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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1947
Page
4
The article notes cool weather may persist as Alabama politics heat up over a wet-dry controversy in Montgomery. It also covers North Alabama baseball plans, with talk of forming a class B circuit in the region to improve competition and potential playoffs with the Southeastern.
The Senate Appropriations Committee added 176.5 million to the Navy budget, aiming for a powerful, well balanced fighting fleet. The piece argues for a middle path between extremists and urges Congress to fund a capable military, invoking Roosevelt's speak softly and carry a big stick.
Lt. Governor Clarence Inzer urged Alabama mayors and city officials to pursue fair taxes and a favorable stance toward industry to attract new business. The piece compares his appeals to a Sunday School superintendent prodding congregants, noting officials typically strive to attract industry without extra urging.
The Taft Hartley Act is law after Truman vetoes and Alabama senators Sparkman and Hill oppose. The piece argues Wagner Act favored labor, Taft Hartley may reduce conflict, and predicts possible changes if failures occur, noting hopes for more production fairness and less workplace injustice.
A reflective columnist argues Auburn should avoid entanglement in partisan squabbles and seek constructive civic engagement rather than partisan theater. The piece emphasizes climate, community progress, and prudent leadership as path forward.
Louisville and Nashville magazine paid a well deserved tribute to Decatur figures George Redding Tom Ralston and Claude McMillan for their community service. The article lauds the trio as among the finest citizens.
Westbrook Pegler critiques American journalism for gullibility and cynicism about politicians. He argues editors and reporters inflate virtue or villainy, citing Truman's veto and Roosevelt period examples, and cautions readers against trusting sensational language and partisan rhetoric.
Washington reports a worsening food outlook as domestic crops vary. Wheat is abundant but largely spoken for, while corn planting suffers from weather damage across multiple states. Meat supplies tighten as exports face controls and swine losses hit pig inventories.
The article explains how parathyroid glands regulate calcium, risks of excess secretion, and explains symptoms such as weakness, loss of appetite, thirst, and heavy urination. It notes diagnosis via calcium and phosphorus levels and X rays, with surgery offering a potential cure.
C P Thomas remains ill at home with Dr W C Mayhall from Athens attending. Athens area families visit, travel to Nashville for the Grand Ole Opry, and Bible study at Pettusville Church of Christ. Birth announced for Noah Robinson. Martha Spence plans Alabama trip. local birthdays noted. Community members from Athens Elkmont Decatur and beyond gather for meals, visits, and services.
The article argues retail prices far outpace wholesale costs due to labor, with hogs and cattle prices rising little while steaks and pork chops surge. Wheat is slightly lower but corn may rise with weather, and overall food prices for the year are likely to stay high or increase.
James Farley’s story about FDR will be answered in Robert E. Sherwood’s book on Harry Hopkins. Garbo is wearing makeup in public for the first time amid a flurry of star gossip and a Palm Beach site hunt by Joe Donahue.
Rumors swirl about Lt Comdr Little possibly being acquitted on technical grounds despite his court martial for allegedly informing on imprisoned sailors. In Washington stories touch on politics war and headlines from Argentina to Hungary and a city charity drive for cancer.
The exchange involves Barkley asking Taft about a radio program commenting independently on candidates. Taft defers to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, asserting free speech protections for all journalists including editors and broadcasters, and vows to continue opposing politicians like Senator Robert Alphonso Taft.
A scrambled political brief cites a November sowing, GOP antipathy, and SOS alerts while mentioning figures such as Mrs Gromyko under care, Ed Kennedy, and Peggy Joyce. It references labor strife, divorce questions, a Sheraton Skyline opening, and a rising ham hamburger price amid national politics.
Vacationing in Florida or fishing prompts use of Dr Cobb's Seventeen salve for sunburn insect bites cuts mouth nose sores and more. Sold and guaranteed by Caddell Drug Co Alabama Drug Co Decatur Pattillo Drug Co Hartsel Alabama Super Drugs Cullman Peoples Drug Cullman Hanceville Drug Co Hanceville and Walker Wholesale Drug Co.
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