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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1945
Page
4
The piece surveys wartime opinions from Von Ribbentrop to U S leaders. It notes U S bomb plans against Japan, Patton’s return to Europe, and political fights over liquor laws and cabinet reshaping. It mentions Alabama politics, literacy tests, and industry inquiries amid ongoing conflict.
Decatur leaders push a $1.5 million plan to modernize the city school system, with three buildings to be razed and salvaged materials used in new construction. Debate centers on funding amid a $1.4 million bonded debt, with options including five mill ad valorem tax, a city sales tax, or a public gift, and a public meeting set for Tuesday at eight at the courthouse.
Washington staff report on political maneuvering as senators and wives tempt future roles. Speculation centers on Senator Chandlers wife Mama possibly entering the seat, while Hopkins may stay active if health allows. Wage policy shifts and labor talks hint at changes to offset lower take home pay with a shorter work week.
Officials struggle to design a screening system to direct tire allocations first to the most needy and essential drivers, while millions without A, B, or C cards await relief. They may delay easing restrictions until inventories meet demand after the lid is removed.
The Army plans a public release on a top secret weapon used against Germany and Japan. The F4U Corsairs, Navy carrier fighters now widely deployed, have seen over 10,000 built and served with British and Marine forces. The present model is praised as one of the fastest at low altitude.
A story about Henry Ward Beecher who declines to buy a family horse but expresses interest in having the horse as a church member. Dr. Walter Lingle recalls pastors’ knack for understanding even simple fables.
Jamin F. Vaughn son of Mr and Mrs Frank Vous of Decatur and husband of Molly Vaughn Goodyear employee was killed in action on Okinawa June 8 the War Department reported Vaughn's parents live on the Jack Robinson place seven miles from Decatur He was brother of Mrs Moebes of Austinville and Virginia Vaughn an Elmore's employee and had served in the Marines since
The excerpt invites residents to a school board meeting to hear city affairs and discuss construction of new schools. It stresses community involvement in decisions affecting the school system and children’s education.
Medical overview explains pyelonephritis inflammation of kidney tissue and pelvis with sudden fever and back pain. Early diagnosis relies on urine findings and imaging. treatment varies by germ type using sulfonamides mandelic acid and antiseptics under physician care.
Dry weather cripples Alabama crops with reports of hay fields burning, pastures drying, and severe damage to tomatoes, corn, peas, and lima beans across Hale and Montgomery counties. Rain is urgently needed as curb markets show reduced vegetable sales, while Jersey cattle sales and AAA conservation payments dominate agricultural news.
A collection of humorous exchanges and observations from a local newspaper page. The snippets feature police officers, a girl grateful for living in America, retired sailors, and everyday quirks about fashion, service, and homesickness.
Mr. Martin commends Alabama for the conservation work under the AAA program during 1944, noting the fine job done in setting by crowns and constructing terraces and drainage ditches.
Walter Winchell laments phony integrity in sports and politics, praising honest critique of officials and calling out lobbyists and double standards. He cites Harry Hopkins and George Washington while recalling wartime debates, press debates, and the Third Division’s sacrifices. The piece includes quotes on journalism, democracy, and Germany’s misuse of peace conferences.
Thurman Arnold told F D R the film industry drifted from economists to astrology as a fix. He warned that New Deal economists would stretch from New York to London if aligned as a line of tohands. Wall Street reportedly hoped for such a shift. Early in his term F D R said crises must be met with bonds or bayonets but he refused to call out Americans to shoot Americans.
A weekly reveals Navy censors cut a war correspondent report on Japanese atrocities to avoid stirring hatred in the United States. The Woollcott blog note quips that Alec’s friends found nothing offensive to him unless it fails to sell well.
Congressman Jerry Voorhis released what is described as the most lucid expose of Germanazi industrialists postwar plans. The document is available by writing to Voorhis at the House Office Building in Washington. The note recalls Gen Mark Clark visiting the Stork Club and contrasts Hoffman's sneers at patrons with Eisenhower’s ally welding skill, while noting a gap to professional diplomacy.
A compilation of provocative remarks cites Kurt von Schuschnigg in Italy with alleged Nazi propaganda echoes. The piece also teases Taft's peace swing and a satirical legal gag about marrying a widow’s niece, highlighting dramatic rhetoric and curious legal banter.
A car horn alerted Mrs. Arthur Pym in Topfield Massachusetts to a car fire caused by a short circuit in the vehicle’s wiring. Firefighters responded to extinguish the blaze and prevent spread.
Corporal-Say asks about the girl he was with last night and notes she resembles her mother. Sergeant-Yes replies with a witty exchange about a talking picture highlighting the look alike comparison.
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