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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1946

Page

3

Mickey Rooney Returns From War Plans Rooney Inc

Hollywood gossip notes Mickey Rooney, back from service, outlines Rooney Inc as a going concern handling artists like Russell and Lorre, producing a transcription radio show, writing songs and stories, and possibly a future film. He notes a more serious tone post war and ongoing projects amid broader industry updates.

Hollywood Mickey Rooney Mitey Mickey Andy Hardy Rooney Inc Andy Russell Peter Lorre Rooney

Blind Marine Al Schmid Stars in MGM Short Playing By Far

Al Schmid the blind ex Marine known from Pride Of The Marines appears as himself in Pete Smth's MGM short Playing By Far. The film shows how blind people can learn sports with golf instruction by Bob Anderson who notes a sixth sense helps locate and strike the ball. Schmid delivers a square hit on his second swing.

al Schmid John Garfield Pride of the Marines Pete Smth MGM Flm Bob Anderson

Morgan County Health Building Opens and Hospital Plans

Morgan County completed a health building in 1944 costing about 60 000 plus 11 000 for furnishings funded largely by federal aid. It houses the state laboratory health nurses and officers and hosts Morgan County Medical Society meetings. Decatur General Hospital was taken over by city and county in 1943 with plans for nurses home and extensive expansion. The county contributes 6 000 yearly and Wallace Meadows leads the Board of Revenue and Control in supporting health and hospital efforts.

Morgan County Morgan County Medical Society Decatur General Hospital The Benevolent Hospital City of Decatur Wallace Meadows Board of Revenue and Control District One

The Himalaya Roundtable and India's Independence Quest

Mackenzie surveys the Simla conference where Mahatma Gandhi and Mahomed Ali Jinnah, leaders of Congress and the Moslem League, are to negotiate Britain's exit from India. The stakes are immense as Pakistan's future looms for Jinnah and a unified federal state for Gandhi.

Himalayas India England Simla All-India Congress Hindsus Mahatma Gandhi Mahomed Ali Jinnah Jinnah Pakistan Mahatma Gandhi London Jin‘nah Bombay Harbor Tive

Palestine Is Big Problem Explained in ABC Outline

James Marlow outlines the long history of Palestine from ancient Jewish roots to modern conflicts. He notes the British mandate after World War I, rising Jewish immigration, Arab opposition, and the 100000 Jewish entry proposal, with potential regional and global repercussions.

James Marlow Washington Palestine ABC Vermont Broadway 42Nd Street Egypt Assyria Zionist Organization Zion Jerusalem Turkey League of Nations Britain Hitler Truman Europe Attlee Middle East Russia

Ebenezer Community Sing Friday Night Near Lacan

The Ebenezer community sings Friday night three miles east of Lacan. The committee says several outstanding singers will perform and invites the public to attend.

Ebenezer Lacan

Favorite Ornament Among Roman Women

A quirky note from ancient fashion shows Roman women favoring safety pins as a practical accessory. The item was valued for quick fixes and everyday reliability rather than decoration.

Conference at Simla Promises Lofty Thoughts in Mountain Setting

Describes Jinnah in fine attire and a historic conference at Simla. The journey from Kalka to Simla climbs 600 miles? passages note electric railway from Kalka and mountain scenery. Ends with a remark about soda water lacking.

Jinnah Simla Kalka Punjab Alka

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