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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1946
Page
4
A ragbag of remarks from readers and columns covers Jefferson voters and Luther Pa trick, wartime peace delays, liquor license relief in Alabama, Harold Ickes quips, and jokes about clocks, elections, and day light saving. It also notes Nashville jokes, GOP cloture, American GIs in Paris, and Jamaica rum rumors with a tongue in cheek tone.
The Tuscaloosa News reports Eric Johnston, retiring president of the United States Chamber of Commerce, urging a new brand of capitalism to boost prosperity. He warns old capitalism has faded abroad, communism and socialism rise, and democracy faces risk unless business adapts with faith in past progress and broader sharing.
In a tract resembling a casual street scene, Westbrook Pegler critiques housing costs shortages and unemployment benefits. He argues landlords suffer when tenants fail to pay rent and mocks communist influence while defending a traditional American stance on foreign relations and labor.
A Decatur minister shares Edgar A. Guest verse urging citizens to vote despite grievances with presidents and mayors. The piece highlights hypocrisy as one man criticized leaders yet failed to register and cast a ballot in elections.
A speaker recalls a sidewalk exchange with a well meaning lady as he questions postwar economic strain and political stances. He riffs on food waste bread prices and government policy while invoking figures like Franco Bowles and Lewis. The narrator ends with a quip noting his own humanity and stating his name isn’t Truman.
Buford Polk six year old son of Mr and Mrs G T Polk 913 Tower Avenue was bruised when struck by a car on Grant Street yesterday afternoon. Osgood Willingham of Macon Ga left for Asheville and other points after visiting the Malone family. Mr Willingham heads to Chattanooga for a Baptist convention. N Gilstine and family were Sunday guests of Carl Tihl. Frances Abel is recuperating after adenoid and tonsil operation and will entertain Friday the 13th for Mrs D C Hart of Nashville. Mrs Dave Barnes and Mrs J W Johnson are guests of Mrs Clayton on 12th Avenue West. A daring attempt to rob the Milton Harvey home was thwarted last night at 8 o clock when Mrs Boewsch guest on the porch.
Washington dispatch notes President Truman delays naming replacement for Chief Justice Stone. Rumors center on Justice Robert Jackson or War Secretary Patterson, with discussions of stability of the court and potential political risks. Jackson’s Nuremberg rulings are cited as a source of controversy affecting his suitability.
Discussion of diverticulosis and diverticulitis outlines bulging diverticuli in the colon, possible symptoms from dull ache to alternating diarrhea and constipation, and the importance of early diagnosis. It notes X-ray and sigmoidoscopy for diagnosis, potential causes, and that bland diet and constipation control can ease early symptoms.
The piece notes retailers failing to return to pre war service levels risk sales decline. It mentions a minister greeting a newcomer, courtroom humor, and discussion of Supreme Court nominees including Justice Murphy Reed Rutledge Douglas and Stone vacancy politics.
Walter Winchell on Broadway and Damon Runyon are referenced as publishers. The piece recounts Boswell Van Dusen, Morning Chief editor, transforming a dying local paper after railing at politicians. Amy Vederman, famed as homely, is central to a dance tale that ends in lifelong unhappiness.
Readable snippets show a Decatur man encouraging practical virtue with punchy adages and playful banter about evolution jokes. A student asks about halves of eight in class, debating orientation and arithmetic with a cheeky response.
A Denver restaurant advertises seeking a man to wash dishes and two waitresses. A chaplain, recruit, clergyman, and Decatur humor appear in a fragmented exchange about thoughts and roles. Dr C F Hutslar of Pomona California is noted as a pastor collecting racing gear.
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