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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1940
Page
4
A reader voice urges Decatur to focus on civic duty and practical growth. The piece cites TVA, national politics, and France's fate while calling for better park facilities, expanded hospital care, an airport, river terminal, and modernized schools to boost the city’s beauty and economy.
Decatur citizens are urged to memorize Stephen Decatur’s line on right or wrong. J M Holt of Athens is praised as the outstanding Limestone county official for the Alabama Association of County Commissioners, recognized for capability and service as he leads for the coming year.
The piece credits Senator Hill with long service in the house and senate and credits him with moving capital projects into Montgomery including Fort McClellan and Maxwell Field. It notes support for Sedma aviation school and urges accelerating Tennessee Valley development with regional effort.
The article notes President Roosevelt plans to send a message to Congress on compulsory military training, signaling a shift in stance. It argues for expanding training beyond public opposition, suggesting CCC enrollees could receive training as a starting point while preserving consent and orderly implementation.
The article claims Adolf Hitler used dramatic staging to influence peace talks, selecting the hall and even the car where the 1918 armistice was signed, underscoring his mastery of symbolic theater in diplomacy.
Washington reports show Roosevelt pressed to defend youth training and military aid amid congressional pressure. The piece notes criticism from CIO leader John Lewis and shifts in cabinet posts while debates over compulsory training and hemispheric defense unfold.
One year ago Milton Andrews sent The Daily an airgram claiming 6 000 attended the Kiwanis International convention in Seattle. City officials expect a new fire truck within thirty days. Home Oil Mill enlargements are underway and funding ensures a Child Welfare Director by October first. A blaze at Alabama Brick and Tile Company caused little damage. Mrs Mildred Gill and her son plan a Nashville trip for a three week visit. Pattie Kirkland improves after surgery at Benevolent Hospital. Captain M K Mahan of Hart-Selle visits the McGlatherys. Tom Bowles Jr and Billy Wyker were the sole Datatur representatives remaining in the Tennessee valley.
A medical view explains childhood obesity as mainly due to ductless gland disturbances in 95 percent of cases, with pituitary and thyroid involvement. Endocrine treatment using pituitary extract and thyroid, paired with dietary restraint, shows weight loss and growth improvements in responsive children.
The sermonette urges treating others with mercy as Jesus did. It cites Peter’s denial and contrasts justice with divine mercy, noting we live in a grace and mercy dispensation and should embody Christlike tenderness in all dealings.
A reader asks about an itchy ear remedy and bone building foods. Guidance notes ear itch often signals infection and suggests mercurochrome or dilute iodine on a cotton swab, then zinc oxide ointment if needed, plus calcium rich foods like milk and greens for bones. The eyelid itch case should be evaluated by an oculist due to potential eyelash misgrowth and risk of ulceration.
The editor notes Dr Clendening has seven pamphlets available at 10 cents each. To obtain any pamphlet, send 10 cents and a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr Logan Clendening, care of this paper, with requests for titles including Three Weeks Reduc ing Diet and other items.
A satirical drive on safe driving and courtesy divided between a moral decalogue urging focus and law, and humorous vignettes about motorists and pedestrians. It cites a sketch from The Atchison Globe about filling stations and a pastor’s salary remark.
The sermon reflects on Jesus forgiving his enemies on the cross and urges emulating His mercy. It highlights studying the Lord's attitude toward the world and enemies to obtain mercy.
Ruth Selwyn quits Walk With Music production after critics panned it. Lois De Fee fights at Eltinge stage door. A st venue party includes Nan Rae and Maude Davis act. Roosevelt anecdotes recount wartime bomb's return and Mamie Roosevelt quips about dog bite.
An advertisement from Grenville Advertiser presents a reflective quiz asking readers about mood and virtue. It contrasts daily habits with quarrels and suggests a book store clerk promises the book will ease work, inviting a student to buy two copies.
M J Easter was elected worshipful master for 1940 41 at the Athens Alabama lodge and will be installed Monday night June 24. Other officers include Asa Holland senior warden A J Markowitz junior warden David A Patton senior deacon W E B Dunn junior deacon R C Allen treasurer C D Feigley secretary and C O Barkleytyler.
Athens Alabama June 22 193? Formal graduation exercises for the county's elementary schools will be held in a joint ceremony on June 28 with all sixth grade pupils receiving diplomas. Three hundred sixty three pupils are on the list and Amo C Clanton county superintendent of education will preside.
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