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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1946

Page

4

Alabama livestock coliseums plan praised by Selma paper

The Times Journal backs state Agricultural Center Board site picks for regional cattle arenas in Selma and other cities, citing Dallas county leadership, year round grazing gains, and the 1947 funding outlook. It credits Judge Blanton and local advocates for pushing the livestock division idea and notes Selma’s historic role in cattle shows and markets.

Selma Times Journal Agricultural Center Board The Times Journal Selma Blanton State Agricultural Center Board Montgomery Demopolis Monroeville Anndalusia Decatur Gadsden Alabama Dallas County Claiborne — Blanton Alabama Extension Service Marion Junction Black Belt Dallas Perry Bibb Chilton Autauga Lowndes and Wilcox Garrett

News behind the News on Sweden Russia trade clash

Washington dispatch critiques the Sweden Russia bilateral trade deal as propaganda and hints at a broader world trade bloc threat. It urges state and congressional checks to reveal factual, non political information and counter Soviet propaganda with independent verification.

Russia Sweden Export Import Bank Stalin Japan United States Moscow America MacArthur State Department

Nightlife Turns Dark in Pink Elephant Room

A narrator complains of a decayed tavern scene where the coffee shop is closed and guests endure restraints and humiliation. Patrons face rude acts by Ol lie Twitch and Reefer Boys as disoriented crowds provoke chaotic noise and degrading perfromances.

Ollie Twitch Semates Boys Acwenr Anid Tas Haan Io

Local social notes and marriages from Birmingham and beyond

Virgil Evans has purchased D. C. Barrow’s interest in The Huntsville Times. Marriage licenses issued to 18 white couples and 10 Negro couples last month. Miss Willie Mae Oldacre wed Clarence Self in Columbia Tennessee on September 3. Shipments and visits span Elkmont Springs to Louisville and Augusta with multiple local social guests and engagements noted.

Virgil Evans Birmingham News Theogram D. C. Barrow Huntsville Times F. F. Tidwell Hughes and Tidwell South Willie Mae Oldacre Clarence Self Columbia, Tenn J. W. Thornton Mary Penick Elkmont Springs E. N. Penick M. L. Hardage C. L. Speer Little Rock Ark Jewel Charlotte Samuel T. Williams Mesdames Mindt Strickland St. Augustine Fla L. J. Whatley Mildred Ferris Theo Davis Pass Christian F. A. Bloodworth Marjorie Miller Louisville Maud Clary Katherine Clary Augusta J. B.cassells Agnes Giles Fayetteville, Tenn Mary Agnes Gill

Manasco urges strong armed forces to deter war

Rep. Carter Manasco told a Oneonta audience that the United States must keep a strong Army and Navy. He warned many fear the nation will not work and said the only way to stop war is to teach people everywhere the principles of the Sermon on the Mount.

New York Jimmy Petrillo Musicians’ Union Buxbaum Chicago Ansonia West Side Tobacco Road Hollywood Orl Joe Oneonta Ala Carter Manasco United States Alabama

Propaganda and thought independence in a democratic spirit

The text argues that national delusion cannot prevail where independent thinking remains in a true democracy. It cites Brooks Atkinson on Russia’s censorship and stagnant communication, describing group paranoia in Soviet leadership and urging methods to counteract with truth and freedom.

Russia Brooks Atkinson

Connecticut Known As State And Constitution

Connecticut is referred to both as a state and as a living constitution symbol in discussions of its government and history. The dual reference highlights the state’s identity and constitutional framework within American civic discourse.

Connecticut

Walter Winchell Style Gossip Spurts Across New York

A brisk roundup in New York features Walter Winchell style blurbs on celebrities backstage and on the town. Patti Clayton, Marsha Hunt, Milton Berle and Laura LaPlante are among names teased in humorous vignettes.

Walter Winchell New York

New York Novelette and Broadway Torch Song Notes

A New York novelette arc features a chorus girl seeking marriage to a millionaire who later marries a multi millionaire and leaves nine million dollars to his ex wife. Marianne O'Brien is named and R J Reynolds’ Camel Diggie heir is referenced. A Broadway Torch Song notes a retrospective on glamorous nights and a Curtain Calls act at the Strand with the Dunhills.

Saratoga Jock Whitney Demind Arrowhead Arnold Forsters Elmer J. Hollands Penn Hosp Pittsburgh Roxy Claudia David RAC Victor Cardinals New York Novelette Newlys Marianne O'Brien R. J. Reynolds Broadway Don Wahn

Sounds and Sights at Night Clubs and Themed Venues

A collage of nightclub quips and barroom buzz from Leon and Eddie's Cub Room Singapore Village Vanguard and other spots. Snappy lines touch on aging performers Broadway success celebrity egos and a combative diplomat at a UN conference.

Leon Eddie Tommy Manville Singapore Village Vanguard Copa Stork

Whole-grained corn proves best for freezing

Whole-grained corn has proved most successful for freezing but frozen on the cob will take up considerable freezer space.

California State Flower Poppy Officially Named

The golden poppy designated as California’s state flower. The official recognition highlights the bloom as a symbol of the state’s natural beauty and heritage.

California

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