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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1940
Page
1
The House approved, by voice vote, a mobilization measure to deploy about 242000 National Guardsmen 116000 reserve officers and 50000 enlisted men to any location in the western hemisphere and U S territories including the Philippines The bill follows Roosevelt requests and awaits Senate concurrence
The House passed by voice vote a War Department backed bill authorizing the president to requisition and seize sold but unsent machine tools and munitions for national defense. It would pay owners a price set by the president with possible extra payments if contested. Rep. Smith estimated about 100000 dollars value now, possible higher later.
The Senate heatedly debated the Burke Wadsworth draft plan as Democratic Leader Barkley sought a weekend vote. The House committee, split by party lines, delayed final action until Tuesday hoping Senate action precedes. General Marshall addressed critics over military readiness and training equipment cited by opponents.
Morgan county post No. 15 of the American Legion will install officers at the Armory tonight. The ceremonies begin at 7 30 in charge of Harold May and Jim Saliba of the Florence post. Newly elected officers are H Floyd Sherr ord commander Tom Fitzpatrick first vice commander Tom Brooks adjutant J O Colvard finance officer and Carson Compton sergeant at arms. Refreshments will be served and a large attendance is expected.
Secretary Max releases the fourth in a series detailing a worldwide Nazi conspiracy. The piece outlines the menace, its financing with annual multi million dollar expenditures, and urges readers to study the alarming analysis for every American.
Senator McKellar reports President Roosevelt will deliver the September 2 address at Chickamauga Dam near Chattanooga Tennessee. The Labor Day speech will mark his first formal address since accepting a third term nomination and may cover power and labor.
The seventh Trinity Colt Show opened on the Trinity school grounds at 10 am with hundreds from Morgan and surrounding counties. Registrations began at 8 am as entries were expected to exceed prior years in three classes for colts aged from one day to 30 months across 27 rings and 27 awards plus sweepstakes and best foals prizes.
Senator Pepper of Florida said being hanged in effigy outside the Capitol over his support for compulsory military service is a splendid display of American free speech. Women placed the effigy with a placard calling him Benedict Arnold to protest his stance.
Mrs Claude Pepper wife of Florida Senator read a Washington report claiming her husband’s execution by hanging in effigy and rushed home. She later noted women protesters against conscription scolding the senator for backing the draft bill while defending his sincerity and belief in right action.
Low temperatures and overcast skies persisted nationwide with the south showing slight warmth. Readings topped 80 in many areas while Montana and the Southwest faced extreme heat with cities like Phoenix reaching 101.
Republican nominee Willkie will conduct an extensive campaign trip meeting as many people as possible. He summoned RNC Chairman Joseph Martin to discuss itinerary with Samuel Pryor and willkie aims to coordinate anti Roosevelt fundraising with Southern Democrats. A chartered plane brought him from Rushville Indiana and he plans to set up regional headquarters in the Midwest.
Decatur's 102 Engineers Alabama National Guard will arrive at the railway station at 11 45 Friday after three weeks in Louisiana. Decatur Chamber of Commerce urges a big turnout with the Decatur high school band to greet returning soldiers from Hartselle and Athens units on the same train. Band director Keneath Hennessy instructs Riverside High School players to wear summer uniforms and meet at 11 00 Friday. The reception reflects local pride as guardsmen face potential further orders amid national tension and ongoing Washington planning.
The Alabama Public Service Commission authorized Crescent Motors Inc to take over Huntsville city bus operations from Alabama Power Company. The power company was also authorized to sell five buses to Crescent and transfer the franchise. Both orders take effect at midnight August 31.
British Foreign Office denies London sources claiming England pursues a military alliance with the United States. Premier Churchill has long pressed closer ties with America, though public discussion now faces opposition at home and from Duff-Cooper, the minister of information, who has been guiding propaganda for months.
The British foreign office moves quickly to suppress discussion of a proposed alliance linked to the Monroe Doctrine. Officials caution that any pact would bind defense of Canada and other British possessions, raising questions about reach beyond the Western Hemisphere.
The government asks the Supreme Court to review two Bethlehem Shipbuilding cases over alleged excess profits from World War shipbuilding. About 13.3 million dollars is at stake as the government appeals a Third Circuit ruling after losses in district court.
Leon Trotsky world famed leader of the Russian Revolution died from head wounds after a pick ax attack in Mexico City. Police tied the killing to possible Ogpu or Fascist complicity and noted an international plot. Assailant Frank Jackson, who posed as a admirer, was beaten by guards and later died. Trotsky had warned of death at Stalin’s hands and left last words pledging victory for the Fourth International.
In a London broadcast, Minister of Supply Herbert Morrison says Britain’s war effort speedup has created an arts industry with greater current output and future capacity. He notes progress ahead of Germany and cites an ordnance factory that began production four months early. He calls beating the clock a lovely thing in these days.
President faces questions in Senate as Bone and Sumner Welles attend briefing on why the Army transport continued its route despite German minefield warnings. Public secretary Stephen Early says the decision rested on army navy guidance with refugees from Petsamo Finland. Bone emphasizes avoiding sinking the ship over minefield disputes.
Chester Thrasher aged 49 died at his Courtland home after a long illness at 11 30 Wednesday night. Final services will be held at Courtland Methodist church at 2 30 with burial in Courtland cemetery. Survived by widow a daughter Miss Virgie two sons Clearance and John Thrasher two sisters Mrs Sim Holderfield and Mrs D Woodard two brothers Walter Thrasher and West Thrasher and other relatives. Pallbearers named. He was born in Lawrence county where he spent life.
Mayor Tom Harrison leaves Friday noon for Montgomery for a two day Alabama Automotive Jobbers convention at a Montgomery hotel. He returns to Decatur Saturday night.
A War Department investigator will visit Nashville Tennessee soon to examine the advisability of establishing an explosive or shell loading plant on a state farm six miles from the city Representative Burns Democrat Tennessee said today.
German shore batteries along Boulogne to Calais opened fire on a mile long British convoy in the Dover Strait. Four guns near Boulogne fired about 100 shells in a ten minute bombardment as warships laid smoke screens. the convoy escaped without obvious casualties.
Observers in Berlin describe aerial bombs seen in England last night as torpedo shaped with a tail fin, a barrel shaped stabilizing fan, and lengths of 10 to 12 feet. The 1,000 kilogram class is suggested, carrying large explosive payloads.
Italian communique reports Fascist air and naval actions in the Mediterranean and off the English coast. British losses include two ships torpedoed and two hit by bombs amid Mediterranean bombardment attempts. An Egyptian mobile division prepares to resist invasion near Cairo as the war widens.
Registration and fingerprinting of aliens will begin August 27 at the Decatur post office under new law to register all aliens. Adults without citizenship papers must register and be fingerprinted. Alien children under 14 will be registered but not printed until 14. If unable to attend, workers will visit to complete the process.
The Tennessee river gauge neared 21.67 feet with no rainfall. Temperatures ranged from a high to a low around 64 degrees over the past 34 hours. Alabama forecast fair tonight and Friday. Tennessee expected generally fair conditions with slight temperature variations.
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