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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1947

Page

7

Mississippi Flood Threat Rises Across Iowa Illinois Missouri

The Mississippi River risks record crests as floods threaten Hannibal Quincy area with homelessness rising in Iowa Missouri and Illinois. Levees near 60 miles long in Pike county Illinois are under pressure while Red Cross plans shelter for about 1 000 people. The Missouri River also overflows low lands between Lexington and Boonville.

Hannibal, Mo Mississippi Iowa Missouri Hannibal-Quincy Ill Illinois Pike County Hannibal Red Cross

Cullie LaFever Returns to Army Air Forces Service

The Army recruiting office announces Cullie LaFever son of Mr and Mrs Walker LaFever and husband of Gladys LaFever Moulton has been accepted for a three year enlistment in the Army Air Forces He is a veteran with over five years service including fourteen months in the European theatre He returned to the United States in August 1945 re enlisted and served a one year hitch at Tyndall Field Florida.

Army Cullie LaFever Walker LaFever Gladys LaFever Moulton Army Air Forces LaFever Tates Tyndall Field Fla

Faces Representing Three Races in Palestine Tension

AP News profile introduces typical faces of Jews Arabs and Britons in Palestine illustrating the three communities most involved in the ongoing tension. It highlights daily life and contrasting perspectives shaping the conflict in the region.

AP News Palestine

Mackenzies Column on British press and socialism

Mackenzie analyzes Britain's press ownership under the socialist tilt and warns the Attlee government's nationalization program could edge toward totalitarian control. He notes wartime censorship was voluntary and calls for maintaining press freedom amid reform, citing wartime reporting tensions with a colonel obstructing news gathering.

London Communist Daily Worker Attlee France

Priest Terminiello Reinstated by Mobile Bishop

Rev Arthur W Terminiello, suspended in 1945 for political activity, is reinstated by Bishop T J Toolen of Mobile Diocese. The bishop will announce assignment later. Terminiello signed a statement apologizing for disobedience and pledging loyalty to church and country.

Mobile Ala Arthur W. Terminiello Diocese of T. J. Toolen Terminiello Toolen Sacred Heart Church Anniston Arthur Terminiello

Britain Turns Left Warning Signals Global Socialism Debate

The passage argues that a shift toward socialism would be a disservice to English socialism and would warn the world that Britain is swinging left, signaling a broader global ideological shift.

Mendous England Britain

States and DC Report No Smallpox Cases in 1946

Fourteen states and the District of Columbia reported zero smallpox cases in 1946 according to a health department bulletin. The document lists jurisdictions with no confirmed instances and contrasts them with areas reporting occurrences.

District of Columbia United States

Dr Cobb's Seventeen salve advertised for mouth and skin irritations

Ulcers in the mouth or nose sores under false teeth and other mucous membrane irritations are treated with Dr Cobb's Seventeen salve. Money back if not pleased. Sold and guaranteed by multiple Alabama drugstores including Caddell, Alabama Drug, Decatur, Pattillo, Hartsel, Super Drugs Cullman, Peoples Drug Cullman, Hanceville Drug, and Walker Wholesale Drug Co.

Dr. Cobb Caddell Drug Co Alabama Drug Co Decatur Pattillo Drug Co Hartselle Ala Super Drugs Cullman Peoples Drug Hanceville Drug Co Hanceville Walker Wholesale Drug Co

Wynn Family Dinner Celebrates 45th Birthday

A birthday dinner was hosted Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wynn and daughter Mary Lou to honor Mr. Wynn on his 45th birthday. The gathering included extended family and neighbors, with a bounful noon meal and multiple call-in guests in attendance.

Tom Wynn Mary Lou Wynn Ethel Wynn Fred Sparkman Franklin Anderson Sparkman Richard Wynn Doris Annie Sparkman Moulton

Community Notes From Red Hill Area

Most farmers report finishing chopping and crops looking good in the Red Hill community. Wesley Curtis and family visited Mrs Curtis parents, Mr and Mrs John Sullivan, near Speake. Elois Hill hosted a birthday party for her niece Barbara Knight with family and neighbors attending and refreshments served.

Wesley Curtis Curtis John Sullivan Elois Hill Neice Barbara Knight P. B. Lowery Joyce Frank Knight Mable Willene Patsy Peggy. Johnson Wanda Jean Jackson

Bubble gum illness alert linked to blowing in several states

Florida officials said the federal FDA advised that a number of youths in several states have suffered ill effects from chewing and blowing bubble gum. No cases were reported to the Florida Board of Health as of today.

Jacksonville Fla Florida State Board of Health Federal Food and Drug Administration Florida Health Agency

Mrs Owens and grandson visit Mud Tavern relatives

W McCaghren reports Mrs M A Owens and her grandson Edward spent the past weekend with Mr and Mrs Willie Owens at Mud Tavern during a Sunday afternoon gathering.

W. McCaghren M. A. Owens Edward Willie Owens Mud Tavern

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