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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1945
Page
4
A wartime column critiques postwar expectations and political moves within Britain and Europe, mocking appeasement and predicting political shifts. It notes sugar policy debates, sports labor shifts, and the Army cautioning families about visiting deployers, while recounting broader Allied and Axis headlines and public sentiment.
Westbrook Pegler rails at Roosevelt’s death and postwar politics, accusing Roosevelt and allies of politicizing the war era. He denounces Truman for not exploiting the event, critiques labor unions and New Deal policies, and calls for fair trials for Pearl Harbor figures while blasting alleged graft and coercion in federal programs.
A wartime cabinet reshuffle unfolds as Truman trims the 23 member team to ten. McReynolds’ control over bureau appointments ends, shifting power to the president and passively watched by party figures like Hannegan. The Frankfurter legal machine collapses under Truman, signaling autocratic shifts in U.S. governance.
US commanders declare Okinawa near its final phase, with airpower to play a huge role in bombings of Japanese cities. About 25 000 American casualties and 50 000 Japanese deaths reflect intense fighting as Japan braces for broader air war beyond Okinawa. The victory is framed as the start of the end for Japan.
The article argues that legislative action cannot force a rivalry game between Alabama and Auburn. It notes faculty disagreements block play and calls for a public explanation, citing other rivalries as examples and urging transparency for state leaders and residents.
Mayor H R Summer of Decatur will join Valley representatives at Mobile for Army Engineers hearings on a new report about the Tennessee Tombigbee Canal. The effort unites Decatur with Huntsville Guntersville and Tennessee cities as Senators Bankhead and Hill push to advance the project in Congress.
The article outlines Parkinson's disease as a chronic disorder mainly in the elderly, with causes including brain inflammation and arterial hardening. It notes symptoms such as tremor, shuffling gait, and facial stiffness, and mentions treatments from drugs like hyosine and Bulgarian belladonna to high dose vitamin B6. It also describes an operation targeting the premotor cortex, claiming improvement in over three quarters of cases under specialized neurosurgical care.
Blood in the throat at night can originate from the nose or throat, or from the lungs. A doctor should conduct a thorough study to identify the source to guide proper treatment.
A Washington columnist reports censorship by the A P and questions why false war end notices were published while truthful military explanations were suppressed. He cites prior censorship actions, cites lend lease, Stettinius, and Crowley, and argues censorship harmed public understanding and government interests.
Walter Winchell notes Hopkins met Churchill in England where Churchill praised Britain’s fight for the forgotten man. Hopkins retorted that Washington cares only about beating Berlin, forming a lasting bond with Churchill. The column also critiques press, politics, and rising jobless veterans concerns.
An informal visit by Dwight D. Eisenhower in a tiny French town features a five star general stopping to comfort a diminutive soldier, promising to send a photo to the boy’s mother as the crowd cheers. Seabury Ickes denounces West Coast bullies targeting Japanese Americans, urging enlistment and defense of the nation.
In a Cabinet discussion on aiding Greece, Anthony Eden listened to ministers warn of German reinforcement in Libya and heavy Soviet pressure, then stated plainly that the war is for freedom and Britain must fight where freedom fights.
A reporter revealed that Agnes Waters distributed hate material via Congressional franks. Franked envelopes were sent by careless office workers who failed to notify lawmakers their franks were used. Lawmakers whose franks were misused have asked the Justice Department for action.
Paul Mallon argues that mentioning Russia provokes censorship while criticisms of England and the United States are allowed. The piece laments selective reporting and calls for clearer factual discussion about Russia and U.S. leadership.
Letter to Winchell clarifies that George M. Cohan did not receive THE Congressional Medal of Honor but was awarded A Congressional Medal of Honor. Comment by Major H. Beresford Smith.
The text belts a satirical comparison of German militarists apologizing to a fable about a king and jester. It recalls the jester's blunt line that an apology can be worse than an insult and ends with a mock bow about mistaken identity.
An ancient chair dating to about 1800 B.C. was uncovered in an Egyptian tomb. The artifact is reported to be in excellent condition, shedding light on early furniture design and burial customs.
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