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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1944

Page

3

Job theme in spotlight in campaign fare

The piece reports competing views on jobs after the war from Dewey and Wallace as the 1944 campaign heats up. Bricker will broadcast October 4 from St Louis while Roosevelt and Dewey plan talks October 5 and 6. Wallace argues for a Democratic plan and warns against Hoover days. Gannett joins court fight over donor lists. Pepper blasts Ball. Louisiana electors resign. Texas Republicans seek unity against a fourth term.

Associated Press Dewey Wallace John W. Bricker St. Louis Roosevelt Washington Charleston W. Va Rosevelt-Truman Philaelphia Hoover Albany Muncie Ind Frank E. Gannett Rochester N. Y Committee For Constitutional Government, Inc House Campaign Expenditures Committee Gannett Pepper D.-Fla Ball R.-Minn Mr. Sevelt Ball Ithoelt Louisiana Texas R. B. Creager Austin

Snake family ranges from small to large snakes

A description notes a range in the snake family from ass snakes a few inches long to pythons that reach no feet in length.

Daily Crossword Puzzle Snippet and Cryptoquote Text

The image shows a crossword with across and down clues and a cryptoquote. It lists many word hints such as Man's name river and reptile along with a printed quote LIFE IS A PURE FLAME.

Germans Dug Out and Burned From Brest Front Lines

Inside Brest on Sept 12 I witnessed hundreds of German surrenders as snipers and church fortifications tested the American advance. Sgt. Barron described blocks of fighting near avenue Jean Jaures, with engineers clearing debris and first aid points aiding civilians and soldiers.

Barbara Wade Hal Boyle U._S Brest Mark Barron Associated Press New York Waco Texas Barron Avenue Jean Jaures O. M. Barsanti Tonopah Nev Croton

New Era of Farming Seen in Alabama Market Centers

Gov. Chauncey Sparks announced Alabama is entering a new era of farm prosperity through regional marketing centers and a farm to market road system. The Oneonta market opened as the first of six planned centers costing about 25000, with Cullman to follow in 30 days and others planned for Ashford Greenville Samson and Steele. The facilities focus on tomatoes and later beans, and the plan emphasizes local ownership by communities and regional groups with farmers guiding their own crops and futures.

Oneonta Ala Alabama Chauncey Sparks Sparks Oneonta Market W. J. Hackett Markets Board Cullman Hackett Ashford Greenville Samson Steele Blount County

Lawrence County Red Hill News and Local Notes

Friends mourn a home fire loss affecting former residents. Updates on hospital visits, family visits, nursing training, and sympathy for Oscar Brooks. Local social notes include Parsonage visits by McCaghren relatives and community events across Falkville Austinville Cole Springs and Midway areas. The piece closes with a remark on Jewish history spanning over a millennium.

Flannigan Omie Johnson Jessie McCaghren Decatur Willie Owens Bessie McCaghren Decatur General Hospital Tilcmon Reed Austinville Lewis Swindell J. W. Callahan Paul Callahan Ed Rhoads Falkville Sarah McCaghren Birmingham Oscar Brooks Irvin and Dyars Hospital Moulton Little Merline Wanda Fay McCaghren J. T. Borden Emmett McNutt Cole Springs Howard Sapp Near Midway George Sapp Christine McLemore Cave Spring Eloise Hill

Navy Man Jimmy Rogers Married to Helen Rodgers

Military notice states Jimmy Roy Rogers of the U S Navy is stationed in Mississippi and married to Helen Rodgers Decatur. The item notes lodgers and references Mrs J W with uncertain details in the public notice.

Jimmy Roy Rogers U.S Navy Mississippi Helen Rodgers Decatur

Don’t Neglect Slipping False Teeth

Don’t be embarrassed by loose dentures. FASTEETH an alkaline immon-acid powder helps keep teeth firmly set for a secure and comfortable feel. No gummy taste or gooey feel. Get FASTEETH today at any drug store.

Potatoes Discovered by Spaniards in Colombia in 1538

Historical note states potatoes were first identified by white explorers in Colombia in 1538, marking the crop's early European encounter and subsequent spread to other regions.

Colombia South America

Whales Weather Winter by Keeping Blow-Holes Open

Scientists observe that whales survive the cold season by maintaining open blow-holes on their heads to breathe and regulate heat. The behavior aids continuous gas exchange during extended dives.

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