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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1946
Page
4
The piece notes AP dispatch rights and subscription rates, then shifts to local commentary on a recent harsh winter, veterans’ employment, Judge Elbert Boozer’s gubernatorial prospects, Wolverine plant status, and U.S. foreign policy with Russia. It ends with a merchant’s dim stock outlook and the slow rebuilding of American supplies.
Russia protests American warships in the Mediterranean and Greek waters. Admiral Halsey retorts that American vessels will sail where legal, without violating friendly sovereignty. The remarks stand as blunt and not diplomatic, hinting at a hard line stance amid Cold War tensions.
Tuscaloosa county democratic committee filled a judgeship vacancy without a primary by inviting the bar to express interest. Seven lawyers spoke for themselves and six were unsuccessful. The winner, a skilled lawyer, is expected to prove a capable judge.
The letter echoes support for improving school facilities and urges voter turnout in Alabama’s congressional race. It cites Dr. Austin Meadows urging educator drive to reform schooling and laments pay for teachers. It then reports Yugoslav relief aid backlash as UNRRA shipments face scrutiny and a U S engineer questions decision making.
WESTBROOK NEW YORK Sept 2 The Mead committee investigates the cost and sponsorship of war ship launch ceremonies for Liberty ships destroyers and cruisers. Henry Kaiser and L H Korndorff of Federal Ship Building discuss travel hotels silver trays orchids and other gifts for sponsors and the Navy's morale rationale amid wartime production.
In Nanking on September 2 a Chinese government offensive against Communist forces continued. Communist spokespersons Charg Chou En-Lai said U S policy is dualistic, aiding government armies while Marshall and Stuart push to stop the conflict. In Tientsin Maj. Gen. Keller Rockey said Marines guarding bridges have orders to halt approaching armed parties and to open fire if halted.
Washington dispatch asserts Stalin used Molotov to pressure Tito in Paris to back away from aggressive moves on Trieste. The piece argues Moscow aims to block UNO action against Yugoslavia and portrays Greece as a planted pretext to keep the UN from addressing wider Soviet influence.
The article discusses influenza causes by viruses influenza A and B, vaccines offering partial protection, and treatments. It advises bed rest and rest for others, managing constipation, using doctor prescribed drugs for headache and sleeplessness, nasal drops for congestion, cough medicine, hot drinks, and breathing mixtures to soothe sore throat with aspirin and sulfathiazole.
Walter Winchell reports on New York social life and celebrity sightings including Dick Powell and various show business figures. He notes a forthcoming book and his own plans while denying publishing solicitations and addressing reader inquiries.
Local leaders and civic groups feature in a stream of community notes. The Decatur city council debated straightening Dry Creek while Alabama Brick and Tile showcased a new industrial product in the Twin Cities.
Remembered episodes recount Duffy the Goat Monk the Mugg Charlie the Chisel and Mike McCool with minimal notes. Names like Koestner Holland Cantwell Erbstein Fitzmorris and Walter appear as remembered figures in a blend of columns and reports from Chicago.
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