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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1940

Page

3

Abbreviations Prove The Chief Sources Of Worry To Postal Employes

Linda faces a mounting murder case tied to Clarabell Ackerman's shooting. Ronald Stafford is questioned as detectives pursue clues and potential suspects while Linda and Ronnie confront media exposure and fear. Mina Nevins lurks as a possible link as the night darkens.

U.S Ronnie Linda Ronald Kia Pa Stafford Clarabell Police Department Robert Rob Caroline Clarabell Ackerman Terry Bronx

Eight States Named Sources of Abbreviation Delays

Postal officials identify eight states as top sources of letter delays due to abbreviation confusion. Md Ind Pa Va Colo Calif Miss Minn all cause misread state names. writers urged to spell out states to speed delivery.

Eddy Gilmore Washington United States Indiana Maryland Colo Calif Miss Minn Exford Ind. Cole

Blonde Blizzard in New York Newsroom Scene

A honey haired Southern woman exits a transport in New York amid a blizzard scene, her jubilant mood contrasting with the city’s stormy backdrop as bystanders react to her presence and appearance.

New York Dixie

Woman Flings Money From Plane at LaGuardia

A woman onboard a LaGuardia Field plane climbed into an airline bus and discarded her shoes and nearly 450 dollars in bills from the bus window. The next day she asked police to recover the money, but officers could not assist.

LaGuardia Field

Book Arrivals at Carnegie Library Feature Hull McCullers Thorne Watkins

An annotated list highlights new fiction arriving at Carnegie Library. Helen Hull’s Through The House Door explores two women as economic heads of families and the impact of personal success. Carson McCullers Heart Is A Lonely Hunter is praised for mood and depth. Anthony Thorne’s Cabbage Holiday offers a merry, edgy tale. Lawrence Watkins Geese In The Forum blends humor, romance, and Southern life. Rafael Sa Master-At-Arms appears among the new titles.

Carnegie Library Helen Hull Miss Hull Miss’ Hull Carson McCullers Anthony Thorne Lawrence E. Watkins Mr. Watkin Rafael Sa

Maneuvers in Final Stages Open in Northern New York

The largest peacetime drill in U S history begins with 90 000 troops on a 35 mile front from the St Lawrence in a mock M day setup. President Roosevelt visits the area as Blues and Blacks simulate battle, training for future warfare with zero hour at 5 a m.

Ogdensburg N. Y New York St. Lawrence Roosevelt W. L. MacKenzie King No-Man's Land

Clarabelle Final Bow at Montgomery Newspaper

The Montgome ry Advertiser laments the death of its office cat Clarabelle a familiar newsroom figure who served as a newspaper mascot and informal philosopher. Editor Grover C Hall recalls her dignity through years of alleyway origins and cat antics before her peaceful passing.

Montgomery Ala Clarabelle Montgomery Advertiser Advertiser Grover C. Hall Tice Judge Hall Elmore Hall

Revival Opens at Hillsboro Methodist Church

The Hillsboro Methodist church began its annual revival meeting with Rev. R. F. McDonald preaching at eleven. District superintendent Rev. M E B Lazenby led services, speaking on Garnering For God and The Power and Conditions of Prayer. The revival runs through Friday and invites townspeople to attend.

Methodist Church Hillsboro R. F. McDonald M. EB. Lazenby Decatur

Four Die As Army Bomber Crashes Near Ruston La

An army B-12 bomber crashed seven miles southwest of Ruston during an electrical storm killing two officers and two enlisted men. Pilot Lt. James H. Griffin survived bailout but died on impact. all others perished in the blaze. Witnesses described a near-miss with a school and a dramatic, fiery wreck over three acres. The crew based at Barksdale Field Shreveport La were enroute from Ashe ville North Carolina on a routine training flight.

Ruston Here Arcadia Tas James H. Griffin Asheville N. C Hubert T. Elders Columbia S.C BE. Quinker Valdosta Daniel C. Johnston Elberton Griffins Griffith Barkadale Field Shreveport Barksdale Len. Stevena

Bullitt warns of German attack if Britain falls

U S Ambassador to France William C Bullitt urged conscription and aid to the British fleet in a broadcast from Independence Square urging the United States to act. The State Department released the speech with full administration approval.

Philadelphia U. S France William C. Bullitt United States Great Britain Independence Square State Department

Mattress Campaign Reports Large Alabama Output

Cotton mattresses valued at 1,168,940 dollars have been made by Alabama farm families since April 3. The program aims to reduce cotton surplus and improve sleeping facilities. Workers have logged 112 days, turning out 116,804 mattresses at about 10,436 per day.

Auburn Ala State Extension Service Alabama

Gly-Cas Helps Huntsville Woman Describe Health Revival

Mrs. Evie Holman of Huntsville reports severe digestive troubles and irregular kidney action followed by backaches and fatigue. After using Gly-Cas she claims regained appetite, regular elimination, improved sleep, steadier nerves, and relief from back pain, with Loyd's Drug Store and local merchants selling the remedy.

Evie Holman Arnett St Huntsville Holman Peg

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Aan Central Press Association Mina Nevins Billie Anne Upper Manhattan Ackerman Sisters Bulleta Moroline R.j.scott Scott King Features Syndicate, Inc Batini Sabatini Helen Simp Helen Simpson Athens College North Alabama Hartselle College E. R. Naylor Athens, Alabama Hillsboro Church Barksdale Field Gen Aker ULP Sic Bear Bullitt Mayflower Transit Co Elliott Loyd’s Drug Store Mrs. Holman Evie Hilman
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