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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1944
Page
4
The Decatur county paper discusses war weariness and German surrenders, urges voter turnout for the Monday election, praises local churches debt-free status, and debates Dewey Roosevelt politics. It cites Morgan county’s charitable pledges, economic group pleas for tax changes, and calls for business-government cooperation to sustain postwar jobs.
The Florence Times notes a playful line about horse sense, suggesting practical judgment applies beyond racing venues. It frames common sense as universal and accessible in everyday life.
Washington adopts a new designation for the war’s end in Europe calling it V E Day, signaling victory in Europe today rather than V Day for Japan. The change follows plans for celebrating the German end.
War mobilizer Byrnes spoke Saturday night urging a return to the 40 hour week to reduce unemployment spread and restore normalcy. He warned many workers have stretched beyond 40 hours, using overtime as a pay base, and urged saving in bonds to cushion future economic normalcy.
A Tuscaloosa News item in Things We Can Do Without condemns the phrase dont you know a war is going on while recounting a store exchange. A young woman seeks an item, learns it is unavailable, and hears the remark. A telegram had recently told of a husband missing in action, highlighting the spillover pain the comment causes.
The Nashville Tennessean criticizes a proposed Memphis scheme in which Southern Bell would pay 4 percent of gross receipts for ten years and 5 percent for eight more to the city. It would yield about 140000 yearly, hidden in telephone bills, with critics noting taxes are not truly paid by utilities and urging net-based levies.
In a Washington column, Paul Mailon critiques proposals to boost world food production for famine relief. He argues aid requires payment, foreign demand, and balanced exchange, warning against charity that deepens debt and undermines self sufficiency. He calls for constructive, economically sound strategies over populist impulses.
A fragmentary OCR segment presents overheard dialogue at a USO dance with a flirtatious Marine and a coy response from a young woman. It also recalls Mrs. Smith asserting ownership of household items and a burglar alarm scene. The text hints at social tensions and a seller’s market affecting customer relations.
Dr Clendening outlines phantom limb phenomena from amputation, its history back to 1551, and how nine to ten patients feel the limb as present. Pain ranges from dull to severe, with sensations like itching and warmth. treatment remains limited and sometimes requires central nervous system approaches.
A wartime guidance piece urges courteous patience with buyers amid delivery delays and product shifts. It warns against arrogance, stresses mutual understanding, and advises paying debits to curb inflation and prepare for unsettled postwar conditions.
A traveler in Ireland stops at a white cottage with a thatched roof for a drink of milk, but the scene ends abruptly as he encounters an unspecified event or encounter. The concise fragment hints at a rural setting and a momentary pause in a journey through the countryside.
B L explains the superstition about sleep timing having no scientific basis. M E asks about mole causes and management. the answer notes various mole types and common midlife occurrences, recommending removal by excision, refrigeration, X-ray, or endothermy per dermatologist guidance.
Pityriasis capitis is the scientific name for infectious dandruff. Simple forms may be treated by an ointment containing salicylic acid 5 grains ammoni ated mercury 30 grains and ointment of rose water one ounce. Put on the scalp thoroughly Saturday night and scrub the next morning with soft warm water and green soap.
A narrator recalls a brick with a faded rose under a glass dome on a center table as travelers ask why such a common object is cherished. An Irishman replies memories cling to it, noting a large dent in the speaker’s head caused by the brick.
A local resident, angered by reduced milk deliveries, purchased a cow to supply his household. He cited having a sizable lot and planned to manage dairy independently.
A collection of witty lines on virtue faith liberalism and charm. It also jokes about neighbors pets and public funds with a sly political edge. The items reflect local attitudes and social observations of the era.
Ancient Greek and Roman sculptors produced numerous terra cotta works, using burnt clay to craft vivid figures and decorative plaques that survive in museums today.
A collage of notes on public figures and entertainment figures. Chiang Kai-shek exits amid household living arrangements while Frank Sinatra’s income draws tax estimates. U.S. justice department calls for treaty legality review.
A collage mentions a merit note for a Heywood Broun Memorial Award winner in 1944 for opposing Martin Dies. Varga receives 1000 dollars for King Features covers. Cuba’s next secretary of state may be William Belt, who recently dueled in Havana. J. P. Morgan mansions in Glen Cove offered to Stork Club for 75000 dollars. The estate cost 1 250 000 dollars. Collier's serial Earth and High Heaven by Gwethalyn Graham explores a Jewish Christian marriage. Baseball prices rise. Friends urge a high diplomatic post for the mayor.
A political ad pledges Knox McRae to efficient city management, debt reduction, strong schools and services, plus aviation transportation development. He promises to attend all City Council meetings and stay accessible to citizens in Decatur Alabama.
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