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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1944

Page

3

Nominees to Fire Blasts in presidential campaigns

The Associated Press reports Governor Thomas E Dewey and President Roosevelt plan speeches this week. Dewey will speak tonight from Seattle on working people and labor rights amid federal bureaucracy, while Roosevelt targets AFL unionists to end diplomatic secrecy on war and peace. Bricker prepares a 20 state tour, 9250 miles, surpassing Dewey's 6700 mile run. A Washington list cites 81 major party senate nominees for November, including governors, lawmakers, lawyers, a banker and a shipyard worker famed for cowboy songs.

Associated Press Thomas E. Dewey Roosevelt Dewey Ans Seattle Paul E. Lockwood Washington AFL Teamsters Union Norman Thomas Socialist Party New York United States Dewey John W. Bricker Ohio Chicago Senate House

Mother held in death of her son in New York

Mrs Goldie Steinberg 31 was arrested on a homicide charge after telling Assistant District Attorney Edward Potter she struck her nine year old son David with an axe and held him face down in a filled bathtub. She said she had an ungovernable temper and the boy refused to go to bed.

New York Goldie Steinberg Edward Potter Potter Brunet David Matthew Judith Olga Mary Lynn Bermuda Morleys Taylors Sam Morley Sam Jim Garrison

Laymen Elect Kennedy President of Alabama Episcopal League

In Birmingham, the Laymen's League of the Episcopal diocese of Alabama selected J. Davidson Kennedy of All Saints Homewood as president to replace Ed ward F. Wright of Church of The Ascension Montgomery. The annual session at Church of the Advent also named vice presidents John Ralph Powell Montgomery Julian Smith Selma and Dr. B F Sapsienza Birmingham.

Birmingham Ala Laymen's League of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama J. Davidson Kennedy All Saints Episcopal Church Homewood Edward F. Wright Church of the Ascension Montgomery Church of the Advent League John Ralph Powell Julian Smith St. Paul’s Church Selma B. F. Sapsienza St. Mary’s Church

Passes Over Car Athian Mountains Into Omania

A fragment notes twelve passes traversing the Car Athian mountains toward the heart of Omania. The item highlights routes used for movement into the central region. Specific pass names or dates are not provided in the readable text.

Carathian Mountains Omania

Judith Returns to Matthew in Healing Forgiveness

Matthew confronts his selfishness and reunites with Judith after her illness. He travels back from the coast, confronts his possessive love, and asks to kiss her. Judith forgives, and they acknowledge a shared future, hoping to be together and work through their issues.

Judy

War Prisoner Parcels Made On Blue-Blood Assembly Line

A Buffalo shop run by eight matrons serves as an official assembly line for American Parcels for Prisoners of War. They pack and dispatch sweets spices dehydrated foods and vitamin pills every 60 days to prisoners in German camps, with shipments at cost and without ration points. The group has sent food parcels and 742 games and smokes and can stock tobacco and sports equipment under special privilege.

Jean Meegan Buffalo N. Y American Parcels For Prisoners of War Association Red Cross Washington, D. C Stuart C. Welch Canada

Third Trial Begs for Dr J Howard Blue in 1943 Wife Slaying

In Bessemer Alabama Dr J Howard Blue eye nose and throat specialist goes on his third trial for murder in the shotgun slaying of his wife in May 1943. The first trial ended in a mistrial the second produced a second degree murder verdict and 50 year sentence. The Alabama supreme court granted a third trial on appeal.

Bessemer Ala J. Howard Blue Gardner Goodwyn Blue Alabama Supreme Court

Bread Baking Matches Ancient Human Craft

Bread baking is described as one of humanitys oldest arts reflecting enduring culinary skill and cultural tradition across civilizations.

Cities Cast Votes Today in Alabama Municipal Elections

Alabama voters in 239 municipalities cast ballots for 232 mayoral candidates and 1,200 council aspirants for four year terms starting October. Seven city commissioners’ three year posts are also on the line while Montgomery Birmingham Gadsden Mobile and Anniston vote under different rules. Ed Reid reports 81 mayoral candidates unopposed and 48 incumbents seeking other positions.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Birmingham Gadsden Mobile Anniston

Memorial services for Pfc. Joe Shelton in Trinity

Memorial services for Pfc. Joe Shelton killed in France will be held September 24 at Gonway Baptist Church. Rev. Dee Montgomery will conduct the service. Shelton resided in Trinity. The service begins at 11. The public is invited.

Pfc Joe Shelton France Gonway Baptist Church Dee Montgomery Shelton Trinity

Envoy Desportes Dies in Costa Rica Ambassadorship

Fay A. Desportes aged 54, United States ambassador to Costa Rica and diplomat for 11 years, died last night. A Winnsboro South Carolina native, he served in American diplomatic service.

Washington Fay A. Desportes United States Costa Rica Winnsboro S. C

Adding Carbonated Water To Fruit Punch Before Serving

Carefully fold in carbonated water just prior to serving to preserve fizz. Stir gently to avoid losing bubbles and ensure even distribution of sparkle throughout the punch.

Britain Lifts Her Blackout

London and the southern counties faced a brief air raid alert as blackout restrictions were lifted. London remained mostly dark with few lights on and many homeowners reluctant to change lighting amid ongoing danger. No casualties were reported in the London area.

London English Buckingham Palace

WPB considers postwar lumber controls for home building

Washington war front brief outlines two plans for lumber after Germanys surrender. One drops controls except for war priorities, enabling builders to proceed with material limits. The other retains some controls to prevent shortages and price spikes, with heat and plumbing supplies still at risk.

Washington Germany War Production Board WPB Japan OPA Europe

Opponents Speak At Legion Convention

At the American Legion 26th annual convention in Chicago on September 18, Democratic Senator Harry S. Truman and Republican Gov. John W. Bricker addressed veterans from the same platform. Truman urged the GI Bill of Rights to prevent WWI-veteran mistakes and protect veterans’ rights, while Bricker urged employment through freed industry and small business, calling the GI Bill a good start and stressing the need to place discharged soldiers in work, farming, or small business.

William J. Conway Chicago Harry S. Truman Missouri John W. Bricker Ohio Coliseum American Legion Truman Congress Bricker War Investigating Committee

Black Draught Laxative Still Popular Across the South

Advertiser touts Black Draught as a best selling laxative for four generations. It is described as purely herbal and easy to take with satisfactory action when directions are followed. The ad cautions use only as directed and notes 25 to 40 doses cost 25 cents.

South

Guard Quells Race Rioters In Lake City

Rioting in Lake City D C involved six men three Negroes and three whites injuring several. A home guard unit restored order after crowds flooded a two block street. No arrests were made and several detainees were released. A Negro sailor was shot and taken to Charleston naval hospital with injuries.

W.L. Price Home Guard Charleston Naval Hospital O S. Baldwin

Ceiling prices on live hogs unchanged into June

War Administration today announced no reduction in ceiling prices for live hogs before June 30 1945. The support price for good to choice butcher hogs weighing 200 to 240 pounds, effective Oct 1 1944, remains in effect through June 30 1945 as previously announced.

Auburn Anti’ Ae War Administration Wa Sal Ot War Food Hertofore

State socialism and communism under renewed attack

Fragmentary text shows a wartime style call to battle against subversive forces. The lines mention state socialism, free agitation, and communism alongside battlefield victories, suggesting a propagandistic editorials note on ideological conflict.

FALSE TEETH FASTEETH POWDER PROMISES SECURE FIT

An improved alkaline powder named FASTEETH claims to hold upper or lower plates firmly in place without sliding or rocking. It says the powder has no gooey taste, controls denture odor, and is available at drug stores.

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