Guam Hero Divorced After Guam Occupation
Chief Radioman Ray Tweed, 42, granted an interlocutory divorce from Mary Frances Weed, 27, in San Diego. Tweed hid on Guam for 31 months during its occupation. testimony showed an agreed separation in 1941 while on the island. Custody of their son goes to the mother with $30 monthly. Tweed’s 90 day furlough extends as he reports to duty in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
Radiomaneres Ray Tweed
Guam
Navy
Mary Frances Weed
Jacob Weinberger
Tweed
Pyle Chronicle: Wartime Field Rescue and A Noted Colonel
In a lull between shelling our unit finds a wounded soldier near a hedgerow. The doctor treats the leg wound while morphine eases pain. A bold regular Army colonel, a favorite of the author, stands out for his wit and direct, quirky leadership style.
Market Seekers Hold Steady With Modest Gains
Peace minded investors added modest stock purchases amid good post war prospects. trading paused at intervals with many small gains trimmed by close. Nashville reports light cattle and strong hog activity, with calves and sheep mixed. New York cotton rebounds on Bankhead push, finishing higher in late trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Bankhead
Broad Commission House
Wartime portraits of soldiers from a frontline camp tale
A veteran correspondent recalls daily life with colonels and sergeants on the Western Front. He describes a hardheaded colonel who urges relentless offense and a field jacket with a Roosevelt gift stick, plus colorful crew including a rough-edged sergeant, an eccentric cook, and a painter turned mess cook. The piece mixes war grit with wry personal anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Thegod
East State St
Trenton
N. J
Murph
France
D-Day
Butter and Eggs Market Summary Chicago Aug 17
Butter weak with receipts 381 057 and unchanged market. Eggs receipts 14 150 and weak with US extras 35 to 50 and US standards 32 1 2 to 34 1 2. Current receipts 30 1 2 to 82 and dirties 26 to 28 1 2 with checks 25 to 28.
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Chicago
Allied Drive Narrows Falaise Pocket In France
Allied forces pushed from the north south and west tightening the Falaise pocket as Canadian infantry and tanks captured Falaise and advanced toward Conde and Flers. Air power bombed bridges on the Risle to hamper German withdrawal and broader offensives threatened Paris, Tours, and the Loire flank.
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Orleans
Loire River
French Riviera
Patton
Falaise
Supreme Headquarters
Dives
Seine
Channel
Seventh Army
Guenther von Kluge
Falaise-Argentan
Associated Press
Roger D. Greene
Paris
Tours
le Mans
Farteion
Risle
Argentan
Conde
Tinchebray
Flers
Conde-Falaise
Snina
Relief Relief as Rains Bring Cool Air to East
The Associated Press reports cooler weather and rainfall easing heat across the eastern states from Maine to Kentucky. Temperatures drop from 90s toward the 50s in parched regions as New York and Boston anticipate relief, while forest fire risk falls with recent rains in several areas.
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Associated Press
Atlantic Seaboard
Maine
Kentucky
Midwest
Atlantic Seacoast
Boston
New York
New York State Conservation Department
Adirondack Mountains
Ohio
Wisconsin
New Peace Philosophy Needed to Reeducate Germans and Japanese
The author argues a postwar plan requires a long education to replace Hitler's indoctrination with peace and goodwill. He warns that a compromised peace could trigger occupation needs and mass population shifts, and emphasizes avoiding German and Japanese hostility by shaping a new mindset through prolonged schooling.
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Reich
East Prussia
Poland
Germany
Japan
Hitler
Roosevelt warns Germany and Japan over wartime stance
The speaker argues the German war machine could collapse early if resistance grows, urges invasion if Germany quits, and cautions about teaching future generations that Germany won. He also says Japan must prove peaceful intentions and places Pacific defense as a primary American responsibility from Bremerton.
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Germany
Japan
Pacific
Burma
Australia
New Zealand
Bremerton
Wash
Roosevelt
Departing Soldier Honored With Evening at Hartselle Home
A reception at Mrs. W. E. Hartselle's home Wednesday night honored her son James Le Roy Hartselle who left for military service Thursday morning. Guests included Amanda Lee Shorrott Joe Sandlin Doroth Shorrott William Sandlin Willodene Owens Kenneth Shorrott Marie Bullard and many others from Decatur East Gadsden and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Hartselle
James le Roy Hartselle
Amanda Lee Shorrott
Joe Sandlin
Doroth Shorrott
William Sandlin
Willodene Owens
Austinville
Kenneth Shorrott
U. S. Navy
Marie Bullard
Leon Wynn
Marie Wynn
Sanders Reeves
Mindy Liney
Seyburn Reeves
Ruth Sandlin
Mildred Morris
Louise Parker
Louie Morris
Edith Butner
Carl Morris
Virginia Sherrett
Wilson Sandlin
Mavis Wynn
Brandan Sparkman
Lola Pearl West
Lonnie Parker
Opal Morris
James West
Lois Nickleson
Orval Sparkman
Margaret Morris
Loyd Nickleson
Gariee Harris
Gertrude Wynn
Dorothy Hartselle
Burnice Spark
Fall of Malo near stalled German stronghold ends
Allied forces report Malo entering its tenth day as German resistance on the rock-bound citadel area declines. Pockets on the peninsula are being cleared while Allied communications remain silent about rationing or supplies west of the area.
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Malo
Local Hospital and Court New s In Morgan County
Several individuals were treated at Baugh's infirmary including Mrs Ella Bryant and L Campbell after operations. Anna Jane Sykes, a Black woman, held in Morgan county jail on assault charges with bond set at 300 dollars. A patrol of raids led to the pouring out of homebrew and wildcat liquor in front of the Morgan county courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Bryant
Tony
Baugh's Infirmary
Anna Jane Sykes
Morgan County
Humphrey and
Phillips
W. T. Willoughby
Mary Thomas
Picnic Dinner Honors Returning Soldier Fare
A Sunday river picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clay Fare of Town Creek honored their son Staff Sgt. Elbert P. Fare returning from Italy for a thirty day furlough. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kohlus of Memphis, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Wallace and children of Decatur, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Allen and children of Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Battles, Irvin W. Sherrill and daughter Catherine, and Mrs. Fabric Norton of Courtland plus granddaughter Miss Dean Fare of Stevenson.
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Clay Fare
Town Creek
Elbert P. Fare
Italy
Frank Kohlus
Memphis
Tenn
E. L. Wallace
Decatur
Bill Allen
Stevenson
Irvin Battles
Irvin W. Sherrill
Catherine
Fabric Norton
Courtland
Dean Fare
New Election Ordered in Jackson County Contested Races
A State Democratic Executive Committee panel in Scottsboro found irregularities in two County Board of Commissioners races in Jackson County. John A. Caddell, Walter Price, and Marshall Hester reviewed the contest and called for another election in both districts after noting votes reported exceeded eligible voters.
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State Democratic Executive Committee
Jackson County
Board of Commissioners
John A. Caddell
Decatur
Walter Price
Huntsville
Marshall Hester
Russellville
Scottsboro
Caddell
Allied forces report rapid disembarkation in Southern France
Unofficial estimates place prisoners at about 3,000. Unloadings of men guns tanks and supplies exceeded expectations per an official announcement. Gen Sir Henry Maitland Wilson and Admiral Sir John Cunningham visited the assault area aboard a British destroyer. Latest reports from Vice Admiral Hewitt confirm disembarkation on various beaches proceeding to plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Maitland Wilson
John John Cunningham
France
Adm
Hewitt
Thornton Speaks on Highway Patrol aims and history
Sgt. H. R. Thornton of the Alabama Highway Patrol in Decatur told Civitan club members that the patrol, formed in 1935, prioritizes accident reduction through education and engineering over enforcement. He urged reporting accidents with damages of fifty dollars or more to help analyze causes. Guests O. M. Webb and Jimmy Davis attended. L. C. Buchanan was welcomed as a new member.
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State Highway Patrol
H. R. Thornton
Alabama Highway Patrol Office
Decatur
Civitan Club
Thornton
Highway Patrol
Sgt. Thornton
Mr. Thornton
O. M. Webb
Jimmy Davis
L. C. Buchanan
Reinforcement Convoys Arrive as Empty Returns Depart
Convoys with reinforcements continue to arrive while empty convoys depart. The steady flow suggests ongoing supply motions and planned rotations amid the current operations.
Court session ends at Moulton with seventeen trials
W H Long retired after three days of court in Moulton. Fourteen regular and three forfeiture cases were tried, totaling seventeen. Six continued due to witnesses in service, two for lack of evidence, two appeals from Courtland continued for lack of city attorney. Final judgments placed against bondsmen in the forfeiture trio. Four cases tried, three convictions and one hung jury reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Long
Eighth Circuit
Moulton
Outdoor banquet at Service Club draws large crowd
An outdoor courtyard banquet at the Service Men's Club on Bank Street occurs tonight at 8 p m followed by an informal dance. Music by Flip Timberlake and Earl Jones with Floyd Terry and his Younguns providing entertainment. junior hostesses and service men expected and a delectable repast planned.
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Service Men's Club
Bank Street
Flip Timberlake
Earl Jones
Floyd Terry
Younguns
Ingalls Defeats Rogersville 19 to 7 in baseball clash
Ingalls won 19 to 7 over Rogersville with Bullard earning the mound victory. Batteries were McMeans and Barnett for Rogersville and Bullard and Tallent for Ingalls in a high school game yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingalls
Rogersville
Bullard
Tired Kidneys Cause Sleepless Nights
Doan's Pills advertised to relieve tired kidneys and sleepless nights by flushing wastes from the blood through kidney tubules, claiming 15 tiny tapes support kidney health and ease smarting and burning in the bladder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peresnees
Patie
Doan
Wallace Travels to Atlanta on Unannounced Visit
Vice President Henry A. Wallace visited Atlanta unaccompanied for a few days as a guest of Governor Ellis Arnall. The trip was described as rest and relaxation with no official events announced.
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Atlanta
Henry A. Wallace
Ellis Arnall
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