Stassen Arrives as Keynoter Seeds Republican Convention
Gov. Harold E. Stassen of Minnesota began talks in Washington on April 29 to map campaign strategy for the national Republican convention on June 24. He met with Rep. Martin of Massachusetts and Senate leaders McNary and Austin to discuss foreign policy labor and agriculture while planning a platform committee slate with John Hamilton urging early resolutions.
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Deaf Cure Reported from Temple Surgeons
Surgeons at Temple University Medical School report success in creating a window in the inner ear to treat a common type of deafness. The operation aims to restore hearing by enabling direct access to auditory structures.
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Philadelphia
Temple University Medical School
Decatur Weekend Visitors and Local Notices
Decatur residents hosted friends from Milwaukee Auburn and Birmingham during the weekend. Local church activities, voter absentee ballots, and community events fill a busy week with baptisms, hospital updates, and patrol court reports.
Nazis seize key Norwegian airports aiding air reinforcements
Nazi forces quickly secured Norway’s major airfields allowing rapid transport of troops and equipment. Allied attempts to halt raids were hampered by long air distances from Britain and France. Allies landed near Namss and Andalsnes to control the Trondheim rail line and confront advancing German columns.
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France
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Andalsnes
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Andalsneg
Evanglism Service Emphasizes Pentecostal Mission
The Central Methodist church held a sermon by Rev. R. Lambuth Archibald on Acts chapter one and the Pentecostal commission. He urged separation from worldly claims, close fellowship with Christ and believers, and ten days of prayer to empower evangelization.
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R. Lambuth Archibald
John R. Mott
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Christ
Markets drift through slow session as gains fade
Traders pushed a few specialties higher while most stocks lacked support in a slow day. Steels and motors rose briefly but eased at the close as shipping and machinery led area gains with only minor advances and light volume.
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Wall Street
Victor Eubank
New York
Germans claim naval losses and axis unity amid Norway action
The report notes German claims of sunk or damaged cruisers and transports in 48 hours with one trawler sunk and another set by bombs. It cites German statements of damaged British ships off Narvik and Central Norway and a Cologne speech by Robert Ley urging Rome Berlin axis solidarity for victory. London says Britain and Italy discussed resuming trade talks after February coal seizure dispute.
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Markets at a Glance New York April 29 Stocks Steady and Bonds Mixed
Markets report shows stocks steady with specialties favored bonds mixed rails lower foreign exchange improved sterling up. cotton uneven May liquidation hedge pressure. sugar mixed local selling. metals narrow steel production up. wood tops steady. Chicago wheat closed higher corn higher cattle steady to 25 down hogs steady to 10 down top 6.45.
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Chicago
FDR Seeks Asset Freezing Licenses for Danish and Norwegian Citizens
The plan to freeze assets and require licenses for Danish and Norwegian holdings faces opposition led by Senator Danaher of Connecticut. Critics argue the proposal would extend Roosevelt’s peacetime powers far beyond any wartime authority ever granted to a president.
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Arthur Jackson Dies After Short Illness
Arthur Jackson 56 of Waldermose died at 8 AM Monday at Benevolent Society Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements by Mc Afee Howell and Young. Survived by four brothers Wilson of Birmingham William A of Dell Arkansas John of Central California LeRoy Jackson of Mooresville and a sister Mrs Fannie Lang of Decatur Route 2.
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Waldermose
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Birmingham
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Dell Arkansas
John
Central California
LeRoy Jackson
Mooresville
Fannie Lang
Decatur
Want Ads Change Daily Like Weather Update
Daily want ads reflect shifting needs as readers browse listings for jobs, housing, services, and personal notices. The snippet highlights the dynamic nature of classifieds and urges regular check ins.
Gregg Pastor Installed at Courtland Presbyterian Church
Reverend BE M Gregg was installed as pastor of the Courtland Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening. The service drew congregants from Courtland and Decatur presbyteries with sermons by E V Ramage of Decatur and participation by Hollingsworth of Florence McCrea of Tuscumbia and Judge R T Gimpson Sr. The church had been without a pastor for about a year and is noted as a historic and picturesque Alabama institution.
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BE. M. Gregg
Courtland
Decatur
Alabama
No Injuries After Joe Wheeler Highway Sideswipe
Two cars collided on Joe Wheeler Highway at 9 20 Sunday night with both vehicles damaged but no injuries reported. Driver Mrs Ethel Shackelford of 402 Ferry Street and Edgar L Smith of 701 1 2 Second Avenue were involved, with highway patrols Julius Hale and Sanders Fusch investigating.
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Ethel Shackelford
Ferry Street
Edgar L. Smith
Second Avenue
Julius Hale
Sanders Fusch
State Highway Patrol
Lost Pekingese Named Tuto Seeks Return
Missing dog a black Pekingese named Tuto. Last seen near Presbyterian churches state wide. If found, notify Mrs. L. R. Nash at phone 1343 or 323.
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Tuto
Gly-Cas Laxative Credited With Restored Energy
Mrs. Wesley Long of Rural Route No 1 Danville Alabama praises Gly-Cas for relieving constipation and backaches, improving digestion and sleep, and boosting strength after using about one box. Loyd's Drug Store and local retailers distribute Gly-Cas.
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Danville
Alabama
Decatur
Mrs. Long
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