooper Scotty Beckett Jessia Warner Hollywood Stella Dallas Meet Miss Stanwyck Scott Landis Brent Catherine Turney Curtis Bernhardt Tokyo Jessica Jerome Cowan Robert Shayne Esther Dale Leona Markle Mary Servoss

Public Forum Letter Chides Wise Over Folsom Support

A reader attacks Mr Wise for praising CIO leaders and Alabama governor candidate Nomin ee Folsom. The letter questions political alignment and hints at campaign vices while defending the aged and criticizing names like John L. Lewis and Philip Murray. It ends with a retort about age and respect.

the Daily Folsom Lewis and Murray Wise Decatur Alabama Cio-Pac Mr. Folsom Wesley Curry

Evans Family Guests and Local Visits in Limestone County

Mr and Mrs Edward Evans and family from Detroit visited relatives in Limestone County last week. Mrs Ed Evans of Athens attended through the week. Samuel and Donald Brown of Vinmont stayed with Mr and Mrs John Evans. Betty Ann Grubbs visited Aunt Mrs Jack Webb in Athens. Misses Lovice and Sarah Evans went to Hartselle for the Montgomery Bondurant wedding.

Edward Evans Detroit Mich Ed Evans Athens Samuel and Donald Brown Vinmont John Evans Theo Evans Ed Blackburn Betty Ann Grubbs Jack Webb Frank Carter Ida Brown Lovice Sarah Evans Montgomery Bondurant Hartselle Fred Glaze Howard College Luther Glaze

The Layer of Atmosphere: Troposphere Identified

A science note explains that the layer where humans dwell is the troposphere. It defines this lowest atmospheric layer as the site of weather and life-supporting conditions.

Reserve Officers to Meet at Armory Tuesday Evening

A meeting of men who have held or hold reserve Army commissions will be held at the armory at eight o clock Tuesday evening. Representatives are expected from Lawrence Morgan and Cullman counties.

Lawrence Morgan Cullman

World Malaria Death Toll Estimated at Three Million

It is estimated that three million people worldwide die from malaria each year, highlighting the disease’s global impact and ongoing health challenge.

Army officer fined for unauthorized punishment at Lichfield trials

Lt. Granville Cubrage of Oklahoma City was found guilty of wrongfully performing his duties as a prison officer by authorizing unauthorized punishment including beatings with clubs. He received a $250 fine and a reprimand as the first officer convicted in the Lichfield cases.

Granville Cubrage Lichfield Eng Oklahoma City Okla Martin G. White Tyler Tex Oklahoma University Cubrage U. S. Army Chary High Army Cubage Dubrage Col James A. Kilian

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