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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1941
Page
4
The notice states exclusive rights to republish AP dispatches or those not otherwise credited in this paper. It warns that the latest news publications herein are protected and may not be reused without permission. The text emphasizes re-publication rights and copyright protection for all dispatches.
The piece urges Decatur to pursue housing and apartment building, notes expansion in industry and agriculture, and marks upcoming events like the Morgan County 4-H rally on April 5. It highlights Greece’s wartime heroism and Alabama Greek War Relief Day proclaimed by Governor Dixon, urging civic club visits and Chamber of Commerce support.
Selma Times-Journal asks if Axis partners can endure Allied bombing as Britain shows resilience. It notes Berlin and Rome have seen fewer raids and Italy's soldiers underperform, predicting civilian morale and Axis response. The paper contrasts British endurance with expected German and Italian reaction.
Washington reports Roosevelt’s new labor mediation board designed to avert strikes. The body, blending CIO AFL and public figures, aims to conciliate before action and asserts independence from OPM control. Clarence Dykstra named chair after Baruch declined.William Davis added as member.
Mr and Mrs Remus Mitchell hosted a Saturday dance for relatives and friends. Arnold Reeves and family moved to Sheffield. Maggie Davis returned from Hart and Huntsville visits. Wilson Battles and Clara Penny wed in a Tuesday ceremony. Howard Coffman family visited Athens and Elkmont. Beulah Mae Sims of Germantown staying with relatives near Ripley. Buford Sims of Germantown visited near Ripley. Frances Perry recovered from measles. The Hamilton child improving from measles. Hollis Joiner family from week visited. P C Goforth and P G Jr were supper guests of Will Broadway. Mrs B L Birdsong remains ill at Route 1 home.
A Dr Clendening column explains peptic ulcer causes and recurrence in spring and fall. He notes ulcers arise from mucous disruption exposure of nerves, infection, chemical irritation, and increased gastric acid, with heredity and anatomy also influencing treatment.
Van Noorden outlines a Vienna musician diet plan with fruit eggs toast coffee and meals, followed by a Q A on neuralgia. The adviser notes liniment helps only simple sprains and stresses finding the cause, including injuries dental infection or diabetes, to guide treatment.
Dr Clendening offers seven health pamphlets at 10 cents each. To obtain a pamphlet send 10 cents and a self addressed stamped envelope for delivery to Dr Logan Clendening in care of this notice. Pamphlets include Indigestion and Constipation reducing and gaining infant feeding feminine hygiene and diabetes treatment care of hair and skin and three weeks reducing.
A reader urges motorists to drive carefully as spring brings children outdoors. Mothers promise to shield kids while drivers pledge vigilance. The dialogue touches on radiators, hitchhiking, and the humor of everyday road life in Decatur.
The first seed catalogs are here and the author hopes to grow the flowers they desire this year. They chat by the table about gardening plans and the wish to nurture blooms.
Walter Winchell on Broadway riffs on Hollywood buzz from Mae Murray to Van Mungo and the Diamond Horseshoe. The column mocks rival critics, cites star spats, stagings, and fashion shifts while naming Mae Murray Georges Fontana Pat Weaver Joe E Lewis and Louise Abbott among others with playful, brisk reportage.
The image displays a filled crossword puzzle with Across and Down clues. Entries include partial culmina tion and canal in New York along with interactions of Greek letters and various nouns and adjectives across multiple lengths.
In Washington reports say a large daily parcel arrives at Chateau prison in France for Paul Reynaud and George Mandel. It allegedly contains food from Beatrice Bretty of the Comedie Francaise. Also 300 copies of Adolf's book are sold weekly with royalties sent to a British agent and diverted to relief work.
Life editors recall a note from Australia about a photo session with a government official who asked how his image would fit with cartoons. The piece questions FDRs Fireside Chats, and notes Veronica Lake in I Wanted Wings, immigration and deportation ironies, a Dorothy Thompson lecture picket, and a Civil War novel Hang My Wreath by Ward Weaver with a Mason family twist.
Reverend Cecil J Brown writes that Christians face temptations at all times and places, even Jesus endured prolonged temptations. Unavoidable temptations are not sins, and endurance strengthens usefulness. Lean on Jesus to gain fortitude and closer fellowship.
In Montgomery on March 21 bonds and coupons totaling 2.1 million dollars were burned in the state capitol furnace as debts were retired under state law. Officials viewed the blaze with satisfaction despite the loss of papers.
In today’s Want Ads, readers are urged to consult listed insurance agents to reduce costs. The notice highlights available agents and directs comparison among providers to secure better rates.
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