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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1943
Page
4
A mixed notebook item notes a biblical quote about distinguishing the holy from the profane. It adds a weather update praising gardeners for a Monday afternoon victory. The piece questions the appeal of the title Pin-up Girl as a subject of pride.
War coverage notes Congress overriding the veto on anti strike legislation and the public mood toward government power. It cautions on labor pressure and highlights home canning urgency while reporting a Sea Island cotton bloom experiment by H G Bailey of Somerville.
The Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control reports payments totaling 346000 toward debts since taking office. Officials say continued progress will enable greater county services for about 50000 residents while aiming to eradicate indebtedness within ten to fifteen years and plan future road work.
Decatur expands its United Charities from city to countywide reach into Morgan County. Leaders emphasize joint city county effort to strengthen human welfare and extend services beyond Decatur, aiming for a lasting, best-in-the-South record in community care.
Pat Mallon mocks OWI handouts and government press releases as trivial and unreadable. He criticizes Elmer Davis for shifting from straight news to political framing and questions the value of federal advisories for readers.
George T. Curry of the Office of Defense Transportation reminded commercial vehicle operators that their gasoline coupons expire at midnight June 30. Unused T and bulk coupons issued before June 30 must be turned in at the Birmingham district office, 705 Massey Building, by July 1.
Complaints reach the OPA about an alleged gasoline black market in Athens. Investigators spent several days gathering evidence and the alleged parties will be called before the OPA and presented to the federal grand jury at once.
Dr. Clendening reviews a large age 40 plus study on high blood pressure, noting variability with activity and emotion. He cautions readings should be taken 2 or 3 times and highlights hereditary links, while contrasting insurance study results with his own experience. He also answers on nephritis and its cure, explaining many forms and aging as a factor.
Mrs. Stanford Craft and children from Belle Mina visited Mrs. Etta McAllister. Betty June Nelson of Huntsville spent the weekend with Sarah Elizabeth Cole. J D Taylor in Birmingham spent the weekend with his wife and children. Rowe Sanderson and baby of Tanner visited Hester Smiths. Tiny Cole Young of Huntsville visited J N Vasser family. W E Smith attended a birthday dinner at Darbys in Athens for J F Smith. P E Balch spent weekend with Carl Balch near Monroville. Harold Balch also visited.
Athens reports a surge in speed violations with the largest weekend arrests to date. State Patrolmen J M McNeese and R A Troupe note the spike as traffic enforcement ramps up. The OPA plans a meeting here July 1 as the first batch of speeders faces charges.
Community notes report crops are fine. Littl Don Hagood of Hatton visited grandparents J. M. Randolph. Clyde Posey and Everett Flannagin hosts at Sunday dinner. Families invited to Gum Springs church service with Rev. Joe Henderson. Local residents hosting and visiting include Betty Astom, Evelyn Smith, Alpha Lee Craig, Audrey Sue Zills, Betty Joe Craig.
Frank N. Philpot was elected president of the Alabama Club at a recent meeting. He is working on a graduate scholarship during the summer session at Peabody College in Nashville, Tennessee and pursues a PhD degree with support from the Alabama State Department of Education.
In a humorous exchange a diner Billious Slug complains of a worm in his sauerkraut. Mazie the waitress clarifies the creature as a weenia prompting light banter about kitchen fare. The scene plays on cafeteria dining mischief and slapstick dialogue.
Dialogue piece contrasts lofty verse with mundane factory life. A defense plant foreman urges speed while workers respond with pragmatic humor about progress delays and bachelor penalties in marriage planning. The tone mixes poetry and working-class wit.
A humorous collage of limericks and quips about Noahs Ark misadventures and social witticisms. The items poke fun at stubborn people, old sayings and political foibles with brief punchlines and playful musings.
A busy column notes Walter Winchell on Broadway trade mark registration. Gossip items cover a Detroit riot probe leads and mischief around social clubs. Mentions Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Jane Froman recovery, Elaine Barrie, Frank Sinatra kinfolk, and Willkie political moves.
A woman tells a club audience that when she is down she buys a new hat. An audience member whispers that she cheers up when she wears the hat she has on.
A sixteen year old asks his Decatur father about shortcuts to success. The father warns that shortcuts lead to prison and urges buying war bonds as a safe investment for personal safety and future security. The exchange frames war bonds as a path to stability and resilience during wartime.
The article describes Tammany Hall internal wars prompting a Republican inquiry into a New York Supreme Court receiver. It notes a judge may be examined over whether relatives benefited financially. It mentions Chicago Mayor Kelly allegedly promised Col. McCormick non‑support for FDR in 1944 in exchange for reduced attack on his reelection. Jay Allen’s Overseas Press Club speech is reported as sharply critical of senior State Department officials.
The piece alleges the Duke told society folk he would be named Military Governor of France by a Peace group and that a Washington deal was arranged weeks earlier. It also references assorted society figures, elopements, and satire of the era's political cliques, with sharp jabs at the Burma Road and sedition debates.
Athens gasoline and oil distributor W. A. Caughran received an attendance button from the Athens Rotary Club in recognition of seven years of perfect attendance. During the club’s seven years, including every Friday luncheon, Caughran never missed a meeting.
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