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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1946
Page
4
An editorial voice questions voter participation and recalls political spending limits while criticizing the stance of John L. Lewis and U S tension with Russia. It muses on diplomacy versus war and asks whether nations or leaders can bargain instead of fighting.
Grover-Hall features a political witticism on gubernatorial campaigns. The piece contrasts writers who never face the field with those who serve in office, urging readers to consider politics from the front lines. It then reports on Alabama income tax amendment election returns, AP coverage plans, and requests election officials to share complete race results for speed and accuracy.
A veteran writer argues that the West Point honor code set a high standard for officers. He laments wartime deviations due to political interference and calls to abolish the wartime “haste” system and to restore true officer discipline and accountability.
The Baltimore Sun reports Judge George Noble in Jackson Mississippi ruled that the term "damn Yankee" is not profanity and dismissed charges against a woman who used it toward a man. The piece suggests codifying usage with regional variants.
A fragment invites readers to join the Day’s guest at a large tree election shin. The text suggests a warm welcome and a social gathering linked to a local election moment.
Walter Reuther unveils a broad economic political program urging inflation control wage increases tied to benefits and a push for a new labor party while warning against political inflation and a one party system. He criticizes left wing labor leaders and CIOPAC funds for political organizing in the South and across parties.
Chief Yeoman A B Crull U S Navy opened an enlistment office this morning at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The Independents defeated the Spencer Athletic Club 3 to 2 in a city league game with Ezell and Johnson contributing solid performances.
Seven Houston county residents facing trial for alleged vote registration irregularities may be called before a circuit court in a special July term. Court clerk announced dockets for the regular sessions on June 27 and June 24 were crowded, making such election cases unlikely to be called then.
The passage argues CIOPAC faces a weakening in economic and political clout as a broad Congressional majority opposes tactics aimed at defeating them in November, evidenced by voting patterns.
A montage of New York society chatter and hints about celebrities and power figures. Names include Walter Winchell figures, politicians, actors, and editors with claims of marriages, separations, and strategic alignments.
The Bob Crosbys face a fourth winter illness while Frank Case, host of the Algonquin, remains seriously ill. Teddy Powell hopes for a comeback after recent troubles tied to helping another. Ed Adamsons announce a son. Saxie Dowell’s orchestra praised as finest in years. Arnold Gingrich to launch Moment magazine in Europe. Inflation fears spark high prices for night life. Cohn’s niece to wed a Shenley heir worth 150 million.
Hotelmen desperate for lodging for their annual convention find Biloxi, Mississippi the sole option when other places fill up. As season ends and heat peaks, they seize the vacancy for the event.
Miguelito Valdes known as the Latin chanter backed a horse named Miguelito for three months. Last week the horse won at Narragansett paying $19 to win.
Old nail polish brushes prove useful for children as lightweight, easy to grip painting tools. Tiny fingers can handle them, turning discarded cosmetics into art supplies.
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