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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1944
Page
4
The piece notes Auburn hires a new football coach and questions Alabama’s readiness for a possible meeting with Auburn. It references wartime context with looming drafts, GI bill passage, and ongoing Allied operations in Italy. It mentions Red Cross quotas and Fifth War Loan, plus Finland evacuating children to Sweden amid Reds pressure.
The notice reports twelve applicants including one Negro woman intend to take the civil service exam for the Athens postmaster position amid wartime manpower shortages. It notes broad local interest and hints at political tensions in TVA and Hill Bankhead debates.
Finland resists Russian invasion by rejecting peace offers and relies on Allied manpower. They argue resisting Russia ties down Red troops who could be sent against Germany, hoping the United States and Britain will influence Moscow to improve terms.
Veterans education expands from Army and Navy programs to college levels worldwide with free schooling for discharged veterans. War Department argues for national service law to support industry. OPA plans to boost on the job meals with 5200 calorie targets for heavy industry workers like loggers. Crop controls debate surfaces among GOP farm leaders. some oppose production limits, others favor marketing controls. AFL-CIO to keep full WLB representation. independents protest. Navy Admiral Stark may get a $3500 car if Senate approves. Congress to recess for Easter. ICC post and Meats speculation noted.
March 28 New York primaries will choose 90 Democratic and 85 Republican district delegates to the national convention with six Democratic and eight Republican at large delegates to be named later. Dewey supporters expect 90 of 93 Republican delegates, Willkie the remainder. Democratic delegates largely favor Roosevelt renomination. Oklahoma second district holds a March 28 special election to replace Nichols, with E O Clark and William G Stigler as nominees. March 31 Kansas and Iowa conventions set 19 and 23 delegate totals, likely uninstructed. April 1 Minnesota Republican convention finalizes a 25 member delegation, all claimed for Stassen.
A brief motto praising ongoing service to state and nation as years pass and peace matures.
A columnist argues that human races evolved with practical workouts from running to swimming and climbing, claiming these “racial exercises” remain best for healthy body development while overemphasis on bulky muscle gains can be harmful. Golf remains a fitting activity for older readers as a balanced routine. He cites Dr. Clendening and Dr. Adrian Gibbs, contrasts ancient and modern exercise, and dismisses fad notions about heavy gym work.
A historical diet note outlines a 500 calorie day for Lent including breakfast of orange slices Zweiback coffee and no sweeteners, luncheon of chicken peas orange ice coffee, and supper of onion soup toast tea and fruit. It lists minced chicken carrots a grapefruit and lettuce salad with oil and vinegar and notes clear bouillon may be added.
An assortment of aphorisms on progress and perseverance contrasts with a playful street dialogue about borrowing money and a quip about women and facial features. The quotes feature figures like Jack and Jill and a shared punch line about making money. The text blends motivational lines with casual exchanges and a humorous aside on aging and cosmetics.
A city road tale follows a hitchhiker who thanks a benefactor and hands back a package containing the traffic officer's book. A moral urges driving safely. In a drug store, a weary clerk endures a fussy customer seeking sulphur and hints at cheaper sources.
Mel Diamond, a Broadway veteran turned public relations writer with the Fifth Army in Italy, describes Sicilian invasion duties, Salerno onward, and a lively crew of correspondents. He recalls Ernie Pyle, air raids, bunk life in a three story villa, and carrying first stories to Naples while finding home in Italy.
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