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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1942

Page

6

Society Notes Show Bridge Luncheons and Visits

Social column records Mrs. H. N. Penick entertaining for Mrs. Thompson Allen of Talladega with bridge and luncheon events. Readers learn about weekly visits, hospital care, tours, and assorted social gatherings featuring local families and guests through Thursday.

H. N. Penick Thompson Allen Talladega F. S. Hunt Bridge Hunt R. R. Banks Adams J. W. Clop B. H. Barnett J. R John W Jones Carpenter W. K. Me SH. Wilds T. Candler FE. Kimbrough Allen Philip Pointer J. W. Clapton F. FE. Hunt Mra. Thompson Allen Mra. F. S&s Mra. Hunt Canal Street Will Wyker

Hitler's Summer Offensive and the Second Front Question

The piece weighs the looming summer Nazi push and the second front. It notes Hitler’s attempts to unleash a major drive are checked by strong Russian resistance and counter attacks, while warning the Nazi leader still has vast reserves of troops and materiel in store.

Hitler Middle East Syria H. 8. Sewell United States Rommel Libya Feypt Suez Canal Turkey Europe Russia

McKellar's TVA bid falls in Senate conferees clash

Senator McKellar suffered a sharp defeat as conferees rejected his rider to curb TVA power receipts. House action then signaled the end of his immediate push, though he may renew efforts with a standalone bill to abolish TVA revolving funds and place funds under Congress.

Senate Senator McKellar TVA David E. Lilienthal House McKellar Congress Senate Appropriations Committee Independent Offices Bankhead

Cookie varieties and foundation drop cookies from The Cook Book

A seasoning of cookie types including drop rolled molded and refrigerator cookies is presented with a foundation drop cookie recipe. It covers dough handling tips for spreading, shaping with cutters, and molding methods, plus a butterscotch molds recipe with baking directions and yields.

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Bankhead Faces Pressure Over McKellar TVA Clash

The article reports intense protests in North Alabama against McKellar's bid to control TVA and Bankhead's vote against him. Citizens groups in Decatur publicize their opposition, while Bankhead's lifelong ties to Tennessee complicate potential shifts if local pressure eases.

North Alabama Decatur Daily Bankhead McKellar TVA Tennessee

TVA Foes Intensify McKellar Challenge in Senate Clash

Amendments before the Senate left TVA exposed as McKellar’s bill persists as a threat. House Republicans labeled anti-New Deal and anti TVA join in pressing TVA act amendments. Representative Everett Dirksen, longtime foe of TVA, signaled opposition during House debate as the measure awaits return.

Senate McKellar TVA House Everett . Dirksen Rep. d

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