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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1941
Page
4
The piece notes a strong U S stance following President Roosevelt's Saturday night address. It questions future income tax expectations and discusses looming war taxes. It laments Alabama tax deduct options and urges prompt Alabama Supreme Court action on state board rules. It hints at airfield site searches and Decatur development efforts.
A newspaper editorial argues for a U.S. government run mediation board to resolve labor disputes without outlawing strikes. It urges rapid establishment to protect production, aid Britain and allies, and safeguard national welfare amid sit-downs and strikes in defense industries. It warns against CIO tactics and calls for cooling-off mechanisms.
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce drives to raise 8 000 this week to fund city growth efforts. Led by R E Rogers and T H Pimpatrick the drive reports strong progress and aims to add about 160 memberships from 700 local businesses and residents to attract industry, tourism, and investments. The note urges not to let 2 000 stand in the way of a year’s campaign.
A Washington report outlines an outline for aid to Britain totaling seven billion dollars as the first 26 percent advance, with projected annual expenditures near seven billion and total defense outlays around thirty-two billion, suggesting a possible sixty billion combined spending over three years. It notes inflation risks, tax shifts, and the British deficit, and references views on wiretapping and concentration camps as public discourse grows.
A devotional passage notes the Father’s voice at Jesus’ baptism declares him beloved and approved. It contrasts Sinai revelation with the present work of Christ and emphasizes divine endorsement of Jesus.
A physician urges early recognition of posture faults and joint issues before X rays show deformity. He describes simple chair and standing tests for spine curvature, shoulder symmetry, knee movement, and ligament laxity, plus a four day Lenten diet and a Q A on barbiturate use for sleep.
The note lists seven pamphlets by Dr Clendening available for 10 cents each. Send 10 cents for any one title to Leans Clendening 22 care. 04 this a. The pamphlets include The dieting Diet Indigestion and beng Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
The Southern Governors Conference outlines protests to President Roosevelt over national defense policy and industrial decentralization. Governor Frank Dixon says a protest will be presented in person as the group expands plans for the South’s economic advancement and regional resource use amid defense contracts concerns.
A spring meditation urges keeping cheerful, staying active, and taking up constructive hobbies to combat weather gloom. It cites Europe as a contrast and quotes Edgar A. Guest on rising above cares. Also included are clipped anecdotes on politics, voting, and a dentist advising retirement plans.
Walter Winchell surveys current Broadway and film offerings. He critiques Shaw and Cornell’s The Doctor’s Dilemma with Raymond Massey and Bramble Fletcher, discusses That Night In Rio and Five Alarm Waltz, and flags press agents, politics, and European affairs with sharp, period-voiced commentary.
The farmer, after meeting a next buyer to sell his farm, considers purchasing a dentist's outfit and retiring to run an office. The passage notes a shift toward a professional livelihood following sale at age 65.
A physician warns hard work shortens life, joking that most would die before quitting. Frederick Stock, Chicago Symphony conductor, golfed poorly and asked his cadet caddies for rhythm. the caddie replied bluntly that he lacks rhythm. A child reads about Manchuria and asks about seasoned troops, prompting a fatherly explanation about muster and pepper.
A compilation of witty and provocative lines from Keith Morgan C E Montague Rebecca West Gelett Burgess Victor Hugo Austin O Malley A Woollcott Benjamin de Casseres Julia Hotchkiss and Olin Miller. Each quip offers sharp social observation or humorous insight on war love and perception.
In Vincennes Indiana on March 17 J Andrew Williams sues Harold Kendall a night club keeper for $50 claiming he served as Santa Claus two nights last holiday season and was not paid. He raised the charge after customers in festive mood damaged his costume and spilled liquor on his whiskers.
Mrs. Hester Arnold of Greenville says Gly-Cas eased long standing swelling in ankles and legs. She reports improved kidney action, better sleep, and renewed strength after using the capsule remedy, claiming it removed impurities and alleviated widespread pains.
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