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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1945
Page
4
Civic clubs in Decatur Hartselle and Falkville rally to meet Seventh War Bond Series E quota with about 250 volunteers pledging to buy or sell 1000 in bonds. Editorials urge continued unity and peace aims, referencing TVA debates and calls for unconditional surrender to avert further wars.
An editorial decries 85,000 workers on authorize and wildcat strikes nationwide, arguing stoppages disrupt war production and risk American lives overseas. It condemns both labor and management for interrupting essential supplies during the war effort.
Washington notes a Richard Richberg drafted fair trade practices bill aims to curb union disruption via compulsory arbitration and a two-board structure to regulate labor and management. Sponsors include Ball Burton Hatch Hill. Hill’s absence may block progress as unions press for reform while warning against power abuse.
A pasted collage of doggerel and quips. The office scene names Janius DONT QUIT lines and a sequence of short jokes about effort, luck and finance. Characters include Corporal Decatur and Sergeant, with a doctor patient exchange about bills. The fragmentary text blends poetry with punchlines and a wartime spirit.
A tall fence of giant whale jawbones encloses a cemetery at Point Hope Alaska. A second fragment quotes a soldier explaining enlistment motives and a third notes an official claim of neutral official acts.
The passage argues that price controls and labor powers should restrain private interests and protect consumers. It warns that if used unwisely the Wagner act could invite public backlash and eventual erosion through labor excesses and improper exploitation.
Walter Winchell notes Ehrlichman’s insights into General Eisenhower’s leadership after World War II. He recalls Ike’s early warnings about Japan and his swift victory over Nazi Germany. The piece highlights Ike’s humor, culinary skill, and the irony of remaining swastika outfits in the U.S.
The general's mother preferred full names and disliked Art and Ed for Arthur and Edgar. She believed Dwight had no short form, yet Dwight grew up as Ike. The grand lady denies knowledge of the nickname and asks, Ike? Who's Ike? This playful anecdote highlights nickname intrigue around a future president.
The text notes Eisenhower rejected flattery from yes men while commanding in America. He urged a junior officer to point out wrongs, saying constant agreement made him uncomfortable. It also recalls his shift from Annapolis to West Point due to age.
A collection of quick anecdotes highlights Eisenhower’s humanity during the North African campaign and in later remarks on subversive groups. The piece threads through light quips about a jeep accident, a driver sleeping at the wheel, and a reporter’s notes on anti-enemy sentiments amid national peril. It closes with a Baltimore detective agency audit finding an embezzler among its own staff.
Pen portraits note a Gen Ike quip about his appendix during Panama service. A friend recalls his casual remark that a present quiet day could hide a flare up and remove him from action, illustrating his humor under duty.
Eisenhower fostered comradeship with troops and leaders, boosting Allied unity. A noted example shows him writing to Gen. Patton during the North Africa campaign, praising early gains at Algiers and Oran and urging swift action to crack a remaining challenge.
In Abilene Eisenhower sent a cable during Eisenhower Day praising humility. He warned against being called by titles and expressed longing to be with friends at the cafe, noting military rank brings loneliness.
The piece praises General Eisenhower for his service to the nation and his disdain for bigotry. It notes his ancestors fled religious persecution in Germany and credits immigration with shaping his leadership. It frames democracy through his views and asserts refugees’ rightful place in the U.S. history.
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