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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1946
Page
4
A Nashville Tennessean reader notes railroading costs and a potential worker strike that could worsen supply gaps. The piece urges pay-as-you-go budgeting for Washington and highlights TVA land releases after flood protection tests. It also mentions city cleanups, new fire trucks, and rising visitors as Tuscaloosa and other areas adjust to economic and civic shifts.
Quote from Dwight D. Eisenhower arguing that a powerful Army and Navy with a trained reserve are needed to maintain peace, not to wage war, and that peace-loving nations should stay strong to keep the balance.
Decatur community officials thank the Lions Club for a $200 contribution toward Greenwood Park development. The note urges service clubs to invest in local building projects to stay true to their mission.
The text argues that moving wages or prices without a corresponding rise is flawed and notes many Americans engaged in black marketing undermining this effort. It suggests a person appears powerful to the uninformed but gains little real value long term.
The Star defends Chauncey Sparks, praising his personality and claiming his impeachment would not reflect on his progressivism. It cites education as a key area where his leadership has shaped the state’s policy and direction.
Fragmentary report notes pressure from labor unions and national administration shaping economic mood. Text suggests inflation and production fluctuations, with implications for a period potentially worse than the 1933 era.
Four retail dealers and one club in Sheffield receive beer sale licenses as Colbert County weighs wet and dry options. The piece argues that only state stores can curb alcohol sales and forecasts a clash over prohibition policy. It also notes Dean Chapman of the University of Georgia foreseeing mechanized Southern farms and mass unemployment, urging communities to plan for new industries with local capital.
The Birmingham Post condemns President Truman for proposing arbitration of the coal strike. It targets John L. Lewis for rejecting arbitration and demanding a 7 percent payroll tax to fund a miners health and welfare fund controlled by the union. The piece warns of a national disaster as rail labor risks strike action amid stalled talks.
Pegler argues players deserve union protection after postwar conditions and long contracts. He recalls 1919 White Sox scandal, reserve and ten day clauses, and prior unions and strikes. He warns unionism may affect artistry, spectacle, and owner conduct, drawing parallels to actors after 1920 Broadway strike.
Washington reports indicate Byrnes' Paris mission stretched patience as Russia again refused cooperation. A new meeting is promised within a month while Vandenberg warns he will not return in 30 days. The piece notes Russian gains at Paris, including Iceland denial of bases, and casts doubt on the joint peace plan amid ongoing impasse.
Under the direction of J. L. Nicholes a nationwide rat eradication drive begins with backing from the Chamber of Commerce. Anna Mae Wright of Norfolk and Mrs. Douglas Staples of Roanoke assist. Miss Lexis Mangrum and son visit Mrs. R. B. Mangrum. Jessie May Miller performs tonight. H. D. Tuck heads to Hot Springs Ark. Walter Morris returns from military school. Joe Bell visits Birmingham. Hattie and Helen Aycock travel from Gainesville to see Brenau College events. Charles Chaplin in The Kid headlines at the Princess Monday and Tuesday. Jackie Coogan stars as the Kid.
Congress may approve a FY budget boosting federal aid to Georgia and Alabama extension services to 1,084,715 for Georgia and 1,039,447 for Alabama, totaling 2,124,162. Polio Emergency Volunteers trained women in 74 counties across 31 states to assist in patient care.
A commentary asks if U S foreign policy should acknowledge current facts of world events. It cites Russia’s world role, atom bomb issues, and UNO vacancies to question ongoing peace efforts and whether to continue pretenses or adjust strategy. The piece notes Byrnes's Paris trip as part of the evolving discussion.
Walter Winchell On Broadway column surveys famous seducers and consorts in European royalty and society. Sophie Dawes Lola Montez Cleopatra and Catherine the Great figures appear amid sensational anecdotes and scandalous lives.
A harsh World War II era profile recalls Elisabeth Fräulein Irma Grese, noted as a brutal camp guard at Belsen. The account asserts her cruelty toward inmates, including pregnant women, and claims a recent conviction and death in a related incident.
The Morgan County Board of Education will sell the Gandys Cove school building and site four and a half miles east of Falkville to the highest bidder for cash in front of the building at 2 00 p m on May 28 1946. A certified check is required for the bid amount. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. S O Maner superintendent Morgan County May 17 20 1946.
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