War era notes and political quips in Alabama paper
Local columns and editorials discuss Ernie Pyle’s absence in New York, wartime terminology, and GOP critique of New Deal policy. Features include references to R M Jenrette’s Columbia piece, a Maury county canning discussion, Jackson county election friction, P W Campbell’s editorial stance, and an Alabama Journal note about homicide rate declines linked to Metropolitan Life data.
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Hitler's Choice Draws Firing on Destruction Policy
The Nashville Tennessean brands Hitler's defense of Aachen as madness and assigns blame to the dictator for the city's destruction. The Alabama Journal argues Alabama should allow a governor to succeed himself, suggesting one-year ineligibility for new offices may be unnecessary and urging a public vote on future terms.
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War time notes on bonds rations and prices
Readers are reminded to buy war bonds steadily amid changes in coffee rationing and imports. The piece notes Joe Stalin’s softened stance after toasts, Brazil’s aid for the year, and the potential government move to control prices or subsidize imports to cover cost differences.
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Postwar world formula eyed as world council may emerge
Congressional observers note Dumbarton Oaks talks aim for a League Kellogg Briand plan with a U N security council led by the United States Russia and Britain. The proposal seeks sanctions of economic social and military natures while Washington would host a new world device replacing the old Eurocentric League framework.
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Pleasant View Socials In Morgan County
Cleo Woods of Akron spent a week with relatives here and returned home. Mrs. Raymon Hogan and others visited. several attended services at Andrews Chapel. Hogan family members traveled to Missouri to be with Sgt Raymon Hogan in hospital. Local residents hosted visitors including Ted Shaw, Martin Gardner, and Oliver Dotson. Community members attended Piney Grove conference in Lawrence County.
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Henry Dotson
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Frank Yates
Oliver Dotson
Canadian Women's Army Corps Establishment Footnote
The Canadian Women's Army Corps was established during World War II to expand female manpower in the armed forces, with recruitment and training communities formed to integrate women into support roles and services across Canada.
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A Scientific Study Of The Blood Cells
A doctor explains blood is a tissue with fluid matrix and cells. The red cells average six million per cubic millimeter in healthy people, with anemia arising from low red cell count or hemoglobin affecting oxygen delivery.
Insulin and Diabetes: Cure Not Found
Insulin does not cure diabetes but controls it when taken. Insulin is extracted from the pancreas, and diabetes stems from the loss of certain pancreatic cells.
Office Gags and Quick Quips From a Busy Workplace
A humorous collage features a boss asking about religion and a new maid joking about Niagara Falls, a Decatur man returning with a black eye, a wife’s witty remark, and a manager seeking references. The Office Cat purrs at Hitler’s daily crying spell, while a speaker’s brevity and a snackable 40 minute idea theme play through.
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Fragmentary social note on Ossie Berry Jones and neighbors
A fragmented passage mentions Mrs Ossie Berry Jones and The Blacks bragging about ancestors as if they invented them. It warns no man ever has as good a time as anticipated when his wife goes out of town.
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Winton Families Share Sunday Visits Across County
Mr and Mrs Onnie Waugh visited Mr and Mrs H C Lemmond Sunday. Gean and Edward Sivley of Decatur visited Mildred and Clara Mae Sivley Sunday. A large group including Wilda Faye Turney Elgie Rose Freeze and many others visited Gloria Ann and James Harold Winton Sunday.
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Onnie Waugh
H. C. Lemmond
Gean
Edward Sivley
Decatur
Mildred
Clara Mae Sivley
Wilda Faye
T. P. Turney
Elgie Rose Freeze
Gia
Lottie McCutcheon
Nellaligh
Lona Faye Lemmond
Iris Winton
Cois Breeding
Melton
Geneva Parker
Bobby
John
Dolphus Turney
Evan Freeze
Gloria Ann
James Harold Winton
Leander Allen
Jackie Faye
Floyd Sivley
Joann
M. C. Sharp
Hartselle
Mildred Sivley
All Around the Town in Waldorf’s Private Car Era
Walter Winchell surveys New York City’s boastful glow and faded glamour from a bygone era. He contrasts private railcar entrances and luxury blocks with slums, markets, parks, and embattled districts, tracing a city of opulent façades and stubborn poverty.
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Social Visit Notes In Decatur Community
Guest of Doris Sivley of Decatur. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Turney spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lemmond and family.
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Lawrence County Speaks: Local Notes From Moulton Area
Local column summarizes visits and events in Lawrence County. Mrs. T. K. Hogan travels to Birmingham for treatment. births recorded at Irvin and Dyer hospital in Moulton. many residents visit Decatur and Moulton for shopping and family updates. Church events and visitors noted along with military family updates.
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