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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1941

Page

8

United States Backs Russia With Full Aid Pledge

The United States pledged full economic assistance to the Soviet Union including export licenses and shipping facilities to support Russia in the fight against Nazi aggression. Ambassador Oumansky said the move marks a serious extension of aid policy as Washington asserts support for Soviet defense and independence.

Ited Russia Pacific Siberian Vladivostok Tate Department United States Constantine Oumansky Svez Union Oumansky Soviet Union O'Daniels Washington Union Station W. Lee O'Daniel Texas Mike O’daniel O’daniel Jack Wrather, Jr Molly O’daniel

Work on New State Building To Start Soon

In Y, Ala, Aug. 5, officials expect the first unit of the seven story state office building to begin late this year. The project, valued at a substantial sum, follows predictions by a source who differed with Frank Dixon about availability for the defense program.

Ala Syth Frank Dixon

Hartselle Bride Daisy Wilson Kay Weds James Booth

The wedding of Miss Daisy Wilson Kay of Lacey's Spring to James Powers Booth of Hartselle was held July 31 at the Aldridges home with Rev. Aldridge officiating. The bride, famed in Morgan and Madison counties after returning from California, wore navy blue and red rosebuds. The groom, Vanderbilt graduate and youngest son of Dr. and Mrs. Booth, plans to live in Hartselle after a honeymoon.

Daisy Wilson Kay Acklin Kay Mr. Kay Lacey's Spring James Powers Booth W. M. Booth Hartselle Frank Aldridge Aldridge Frances Lee Morgan Madison California Booth Vanderbilt University

Livestock Prices Soar as Wartime Demand Grows

Domestic livestock output and prices rise sharply as government buys push pork lard milk and eggs to high levels. Farmers receive 17 to 78 percent more than a year ago, with cattle, butterfat, chickens and wool above parity amid lend lease and relief programs.

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Housing needs discussed by Decatur Chamber of Commerce

The Decatur Chamber of Commerce board highlighted housing shortages and the proposal to form a housing authority as defense needs rise. They noted supply pressures on hosiery mills Alabama Hosiery Mill and Cooper Wells Co and urged letters to Congress urging support for synthetic yarns. Three new prospective industries studied Decatur recently, signaling a push for diversified local industry.

Decatur Decatur Chamber of Commerce John A. Caddell Alabama Hosiery Cooper-Wells & Co Chamber of Commerce Congress

Annual Agricultural Stock Totals Reported

The record lists milk 65 787 pounds butter 5 958 150 pounds dried eggs 60 711 760 pounds frozen eggs and 1 200 142 dozens shell eggs.

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