Army seeks public support for hospital reconditioning plan
Major General Norman T. Kirk, surgeon general, says 7.7 million troops strain resources as Army expands a hospital reconditioning system. The program uses physical and occupational therapy to reduce hospital time and return wounded soldiers to duty or civilian work, with volunteers sought for civilian and military therapy roles.
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Atlanta
Norman T. Kirk
United States Army
Tthe
Fourth Service Command
Lawson General Hospital
Kirk
Army
Army withdraws Ward’s seizure as court mulls injunction
Federal Judge William H. Holly will hear further arguments on dissolving the retainer and an injunction on Ward’s seizure. Meantime order and business return to normal as government officials and Taylor plan continued cooperation with the union. Repercussions widen as wartime powers test political and legal limits with WLB, senators, and House investigating potential Supreme Court reach.
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William H. Holly
Ward's
Taylor
John D. Goodloe
Secretary of Commerce
Avery
U. S. Supreme Court
William H. Davis
WLB
Mee Carran
Senate Judiciary Committee
Chicago
House Rules Committee
House
Move To Extend Power Is Resisted By Hospital Ward Case
Congressional resistance to extend the President's war power grows as the House military committee delays two Senate approved property requisition bills amid focus on the Montgomery Ward seizure. McCarran promises vigilance while an investigator probes Chicago as part of a broader study of executive orders. Members say they may draft new provisions to limit presidential authority.
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Washington
Montgomery Ward
House Military Committee
Senate
MacCarran
House
May
Diamonex Heart Health Offer Pros and Claims
An advertisement touts Diamonex as a remedy for essential hypertension with promises of quick relief and a two week trial. It asserts rapid action, claims up to 75 percent of total reduction, and offers a refundable two week supply for $2 plus postage, guaranteed with no strings.
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Diamonex Company
N. Michigan Ave
Dept
Chicago
Lilinais
Market Sluggishness Mirrors World War II Pressure In April
New York April 29 market posted slow activity with cautious investing amid prewar nerves. The 60 stock average held at 51.1, down 1 point for April while weekly gain was 0.1. Transfers were 245,630 shares, one of the lowest since September, as bonds remained narrow and commodities showed little movement.
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Bernard S. O'Hara
New York
Europe
Chicago
Cotton futures steady after earlier losses
New York April 29 Cotton futures closed mostly steady with some contracts 25 cents a bale lower after rebounding from declines up to about 50 cents. The downtrend eased as trading ended, leaving prices near the prior session’s levels.
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Sistent Commission House
New Orleans
Jly
Cotton
New York
Republicans Called Soon Mass Meeting in Hartzelle
The Morgan county Republican committee schedules a county mass meeting for Tuesday May 9 at 1 30 p m at Fraternal Hall Hartzelle to elect four delegates and four alternates to the district convention in Decatur May 18 at Hotel Lyons and the State convention in Birmingham May 19 A new county chairman and secretary to be chosen for four years R L Sherrill chairman and J D Bush secretary urge Republicans and opponents of the New Deal to attend.
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Morgan County Republican Committee
Hartzelle
Decatur
Hotel Lyons
Birmingham
Hartselle
R. L. Sherrill
J D. Bush
Senate backs emergency power bills to requisition plant
The Senate passed two bills on March 14 extending for one year emergency authority to requisition property for national defense. One law expires June 30 and the other December 30. The measures were shelved unanimously in committee for now. Representative Ramspeck said a House probe into the Montgomery Ward case likely will wait at least a week due to tax legislation priorities.
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Montgomery Ward
Senate
United States
Ramspeck
Dga
House
Rules Committee
Whale shark feeds through gills not teeth
The largest fish, the whale shark, has teeth too small for biting and consumes food by filtering through its gills, a distinctive feeding method.
Cape Alava Point Stands as U S Westernmost Landmark
Cape Alava in Washington is identified as the westernmost point of the United States, marking a notable geographic extremity on the Pacific coast. The landmark commonly used for navigation and geographic reference highlights its unique position in the nation.
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Cape Alava, Wash., Is the Westernmost Point of the
U. S
Cotton prices fall across Southern markets in April report
Average middling cotton at 10 Southern spot markets on April 29 stood at 20.95 cents per pound, down 5 cents from yesterday. The 30 day average was 21.07. Middling 7-8 inch cotton averaged 19.80 cents.
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New Orleans
Grain Prices Slip Across Corn Belt Amid European Tension
Clear Chicago weather and looming European invasion pressured grain markets. May wheat oats and barley closed at ceilings while most active contracts edged lower. July rye showed relative strength with minor gains. May wheat saw solid trade led by a prominent local trader.
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Chicago
Emperor (Continued from Page One) Plans and Warnings
Wei Tao Ming, the Chinese ambassador, returned to Washington from Chungking and warned that Japan plans to use its growing forces in Burma and China. He said economic conditions will make 1944 the hardest year of the war for Asia.
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Wei Tao-Ming
Washington
Chungking
Burma
China
Asia
Tech Net Stars Defeat Greenies in New Orleans
Georgia Tech tennis team defeated Tulane 5-1 at Tulane tennis stadium. Frank Willett, national indoor boys champion, led Tech in four singles and both doubles. Tulane’s Harcourt Waters defeated Gary Albertine in three sets, 6-4 4-7 4-6, as Albertine faded after a strong opening.
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New Orleans
Georgia Tech
Green Wave Netters
Tulane Tennis Stadium
Frank Willett
Tech
Tulane
Harcourt Waters
Gary Albertine
Willett
Albertine
RATION POINTS ON PORK MUCH LOWER
Pork production in the first four months reached 3,942,000,000 pounds, 1,136,000,000 more than 1943 months, enabling shoppers to buy pork products for fewer ration points. The American Meat Institute lists per pound values: sliced bacon one vs eight, spare ribs one vs three, Canadian bacon five vs eleven, shoulder steaks two vs seven, knuckles none vs two, butts none vs five, and meat loaf in tins two vs six.
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Chicago
American Meat Institute
Navy Secretary Knox dies as Roosevelt weighs pick
President Roosevelt considers post after Democratic and Republican conventions for a Knox successor. Possible names include James Forrestal, Harold Stassen, Wendell Willkie, Charles Edison, Vinson, Lyndon Johnson, Leahy, and Emory Land. Forrestal favored by many in Congress. funeral set for Monday at Mount Pleasant Congregational Church with Arlington burial.
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William T. Peacock
Washington
Roosevelt
Frank Knox
Army
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Knox
Congress
James V. Forrestal
Navy Department
Forrestal
Wendell Willkie
Charles Edison
Navy
New Jersey
Vinson
D-Ga
House Naval Committee
Lyndon Johnson
D-Tex
William E. Leahy
Emory S. Land
Maritime Commission
Douglas B. Cornell
Associated Press
Cornell
Mount Pleasant Congregational Church
Arlington National Cemetery
Hospital ship refuge from mud and danger on war service
Pyle notes the relief of wounded soldiers aboard a hospital ship, a world apart from war. There is no blackout, decks may be smoked, and bright lights reveal the red cross. The ship broadcasts its position and has faced incidents with submarines and planes, yet the enemy respects it. The greatest danger lies in perilous missions to places like Anzio or during air raids in ports.
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Anzio
Night on a hospital ship amid quiet wartime routine
The voyage details the calm aboard a hospital ship as lights dim to 9 30 pm and nurses prepare wounded for washing and feeding by 5 am. Doctors play chess and soldiers stroll under a blue glow while the ship moves toward a new safety, marking a respite from war.
Decatur General Hospital Patient and Local Notices
Mrs. Jesse L. Counts and Maxine Murdock are patients at Decatur General hospital. Several residents admitted for treatment include LeRoy Yarbrough, Hart seller’s William Aaron Hargrove, Norris of Flint, and G. F. Peek at Baugh's infirmary. Local births announced. Rev. Carpenter to preach final sermon. Pfe Culver in Army Air Corps engineers. street-name improvement suggestion. various visits and travel notes from Decatur society.
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Jesse L. Counts
Fifth Avenue South
Decatur General Hospital
LeRoy Yarbrough
Seventh Avenue East
Little Maxine Murdock
William Aaron Hargrove
Hartseller
Ben Cross Norris
Flint
C. A. Culver
Pfe. Culver
New Guinea
Army Air Corps Engineers
Denny Named Head Of Virginia Education Commission
Richmond Virginia April 29 Dr George H Denny of Lexington Chancellor of the University of Alabama was named by Governor Darden to head a legislative commission to conduct a complete study of the state's public education system.
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Denny
Richmond
George H. Denny
Lexington
University of Alabama
Darden
Virginia
Mrs. Matilda Latham Passes Away at 82 in Moulton
Mrs. Matilda Latham 82 longtime Lawrence county resident died Saturday at 10 45 AM at her home in Moulton. She leaves five daughters Celie Sandlin A Waldrop Lucy Miller Minnie Hopkins Lois Armstrong and four sons James E W H L W and C F plus 53 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Funeral service Sunday at 3 PM at Landersville Church with Rev J W Brooks officiating. Burial in Landersville Cemetery. Highsmith directing. She was an active member of the Methodist church.
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Matilda Latham
Lawrence County
Moulton
Celie Sandlin
A. Waldrop
Sandersville
Lucy Miller
Danville
Minnie Hopkins
Mt. Hope
Lois Armstrong
James E
Florence
W. H
L. W
C. F
Landersville
J W. Brooks
Highsmith
Latham
Methodist Church
Americans Bomb Berlin Aerial Assault Faces Fierce German Defense
American bombers escorted by Lightning Thunderbolt and Mustang fighters blasted toward Berlin and its industrial fringe. They pierced three Nazi defense walls amid heavy anti aircraft fire, destroying portions of the capital’s communications and sparking great fires in central and outlying districts. Thunderbolts and Typhoons swept over France with light opposition, hitting a northern German air base while German fighters pressed ground fire toward the capital.
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Reich
Berlin
Occupied
Europe
France
Red Cross Opens May Drive for 18000 Bandages
Morgan County Red Cross unit opens its surgical dressings room on Tuesday May 2 to begin work toward a quota of 18000 bandages. The 40 seat room will require full cooperation to meet the target with the administration urging county women to help in all Red Cross services especially in the production corps. Luncheon will be served to workers on Friday May 5 in the dressing room by canteen staff.
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Morgan County Red Cross Chapter
Red Cross
Hamil clinic notes and local notices from Somerville
Medical updates from the Hamil clinic include A A Coney and Miss Mary Terrill improving after operations, Johnny Anglea and Mrs Russell Johnson with infant, and Mrs W G Dearmond reported as doing well. St Johns Auxiliary meets Monday at 3 pm. A misprint on the May consumer point chart for eats and fats is corrected. War Price and Rationing Board says institutional users may register for May-June allotments in the first half of May.
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W. G. Dearmond
Hamil Clinic
Board
Sample Ballot for Convenience of Voters
Ballot sample lists Associate Justice places 1 and 2 with candidates J Alex Huey William H Thomas Joel B Brown E M Creel. Democratic National Committeewoman race shows Mrs Franklin A McCartney and Mrs Lennard Thomas.
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The
Supreme Court
J. Alex Huey
William H. Thomas
Democratic National
Franklin A. McCartney
Lennard Thomas
Delegates to the Democratic National Convention from the State at Large
Delegates from the State at Large to the Democratic National Convention selected or allocated as per party rules. The list reflects statewide party decisions, names of delegates, alternates, and any residency or district considerations. Details specify credentials, eligibility, and any competing slates or contests within the state delegation.
Election slate listing eleven candidates
A list of eleven names appears as a slate for a political race. Names include John E. Adams, Ben Bloodworth, Otis R. Burton, Forrest Castleberry, W. F. Covington Jr., Fournier J. Gale, Sam M. Johnston, Gessner T. McCorvey, Thomas H. Maxwell, Walter F. Miller, and W. O. Billi Pape. The fragmentary text presents only candidate names with no further details.
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John E. Adams
Ben Bloodworth
Otis R. Burton Forrest Castleberry
W. F
Frank
Walter F. Miller
W. O. (Billi Pape
Eighth District Vote for Two Sees Four Names Cast
Voters in the Eighth Congressional District choose two winners from Dr. T. B. Brindley W. W. Malone John S. O Neal and James M. Proctor in the race. The tally and campaign notes highlight the competitive two-seat contest.
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Dr. T. B. Brindley
W. W. Malone
John S. O'Neal James M. Proctor
Alternate Delegates Named for DNC from Eighth District
In the Democratic Party roster for the Eighth Congressional District, R. L. O'Neal and William S. Sherrill are listed as alternate delegates to the Democratic National Convention. The document notes their placements and affiliation with the district party organization.
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Eighth
Eighth Congressional District
R. L. O'Neal
William S. Sherrill
Morgan County and State Races November Ballot
Voter options listed for Morgan County Alabama positions including Representative 79th Congress Eighth District John J Sparkman for Rep. and local offices such as Chairman of the Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control Sim L Howell Board of Education members W J Briscoe V O Clark Dr E R Emens R S Bob Ferguson W G Johnson Wesley M Patterson County Coroner B T Howell Justice of the Peace Beat No 1 B D Meadors G W Norwood Constable Beat No 1 R D Bob Nelson Justice of the Peace Beat No 10 H Compton J R Culver Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control Third District Spurgeon Long dl as Rowe Fourth District Alex H Dunn John McCutcheon Tom Russell.
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Board of Education
Morgan County
Alabama
W. J. Briscoe V. O. Clark
Dr. E. R. Emens
R. S
Bob) Ferguson
W. G. Johnson
Wesley M. Patterson
Justice of the Peace
B. D. Meadors
G. W. Norwood
Constable
R. D
Bob) Nelson
Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control
Third District
Spurgeon Long dl
Rowe
Fourth District
Alex H. Dunn
John McCutcheon
Tom Russell
Aunt Lizzie Devers Turns 113 in Sapulpa
Sapulpa Oklahoma April 20 Aunt Lizzie Devers who celebrates her 113th birthday Monday says she has outlived four wars and may outlive the present one. She credits simple living, rest and exercise. Her 60 year old son handles chores for the trash hauling firm. She plans a chicken dinner and visitors as she awaits another birthday.
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Sapulpa
Okla
Lizzie Devers
Alabama political notes on fourth term support and races
The piece lists multiple Alabama figures including A D Wilkerson of Columbia and Gov Chauncey Sparks opposing or supporting a fourth term for the President amid ongoing war. It names state supreme court contests under Justices Thomas Grace Huey Brown Creel, and Public Service Commission race. Incumbent Marion Rushton faces Guy W Hanna for national committeeman, while Mrs Lennard Thomas is opposed by Mrs Franklin A McCartney for national committee woman.
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Tics
A. D. Wilkerson
Columbia
Ala
Merchant
Houston County
Chauncey Sparks
George O. Miller
Livingston
ID. Hardy Riddle
Talladega
Ren
Frank Boykin
Mobile
Mark Hode
Birmingham
Ed. F. Taylor
Montgomery
Augustus F Lindberg
J. F. Folsom
Cullman
State Supreme Court
William H. Thomas
Menza B
Grace
J. Alex Huey
Enterprise
Joel B. Brown
EF. M. Creel
Ng Court
Robert T. Simpson
Ommgomery
Ass Gordon Persons
State Public Service Commission
Marion Rushton
Guy W. Hanna
National Committee
Lennard Thomas
Franklin A. McCartney
Anniston
Free sale of 5 million children's shoes begins Monday
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration announces ration-free sale of about 5,000,000 pairs of low-priced children's shoes from Monday through May 20. Prices capped at 1.60 per pair for sizes 8.5 to 12 and certain misses and boys' sizes. new ration stamps and airplane stamps update coupon validity.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Jewelers Rise in Alabama March Retail Sales
Washington reports Alabama March sales show jewelry and women's clothing gains, driving a twenty percent rise in overall retail sales for independent stores above February levels.
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Washington
Alabama
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NEW Carricle
Paul Jones
New York Navy Yard
U. S. Navy
Wall Street
Tech Net Stars
Greenies
Pyle
Scott
Pina
Purd
Robert Bain Evans
Elkmont 2
Set
Phillip G. Spencer
Sixth Avenue West
Gladys Edmundson
Fourth Avenue South
Baugh’s Infirmary
G. F. Peek
Ninth Avenue West
Baugh's Infirmary
Kate’ Patterson
Falkville
Charles Carpenter
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Carpenter
T. A. Culver
Decatur Cleaners
Horace Crow
R. T. Sheppard
Edward T. Barnard
Forest Avenue
Oak Park
Mr. Barnard
Pfc
Louis R.peanut
West
Charles E. Young
H. M. Jones
Cooper, Wells & Company
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Rotary
John McGehee
Oscar Napps
Bill Kimbrough
Dennis McClendon
Charles Scales
Alvin Richards
J. H. Jones
Camp Polk
Mrs
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Ralph Jones
Greenwood, Miss
R. C. Jackson
United States Navy
Camp Peary
Mrs. Jackson
D. P. Clemons of
Charles Sutton
Master Simpson Martin
Ling
Louis Ade
Hossy
R. J. Scott
Texas
Bolivia
A. A. Coney
Somerville
Johnny Anglea
Mary Terrill
Russell Johnson
St. John’s
Democratic Party
Sister Hill
James A. Simpson
E. M. Creel
Virgil Bouldin
Alabama Public Service Commission
Gordon Persons
Guy W. Hanna Marion Rushton
Frank W. Boykin
J. S
Big Jim
Folsom Marn Hode Augustus Franklin Lindbergh Wallace
DD. Malone
Geo. O. Miller
D. Hardy Riddle
Chauncey Sparks Ed F. Taylor
Albert Boutwell Thomas H Maxwell
John J. Sparkman
Sim L. Howell
B. T. Howell
H. Compton
J. R. Culver
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