War talk and civic notes mix in Alabama columns
A long Norcross era column blends war reflections and local news from Montgomery to Auburn. It notes Decatur population gains, Selma Pettus Bridge opening, Montgomery Army pilot training, and questions about Tennessee Valley resources. References include Senator La Follette canceling Auburn speech and defense plans shifting to July 1. It ends with caution about Europe and the Mad Dog threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Tennessee Valley
Decatur Maintains Tenth Rank in Alabama Population
The article discusses Decatur remaining the tenth largest city in Alabama by population, noting growth from 1980 to 1940 and projecting a 17,000 figure if substantiated. It recalls 1930 rail shop activity boosted earlier numbers and urges census enumeration to verify growth.
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Decatur
Alabama
Kaiser to Stay At Doom Legislature and fixed child appropriation
Governor Dixon questions inserting a constitutionally fixed annual appropriation for every child, arguing revenue forecasts are unreliable. He warns such a flat provision could impose hardship on Alabama residents and constrain state funding decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Alabama
Georgia Moves to Cancel Aliens Licenses on June First
A state editorial urges strong action against alleged fifth columnists, praising Governor Rivers for canceling business and professional licenses of Georgia aliens on June first. It argues the United States must defend itself at home and abroad and warns against delaying decisive measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Georgia
Berlin
Moscow
England
France
Uncle Sam
Governor Rivers
Morgan County Advancing With Better Farming Methods
Morgan County farmers increasingly adopt improved practices that could double farm income over time. Communities like Eva Danville Trinity Cotaco Falkville Ryan's Priceville and Massey show rising farm incomes and living standards. The region stresses diversification and access to markets to avoid dependence on a single crop.
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Morgan
Morgan County
Eva
Danville
Trinity
Cotaco
Falkville
Ryan's
Priceville
Massey
Decatur
Alabama
Fifth Column Fears and War Defense Debates
The piece discusses American anxieties over fifth column activity and unjust accusations, noting few valid cases and the role of Communists. It cites British air defense shortcomings, French morale, and political maneuvers around labor and export licensing amid defense needs, with reference to Japan’s impact on U.S. machine tool production.
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Waaeh
Stalin
Axis
Mr. Roosevelt
Japan
Behold the Lord's Hand and the Saving Touch
A Thames diver entombed seven hours amid river mud recalls divine rescue. The sermon links this to Gods ready ear and power to save, urging believers to pray more for the lost and trust His compassion.
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Thames
London
England
God
Napoleon's disease explained in medical Q and A
A medical columnist explains Napoleon's fainting spells may reflect Stokes Adams disease or epilepsy, noting slow heart rhythm and brain blood flow interruptions. The piece also covers kidney function tests using dyes, asparagus odor tests, and reader questions on whooping cough vaccination, scabies ointment safety, asthma triggers from foods, and uplifting quotes on posture and character.
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Poleon
Napoleon
Julius Caesar
Casca
Stokes-Adams
Fragmented Quote Poem Hidden Memoir Snippet
A fragmented OCR style passage presents quips about farming success and horse racing, plus social humor and an observed Decatur census taker. It hints at a newspaper humor column with local residents and mentions a Finzel and a boss character in a joke setup.
Be Doers of the Word Not Hearers Only
A religious exhortation urging faithful listeners to act on the gospel, affirming that faith gains salvation through deeds and belief in Jesus, with emphasis on personal commitment and spiritual discipline.
Dr Clendening Publishes Seven Health Pamphlets
The editor notes Dr Clendening offers seven health pamphlets at 10 cents each. To obtain a pamphlet, readers should mail 10 cents plus a self addressed stamped three cent envelope to Dr Logan Clendening care of this paper. The listed titles include diet, indigestion, reducing and gaining, infant feeding, diabetes treatment, feminine hygiene, and care of hair and skin.
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Clendening
Logan Clendening
Fragmented urban humor and census jab in old column
A short, jokey exchange mocks a long time passing census and town image. A father and son debate the report card while a medium claims to contact a deceased wife. A widower asks for his missing summer underwear.
A Peasant’s Prayer Amid War and Loss
The poem laments strife and ruined homes as a peasant asks for divine mercy and peace. It pleads for justice amid destruction and recalls labor in the fields while reflecting on suffering and faith. The piece closes with a caution that old age pensions will remain small and funded by the people, not external aid.
Stephens Memory Honored in Boston Prison Painting Unveiled
In Fort Warren Boston harbor a painting of Alexander Hamilton Stephens was unveiled on the 75th anniversary of his 1865 imprisonment. Mrs Roscoe H Chesley of Athens Ga unveiled the artwork and outlined plans to convert the room into a meeting place for southern supporters in New England.
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Boston
Fort Warren
Boston Harbor
Alexander
Hamilton Stephens
New England
Roscoe H. Chesley
Athens
Local ad promotes home delivery service in area
A brief advertisement states the Want Aa will reach over 7000 area homes and provides a contact phone number 46 for inquiries.
Broadway Trade Mark and Keeps in the Spotlight this Week
Walter Winchell notes the week on Broadway with openings like Keep Off the Grass and Two for the Show, listing stars such as Jimmy Durante Jay Bolger Virginia OBrien and Vivien Leigh. he surveys reviews in The Times News Mirror and Variety and comments on films like Russia Bank Irene and The Biscuit Eater with brief nods to other entertainment and press trends.
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New York
Jimmy Durante
Jay— Bolger
Tika Chase
Jane On
Times
The
Mirror
Virginia O'Brien
R. Watts, Jr
Sara Allgood
Mr. Atkinson
Paris
Magic Lanterns
Vivien Leigh
L.oliver
Hollywoods
Pritisher
D. Lamour
A Sarong
Irene
Anna Neagle
Billie Burke
Roland Young
Billy Lee
Zorina
Edison
Capitol
Variety
Celebrity quips about stars and power from wartime era
The piece quotes Rosalind Russell on talent in Hollywood and Bette Davis on stardom, cites remarks by William Anthony McGuire and von Ribbentrop, and notes Dietrich’s critique of actresses who rely on looks. It frames fame, war, and public perception with caustic lines from the era.
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Rosalind Russell
Hollywood
Bette Davis
William Anthony McGuire
Madeleine Carroll
Count Ciano
Gwan
Italy
Hitler
von Ribbentrop
Marlene Dietrich
Dietrich
Ray Milland
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Pec
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Pettus Bridge
Dallas County
Jon
Kaiser Wilhelm
Europe
South
Senator LaFoilette
Wisconsin
Auburn
Grover Hall
Doom
Pal Mall
King Feature Syndicate, Inc
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Popular Front
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White House
la Follette's
Senate
House
By Logan Clendening, M. D
Russia
Dr. Clendéning
Iain
Ignes
Hal
Finzel
Boss
Stephens
Mayflower Transit Co
Elliott
U-Drive-Its
Decatur Cab Service
Walter Winchell
Dally Mirrer
Hans Schmit
Harper’s
Artie Shaw
Phot&gs
Safety Digest
Reader's Digest
Tom Dewey
H. Taylor Henry
Harold Denny
Belgium
Rep. Hobbs
Congress
Hatch
Hobbs
Rush B. Holt
West Va
Uhlmann
Nature
Dean
Ancey
Idney
Doan
New Plymouth
Desoto Cars
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Knox McRae
Dodge
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McRae Motors
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