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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1940
Page
4
A dated column blends religious proverb, commentary on daylight saving, fears of war, Morgan County Fish Rodeo near, plus political musings on Senator Hill and British surrender hypotheticals. It critiques Westbrook Pegler and libel suits for federation leaders amid wartime anxieties.
The article questions whether official Washington is considering farm issues as the U S moves toward total war and expands aid to allies. It notes observers warn of a potential severe European food shortage this winter and calls for shifts in the agricultural economy from scarcity to abundance.
A voiced editorial criticizes costly 5¢ and 10¢ highways in Alabama while praising U.S. Route 31 for its role in commerce and tourism. The piece argues neglect of US 31 harms the state and urges eliminating bottlenecks, with Decatur discussions on highway issues and a call against cheap, short-sighted fixes.
The Selma Times-Journal argues Hitler’s aims extend beyond power to a united Europe under German hegemony. It warns of a 250,000,000 strong Reich dominating conquered populations and influencing global paths, urging US vigilance against Europe’s fate.
Washington reports outline how rapid coordination of air and land forces shaped by German command structure informs U S defense needs. Emphasis on ambitious funding for new weapons and shadow factories contrasts with congressional doubt and slow passage of a reform bill to promote younger officers.
The text argues Roosevelt fixed the Supreme Court to revive the NRA. It cites the Guffey coal decision by Justice William Douglas, claiming it upholds broad government powers including taxation, price control, and executive delegation. It suggests the President could impose maximum control over business with congressional approval.
Mayor James A. Nelson plans to represent Decatur in Mobile on June 7 and 8 at the Mayors Association gathering. Henry Skeggs and family from Chicago are visiting relatives for a few days. Mrs. Mary L. Howell was summoned to Birmingham due to her daughter Mrs. J. F. Lawhorn’s illness.
Walter Winchell on Broadway surveys quirky book facts and anecdotes. It rounds up remarks about Clifton Fadiman, Einstein, Wolfe, Whitman, Hoover, Stalin, and others, noting bestsellers, misprints, dedications, and odd authorial stories from a mix of publishers and critics.
Nashville visits recap includes Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brell hosting another couple, Mr. and Mrs. J W Pipkin making a brief Nash ville stop, and G Hardwick returning to Birmingham for college. Mrs Will Thrasher recovers from rheumatism and is able to be out. Willard Morris born May 18 to Mr. and Mrs E L King, weighing nine and a half pounds.
A compilation of quick notes covers copyright details for title pages, memoir author earnings, and gutter margins. It mentions Kaiser Wilhelm earning 250000 for war memoirs versus Pershing and Foch, a claim about George Washington selling 200 books, and the average American reading six books yearly with mixed borrowing.
A survey of literary quirks reveals Stevenson’s sea cook title for Treasure Island, Shapiro’s name swap with his hero John B Sanford, and Ger man edits dropping Rachel Field’s name. It notes Braille Bible costs, Arkansas ban on Webster’s, and the hauntingly old Joe Miller joke book as a relic.
The piece notes that a publisher's dozen equals 18 copies in English book trade. It recalls that when the first Philo Vance mystery appeared many assumed S. S. Van Dine was Pola Negri the silent film star. It also mentions Carl Sandburg buying two copies of every book about Lincoln.
In this column Dr. Logan Clendening recalls ancient tooth pulling and the shift to modern dentistry. He notes the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery founding the first dental school and traces a century of progress from crude extractions to four year training and advanced procedures.
In New Haven on May 24 Joe Moffett was knocked out in the same bout where his brother Red Moffett from Devon won an eight round decision over Julie Kogan of New Haven. Joe fell and injured himself after seeing Red bleed from a cut above his eye.
Dr Clendening offers seven pamphlets at 10 cents each. To obtain a pamphlet send 10 cents and a stamped self addressed envelope to Dr Logan Clendening in care of this paper. Titles include Three Weeks facing Diet, Indigestion and Constipation, Reducing and Gaining, Infant Feeding, Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes, Feminine Hygiene, and The Care of Hair and Skin.
Attorney Z E Cgombes filed a divorce suit against his wife charging cruelty. His wife had earlier retained him as her lawyer in the matter.
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