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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1940

Page

8

German general hints at new weapons for Britain invasion

Brussels reports General Albert Kesselring told foreign press new weapons and tactics are ready for use in an impending invasion of Britain. He noted one device used at Emael fortress and warned such innovations must not be overused to prevent enemy copying.

Brussels Britain Albert Kesselring Gery Kessbing England Emael Ebderi Liege Albert Canal Line Atlantic Kesselring Germany France Messer- Schmitt

Salvation Army chiefs held by Japs in Tokyo

Tokyo reports seven Salvation Army leaders believed to be Japanese were arrested on suspicion of espionage. The war office said the commander in chief of the world organization based in London was among those detained. arrests were made July 31 and most have since been released, with seven still detained.

Tokyo SalVation Army War Office Organiza London

Woman Rescued After Mount Shuksan Trail Rescue

Anne Cedar Quist, 22, of Shelton Washington, was carried to civilization after a rescue on Mount Shuksan. She had been on a narrow ledge 8 000 feet up the slope and was brought down by 24 forest service rescuers and taken by ambulance to Bellingham.

Glacier Ranger Station Wash Anne Cedar Quist Shelton Mount Shuksan la Chemist Bellingham Forest Service

Army chiefs study training as national draft debates rise

In Beauregard Louisiana officers and thousands of troops prepare for intensive drills as Congress debates the Burke Wadsworth law. About 70 000 troops will be mobilized for simulated warfare August 15 to 20 with 50 000 National Guardsmen from 13 states and 20 000 regulars forming Red and Blue armies in a Sabine River valley drill.

Camp Beauregard Camp Shelby Mississippi Camp West Golden Colo Carolinas Arizona Uncle Sam Red Army of Blue Sabine, River Valley

Junior Training Group Picnic Held at White Springs

On Monday afternoon the Southside Baptist Junior Training Union enjoyed a picnic at White Springs. Many games followed by a picnic lunch and a short business meeting. Attendees included Melba and Quay Halbrooks and Anne Jones among others.

Southside Baptist Junior Training Union White Springs Melba Qoay Halbrooks Anne Jon

Sacrifices Is Plea Of Hull

Secretary of State Hull urged American citizens to make personal sacrifices and endure hard service to keep the nation at peace. He warned against complacency amid dangerous times and said the country must be ready to arm sufficiently to deter conquest and ruin, while he prepared to rest after the Havana conference.

Washington Hull Iyust West Virginia Havana

Visitors Honored At Enjoyable Picnic

White Springs hosted a late week novata fish fry honoring A. D. Hannah and family from Los Angeles and Mrs. Inez Martin of Birmingham. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Hannah of Tanner joined guests including their daughters Betty and Dorothy Hannah, Dotie Ruth Zieglar of Pulaski Tennessee, Harvey Shook of Decatur, James F. P. Sandlin family, Martin Sandlin of Tarmer, and Allie Mae Hannah of Tanner.

White Springs Novata A. D. Hannah Los Angeles Calif Inez Martin Birmingham R. P. Hannah Tanner Betty Dorothy Hannah Dotie Ruth Zieglar Pulaski Teah Harvey Shook Decatur Jas. FP. Sandlin and Son George Martin Sandlin Tarmer Allie Mae Hananh

Barge Delayed by Motor Trouble on Return Trip

A barge carrying members of the First Baptist church picnic was delayed for hours after the tugboat engine failed. The mishap occurred opposite the waterworks and the party could not dock until four this morning. Jack Bryant and Sidney Neher walked to the highway bridge to seek assistance.

First Baptist Church Jack Bryant Sidney Neher Im Highway Bridge

Lindbergh Called Fifth Column Leader by Senator Pepper

Senator Pepper accuses Charles A. Lindbergh of acting as the chief of the Fifth Column in the United States Following Lindbergh's call for American cooperation with Germany if Germany wins the war Pepper labels the aviator a dangerous figure in Washington August 6 with Senator Pepper's sharp rebuke highlighting the political clash during wartime remarks

Washington Charles A. Lindbergh Germany Pepper D.-Fla

East Alabama Singing Convention Elects President 1941

Pierce Smith of Hoganesville Georgia is chosen as president of the East Alabama singing convention for 1941 succeeding four term former state senator J J Dorsey. The announcement comes from Opelika Alabama dated August 6.

Opelika Ala Pierce Smith Hoganesville J. J. Dorsey

Hannah Clan Reunion Highlights A. D. Hannah Visit

A July 2 reunion in Alabama brought together Hannah family relatives from coast to coast at Bevel's Spring near Minor Hill Tennessee. One hundred four attendees shared a picnic feast with photography as a main feature and heartfelt goodbyes mingled with hopeful prayers for the future.

Hannah A. D. Hannah Los Angeles Calif Alabama Robert A. Hanndh Bevel's Spring Minor Hill Tenn

Montford brothers captured after Mobile chase

Two men Amos and Ike Montford were arrested in Mobile after a high speed pursuit along the gulf coast. State Patrolman Huckabee said the suspects faced robbery charges near Mosabenda and Pritchard Alabama. A girl in the fleeing car was lightly injured when it struck a building.

Mobile Ala W. Huckabee Montford Boys Amos Ike Gulf Coast Huckabee H. O. Williams Wwe Mosabtenda Pritchard Montfords

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