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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1947
Page
4
Charity event in the city features the Darleen team and Civitan members playing donkey baseball at Benson Field on July 7. Proceeds go to charity as readers digest a mix of notes on taxes roads and local economy between lines.
The Richmond Times Dispatch backs expanding the honor system from colleges to Virginia schools and urges starting in elementary grades. It cites Hampden Sydney College and the University of Virginia, noting a 1842 pledge from Judge Henry St. George Tucker and the need to maintain long standing standards.
Pegler argues that praise of Roosevelt resembles fanatical worship and accuses supporters of spreading Goebbels like propaganda. He condemns claims of truthfulness around Roosevelt, attacks allies like Jim Farley and Basil OConnor, and cites alleged misdeeds at Warm Springs and the New Deal era.
A fragment notes that dishonorable conduct rejects honor norms while crude behavior tests them. The idea suggests overwhelming the honor system by placing people at its threshold, exposing weaknesses in communal standards.
Paul Mallon notes congress questions whether European aid is needed, true, or inflated. Reports split: some rural observers warn of zero enthusiasm for self production, price controls and socialist policy dampening farming, with Britain fearing nationalization and Germany showing reliance on victors rather than self help.
The text criticizes partisan tactics and remarks used in political campaigns professing to defend truth and honesty. It argues that opponents lack power to suppress dissent yet publish harsh opinions, labeling many statements as in poor taste across the year.
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Probate court grants letters testamentary to E R Roberts on June 11 1947 for Lois Roberts deceased notice to creditors to present claims within statutory period or be barred official county judge T C Almon presiding
Morgan County Court equity case requires Charles Edward Gaskins to answer the bill by July 16 1947 after four weekly notices in Decatur Daily. Defendant is non resident of Alabama over 21 with unknown address. failure to respond may result in the bill being confessed. Bryan McAfee, Register dated June 16 1947.
Estate of Lillian M Gill granted on June 11 1947 by Judge T C Almon notices all claimants to present their claims within the time allowed by law or be barred. Houston
The text weighs seed prospects and political influence across Europe. Belgium, Holland, and Denmark show recovery though small output. Italy and France face poor outlooks, Russia’s planting under iron curtain clouds prospects, while the United States balances aid to Britain and central Europe with limited exportable wheat and rice.
Walter Winchell surveys New York showbiz chatter with blurbs on Joan Crawford spurning a theater tour, Satchmo Armstrong’s 25th anniversary, SAG contract fears, burlesque comic Mike Sachs’ nearly blind act, and a mix of Broadway anecdotes, TV satire, and industry gossip across stars, studios, and critics.
Readers quote mixed reactions to Truman vetoing a tax bill. GOP voices sarcasm about Truman in the White House while liberal derides FDR and compares to Hitler. The page teases further aphorisms from Koestler and others about business, ethics, luck, and summer comfort.
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