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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1944

Page

3

Court Denies Chaplin Plea In Paternity Suit

Los Angeles March 10 Charles Spencer Chaplin must defend himself in a civil suit accusing him of being the father of Joan Berry's five month old child. Judge Mosk denied a dismissal motion and ordered Chaplin to answer within 10 days, ruling the case should go to trial to protect the infant Carol Ann's rights.

Los Angeles Charles Spencer Chaplin Joan Berry Stanley Mosk Chaplin Miss Berry Mosk Carol Ann

Meroline brand jelly claims high quality spread

An ad copy touts Meroline jelly between thumb and finger tests as a high quality Wey spread. It markets 5¢ triple aise and 10¢ price points for minor burns cuts chafe abrasions and similar irritations.

Prisoner escape probe links notes to WACs and guards

Camp Hale, Colo. March 10 An Army report says five WACs exchanged notes with German war prisoners and eight American soldiers aided two prisoners’ escape from Camp Hale with an accused traitor. Pfc Dale Maple, 23, of San Diego, is held for trial on treason-like charges. Four soldiers were directly implicated in the escape plan.

Camp Hale Colo WACS Mexico Pfc Dale Maple San Diego Calif Maple John A. Chase Francis H. Bundorf Birmingham Ala Florence C. Rechon New Orleans Margarete L. Franklin Oakland

Jesus Betrayed Denied Condemned in Passion Story

The March 12 lesson from Mark 14 10 15 20 centers on Jesus last days in Bethany and Jerusalem. A woman anoints Jesus at Simon the leper s house Judas plans to betray him. the disciples share the Passover meal and Jesus predicts betrayal. Peter denies Jesus, and Pilate condemns him to death after the crowd favors Barabbas over release. Distributed by King Features Syndicate Inc.

Jesus Bethany Simon the Leper Judas Iscariot Mount of Olives Gethsemane Peter James John Judas Jesus of Nazareth Pilate Barnabas

Harmattan wind called "the doctor" for health effects

The Harmattan wind, blowing from the Sahara between October and March, is nicknamed the doctor due to its perceived health impacts.

Sahara

Racial controversy over a booklet on intelligence

A Public Affairs Committee booklet titled The Races Of Mankind sparked a storm in Washington. It argues that intelligence test results reflect background and opportunity, not race, and urges the U.S. to confront its own prejudice to oppose Nazi “master race” theory. Southern lawmakers react angrily, with Kentucky Rep May denouncing the work while Army officials say the material was for officer orientation, not soldier education. The piece notes past Army test results showing regional and racial disparities tied to socioeconomic factors.

Washington United States Congress South South Carolina House of Representatives Kentucky May Army

Aunt Tillie Goes To Town headlines Speake high school play

Seniors select Aunt Tillie Goes To Town as the next Speake high school production on March 15. The farce features a large cast led by Tillie Trask and Lucinda Talbot with lively roles for Mildred James Maree England Evelyn Folette Linnie Terry Gilbert Melson Ronald Bryant and others. Proceeds fund black shades for auditorium windows to improve daytime movie viewing.

Tillie Speake High School Tillie Trask Ruby McCaghren Lucinda Talbot Mildred James Pamela Marsh Maree England Lizzie Parsons Evelyn Folette Ellen Neeland Linnie Terry Ronald Howland Gilbert Melson Luther Lorrimer Ronald Ronald Bryant Melvin Tucker Winford Logan Charlie One Lung J. T Lindsey Tillie Tucker Mervin Marguerite Guire Hattie Bing Nancyv Standridge

Mickey Rooney Enlists After Army Physical

Mickey Rooney passed a military medical exam yesterday and was accepted for general service in the Army. Maj. D. L. Turpin, executive officer, announced the enlistment details.

Mickey Los Angeles Mickey Rooney Army D. L. Turpin

Economic Struggles and Education in Segregated Areas

The passage notes that when economic conditions deteriorated and schooling was unavailable, Black residents who lived under relatively better conditions outpaced those facing harsher circumstances. It highlights disparities tied to localized living standards and access to education within segregated communities.

Southeastern Air Service plans southeast air routes venture

Atlanta March 10 The Southeastern Air Service Inc successor to Georgia Air Service Inc seeks Civil Aeronautics Board permission to establish an air line system for passengers freight and mail across the Southeast. Cody Laird president said war flight experience would be offered to commercial and private flyer.

Atlanta Southeastern Air Service Inc Civil Aeronautics Oe Southeast Georgia Air Service Inc Cody Laird

Induction Terms Deliberated By Station Official

An induction station officer stated the actor would be granted at least 21 days before induction, outlining a window for preparation and compliance with procedures.

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