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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1946

Page

9

Widow becomes head of Tokyo black market in power shift

In Tokyo on June 15 a 30 year old widow with Western attire and calm air displaced her late husband Giichi Matsuda as head of the city’s black market. She leads about 5000 racketeers who pledged allegiance and will receive 1500 yen daily for protection and services as they push toward a legitimate market.

Morrie Landsberg Hal Boyle Tokyo Giichi Matsuda Underworld Matsucda Shimbashi Okyo Matsuda

Letter Cheers Wise From Public Forum Debate

Decatur Alabama readers commend Mr. Wise for a public forum letter aligning with their views. They criticise political figures Curry and Rev. Collier and praise Big Jim Folsom while cautioning rulers against turning loved ones to gold. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. B L Sharp of Hartselle P O Box 3.

Decatur Ala Hartselle W. L. Wise Sherman St. Decatur Wise Public Forum Curry Collier Fountain of

The Office Cat and a Mug of Quick Wit

A collection of humorous vignettes and quotes about everyday life. Topics range from fire safety and gasoline storage to a garret painter, a painting sale, youthful pessimism, driving anecdotes, historical quotes, riding instruction quips, and light social observations.

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