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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1944
Page
3
Washington May 26 factions replayed field of 442 publicly uncommitted delegates seeking support to offset possible 395 pledged votes for Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York as Hoover disavowed participation in nominee selection signaling a heated pre convention campaign.
Chicago expert H. M. Shevnan will demonstrate the Zootic Shield at the Russell Erskine Hotel in Huntsville on Sunday and Monday the 28th and 29th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. He claims immediate results with no medicines or straps and invites inquiries at 6509 N. Artesian Ave., Chicago. Hoover denies linking his name to any nominees and says he will not participate in selecting the Republican candidate.
Two new smallpox cases were reported to the state Health Department last week one in Perry County and one in St. Clair bringing this year’s total to six. The update comes as officials confirm the ongoing spread of the disease. Alexandria Egypt’s naval base origins trace to Alexander the Great who founded the city over two millennia ago to bolster his Persian campaign.
Colin Rae faced a tense scene as Irina Rae and Dove discuss loyalty to a shadowy party while plans unfold. The group coordinates traps and patrols on Hudson Bay routes with hidden danger and a looming winter strike. The mood blends peril and charged romance in a stormbound cabin.
Dr Charles L King 52 of Houston Texas was elected moderator of the Southern Presbyterian church at the 84th annual session held in Montreat North Carolina He won on the third ballot over Dr James Luther Fowle of Chattanooga Tenn He succeeds Dr Ronald W Richardson of Union Theological Seminary Richmond Virginia The assembly also reported living donor receipts for the year ended March 31 at 1 687 254 up 187 000 from the prior year and set a goal of 2 042 000 for the coming year.
Sore tender aching feet are promised relief in a campaign for Moone's Emerald Oil. The ad claims rapid results after one minute and calls the product a blend of essential oils camphor and antiseptics that smooths feet, reduces odor, and eases callouses with a money back guarantee from Goldel's Drug Store and other druggists.
May 26 Reykjavik reports results from Iceland’s vote show about 70 percent backing independence from Denmark with 47,856 in favor and 46,672 opposing for a republic, while 961 oppose a constitutional republic. Sveinm Bjornsson is named as likely president. The piece also notes the Pharos lighthouse as a famed ancient wonder.
Irwin R. Lehman announces 1186 veterans placed in April vs 988 in February across Alabama. In Decatur area non agricultural placements totaled 140 with Albertville 2 Decatur 48 Huntsville 52 Scottsboro 1 and Sheffield 37. Additional figures include 100 hospital job applications 12 Army and 2 Navy veterans in vocational training and 133 Army plus 2 Navy veterans returning to jobs or agriculture. The American Legion works with War Manpower Commission and local U S Employment Service offices to aid veterans.
Sim L. Howell announced that Morgan County has sent the application and plans for a new health center to the Federal Works Agency in Montgomery. Architect Albert Frahn designed the plans. Morgan County offers 15 000 dollars and the jail site for the center, contingent on FWA approval.
David Allen Gibson performed a piano recital last night at the Birmingham Conservatory of Music before a large attentive audience. His instructor Dr. Dorsey Whittington and teachers expressed satisfaction with his technique and maturity. Mrs. Carr declared him the best young pianist in the state. Attendees included Mrs. W. P. Chandler of Athens and Mrs. S. B. Judge, Mrs. B. L. Malone, Charles Worthington, Martha Whittle, and Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Gibson.
The FEPC fight centers on a $85,000 cut and the demand to restore funds as Southern lawmakers clash with supporters of civil rights in the big wartime appropriations bill. Colmer calls FEPC discriminatory, Rankin denounces it as a monstrosity, while Tabor accuses it of pressuring war plants. The bill faces final floor passage tomorrow.
A large crowd attended the annual decoration Sunday. Reenna Shaneyfelt gave the welcome, Annie Ruth Pannell and Max Goff read, and Rev. Carl Green led devotional and song. The program featured pageants by youths, a flannel board talk, and a short testimonial service. Felix Thomason and Pete Thomason's health updates were shared, with visitors from Decatur and nearby towns noted.
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