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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1941
Page
4
A 1912 1919 era column notes revival weather in rural areas and rising U S military production. It cites Lindbergh and Hitler, mentions marine parks near Decatur and Tennessee river facilities, and reports an appeal for 10 million dollars to aid American troops in training camps.
The Covington News lists U S Army pay scales with mobilization. General and Lt General each at 8000 annual base plus allowances. Brigadier and Colonel range 6000 to 7500. Lt Colonel 3500 base plus rental and subsistence. Captains and Lieutenants receive base pay plus rental subsistence and longevity. Warrant officers 1776 yearly base. Enlisted monthly master sergeant through private first class show lower figures with longevity allowances.
Andyne Kyllingstad of Minneapolis visited his Wisconsin farm to find all structures had been torn down. Investigators said the county had, by tax delinquency, acquired title and sold the property to a new owner who razed the buildings.
The text argues that peaceful picketing to persuade is acceptable during strikes while mass picketing becomes intimidation. It notes the right to work is as sacred as the right to quit and asserts government must prevent violence to defend the common good. It condemns violence even in lawful strikes.
Dr Logan Clendening explains how potassium salts regulate body pH and muscle and heart function. He cites water balance, weight loss claims, hay fever notes, plus foods high and low in potassium, with lists of fruits, vegetables, meats, and staples.
The editor notes Dr Logan Clendening offers seven pamphlets at ten cents each. To obtain any pamphlet readers should mail ten cents in coin and a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr Logan Clendening care of this paper. Titles include Three Weeks Reducing Diet Infant Feeding Feminine Hygiene The Care of the Hair and Skin Reducing and Gaining Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes and Constipation
A Limestone County meeting scene covers the Tie of Christian Service at Mrs Charley Miller home with Mrs Leonardis presiding, devotion by Mrs David Page and a mission study discussion by Mrs W E Stewart. Local residents visit Nashville and Tampa while a new vocational agriculture teacher arrives. The Home Demonstration Club, Wheeler Club, and elementary school close with programs and a planned vacation Bible school.
Walter Winchell comments on wartime politics and media figures. Notes accuse Nye and others of warmongering. Echoes of Lindbergh criticism, Hoover propaganda claims, and editorials abroad. Celebrities and broadcasts mentioned include Dorothea Thompson, Morton Downey, Ginger Rogers, Kathleen Norris, Betsy Blair, and Ty Power.
Audrey Palmer a blonde dancer in DuBarry marries L Lees Jr a Wall Street executive on June 26 Jessie Royce Landis is hospitalized for an appendix operation at New York Hospital The gossip column notes a Warner Brothers consideration of a stage role and jokes about Beebe’s aging fable findings and other entertainment chatter
A Movie Radio Guide item notes a star posing with her two children for Mother's Day but omits her wedding ring. Other brief items mention Vic Mature's hospital bill, suspended teachers, Greek fundraising, and a National Defense Commission contact in Washington.
Fortune notes the same Federal agent who probed the Schenck case will arrive in Hollywood on June 1. Business leaders once anti FDA now back his foreign policy. Paul Whiteman reportedly offered a major network executive role. Wallace faces editorial rebuttal from Japan Times over his Japan column.
A messenger boy at Omaha University placed a bushel of cellophane wrapped apples on Prof. John W. Lucas's desk and sang a dream lyric. The telegram was signed by male members of the marketing class.
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