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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1946
Page
4
The column surveys diverse items from clothing shortages and river commission news to anniversary reflections on Corregidor. It cites record Derby attendance, large Kentucky crowds, and ongoing political maneuvering around Gordon Browning in Tennessee.
Decatur area citizens learn Congress has passed a measure to speed airport construction nationwide. The Alabama Aviation Commission along with Limestone and Morgan counties and the cities of Athens and Decatur will determine the next steps as commercial aviation advances.
North Alabama fans hope Rip Sewell recovers quickly after nine innings pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday as he faces possible threats to a World Series bid. Governor Sparks criticizes Ohio for denying extradition of an Alabama escapee, asserting state rights in interstate matters.
The Tennessee Valley of Alabama contains every element of a successful dairying program. Extension service leaders and dairy interests agree the Valley can become a great dairy region. In six years significant progress has been made and farm families could earn millions annually from dairy products. Land climate marketing processing and ingenuity form the essential elements to compete with the nation’s great dairy states.
The piece praises Senator Harry Byrd of Virginia for urging a pay as you go budget. It notes S.1760 to cut the debt limit from 300 to 275 billion, forcing the federal government to finance only from current revenue and avoid new borrowing. It urges swift Senate approval and balanced budgets.
Axel Wenner-Gren, long barred since Jan 15, 1942, has filed a petition with the State Department challenging the blacklist. His lawyers argue the case hinges on seizure of wealth and the broader political risk of admitting Nazi or communist-leaning individuals while noting Roosevelt’s admission of 982 refugees at Fort Ontario and related policy twists. The article contrasts Wenner-Gren’s status with refugee admissions and calls into question the basis for blacklisting and immigration judgments.
Boys State, an annual event sponsored by the American Legion, aims to teach Alabama youths the functions of state county and city government. The event will be held in Montgomery in May and June.
Washington reports that the Attlee government is nationalizing Britain by taking control of the Bank of England mines and key industries. The Times notes the state may pay market value or better for railroads while guaranteeing dividends on Bank of England stock, with owners kept passive.
Dr J D Durrett returns to Nashville after visiting Mr and Mrs R R Durrett at Buford Polk. Six year old Buford Polk is bruised after being struck by a car on Grant Street. Mrs Bryant Kilgore goes to Paint Rock to visit relatives. Mrs E D White injures arm in fall while visiting kin in Sheffield. Morgan County high school forms a boys and girls club with Leonard Hartselle president Earl Riggs vice president Clara Orr secretary. Mrs Wynne Beers of Muskegon Michigan to visit Mrs N R Carroll. The Queen magazine published at Birmingham edited by Curtis Almon has appeared and is a creditable publication issued monthly. Editor Almon visited relatives.
Doctors in Edmonton report 162 patients treated for overweight with a 1100 calorie diet and physician supervision. Weight loss averaged 6.514 pounds monthly, higher for more overweight patients. amphetamine used to suppress appetite under monitoring, plus vitamins and occasional injections for fluid elimination.
The Times column ponders Britain's move toward public ownership of industry, noting that government loans may burden taxpayers if operations fall unprofitable, while profits could accelerate repayment if they stay healthy. It cites Attlee era finance and questions price setting for holding stocks amid broad public skepticism.
Notes of an Innocent Bystander mentions of copyrights renewals and theater news from 1946. References include Barry Fitzgerald in Third Avenue, Taylor Caldwell’s This Side of Innocence being adapted, and a 10 record album project. Also notes on Dutchess Hotspur expected to top Forever Amber and the Red Mill revival milestone.
The column reviews a week’s theater and film chatter with praise and barbs. London’s Old Vic tour arrives to enliven New York with Olivier and Richardson leading a six week run. Films spotlight The Postman Always Rings Twice and A Stolen Life with Orson Welles era notes and dim opinions on several titles.
The piece blasts demagogues and anti OPA lawmakers amid rising illiteracy concerns in Mississippi. It notes Bilbo’s obstruction, Gallup findings on price control support, and critiques DAR shifts and U S diplomacy as a shaky, muscular stance toward Russia contrasted with weak action toward Germany and Spain.
Ruth Moore reports how World Almanac compiles facts by three researchers. A newsmag quote notes a Polish Jewess explaining why Hitler’s victims flee Europe. The piece mentions soap as memory of a sister, a quitting national mag, too many returns, a trade paper cartoon, and a banner reading on strike.
A compact collection presents remarks from M Carter B Lytton Gene Fowler Susan Cooper Ben Hecht Oscar Wilde Larry Finley Evelyn Knight Schopenhauer and Anon. The quotes cover themes of secrecy charm humor and social observations across varied voices.
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