Decatur Road Progress Boosts North Alabama Ties
A reader sketch of regional issues notes lower food costs per a bulletin and urges economic steadiness. It highlights Grover Hall Jr as a top political writer and urges dog owners to inoculate and muzzle pets to protect others. It also mentions a planned completion of the Decatur to Gadsden road in six weeks, promising paved arterial links from Memphis to Atlanta.
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Alabama Journal
Deventur
Grover Hall, Jr
Decatur
Five minute cancer talk by Rev Davenport urged care
A transcript of Rev Borge M Davenport speech to Decatur Kiwanis on cancer control is presented as a persuasive, practical appeal for the American Cancer Society. The presenter’s clear message stresses practical steps and community action to combat cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cancer Control
Borge M. Davenport
Cen- Methodist Church
Decat Kiwanis Club
American Cancer Society
Senator Henderson Pushes Tuberculosis Test Bill
Senator Bruce Henderson plans a legislature measure requiring mass tuberculosis tests for Louisianans. The bill follows his prior syphilis screening law that received mixed praise as an approach to detect disease early for prompt treatment.
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Bruce Henderson
Bruce Henraon
Henderson
Right of way reminders for ambulance and patrol cars
In Decatur patrol offices urge drivers to yield to ambulances and patrol cars on emergency runs. Sirens and flashing red lights signal an emergency, and drivers should pull over promptly to allow safe passage and prevent accidents.
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Alabama
Decatures
Cullman Residents Near Halfway Mark on Hotel Fund
Cullman citizens push toward a new hotel raising 150000 of a 250000 goal. Community drives volunteer efforts and local donations to reach the target. Local organizers urge additional support to complete the project.
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Cullman
Actress turned producer critiqued film publicity methods
A former actress now producing a film takes aim at the publicity tactics used to launch new movies. The piece suggests she may end up employing similar press strategies before her first release, inviting reader speculation on whether she will indeed follow her own critique.
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Rowland Cox Jr
Guarantee Trust Tribe
Circept
Pres
Aleman
Mexico
Eds
Steel Pact Promises Two-Year No-Strike Period
Philip Murray orders steel unions to avoid strikes for two years, a move praised by a Decatur resident who hopes other unions follow. He argues such breathing space could lift production to new highs and enable price adjustments, with tax cuts aiding consumer cash and a longer prosperous economy.
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Philip Murray
United States
Decatur
Murray
Congress
Rudy Vallee
Essex House
Flamingo
Ruth Etting
WHN
Meridian
Garden
Sugar Ray Robinson
Jackie Robinson
J. J. Asetor
J.D. Rockefeller
III
Sandra
Arthur Murray
Mr. Murray
Paddy
Governor Folsom backs income tax diversion amid school welfare split
The governor accepts the legislature’s income tax diversion amendment, prioritizing school funding while welfare gains stall. He says it’s the best he could achieve and offers to campaign for it, hinting at future welfare funding efforts as support for his stance grows.
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Folsom
Garden
N. Y
Ladies In White
Hollywood
Jack Moffitt
UniAmerican
H’wood
Broadway
Nunan
Geo. Schoeneman
J. Nunan
Hannegan
George Schoeneman
White House
Treasury
Runyon Fund
Beus w Bech Jr. and Budweiser Distributor Ties Questioned
Pegler notes August A. Busch Jr of Anheuser-Busch discusses Seattle Budweiser distribution with K and L Beverage with Irving Levine as president and Dave Beck Jr joining their ranks. He argues a son should not be penalized for his father's union ties, citing Beck’s war record and business context.
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John Hartford
A. and P
Elliott Roosevelt
Westbrook
Pegler
August A. Busch Jr
Anheuser-Busch Inc
St. Louis Brewing Company
Busch
Dave Beck Jr
San Francisco
Beck Sr
California
Washington
Brewery Workers’ Union
Billy Sunday
Beck
Anheuser-Busch
Pacific Coast
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Seattle
K. and L. Beverage Company
Irving J. Levine
Lévine
Mr. Busch
L. Beverage Company
Mr. Beck Jr
Hartford
Elliott
Junior
K. and
L. Distributors
Budweiser
Yosemite Falls as World’s Highest Free Fall
The article notes Yosemite Falls in Yosemite Valley as the world’s highest free leaping waterfall, with a drop of 1430 units.
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Yosemite Fall
Yosemite Valley
Comment on Washington politics and leadership in 1940s
A columnist argues about the strain between Truman and Republican leaders over tax, budget, and union reform bills. The piece calls for joint leadership, fewer premature political maneuvers, and coordinated actions before Congress adjourns to stabilize governance and policy.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Ruman
Treating Arthritis By X Ray
A King Features Syndicate summary states X ray therapy has been notably effective for arthritis and bursitis, with pain relief and gradual swelling reduction. It emphasizes initial nonradiation care, infection control, diet, and staged treatment plans, noting variable success and potential temporary worsening early on.
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Louis J. Gelber
New York
Peanut King Obici Dies at 69 in Planters Founder
Amengeo Obici founder and president of Planters Nut And Chocolate Co. of Suffolk Virginia, known as the peanut king, dies at age 69 in Wilkes-Barre after arriving in the United States at age 11. He started with a small fruit and peanut stand, then with Mario Peruzzi entered peanut production in 1906 and popularized the blanched peanut over the red skin variety.
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Wilkes-Barre
Amengeo Obici
Planters Nut and Chocolate Co
Suffolk
Obici
United States
Planters Company
Mario Peruzzi
Political strategist urges preemptive halt to campaign
Commentary argues that political exigencies require a leader to stop running for re election well in advance. The author states a year ahead is a prudent first step to avoid momentum loss and pave the way for transition.
Walter Winchell In New York gossip roundup sheet
Walter Winchell reports on stars and society from New York with notes on Margaret Truman earning about 100000 from tours, Irv Berlin rumors, Queen Elizabeth headlines, and various celebrity sketches. The column teases sports figures, politics, and industry moves in a brisk, period-tone voice.
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Margaret Truman
Gee —Yomen
Ru- Winchell
Irv-Berlin
Liz
Duchess of Winter
Reddy
Jimmy Collins
Sumner Welles
Thora Scott Bunny Ronalds
McDonald McElroy
Erie
M. Berle
Mecca
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Paul Mallon
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
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Jack Sterling
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New Mexico U. S
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Serge Rubenstein
America
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H'wood
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Abbott
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Iceland
American Legion
Lowell Burrel
42Nd Corporation Board
Palestine
Sen. Langer
Sen. Morse
Doros York
Geo. Hauser
Veterans Hospital
Harlem
Veddy Swank
Dan Parker
ABC
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Moscow
Jerry Doyle
Chas
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Philly
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Ariane Allen
Bing
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