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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1946
Page
4
W R Shelton argues friendship in politics is reciprocal and urges eligible voters to seize a chance to vote before the upcoming senatorial primary. He notes Senator McKellar's past support for TVA, warns of Bikini Atoll tests, critiques OPA administration, and calls Morgan County to extend its strong past turnout to the Tennessee Valley senatorial race.
The piece notes Tuscaloosa shares concern over missing street markings and cites Decatur's efforts as a model. It suggests Decatur's steps may aid another Alabama city facing similar needs.
The column discusses chigger prevention from a reader's tale of picnic from Peelton Tennessee and notes about baseball salaries. It contrasts amateur pest stories with high paid stars like Bob Feller and Babe Ruth, questioning the fairness of six month season earnings versus larger pay for outside projects.
A local observer urges the Junior Chamber of Commerce to build a large stadium for multiple sports. He notes Decatur’s 25 year northern Alabama progress and expects wartime setbacks to be corrected as the city regains forward momentum and a bright destiny.
The Tennessee Valley region explores extending natural gas lines into the Tri Cities as Decatur and Huntsville survey daily load. If sufficient, lines could extend from Sheffield through the Valley to Decatur and Huntsville, aiming to ensure gas for industrial, commercial and residential use.
June 28 report details Henry Morgenthau Jr using naval aircraft for personal travel between Washington and Beacon New York aboard a semi private field paid for publicly. Navy secretary Forrestal states air transport for cabinet members is by request and not restricted by a Navy regulation. The piece profiles Joseph Gaer and Harry D White as figures in the political action era and questions motives behind wartime propaganda and policy.
In Washington the piece outlines U.S. and British aims in Paris under Byrnes. It argues Moscow pushes propaganda to seed distrust and portrays Soviet leadership as one man rule. It warns treaties will fail if based on suspicion and cautions against empty promises like Chamberlain’s Munich pact.
An article explains mumps as an inflammation of the parotid glands and describes diagnostic methods including sialography using lipiodol. It covers chronic infections, abscesses, stones, and tumors, noting X rays reveal duct outline, gland size, and tumor location, with malignant tumors needing prompt removal.
O. K. Stump, federal district placement officer, was expected in the city tomorrow to talk with returned veterans seeking vocational training. Mrs. Katie Latham of Andalusia is visiting Mrs. J. W. Green. Troop A, 1st Alabama Cavalry, to encamp July 6 for two weeks in Anniston. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moseley announce birth of a son. John C. White of the Tennessee Valley Bank guests in Huntsville.
In Jerusalem a military court jailed 30 Irgun Zvai Leumi members for 15 years each on firearms and explosives charges. Benjamin Kaplan received life for shooting at a British soldier. The group, captured in a South Palestine desert, claimed they were prisoners of war and boycotted the trial.
The remark asserts peace requires mutual confidence, yet claims such trust does not exist, implying ongoing tension and lack of durable agreement between parties. It frames confidence as essential to peace and critiques its absence as a barrier to stability.
Walter Winchell on Broadway items note Mark of approval for the trade mark and life in 1940s show business. Entries mention Walter Winchell on Broadway trademark, celebrities like George Raft, Cab Calloway, Ray Bolger, Clark Gable, and incidents from Gotham Hotel to Sardi’s. The column mixes theater, clubs, fights, and industry chatter with quick anecdotes and headlines.
Police from the 19th Precinct recount a South sector gas call after a radio broadcast. A man questioned if the victim was dead and confirmed one woman died about an hour earlier. The remark triggered a begrudging exclamation about alimony ending.
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