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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1946
Page
4
The Decatur Daily notes civic campaigns in Opelika and Columbia, urges voters to back public service improvements, and argues Decatur should fund school and hospital facilities with bond issues. It discusses draft politics, ballot length, and the need for orderly financing to improve city facilities.
The Gadsden Times editorial argues that growth requires planning and active citizen involvement beyond natural resources. It calls all classes to join Chamber of Commerce efforts, urging mass participation to advance the community space Decatur has held for 15 years.
Editorial argues that a world food crisis could push the US to reintroduce rationing. It contends voluntary sharing fails and many citizens have not sacrificed at their tables. The piece warns against a nationwide appeal and suggests the nation risks regressing socially.
A reader critiques a political play about a manipulative financier and a failed liberal response. The column argues for an openly anti fascist stage work, proposing a Moses like financier antagonist and a portrayal of communist baiting, mailouts, and media control reflecting New York and national power dynamics.
Washington reports outline why Russia blocks peace by occupying Hungary and much of Europe. Troop numbers, living standards, and propaganda shape Hungary’s stance as Molotov resists treaties. Byrnes faces a hard Soviet line while aiming for a broader peace settlement.
Local notes from Russellville to Birmingham mention visits by the Carters and Penny family. A Strawberries carlot estimate puts harvest at five cars weekly. Glen McKelvy Owen Daniel win first in YMCA sixth grade garden contest. Harold Wright and Otto Nebrig also honored. John Cooper’s new home in eastern Hartselle nears completion.
Avondale Mills of Sylacauga and Cowikee Mills of Eufaula will acquire all outstanding common stock of Southeastern Cottons Inc of New York. Donald Comer of Sylacauga elected chairman and his son Donald Comer Jr named president after stockholder action in Pinehurst.
The piece notes Russia fears Germany and Molotov rejects a 25 year Big Four pact proposed by Mr. Byrnes to calm fears. It cites Moscow blaming “forces of international reaction” for blocking peace while accepting troop withdrawals, and Stalin urging military growth in his May Day message as Anglo American policy shifts loom from Paris talks.
Damon Runyon regaled cub reporters at the Stork Club with stories of baseball and other sports greats from his books In Our Town and Short Takes He highlighted figures like John J McGraw and Honus Wagner and recalled Doc Brackett the compassionate Our Town doctor whose epitaph was the office stair sign placed over his grave by grateful Mexican parents
Advertisement advises denture wearers to sprinkle F. dine powder on the plate to keep dentures firm and comfortable, prevent slipping, and reduce denture odor. It claims the non-acid formula preserves fit and can be bought at any drug store.
Rheem Manufacturing announces plans to open a Birmingham plant employing 900 workers after spending 860000 dollars on retooling and equipment. President R S Rheem disclosed the move during a visit, with production aimed at supplying a variety of products to the Southern market.
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