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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1940
Page
4
A disjointed feature mixes religious quotes with wartime speculation about arms, economic power, and military tactics. It highlights farm markets in Decatur, rising dairy receipts, and calls for stronger aviation as author Arthur Brisbane urged.
After years of planning and building the first units, Central Methodists move toward completing a new church. The finished drawings, long held, promise a handsome Alabama structure and a base for effective Christianity in the area. Decatur congratulates church members on this contribution to regional development.
Thursday evening the Decatur high school band performs its final concert of the year at Riverside. A large audience is urged to attend as a tribute to the young organization after two spring competitions where the band won first prize each time.
The piece argues densely populated regions driven by natural resources explain the European conflict. It compares Alabama France Germany Texas and others, notes Holland Belgium Italy Russia and the British Empire, and cites US Canada population and area to claim war is inevitable where resources are scarce. It quotes Governor Dixon on peaceful terms with Canada.
In Washington on May 2 Lindbergh criticizes Roosevelt's 50,000 plane goal and area defense approach. He argues the issue centers on the airmanship need and the administration's aim to quickly expand aircraft production and mobile land forces for protection across the Atlantic.
In his message Roosevelt outlines a limited plan to build about 200 long range flying fortress bombers for hemisphere defense, far short of what experts say is needed. Authorities doubt feasibility of border air fields while urging robust national defense amid shifting European tensions and pacifist debates.
Mayor Howard E. Milliken comments on the dark appearance of the Black Maria police wagon. He contemplates repairs and may choose among blue green or maroon to brighten the vehicle.
A caustic mix of obituaries and gossip teaser riffs on Woolcott Walcott, Heifetz fandom, and showbiz satire. The tale blends newspaper newsroom chaos with quips about Nazi talk and literary figures like Saroyan and Bimelech, ending with a medical quip about a halo too tight.
A column notes a proposed Hitler memorial and recalls jokes about a bulletproof baby carriage. It also recaps William Saroyan reviews by Brooks Atkinson from 1939 and 1940, highlighting shifting critique of the playwright and his work.
A tiny tailor faces a threatening mobster over a $1.50 suit repair bill. The mobster roars for a larger payoff, but the tailor defends himself with a sharp retort and a risk of implicating a detective agency.
Practical guidance on preventing poor posture from infancy through early childhood. Emphasizes proper back support, erect stance during wall-standing, avoiding cramped positions, and the role of foot, leg, and abdominal health. Includes notes on bow legs, rickets, and mechanical abdominal support.
The reader asks about eczema triggered by soap turpentine or paint and whether diet cures it. The answer: no cure known for this contact eczema. Prevention focuses on avoiding irritants and using rubber gloves when exposure is necessary.
The editor lists seven Clendening pamphlets available to readers for ten cents each. To obtain one, send one cent with a self addressed envelope and a three cent stamp to 3 Logan Clendening care of this paper. The titles cover digestion diet infant feeding feminine hygiene hair and skin care and diabetes treatment guidance.
Articles of Incorporation filed for Decatur Building & Improvement Corporation with 60000 authorized capital and 19200 paid in. Local health officials urge citizens to report mosquitoes as over 130 circuit court cases wait two weeks. Residents Mrs Blizzard and Mr King illness updates amid visits and family statuses.
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