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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1947
Page
4
The column surveys political talk and social notes from Decatur to Alabama, noting the coming presidential Derby, tax reform chatter, and local issues. It highlights highway safety warnings, stadium hopes, and public fatigue with auto tags as residents adapt to urban growth and rising costs.
Birmingham crowds top the century mark as the Barons host games at Rickwood Field in what fans call the golden days of sport. Congressmen plan a June charity baseball game amid GOP Democrat cooperation pause. A Red Cross break in Birmingham leads to a theft of two chair cushions and a daily paper. Selma Times Journal ponders aged corn liquor as a state stock option and recalls testimonies favoring corn whiskey as a smoother alternative.
The article highlights a little known University of Alabama club, the chapter of The Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing of America. It notes surprise at the campus presence beside the Crimson Tide teams and Million Dollar Band publicity.
The piece argues that diversified farm economies rely on local marketing facilities. Citing Georgia’s growth in beef cattle hogs and meat plants since 1939, it praises Decatur Alabama as a leading example of farm marketing and processing developed through steady effort and leadership.
Supporters in Washington plan a national campaign for Henry A Wallace's 1948 Democratic presidential bid. A revived Henry A Wallace Club circulated an ad claiming depression has begun, prompting rally calls. Joe Cloud chairs the club and says Harold Young knew of the ad. Young has a Washington office to aid Wallace.
CIO President Murray bans steel strikes for two years aiming to unite unions under a statesmanlike model, shift strike stigma from CIO to AFL if many CIO unions follow, and pressure John L. Lewis as AFL coal miners threaten a wage hour walkout on July 1.
Washington reports reveal Undersecretary of State Clayton returned early to fight a strong wool tariff bill in Congress. The bill aims to let the Agriculture Secretary levy a fee up to 50 percent on imported wool and products, seen as jeopardizing hopes to ease trade barriers at the Geneva negotiations.
The article notes that wartime steel pennies remain in circulation unless worn, with some already retired. It explains that salt in peanut machines causes wear and that the government will retire pennies before they are worn out as demand drops, likely soon.
Washington economists from the Commerce Department project strong auto demand sustaining five to six million units produced annually over five years. By 1952 the nation would reach about 38 million cars on the road, up from 29.5 million before the war, contingent on continued employment and stable prices.
A top administration official says facing a potential global oil shortage, Britain is forced to pour oil back into the ground in the Middle East due to a shortage of tank ships.
Rome reports Italy's Christian Democratic party shaken by Sicily left win contemplates possible alliance with rightist groups. Mexico plans a hemisphere unity gesture inviting national military academy delegations for Sept 13 ceremonies marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Chapultepec fought when Mexican cadets defended Mexico City against U S General Winfield Scott.
William P. Rogers, longtime Dewey aide, is being groomed to head the senate war investigating committee. He would also draft the panel’s final report to Congress, due next January, cataloging its acts.
Athens May 24 The first shirt produced by Athens new Fly Manufacturing plant completed final manufacturing steps and will likely be presented to J. M. as the Athens Chamber of Commerce at the time the plant was secured. Twenty four workers are employed now, with plans to grow to over a hundred as training continues.
Nick Flood tenor will give a voice recital at Athens College Tuesday evening at eight o'clock. The program spans works from early composers to contemporary pieces with Mrs W Jeffery assisting as ac e.
Walter Winchell notes on socialites and celebrities in New York from the Barones to film stars. Gen George Kenney and Lt Gen Ira Baker mingle with reporters while Midtown and Park Avenue spots buzz with tours and jokes.
In Sallies our alley two Singapores patrons discuss husbands. One complains his husband spends on liquor, the other that he spends on his girlfriends. A CBS crew critics a radio comic while Oz Nelson explains his punchline limits.
Mrs Jes sie Donahue failed to gather attendees for a Paddy event while the Norwegian Consul confirms the Mad dom story with no action possible. A horse named oe Boy triumphed at Havre de Grace for $91.60 winnings after insurance payouts. Bill Stern covers a Lean ai race on the 21st over the 3 mile Heder course. New York pricing hints at cheap shaves in 3rd Avenue shops and Taft Hotel bar.
War veteran Arnold Custer owns 3rd Ave property displaying a placard reading Custer's First Stand. A new Avery Giles song titled How can you tell a New Yorker lists traits from hat tilt to urban restlessness and notes not to tell him too much with references to Poe's Cottage and the Statue of Liberty.
A collage of quotes from city venues and personalities notes various social scenes. Witty jests about marriages fortunes and media fuel a lively nightlife panorama. A boastful line from John Powers hints at a Coin collecting program with models in nurse uniforms over weeks.
A young Alabama woman stalls at a winter traffic light despite repeated attempts to start her car. A passing motorist honks while she asks him to start the engine, offering to stay and lean on the horn. The Tale recalls early rules requiring a red flag bearer ahead of vehicles. A Decatur man jokes about his wife and car tires.
A quirky overheard exchange shows Mrs Newbride worried the incubator she bought isn’t laying eggs. The cub reporter asks advice on running a newspaper from a subscriber and faces blunt editor skepticism.
Bill and Dan discuss a long standing acquaintance. The landlord asks for the complaint. The tenant says the bathroom faucet won’t run and requests Mo Ba in the roof shifted over the tub.
A bemused dialogue captures the era with a local bird naming a car Mary as a Good Girl while couples trade quips about trips and manners. A comical vignette ends with a veterinary twist as a cow’s fate ties to a suspicious medication.
Pastor W. W. Glass urges support for Bible teaching in public schools. The Decatur Committee plans to provide two Bible teachers next year, offering non sectarian elective study to augment church work, with strong local church backing requested.
A collage of quirky lines features a patient asking about medicine twice daily and a cow drinking from a page. The text weaves in notes on red lights and a frozen asset described as a bulky mule. Characters such as Jack Maud Oldby and Helen appear amid a judge and a prisoner exchange.
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