Exemptions in Low Ranks for National Guard Call Up
The Senate approved a measure authorizing the President to order the National Guard and army reserves to active duty for up to twelve months. It covers about 396,000 guardsmen and reservists across the western hemisphere and the Philippines. Exceptions allow those with dependents to resign within 20 days, under-18 members to receive honorable discharges, and re employed veterans to avoid discharge for one year after active service.
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Washington
Senate
White House
National Guard
House
Western Hemisphere
Philippine Islands
Defense board named to spark U S Canada security talks
The U S and Canada form a six to five member joint defense board to begin high level talks on security planning. Roosevelt picks six Americans including Fiorello LaGuardia and Embick while Mackenzie King chooses five Canadians led by Hugh Keenleyside as secretary. The group will meet in Ottawa on Monday to discuss naval and air force issues and overall strategic cooperation.
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Washington
U.s.canadian Defense Board
Roosevelt
Mackenzie King
Ottawa
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
New York
Army
Navy
State Department
Stanley D. Embick
Fourth Corps
Atlanta
Harry W. Hill
War Plans Division
Forrest P. Sherman
Joseph T. McNarney
Army Air Corps
John D. Hickerson
O. M. Biggar
K. C
J. Stuart
M. C
Canadian Army
L. W. Murray
R. C.N
A. A. L. Cuffe
Royal Canadian Air Force
Hugh L. Keenleyside
Department of External Affairs
Roosevelt Signs Law Regulating Investment Trust Firms
President Roosevelt signed into law legislation giving the securities commission authority to regulate investment trust companies. The measure is described as another milestone in financial regulation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
The
Securities Commission
Limestone Negro's Execution Stay Ordered by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court stayed William Clark a Limestone county convict on rape pending his appeal. Clark whose conviction was upheld by the state supreme court was to die in Kilby prison chair August 30. The governor was notified that L C Bell and Joe Vernon also convicted of killing Bennie Montgomery would appeal to the high court and their August 30 executions would be automatically stayed.
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Montgomery
Ala
U.S. Supreme Court
William Clark
Limestone County
Clark
State Supreme Court
Kilby
L. C. Bell
Joe Vernon
Jefferson County
Bennie Montgomery
U. S. Supreme Court
Japan Eyes South Seas Expansion Amid European Turmoil
Dutch East Indies and French Indo China businessmen and diplomats expect Japan to wait for Germany's move against Britain before acting in the South Seas. They foresee a partition of the Orient after Western nations are preoccupied, while US involvement remains uncertain though US fleet in Hawaii reassures the Indies.
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Manot
Indo-China
Japan
South Seas
Europe
Netherlands East Indies
Germany
Britain
Orient
United States
France
Indies
Hawaii
Former Resident L A Batten Dies in Louisiana
News reports the death of L A Batten at 2810 Gordon Avenue Monroe Louisiana on Thursday night at age 62. A former Decatur resident and L A N railroad employee he moved to Louisiana 17 years ago. Survived by his widow seven children and three great grandchildren funeral arrangements pending
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L. A. Batten
Gordon Avenue
Monroe
Louisiana
Mr. Batten
Decatur
L. A. N. Railroad Company
Batten
Louisiens City
Death Watch Not To Be Interrupted By Attendants
Senate attendants said no move would end the death watch protest against the Burke Wadsworth draft bill. Middle aged women in black veils from the Congress of Mothers of the United States of America staged the display outside the Senate chamber, vowing to remain until November elections or until the bill is defeated. Rosa Farver of Detroit led the relay pledge to keep public awareness on the perceived drive to war.
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Senate
Senate Chamber
Congress of Mothers of the United States of America
Chegey W. Jurney
Rosa Farver
Detroit
American Legion transport voyage expected in New York
Washington reports the U S army transport named the American Legion now out of danger on its refugee voyage from Finland and expected to arrive in New York next Wednesday as of August 23.
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Washington
American Legion
U. S. Army
Finland
New York
German tourist information office records sought by Dies committee
The German tourist information office was ordered to hand over all records and files before next week’s Dies Congressional committee. Ernest Schmitz, the office’s general manager, was subpoenaed by Stephen Birmingham, chief investigator, as the committee probes subversive activities.
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New York
Dies Congressional Committee
Ernest Schmitz
Stephen Birmingham
Two More Cities Endorse Marine Park Project at Decatur
Courtland and Huntsville joined Decatur in backing the Tennessee River marine park between US 31 and the Southern railroad fill in Limestone County. Courtland passed a resolution endorsing Co sponsorship to urge TVA and WPA cooperation for the recreational development. Huntsville aldermen prepared a unanimous resolution.
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Decatur
Tennessee River
Southern Railroad
Courtland
Huntsville
Suport
City OF
Alabama
Limestone County
U. S
Train Robbery in New York by Six Gunmen
Six gunmen robbed a passenger train in upper Manhattan early today. They tied two postal clerks, handcuffed them to an iron post, and fled after taking one mail pouch bound for Yonkers. Police estimate the haul aimed at about 100000 but the pouch contained nothing of value.
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New York
Upper Manhattan
Yonkers
Deval
Capeulla
Nine Dead In Bomb Laden Plane Crash Near Denver
A two motor B 18 Curtiss bomber from Denver Lowry Field crashed during a bombing practice 43 miles east of Denver amid a severe hail and electrical storm. All nine aboard were killed including 2nd Lieut Wilbur A Champagne pilot and P E Kelly radio operator. The wreckage scattered over prairie and investigators weighed possible causes between lightning strike or dropped bombs.
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Lowry Field
Watkins, Colo
Wilbur A. Champagne
P. Schmidtchen
Valley Stream
Long Island
N.C
William McDearman
Lebanon
Tenn
Clarence L. Hobbs
Irving
Tex
Truman Fraser
McRory
Ark
Roy C. Adkins
Switz City
Ind
Cloud EB. Hutchinson
Charles E. Kelly
Texarkana
Weldon Burson
Deport
Illness Claims W D Newton as 83 Year Old Farm Leader
Funeral services were held for William D. Newton 83 at 2 p m Friday at the Fairview church with Rev Sizemore officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery under Peck of Hartselle. He died Thursday at 4 30 p m at his daughter Mrs W I Duskins home in Eva after a two week illness. Surviving are three daughters Mrs Duskins Mrs F K Wilson of Eva Mrs G B McClure Manchester Tenn three sons Clifford Newton Cullman Audie Newton Warrior Presley Newton Manchester Tenn 31 grandchildren three great grandchildren pallbearers were Guy Woodrow Lonnie Wilson Garland Edward Newton and Nolan Mes Anally flower girls Lorene Kierbow Audrey McAnally Opal Holloway Lemma Harding Inez Newton Wilma Wright Mr Newton a farmer long time Morgan County resident and member of Valdermosa Church of Christ.
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William. D. Newton
Sizemore
Fairview Church
Peck
Hartselle
Newton
W. I. Duskins
Eva
Duskins
F. K. Wilson
G. B. McClure
Madchester
Tennessee
Clifford Newton
Cullman
Audie Newton
Warrior
Presley Newton
Manchester
Tenn
Guy
Woodrow
Lonnie Wilson
Garland
Edward
Nolan
Lorene Kierbow
Audrey McAnally
Opal Holloway
Lemma Harding
Inez Newton
Wilma Wright
Mr. Newton
Morgan County
Fayetteville
Valdermosa Church of Christ
Meeting to Shape Cub Plans Tonight
A parent meeting at 7:30 PM in the First Baptist Church educational building aims to organize a local Cub troop as part of Boy Scout work. Scout executive J L Hubbard will lead discussions on homework and program details. Previous parent meetings failed, raising doubt about launching Cub work unless strong turnout occurs.
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First Baptist Church
J.L. Hubbard
Guards Arrival Delayed For Saturday Homecoming
National Guard units from Decatur Hartselle and Athens will reach the Decatur railway station Saturday morning August 24 between 11 and 11:30. Chamber of Commerce is notifying the public of the change and Riverside High School band director Kenneth Hennessy orders band members to report at 10 am to march to the station and greet the guardsmen.
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Decatur
Hartselle
Athens National
Riverside High School
Barrage Balloon Rampage Over London Causes Chaos
A barrage balloon broke loose over London on August 23, tearing down chimney pots and spraying sparks as its cable trailed along trolley lines. It became entangled on St. Mark's Church tower and later tore the spire free before escaping.
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London
St. Mark's
Trinity Colt Show A Top Success In 7th Year
The Trinity seventh annual colt show on their school grounds drew 900 to 1,000 spectators and showcased top stock in three classes, with Sam P. Lile winning five prizes and G M Jacobs plus Robert Jacobs three prizes each. The event began at 10 30 am and featured rings for each class and a sweepstakes in three divisions.
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Trinity
Sam P. Lile
G. M. Jacobs
Robert Jacobs
Russell
Red
Mabel
Lady
North Alabama
W. A. Burt
Rayburn Neville
Neville
John Burleson
B. G. Hall
Hubert Brooks
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Daily
Trinity School
Frank
State Highway Patrol
Charles C Canterberry
McCulloch Announces Candidacy for Alderman in Decatur
Ernest McCulloch, longtime Decatur resident and local insurance agent, announces his run for alderman in place number five. He moved from Lawrence County to work for the L and N railroad and has been in insurance for nine years. A church member and club participant, he pledges to honor majority wishes and work to improve Decatur.
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Ernest McCulloch
McCculloch
Decatur
Lawrence County
L. & N. Railroad
First Christian Church
M Lodge
McCulloch
Roosevelt Opposes Delay in Military Training Plan
President Roosevelt declared he is strongly against postponing compulsory training. He warned delaying conscription would slow the defense program by one or two years as Congress debates the measure since June 20. The remarks come as the nation expands manpower to operate new fighting equipment.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Finance plan urged to back defense factory loans
Washington August 23 commission urged Congress to enact quickly legislation to authorize contracts for underwriting back loans to finance factory construction in defense enterprises. John D. Biggers deputy production commissioner said the plan would mobilize idle capital while conserving government credit and resources.
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Washington
Commission
Congress
John D. Biggers
Roosevelts remarks on Rockne and military draft plans
President Roosevelt tied the idea of building a strong football team to national defense saying Rockne would fail with only nine players. He opposed delaying conscription amid a Senate debate on the Burke-Wadsworth bill with Senator Maloney proposing a January 1 delay and Glass urging action. He noted government focus on new equipment orders arriving this Fall and next Spring.
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Knute Rockne
Rockne
United States
Senate
Maloney
D. Conn
Glass
Roosevelt
Malonty
Lull in London Air Sparks War Question
By Dewitt Mackenzie a calm period above England prompts questions about Hitler's next move. The writer admits limited knowledge on why the Reich leader seems stalled and hints at possible explanations while noting public curiosity.
Nazi Air Threat Still Looms Over Britain Says Analyst
The piece warns Britain not to assume Hitler is finished and notes Germany possesses unseen aerial power. It suggests Germany may unleash with air strength beyond current perception, while Britain grows confident after claims of RAF superiority and rising aircraft production.
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Mark
Britain
Herr Hitler
England
Royal Air Force
Channel Fire Answered by English Guns
London reports RAF bombers attacked German gun emplacements on the French coast between Calais and Boulogne and 22 airdromes in German occupied territory, losing one plane. Nazi raids hit London suburbs, Dover, and northeast coast towns as air war intensifies across Britain and Europe.
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London
Air Ministry
Calais
Boulogne
Associated Press
England
Scotland
Channel
French
Straits of Dover
Cross Channel
Dover
Hell's Corner
Germany
Island Kingdom
Greece
Rome
Britain
Crete
Corfu
DNB
Payroll for Milk Higher Payrol Milk Cheese Plant
Decatur Alabama Dairy Products Company paid out 13 702 02 for milk processed into cheese since starting May 1. Superintendent Leroy McEntire reported monthly payouts 461 14 in June 4841 24 and 399 64 for July. Milk volume to the plant remains strong with about 300 customers daily.
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Decatur
Alabama Dairy Products Company
Leroy McEntire
Weather Averages Mixed Across Regions
Weather data shows river gauge around 20.98 with high near 89 and low 69 over 24 hours and no rainfall. Alabama and Florida trend toward fair conditions with a gentle change in temperatures expected into the weekend.
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Tennessee
Alabama
Florida
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W. D. Newton
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