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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1939

Page

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German Editors hail Hungary as new comrade in arms

Hungarian Comrade Csaky’s visit to Hitler’s circle is framed by Berlin as cementing a close Sino-German alignment. Earlier denials stand beside reports Hungary and Germany share a unified view on cooperation, with editors claiming Hungary as a Waffenbruder. Observers note Csaky’s presence signals Hungary near the Balkans to support Nazi aims, while Poland borders and Danzig remain flashpoints.

Hungary DNB Germany Csaky Adolf Hitler Joachim von Ribbentrop Dienst ‘Aus. Deutschland Saky Politily Hun Waffenbruder Salzburg Carl Carl Burckhardt League of Nations Dalzig Interior Wilhelm Frick Count Csaky Czecho-Slovakia Baltic Slovakia Hitner Danzig Post- Prussia Gerproper Dienst Ausland Osaky Poland Paul Teleky Balkans

Bund ties probed as hearings press German links

Chairman Dies cites circumstantial evidence that the band aided by Germany agencies. Kuhn faces constant objections amid questions on the group’s connections to German propaganda. Murphy denies addressing Bund meetings during his Michigan campaign.

Dies Kuhn Germany Ger

Witness Accused in German American Camp Claim

The report notes Helen aga told the Dies committee in Washington that she was in a German American camp on Long Island and described conditions as orderly, a statement questioned by Fred Vander.

New York Helen Aga Washington Long Island Fred Vander

Markets Drift Amid Nervous Trading Across Sectors

European tension weighs on stocks with a slow forenoon, followed by brief selling that pushes leaders down 1 to 4 points before a late rebound. Transfers reach about 850000 shares, rail steel copper oils and utilities show mixed performance while motors and aircrafts lead losses. Cottonseed oil and spot cotton trade in New Orleans stabilize to a degree as Memphis commodities hold steady on futures.

Victor Fabank New York

Markets at a Glance New York Stock Summary

Market round up from New York shows stocks weak as leaders tumble on war fears while bonds and currencies ease to steady gains. Commodities drift with cotton rising on buying, sugar and coffee soft, wheat higher, corn steady to lower, cattle firm and hogs up 10 to 20.

New York Chicago

Cotton futures edge higher amid profit taking

Old cotton futures rose slightly today with profit taking cooling gains. Open highs and closes show mild upward moves across October December May and July contracts, with prices near the prior session. Separately a German American Front case in Biatbush saw charges against Vanderberg and his two young associates dismissed in court after disputed conduct and a veiled threat were cited.

N. C New Orleans

Butter Prices Hold Steady in Chicago Dairy Market

Chicago auction market reports butter at 906 427 steady with creamery 89 score 21 1 2. Wheat prices unchanged with receipts and storage packed firsts at 15 3 4 and 15 1 4 respectively. Local fresh graded extras show little change amid light demand and weak receipts of 8 511.

Chicago

Nashville Livestock Prices Aug 18 Report

Salable cattle 150 and calves 100. Cattle trading generally steady on a cleanup basis with good fed yearlings up to 9.00 and cows 4.75 to 5.50, vealers top 9.50. Hogs 400 head, top 5.90 for 170-225 lb, sows 4.00. Sheep 100 head, lambs 7.25 to 25, ewes 2.00 to 2.75.

Nashville Tenn U. S&s. Dept

Alabama lawmakers consider pension, voting, and stock bills

The Senate approved an enabling act for a constitutional amendment to allow counties to replace hand marked ballots with voting machines. A pension bill aligned to federal recommendations stalled in the House after a 30 to 1 Senate vote. Stock law bills were moved from the special order calendar amid flood concerns and political party office restrictions were briefly shelved.

Senate Alabama Federal Social Security Board House Senate Tate Privileges and Elections Committee C. D. Norman Bullock W.M. Beck

Alabama Workmen’s Compensation Reforms Considered

Lawmakers weigh amendments reducing the waiting period for compensation from 14 to 7 days and lowering employer coverage threshold from 16 to 8 workers Rep Guy Hardwick pushes higher attorney fees for case handling up to 25 percent under judge discretion The house also votes to restore employer hospital cost sharing and other measures including gas tax tweaks and repealing the fair trade act Entities mentioned include Rep Guy Hardwick Rep John L Robinson Sen Verde Elmore Rep Frank Haynes Rep J S Sadler and Rep George Miller plus the state senate and house of representatives

Alabama Guy Hardwick Houston Hardwick House Senate John L. Robinson St. Clair George Miller Sumter

French Polish credit agreement signed in Paris

Aug 18 Paris reports a French Polish accord granting Poland important credits to pay for Polish arms bought in France. Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet signed for France and Polish Ambassador Jules Lukasiewicz for Poland. No amount was disclosed.

Paris Poland France Foreign Office Georges. Bonnet Jules Lukasiewicz

Minerals Found in Alabama in Sufficient Quantity

A report notes 31 minerals present in Alabama in sufficient quantity for commercial development. The chamber of commerce is cited as backing potential Movelopenent efforts and related business opportunities.

Alabama Act Ma Até Chamber of Cotameres

Davis Speaks for Kiwanis on County Visit

P O Davis director of Alabama farm extension service will address the Kiwanis club at noon on Thursday during a county visit. He will also speak at Cole Springs later the same day. The program is organized by John Davis and his agricultural committee with John M Maxwell Margit Rankin and Barrett Shelton.

This

Flood Devastates Prattleville Area Races to Rebuild

Floods along the Alabama rivers cut a path through Prattville and Selma towns. Rescue boats aided by coast guard crews evacuated thousands as crops and livestock suffered, one death reported. Red Cross mobilized relief, and officials warned highways remained closed while recovery began.

Selma Ala U.S. Coast Guard Red Cross Alabama Gulf Montgomery C. W. Wynn Cahaba Leon Lassen Coast Guard U. S Highway Department Antaliga Ftattville Recon M. A. McWilliams Prattville Allen Stewart Autauga County Maybelle ‘Wood Dallas County Surplus Commodity Corporation Portland Millars Chism Miss Wood Chamber of Commerce Tumpka Coosa Lock One Jackson Charlotte Johnson B. Vines National Red Cross Disaster Division Hunt Frazier Selma Chamber of Commerce Fraziér Burl Pasco Pasco Montgomery-Selma Here

Salesman Returns From Ford Rouge Plant Visit

Co M Hicks of Jack Smallwood Co Inc Ford dealers poses beside a Mercury 8 at the Roads of the World Rotunda in Dearborn Michigan. He visited the Rouge plant the world’s largest single industrial facility after a week in Memphis, then drove home a new Mercury 8 for demonstrations.

Dearborn Hicks Memphis Ford Motor Company Rouge

Open date eyed for Decatur football game with Moulton

Decatur coach H L Ogle says an open date the week before Thanksgiving could allow moving the Moulton game up a week to align with the president's Thanksgiving proclamation though no definite arrangement has been made. Community updates include medical and church notices, student and clergy movements, and local road ambulance and hospital transfers across Decatur and nearby areas.

Moulton H. L. Ogle

No Turning Back Clock Says Carmichael Senate Adopts Day Pace

Lieutenant Governor A A Carmichael declared there will be no turning back the clock on the final day as the senate plans an afternoon session to clear a 60 page calendar. He said adjournment will be sine die exactly on the minute and protested any journal signings if clocks are moved back. Senators Stakely and Simpson advocated night sessions while others sparred over last minute calendar action.

Senate A. A. Carmichael Carmichael Sena Charles Stakely Montgomery James A. Simpson Birmingham

Coast Guard Flier Killed In Training Plane Collision

A collision of two training planes northwest of Pensacola Florida killed Coast Guard aviation machinist mate James Austin Merrick from Biloxi Mississippi. Ensign Dallas Laiure of the Navy survived after landing his damaged plane. a naval board of investigation is opened.

Pensacola Fila Alg Coast Guard Navy Here Naval Air Station James Austin Merrick U. S. Coast Guard Biloxi Miss Dallas Laiure U. S. Navy Naval Board of Investigation Mota Laivure Caldwell N. J U.S. S Cassin

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