Roosevelt Declines Debates As Willkie Presses Issue Fight
In Hyde Park New York on August 21 President Roosevelt rejected Willkie's demand for public debates citing impossible campaign conditions. Willkie, speaking in Rushville Indiana, argued leaders must openly discuss issues before voters while Roosevelt pursued defense inspections. White House stayed silent on publication while planning further defense project tours.
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Douglas B. Cornell
Hyde Park
Wendell
L. Willkie
Roosevelt
White House
Willkie
Mr. Roosevelt
Rushville
Ind
Willkie Calls for Roosevelt Debate on Military Readiness
Wendell L. Willkie urged a public discussion with President Roosevelt on defense program adequacy and equipment on hand versus on order. He proposed a debate during Roosevelt’s preparedness tour, saying the exchange could occur during a campaign visit as both campaigns navigate scheduling.
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Rushville
Ind
Wendell L. Willkie
Roosevelt
Willkie
New York
John Hamilton
Republicain National Committee
Hagerman Delivers Lions Club Talk On World Crisis
Professor O S Hagerman spoke to the Lions at the Lyons hotel on the international scene. He analyzed the British blockade of Europe and predicted potential Allied counter moves as Germany’s air barrage intensifies. Frank Richardson joined as a new member and Decatur’s National Guardsmen were to be welcomed by the club.
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O. S. Hagerman
Lions Club
Lyons Hotel
Hagerman
Europe
Germany
English Isles
Hitler
Fuehrer
Frank Richardson
Mooresville
Lion Richardson
Citizenship and Patriotium Committee
Decatur
Clib
Women Missionary Circles Meet in Athens Activities
Three circles of the Woman's Missionary Society met at members' homes in Athens with devotions led by H D Looney and speakers Miss Louise Hardiman and Mrs Owen F Herring. Circle two had 14 attendees, circle three 27, and circle four 12, with refreshments served. Also noted were visits by Dr H A Darby and family, travels of local residents, the Limestone County Farm Bureau annual meeting and barbecue at the state experimental farm near Belle Mina, and sheriff's whiskey raids with several hundred expected attendees at the jail.
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Woman's Missionary Society
First Methodist Church
W. C. Ross
Hill Hayes
H. D. Looney
The
Christian Herald
J.B. Sarver
James M. Dement
Circle Number Three
Louise Hardiman
Bob Jones College
Owen F. Herring
Durham
N. C
Circle Number Four
Gerald Teasley
A. M. McConnell
F. H
Mobile
Darby
R. H. McConnell
Comer R. Hall
Miami
Florida
Fred Gray
Elkmont
Jack. Abernathy
Pulaski
Tenn
Athens
Limestone County Farm Bureau
State Experimental Farm
Belle
Mina
A. M. Christopher
M. C. Grisham
Farm Bureau
Martin F. Whitt
Limestone County
Aden Carver
Atlanta
A. B. White
Ardmore
Family Group Reunion for Late W. B. Lamon Held Near Decatur
A reunion of the Lamon family of the late W. B. Lamon took place Tuesday August 20 1940 at the home of Mr and Mrs R L Lamon six miles from Decatur on the Decatur and Moulton Highway. Several Lamon brothers their spouses and numerous relatives attended including W W Lamon C D Lamon J W Lamon L L Sam Lamon R L Lamon W F Lamon B B Lamon C J Lamon M O Lamon and others with friends and neighbors also present.
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W. B. Lamon
R. L. Lamon
Decatur
Decatur and
Moulton
W. W. Lamon
Hartselle
C. D Lamon
J. W. Lamon
L. L
Sam) Lamon
Luling
Texas
A. A. Means
Mary Means
W. R. Speer
Alice Ray Parker
Sue Napps
Elaine Miller
Martha Sheats
Trinity
Forest Plant and Family
Maurice Thornton
Melvin
Richard Aycock
Ruth Rivers
Woodrow la
Social gathering honors guest with balloons and gifts
A afternoon event honored the guest of honor as guests departed late in the day. Shirley hosted with her daughter and two Mrs. Saylor and Mrs. Caleb Toney assisting in serving and entertaining.
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W. M. Griffin
6Th Avenue
Shirley Griffin
Detroit
Michigan
Miss Griffin
Griffin
Lawrence Saylor
Caleb Toney
Dawlin Poff
Shirley
L. ©. Saylor
Caleb ‘Toney
Ship brings more tots from bombed lands to safety
The Samaria docks in New York with 210 refugee children, all ages, from wartorn Europe aboard. They cheer the Statue of Liberty and speak of air raids and bombs endured, hopeful for British victory as they prepare for new homes in America.
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John A. Moroso
New York
Samaria
Eazvland
Donald Miller
England
Hitler
David Courtenay
Sussex
Boston
Ellenen recalls 200 at Boyles
Birmingham August 21 The Louisville and Nashville railroad will put 220 men to work its Boyles shops repairing cars and preparing for any emergency which might arise said Superintendent Wendling The men will work until the rolling stock is in repair form.
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Birmingham
Ala
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Boyles
Wendling
Endling
Voice of the People criticizes selective conscription stance
A submitted letter to The Daily analyzes an Ala Journal editorial on selective conscription. The writer denounces drafting WPA CCC NYA workers first and argues it would violate fairness and equality while urging use of all eligible members before disrupting private jobs. The letter cites France and Nazi threats to frame the issue.
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Ala
C. C
France
National defense measures impose new demands condition
A brief note outlines the condition to meet any demands created by national defense measures. It highlights the need to comply with policy requirements and potential government directives affecting operations. No specific entities or dates are provided in the readable text.
Lamon Family Members From Shulenberg Texas
Earl Lamon and wife E R Lamon and wife Mrs Bessie Norris and children Mrs Fred Simmons and Luther Melton Lamon and wife of Shulenberg Texas listed in property or family notice.
Letter and court case mix on conscription and counterfeiting
A Decatur reader defends universal conscription against a newspaper editorial urging targeted cuts. The piece argues for equal citizen rights and criticizes a totalitarian approach, urging inclusion regardless of creed color or race. The article also notes defendants D Brewer and Lee Walker pleading not guilty to counterfeiting charges, with Luther B. Springer involved in the alleged scheme to turn $500 into $2,500.
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Robert H. Gilbreath
W. Moulton St
Decatur
Ala
D. Brewer
Russellville
Lee Walker
Rogersville
Secret Service
Luther B. Springer
Two men bound over to federal grand jury in Alabama
Florence Alabama August 21 Two men were bound over to the federal grand jury after hearings before U S Commissioner Mims Rogers One was charged with counterfeiting the other with conspiring to counterfeit and retain assets The men were identified as James
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Florence
Ala
Federal Grand Jury
U. S
Mims Rogers
Reniam
James
Winter chill grips eastern towns with cool, near-freezing peaks
Associated Press notes near freezing in Maine and Pennsylvania towns as unseasonably cool weather spans the eastern half of the nation. Temperatures reach mid forties in Albany and Syracuse with no major heat, while the west sees relief from heat trends. Overall, highs stay mostly in the 70s to 80s in many areas with showers limited to central Florida and coastal North Carolina.
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Maine
Nation
Bangor
Penn
Albany
N. Y
Racuse
Buffalo
Rocky Mountains
Wisconsin
Michigan
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R.J. Scott
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United States
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Mgr
Ripley
Royal Crown
Nebi Corp
Bank St
Ellenen
Voice OF
People
Labor
Jane Wyman
Wayne Morris
Capitol
Chile
Associated Press
Tomington
Jos
City Park
Second Ave
Rayon Taffeta
W.T. Grant CO
Junior Department Store
Greate Goodrich
Tire Sale
Pery
Goodrich Safety
Silvertowns
Old Tire
Goodrich
Hogan
Hogan’s
Bee Line
Moulton St
Church St
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