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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1941
Page
4
A fragmented wartime column urges community effort and USO donations as Americans unite to defend the nation. It invokes Roosevelt, 1776 resolve, aviation boosts, and warns of Nazi brutality while praising public support for fighters and civilians alike.
Lawrence County and national editorials praise President Roosevelt for his fireside address urging united action against Nazi aggression. Newspapers from Cleveland to New Orleans laud the call for all out preparedness while opposing dissent as the country pledges to defend democracy and defeat Hitlerism.
Washington reports inflationary pressures and a coming price rise unless government policy changes. Roosevelt may call on Leon Henderson to seal the lid on prices, amid farm parity payments, army food orders, British purchases, and mounting wholesale price gains influenced by government programs and market speculation.
Dr. Logan Clendening explains birthmarks vary widely and require specific treatments. Port wine marks use carbon dioxide snow or UV light. strawberry marks respond to carbon dioxide snow or radium. cavernous strawberry marks need radium. spider marks treat with CO2 snow or electric dessication. strawberry and port wine marks differ in growth and urgency for early treatment. aim is pale smooth scars, not full removal.
The claim that exercises can restore normal vision is incorrect. Properly fitted glasses are the recommended course of action.
Readers can obtain seven pamphlets from Dr. Clendening, each priced at 10 cents. To request one, send 10 cents and a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr. Clendening, care of his pamphlets. Titles include Three-Week Diet, Indigestion and Constipation, Reducing and Gaining, Infant Feeding, Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes, Feminine Hygiene, and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
The Associated Press reports US Army posts Fort Knox Fort Clairborne and Fort Brady show new slang for soldiers in May. Terms like gasoline cowboys Barker Jeep and Hit the Silk illustrate how First Armored Division 34th Division and troopers at Fort Brady adopt colorful military jargon.
Miss Opal Johnson spent the weekend with her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Wilbur Jackson of Speake. Cobie Hampton stayed Monday night with Willie and Elmer Owens. Edward Borden of Decatur has mumps at his parents home. Royer family friend updates and Sunday visits list several local residents. Milton Borden returns from Washington to stay with his parents in June.
Landlord urges quick action as renters pass by vacancy in The Daily Want Ad. Prompt posting could reduce empty weeks and speed new tenant occupancy. Local rental listings suggest competitive pricing and clear contact details help attract applicants.
A forty year old declares a simple philosophy grounded in democracy free enterprise and personal dignity. He champions simple pleasures kindness and lifelong learning valuing self reliance and optimistic growth while rejecting regimentation and cynicism.
A 1941 column previews Broadway chatter from Walter Winchells column era. It notes figures like Al Jolson Lucille Johnson Ruth Robins Tallulah Bankhead and Tosca era headlines with playful jabs at Hollywood figures and New York nightlife. It mentions press reception and budding vaudeville acts amid social and political commentary.
Rumors of Lepke plotting against Hillman and the Mayor fade as 1932 recalls the Ferarri killing and Hillman’s routine summons to union headquarters with LaGuardia as his attorney. The American Flying Services Foundation funds civilian flying readiness while Mary Kirk Brown flirts with headlines. Jean Harrington eyed for marriage to Howard Reilly by Turkey Day. Crowell, Staples, and Paul Hartman tease a Broadway social scene with a measles note.
The speaker expresses belief in a bright future, noting past achievements but focusing on forthcoming triumphs. He asserts that evil forces will be halted and envisions a world surpassing former dreams as life begins.
Bill jokes about being “associable” to the judge and asks how he’ll be treated. George recalls the answer from the judge who says “Fine ten dollars,” implying the punishment is a light fine rather than mercy.
Quips overheard in various locales reveal sharp, ironic lines about people and events. The snippets include remarks at The Stork Havana Madrid Castleholm Iceland Olney Inn the Riviera and Club 18 highlighting opinions on weight reputation friendships and social behavior.
A playful piece traces a Broadway Casanova from romantic high oaths to a dwindling scene of love, humor, and pursuit as high hopes fade to seventh place in the spotlight.
Central Baptist Church youth gospel team will conduct services at Rock Springs church Saturday May 31 at 7 30 p m The public is invited. Several local residents and visitors are noted visiting or staying with families across Morgan County including Rand Rob and Smith families Gibbs and Belew relations.
In Richmond on May 29 a heat wave reached 98 degrees in the city while a Byrd expedition member Theodore A. Petras mailed a postcard from Little America in Antarctica dated January 10 requesting reservations for a family reunion.
In Oakland on May 29 William B. Olsen testified he won $1500 against the Paramount Hotel Corporation after a small bird pulled a miniature cannon lanyard. The blast struck him in the face causing injuries.
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