Rites Set for Two Men in Fatal Car Crash
Funeral arrangements announced for T. M. Hamilton 60 and Jasper N. Olin 66 who died Friday when their car collided with another at Second Street and Steel Company. Services set at Moultonge Baptist and Central Methodist churches with interment at Roselawn and city cemetery respectively. Surviving families listed. pallbearers named for both services.
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T. M. Hamilton
Jasper N. Olin
Mamie Norman
Audrey Smith
Eodyear Mills
N. Pass Fain
Street and Steel Company
Mutual Service Funeral Home
Mr. Hamilton
Moultonge Baptist Church
O. C. Marsh
Roselawn
T. M. Hamilton ,Jr
R. E. Fielding
J. G. McMillan
Everly Tanner
John Foster
J. G. Alexander
Robert Smith
Mr. Olinger
Flyer Bait to Save Fortress in Luftwaffe Duel
Lt. Robert Callahan of Cleveland used his Mustang to draw German flak fire away from a crippled Fortress crewed by Lt. Johnnie Winslett and Lt. Robert Coogan during a Munich raid. Callahan diverted the nest near the French coast, guiding the bomber to a RAF base where the navigator is recovering.
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London
Robert Callahan
107Th St. Cleveland
U.5
8Th Air
Toy
Britain
Johnnie Winslett
Montevallo
Ala
Robert Coogan
Forest Hills
N. Y
Munich
Callahan
Japanese Push In Asia Amid Pacific Mop Up
The Marianas cleanup continued as Paramushiro north of Japan was raided Sunday. Chungking said Japanese forces reinforced with two divisions attacked Hengyang in southeast China from north and south. A 210000 strong Japanese force moved along the Hankow Canton rail corridor while Chinese troops held Lungling Tengchung and Mang shih in Yunmen province.
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Marianas
Paramushiro
Japan
Chungking
Hengyang
China
Hankow-Canton
Lungling
Tengchung
Mangshih
Burma
Yunman
Consolidation of Army Navy Looms
President Roosevelt at a news conference said broad support exists for a consolidated Army and Navy after the war. He noted no action will be taken during the current conflict and referred to Senator Truman's proposal for a single national security department.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Army
Plans for strong psychiatric division at Alabama medical school
Birmingham August 18 1930 plans disclosed for a robust psychiatric division in the University of Alabama medical school. Jefferson County Commissioner Henry Sweet urged state reimbursement to counties for insane care. Dr R R Kracke dean said the budget exceeds 30000 dollars annually for psychiatric education and related programs.
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Birmingham
University of Alabama Medical School
Jefferson County
Henry Sweet
Alabama
R. R. Kracke
Seed program expands Porto Rican sweet potato supply
Alabama farmers will obtain Porto Rican sweet potato seed this fall from Atmore prison farm. Correc eee P Russell said the state is producing about 160 acres of the new variety from Louisiana stock. Much of the yield will be sold to farmers under a general crop improvement program.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Atmore
Correceee P. Russell
Louisiana
Markets Rally on Selective Recovery Amid Cashing In
New York markets showed a selective recovery with gains at the open fading to mixed closes as investors cashed in profits after a two day upswing. Strong mill and local buying supported a firm session despite limited offerings and higher cotton prices, with late bale futures up 25 to 35 cents.
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New York
OPA
Bankhead
Markets At A Glance Mixed Stock Railroad Gains
New York stocks show mixed activity with some industrials advancing while bonds hold steady and rails improve. Cotton rises on mill and local demand as Chicago wheat weakens. rye strengthens on cash grain demand. Hogs stay active with early full clearance, top at 14.75. Cattle markets offer no strong offers, best steers bringing about 16.75.
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New York
Chicago Market Wares Mixed as Receipts Shift
Butter shows weak tone with receipts 468 716. market unchanged. Eggs also weak with receipts 10 712. U S extras range 34 1 2 to 40. standards 32 to 34 1 2. Current receipts 30 to ?
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Chicago
VU. S
U. S
Cotton Slips After Profit-Taking Rally
New York Aug 18 After a sharp drop of up to 40 cents a bale the cotton market eased as traders booked profits, with futures and spot positions showing mixed technicals and cautious sentiment ahead of market signals.
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New York
Cattle market mixed as week highs hit 14.00 on 800 lb steers
Nashville buyers report varied prices with 150 cattle quoted. Odd head cutter steers and heifers bring 7.00 to 7.50 while cows run 4.50 to 6.75 and light bulls 6.50 to 7.00. Week comparisons show fleshy steers and fat cows steady to weaker with some declines. Top weekly price 14.00 on track loads.
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Nashville
Tenn
Federal-State Market News Service
Jury renders 27 civil verdicts in Morgan County docket
Judge James Crow announced 27 civil cases tried this week in Morgan County Court. Verdicts include Valley Mortgage Co. v Patterson for $764.13 to plaintiff with costs awarded to plaintiff. Ollie Helton v Hood et al for $500 to plaintiff by agreement. Lester McAlister v Richardson verdict for defendant on recoupment for $35. Addie Messer v Wilson New verdict for defendant. Baylis Swinea v Goforth verdict by agreement for plaintiff $100 and costs. and other continuances, dismissals, or settled cases. Several cases continued with no final disposition.
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Morgan County
James Crow
Valley Mortgage Co
J. B. Patterson
E. A. Dinsmore
E. P. Gustin
Ira Summerford
Roy Shelton
J. G. Stanley
Clarence Fly
Vivian Fly
S. T. Stewart
Geo W. Bennick
F. L. Chenault
Pete Collier
Clifton Long
T. Thomas
Ollie Helton
C. R. Hood
Lester McAlister
T. R. Richardson
N. Weaver
H. L. St. John Et
Albert Williamson
Decatur Homes Inc
Geo. W. Williamson
E. Greyhound Lines
Ode Collins
George Mynatt
W. T. Murphree
Moore Newton Lumber Co
W.E. Grant
Arlin Hall
R. A. McFarrin
Shirley Williams
Wilson
New
Addie Messer
P. C. Goforth
Baylis Swinea
Mischie Daughton
W. J. Williams
J. T. Baker
L. B. Brewer
Elbert R. Ray
L. and N. Br. Co
G. C. McRae
Lawrence Duffy
L. L. Bates
Elonzo Wiley
O. Blankenship
Cleveland Strange
Kate Lackner
Allied Allied Forces and Units in World War II Theater
Army units led by Maj. Gen W. W. Eagles of Indiana fought in Sicily and Salerno and served at Anzio. The 45th Division earned praise as a standout unit. Joined by the largest airborne force in this theater commanded by Maj. Gen. Robert P. Frederick and the largest French army since 1940 with infantry armor divisions and Commandos.
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W. W. Eagles
Indiana
45Th
Salerno
Anzio
Robert P. Frederick
Livestock Market Reports With Mixed Week-to-Week Changes
Cattle prices range 6.00 to 14.50 with varied top figures for light to medium weight cattle. Hogs trade active with good and choice 180 to 240 pounds at 14.50 and over 250 pounds at 13.75, while sheep and lambs hold generally steady with spring lambs 13.00 to 14.00 and ewes lower on shorn sales.
Roosevelt urges one year youth postwar training program
The president proposed a voluntary one year training for youths ages 17 to 23, combining military and civilian education. He suggested using existing or new training camps, including in Alaska and the Aleutians, capable of housing millions but servicing mostly 20 to 25 percent of that capacity. He highlighted benefits for veterans, vocational training, discipline, and potential civil service preparation.
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Washington
Ggg
Roosevelt Today
United States
Alaska
Aleutians
Theople
Roosevelt
Civilian Conservation Corps
CCC
Dewey Considers Dulles for Postwar Security Talks
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey proposed John Foster Dulles, a New York City attorney, meet with Secretary of State Hull on postwar security, saying he would accept Hull’s invitation to consult in a non political, nonpartisan spirit. Dewey praised Dulles as committed to foreign affairs amid Dumbarton Oaks talk.
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Albany
N. Y
Thomas E. Dewey
Hull
John Foster Dulles
New York City
Dewey
Dumbarton Oaks
Dulles
New York
Estate of Buffalo shoeshine man valued at $134 thousand
Antonio Zupa who shined shoes at Buffalo railroad stations for 40 years left a gross estate of $134,909.42 per an appraisal in surrogate's court. Thrift and investments comprised the bulk of the estate.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Antonio Zupa
Allied push thins German Seventh Army in Normandy advance
Allied forces report rapid advances as they overrun towns along the Dives and Euphron rivers near Troarn and Caen. Bridges are destroyed to slow German retreat while air forces hit columns fleeing toward the Seine and bombard Brest and other targets. Meanwhile local notices list visits, medical surgeries, and a delayed Delano Park doll show.
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Bassenville
Troarn
Mezidon
St. Pierre- Sur-Dives
Dives
Caen
Risle
Foulbec
St Ferriere-Sur- Aisle
Seine
Normandy
London
Hitler
France
Eisenhower
Paris
Channel
England
Brittany
St. Malo
Brest
Lorient
St. Nazaire
Patton
Vendome
le Mans
Seventh Army
Huge Allied Fleets Smash At Germans
Allied warplanes attack German positions west and east of the Seine and shoot down 23 enemy planes. Liberator and Fortress bombers strike Roye field then hit four bases at Metz Nancy Essy St Dizier and Romilly sur Seine. An aircraft factory near Metz is also bombed.
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France
U. S
Eighth Air Force
Roye
Paris
Mannheim
Seine
Falaise-Argentan
Brest
Conflans Ste. Honorine
Mantes-Gassicourt
la Mailleraye- Sur-Seine
Belgium
Normandy
London
Roye Field
Metz
Nancy-Essy
St. Dizier
Rommilly- Sur-Seine
Annihilation Begins On Falaise Front From Famed Reporter
Roger D. Greene reports a large scale battle at the Normandy Falaise pocket with Field Marshal von Kluge's Seventh Army in danger of destruction within 48 hours as Allied forces encircle and drive Germans toward surrender. Allied troops push from Falaise Argentan and Guns, sealing the trap and pursuing fleeing units across a battlefield described as a triangle of death.
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Roger D. Greene
Falaise
Normandy
Guenther von Kluge
Seventh
Argentan
Alli
Nto
Bulge
Seine
Paris
von Kluge
Warfront Resistance Ebbing Under Allied Artillery
Reports describe savage fighting as Allied artillery and air raids press bombardments. Resistance is weakening by the hour as bombardments continue.
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Paul Huff
Italy
Isham Huff
Chattanooga
Huff
Cleveland
AP Ephoto
NAVY
Harold D. Smith
Wall Street
Nashville Livestock
Laurel and Herdy
Princess Theatre
Stan
Oliver
Trudy Marshall
Robert
Vu, &Ary
Mitchell
U. S. Ninth Air Force
Drabacees
Diarss
Olene Woodruff
Geo. T. Woodruff
Miss Woodruff
Florence State Teachers College
Ann Dement
ANC
Orlando
Florida
Pvt
Joe Dement
Fort Benning, Georgia
James West
Jonathon Orr
Hamil Clinic
Edlene Verner
Jimmy’. Powell
Louis Graham
Mobile
Mrs
Virginia Graham
Bertha Timberlake
Delano Park
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