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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1944

Page

5

Peace Debates Roosevelts Speech In Wartime Campaign

News dispatch reports campaign talks focus on winning the war and securing peace with Republicans and Democrats at odds over leadership. Governor Dewey criticizes secret diplomacy, while Roosevelt and allies stress international cooperation and peace building amid global conflict.

Associated Press America Roosevelt New York Dewey New York Herald Tribune Forum Germany Douglas Con Roosevelt Aso Ha Dirksen R.tl Churchill Stalin Harry S. Truman John W. Bricker Truman Eugene Ore Pacific Northwest Old Guard

Denture Comfort Ad Claims Safer, Cleaner Teeth

An old advertisement extols improved denture comfort and fit using a non powder paste. It promises less slipping while eating and speaking, reduced denture odor, and notes it is available at drug stores. The copy emphasizes easier chewing and talking with false teeth secured more firmly.

Navy Aircrewmen Sought for Training at Memphis Center

Navy recruiting announces requirements for aircrewmen ages 17 to 27, height under six feet, weight limit 185 pounds, normal vision, and single status. Applicants undergo physical and aptitude tests and training at the Memphis center in radio radar gunnery ordnance signals and flight, with wings earned on qualification. Navy pilots value aircrew teams and offer flight pay with Decatur recruiters visiting Mondays 9 am to 2 pm at Morgan County Courthouse.

Navy U.S. Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tenn Decatur Morgan County

Community Annals from New Hope and Courtland Area

Sunday activities include Rev John Walter at Old Bethlehem Baptist Church and several local families hosting guests. VA discharge for T J Underwood noted. Vivian Jacobs visits. Fort McClellan physicals scheduled for local boys. Dale Reeves improving from illness.

John Walter Old Bethel Baptist Church Author Reeves Town Creek Claude Reeves Courtland Tom Lindsey Tennis Terry Moulton Paris Terry Mt. Home John F. Terry Johnny King Newbergh Mountain Luther Morton Matthew Cross Tom C. Parker J. D. Reeves L. C. Terry T. J. Underwood Vivian Jacobs Fort McClellan Little Dale Reeves Joe Reeves Ruffus Jackson Hatton

Letters From a War Widow Reflect a Soldier's Final Letters

A Detroit wife Kath Irvin writes movingly about her husband Bede Irvin AP photographer killed near St Lo when a bomb fell short. She describes daily letters, shared memories, faith, and the ache of awaiting a return that never comes, urging others to send letters to their serving partners.

Germany Kath “Irvin Bede Irvin St. Lo Bede Associated Press France Kath Danny Grossi Danny London Hapa

Death notices and family visits in Cullman County

The notice lists condolences for Rev. Bailey's passing after a long illness and details multiple social visits. It mentions Joe Smith and family hosting and visiting relatives including Wilma and Thelma Weldon of Decatur, Leo Smith of Cullman, Marvin Perry of Decatur, and extended visits around the Weldon and Smith households.

Bailey Joe Smith Wilma Thelma Weldon Decatur J. H. Weldon Leo Smith Cullman Inlaw Marvin Perry Alvertis Smith Nellie Williams Edward Smith Mt. View Dude Hansford Smith Robin Gross Charlie Hesterley Eula Hogan Phylis Smith L. P. Morris Westley Tripplett John Weldon Myr Morris Weldon Edna Latham Concord

Fugitive Planes at Maxwell Field Amid Caribbean Storm

Army and Navy aircraft arrived at Maxwell Field in Montgomery as hurricane threats from Florida and Georgia bases prompted evacuations. Included were AT-10 bombers from Valdosta SBDs from Tallahassee and C45s plus B25s from Orlando.

Montgomery Army Navy Maxwell Field Florida Georgia Maxwell Eastern Flying Training Command Valdosta Tallahassee Orlando

Living memorials spread as postwar focus shifts

The piece discusses living memorials for veterans as a double duty to honor the fallen and aid the living. Federal agencies note many ideas from schools and hospitals to parks and forests, with a surge of interest as World War II winds down. More than a thousand inquiries about youth centers have been received in three months, underscoring the new memorial impulse.

Washington Federal Security Agency FSA

MORGAN COUNTY FLORETTE

Community notes report visits and family gatherings in Morgan County. Mrs Pete Bri and family of Decatur host relatives. Mr and Mrs Harold Fm attend Sunday dinners. Pansy Moore and Lula Fowler visit. Maxine Grizzard of Tennessee visits. Buck Johnson and Russell Peck families are mentioned. fall grain crops work continues. next Sunday at Blue Spring is preaching day and everyone is invited to attend and work with the church.

Pete Bri Decatur Harold Fn Judson W Fred Miss Pansy Moore Lula Fowler Walter Grizzard Maxine Tenn Buck Johnson Russell Peck Donny Sue Eral Peck Reguir Blue Spring

FSA regionals offer recreation specialists for communities

The Farm Security Administration notes 12 regional offices with field staff who can assist local groups seeking guidance on community centers and recreation grounds. Specialists in recreation ramities may help communities plan and improve facilities.

FSA

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