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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1947
Page
4
A jumble of notes from speeches and campaigns across Alabama and beyond. References to wet and dry issues, Crampton Bowl, and local political skirmishes mix with national debates on taxation and Congress records.
A poll by The Commercial Dispatch lists train whistles barking dogs and car horns as major disturbances in Columbus Mississippi. The piece notes plans for a quieter town linger due to costs while mentioning local efforts to support development and opportunities tied to regional projects and past national efforts.
A Baldwin County development association forms to boost Alabama Gulf Coast growth similar to Florida. Jimmy Faulkner, ex president of the state press association, chairs the effort as leaders aim to attract investment and accelerate progress along the coast.
President Truman's remarks on tax relief upset by opposition who argue foreign relief and rehabilitation needs are overstated. The public, they say, dislikes paycheck deductions used to fund aid abroad.
An address criticizes the proposed 1948 tax load as unprecedented in peacetime, noting it would be six to ten times older tax levels. The piece reports President Truman vetoing a four billion dollar tax cut, arguing for debt reduction and warning against federal spending and government salaries crowding private enterprise. It laments partisan inaction in overriding the veto and questions debt reduction promises.
In a New York report, discussions of goofy letters opposing Henry Wallace cite pseudonyms used by his circle, including Logvan Log Odomar and Gallahad. The piece notes connections to Louis L. Horch and Nettie Horch, and describes the Arcane School contact and Wallace’s inquiries into its philosophy.
In Richlands Virginia on June 17 the weekly Richlands Press editor complained about lack of news and bank VP Grady Dalton volunteered to enact a man bites dog routine. Dalton bit a loaf with mustard while Slick commented it tasted fine and Slick yelled in response.
Treasury Secretary Snyder backs delaying the tax cut until year figures are in and hints at a 1949 proposal tied to Truman's re election. Democrats argue the veto could backfire, while Republicans mull using the issue to pressure the administration. A Palomar telescope mirrors a 200 inch glass image.
In 1946 the United States had about 5 000 airports while only 117 possessed government operated air traffic control towers, reflecting limited public infrastructure as wartime controls evolved.
Mayo Clinic researchers report streptomycin an antibiotic that halts growth of tuberculosis germs. In 75 patients over a year injections into muscle or spine were used, with some lung and meningitis cases showing rapid improvement. Breath therapy and mist inhalation aided bronchial involvement, though side effects like dizziness or deafness occurred rarely.
A collage of humorous and domestic vignettes showing mid century family banter. Jokes on money age and obedience mix with quips about hats meals and misunderstandings as characters share daily trials and light family drama.
Walter Winchell in New York covers show business chatter and industry notes. The column discusses Broadway grosses, cinema trends, and public reception of hits such as Oklahoma and Life with Father, plus Hollywood personalities and industry commentary.
The readable lines show a domestic quarrel and social satire with characters like Johnny Mistress and a policeman, plus stray names and lines about gas and a legal or professional firm. The fragmentary text also mentions a student with possessions and a father with little left.
Publicized remarks reveal Adm. Halsey’s view of his awards as tributes to his men, while a rent bill would raise costs nationwide except in Washington DC. The piece surveys quips from Naomi Bliss to D. Parker and others, and notes a Gallico listed headliner poll.
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