Roads facing suits by U S rail interests
The Justice Department filed an anti trust suit in Lincoln Nebraska against the Association of American Railroads the Western Association of Railway Executives J P Morgan and Kuhn Loeb company plus named officers and directors of the AAR and 47 railroads along with 31 other individuals The action accuses a private finance and railroad alliance of colluding to keep non competitive rates and to hinder improvements in Western U S railroad services and facilities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Department
Mit
Lincoln
Neb
Association of American Railroads
Western Association of Railway Executives
J. P. Morgan Ander Kuhn, Loeb and Company
Francis Biddle
United States
War Today: Mackenzie Assesses German Strategy After France
In this analysis Dewitt Mackenzie argues the German focus shifts after France. He suggests Hitler may pull defenses to the Rhine while pressing the Eastern front, with Soviet pressure on the Vistula and a Romanian push threatening the Balkans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pistol Totin
Patton
Paris
France
Fuehrer
Normandy
Rhine
Vistula
East Prussia
Rumania
Balkans
Hopewell 4 H Victory Club Meets With Tomating Demonstration
The Hopewell 4 H Victory club held a regular meeting at Reba Williams home in August. Members including Reba Williams Annie Ruth Williams Peggie Nell Stephenson Martha Ann Stephenson Estelle Jones Billie Margaret Rogers Rachel Williams Ramona Garener Ruby McDonald Dorothy Mae Jones and Gracie McDonald attended. A demonstration on annexed tomatoes and apple butter followed songs games with prizes, and an upcoming meeting at Martha Ann Stephenson home was announced where members will hem a piece of cloth. Mrs Smith is the adult leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reba Williams
Annie Ruth Williams
Peggie Nell Stephenson
Martha Ann Stephenson
Estelle Jones
Billie Margaret Rogers
Rachel Williams
Ramona Garener
Ruby McDonald
Dorothy Mae Jones
Gracie McDonald
Mrs. Smith
Cullman Kiwanis to Meet Decatur Club at Hotel Lyons
Cullman Kiwanis members join Decatur Kiwanis for a noon meeting at Hotel Lyons. B. T. Gardner chairs the committee. Afterward, members tour Ingalls Shipbuilding yards for a inspection visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman Kiwanis Club
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Hotel Lyons
B. T. Gardner
Ingalls Shipbuilding Yards
Nashville Negro Club Invades Decatur For Friday Tilt
The Nashville NAAC Tigers, a Negro league club, travel to Decatur to face the Star Monarchs at three o clock in the Negro park’s western section. Opening lineup includes Lains Martin Daily Hill Pry Payne and McLin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Naac Tigers
Neball Club
Decatur
Star Monarchs
Negro Park
Monarchs
Yes
Lains
Martin
Daily
Hill
Pry
Payne
McLin
Markets Rise and Fall on War News and Crop Talk
In New York the cotton market fell up to 85 cents a bale before firming with mill buying and covering late. Prices ranged from Oct at 21.42 to Mar at 20.97 cents. Nashville cattle and hogs showed active steady to lower action with cows and grass steers dominating. calves and fat butcher calves traded between 6 and 15 dollars, hogs 12 to 14.50, sheep and lambs steady with light runs and varied prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Commission House
New Orleans
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
WPB Chief Nelson Quizzed On China Mission
Washington Aug 23 War Production Board Chairman Donald M. Nelson was called to Capitol Hill to discuss his confidential mission to China with Maj. Gen. Hurley. Senators sought reassurance on limited civilian production as a hedge for reconversion while President Roosevelt defended the move as not altering policy. The committee also planned separate talks with Charles E. Wilson on reconversion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Capitol Hill
China
Roosevelt
Nelson
Senate War Investigating Committee
WPB
Rudolph Halley
Donald Nelson
Ferguson
R-Mich
Patrick Hurley
Charles E. Wilson
Bi partisan talks at postwar security meeting
Secretary Hull meets with John Foster Dulles and seeks counsel from Senate Republicans Austin and Vandenberg in marine conferences. The discussions focus on prospects for bipartisan support of postwar world security amid Soviet British American talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cordell Hull
John Foster Dulles
Thomas E. Dewey
Dulles
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Austin
Vermont
Vandenberg
Michigan
Ustin
Cotton Opens Rapidly as Harvest Nears Across Regions
In Alabama, crops remain in fair to good condition with cotton set to open quickly after a week of rising activity. Meteorologist E. D. Emigh notes corn looks strong outside early North plantings, and soy, sweet potatoes, peanuts, sorghum, sugarcane and other farm crops are in fine condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
E. D. Emigh
Emigh
Bradford Act Decision Due In Labor Case
Judge Grover C. Boner set September 2 for a ruling on whether Alabama can regulate employer employee relations under the Bradford labor act or if federal power prevails. The case centers on Clem Walter Jr of Ingalls Iron Works suspending Clifford Jenkins for failing to maintain union membership with the AFL Iron Workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Grover C. Boner
Clem Walter, Jr
Ingalls Iron Works Co
Clifford Jenkins
Walters
Jenkins
International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers
AFL
Walter
David S. Satterwhite
War Labor Board
WLB
Atlanta
Ingalls Iron Works
Satterwhite
James A. Simpson
Ingalls
Ing
Red Success Is Nazi Goal Shifts War Mobilization Tone
London reports the Nazi press urging intensified mobilization and alignment with Bolshevik methods. The Schwarze Korps contends Bolshevism differs in race but claims Bolshevik tactics are valid for winning the war, while calling for an end to treating Bolshevism as untouchable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Schwarze Korps
Hitler
Dr. Goebbels
Gestapo
Himmiler
Allied plan for occupation air force in Germany
Allied air leaders reportedly map an occupation air force possibly of 15000 bombers and fighters to back ground troops when Germany capitulates. Germany would be divided into three zones run by the United States Britain and Russia with a joint air command pooling heavy bombers and fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reic
Germany
United States
Britain
Russia
America
Bath Preparations for Refreshing Soak
Add a tumblerful of common table salt to bath water and let it dissolve. Use a small amount of air like soap directly on the skin. Apply a thin layer of body to air before dressing.
First Christian Church Auditorium Remodel Plans
The First Christian church auditorium has been remodeled with white celotex panels, a reconfigured baptistry, oak paneling, an extended Hammond organ area, and a new eighteen seat choir loft. A golden harp accent and cross high above the communion table are lit by indirect lighting. the floor is dark brown. Dedication service planned for Sunday morning, August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Allied advances tighten grip on German forces south of the Seine
Allied troops push along the Seine to Evreux and Vernon, with German resistance collapsing in the south. Maj. Gen. Elfelzt captured, Argentan pocket reduced to battlefield ruins. burial teams delayed, while officers flee with troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laigle
Gace
Seine
Evreux
Vernon
Elfelzt
Argentan
Paris Freed After Four Days of Street Fighting
Paris rose in liberation after four days of urban combat led by 50,000 to 60,000 French Forces of the Interior with thousands more joining. De Gaulle’s headquarters in London announced the capital’s seizure of public buildings and detainment of remaining Vichy officials as Allied airpower monitored German withdrawal. The move follows recent talks between De Gaulle and Eisenhower and signals possible French administration of Paris.
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London
Paris
Charles de Gaulle
Ile de la Cite
de Gaulle
Dwight
D. Eisenhower
France
Committee of National Liberation
Rennes
Brittany
Coutances
Avranches
DNB
Federal Communications Commission
Montmartre
Montparnasse
Rench
Jena
Iroux
Alabama electors back O Daniel for president in 1936
Presidential electors of the American Democratic group in Alabama announce they will cast their 11 votes for Senator W Lee O Daniel of Texas if elected. They cite his life and character as fitting the next president and list the certified electors from Birmingham Hartselle Mobile Cleveland Oneonta and Birmingham among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
American Democratic Party
Alabama
W. Lee O’daniel
Texas
O’daniel
United States
Peorla
O'Danel
D. O. Nichols
C. C. Rolfe
Hartselle
W. A. Keim
Rayon H. McLendon
Harry H. Smith
Mobile
James L. Campbell
A. R. Head
Cleveland
Roy E. Wilson
Jennie Strickland
Frank Holcombe
Oneonta
Charles Copeland
Bravest Flight Lieutenant Survives Harrowing Crash Rescue
An RAF night fighter pilot describes eight days trapped amid combat as German and American forces battled nearby. He recalls a crash landing after a gunfire strike, losing fingers, and persistent hope while rescuers cut him free from the wreckage under fire.
Morgan Wins District Honor in War Bond Drive
Morgan county led E bond sales in district five with 711 043 dollars against a 551 000 quota earning the district banner. Ed McMillan announced the record while praising War Finance leaders Ewel Gregg and Jack Langhorne for Morgan’s achievement. district three topped the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Alabama
Morgan
Ed Leigh McMillan
State Finance Committee
Ewel K. Gregg
Morgan County War Finance Committee
McMillan
Jack Langhorne
Madison
James R. Mason
Marshall County
J. P. Willis
Limestone County
W. A. Owens
Jackson County
Robert D. Ward
Walker
Lamar
Marion
Fayette
Clarence Gardner
J. Hilliard Felton
Jeff J. Coleman
John P. Furniss
Sim Thomas
Howard Bill
Clarence W. Allgood
E. V. Smith
Hemphill Whiteside
Albert J. Tully
C. A. Jones
James S. Callahan
Eloise Deaton and friends attend The Chocolate Soldier in Birmingham
Mrs Eloise Deaton with Misses Bunny Moody and Maxine McCutcheon traveled to Birmingham last night to attend the presentation of The Chocolate Soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise Deaton
Bunny Moody
Maxine McCutcheon
Birmingham
Ex POW Now Is Air Cadet in Training at Courtland Field
1st Lt Clyde C Angley formerly a B 25 bombardier navigator aboard the El Lobo based in North Africa was shot down during a July 20 1943 Salerno bombing mission and spent 36 hours in a life raft before escape and capture. He reached the United States in December 1943 and now trains as an air forces pilot at Courtland Army Air Field. The Whitney North Carolina native wears the European theater ribbon and three Oak Leaf Clusters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde C. Angley
Courtland Army Air Field
Angley
North Africa
Salerno
Germany
States
Whitney, N. C
Reeder Unit Commended for Bombing Excellence
First Lieutenant Owen Reeder of Falkville is praised as a member of a Marauder group that earned commendations for precision bombing during Ninth Air Force pre invasion attacks and ongoing operations. Reeder, with over 50 combat missions, piloted the B-26 Victory Road, aiding Allied landings and Normandy progress after serving as an Alabama Extension agent before joining the service in October 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Air Force
Owen Reeder
Falkville
Air Force
Europe
Reeder
Thomas B. Hall
European
Normandy
Alabama Extension Service
Softball crowds fill Delano Park as week games roll on
Monday night results show Cisco, Courtland, and Airways among top scorers with Goodyear held 0 by Cisco. On Tuesday Cisco defeated Goodyear 11 to 0 and Courtland beat Cooper Wells 16 to 6. Upcoming Thursday starts Maintenance versus Goodyear and Airways versus Cisco, with Friday scheduling Independents versus Cooper Wells and Airways versus Courtland.
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Delano Park
Briscoe
Rhe Cooper
Airways
Wade
Jones
Smock
Maintenance
Goodyear
Cisco
Cooper Wells
Courtland
Malone Feigns AWOL Then Dives Twice in River
William G Malone, a Decatur Negro AWOL from Camp Sibert Alabama, surfaced in Tennessee River after 15 days in town. He escaped from city jail during MP meal, fled again into water, and was recaptured and returned to Camp Sibert.
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William G. Malone
Decatur
Malone
Whitmire
Water Street
Mp’s
Camp Sibert
Heart Attack Fatal Ends Alabama Sawmill Operator
John Burns 56 of Section Alabama died Tuesday from a heart attack while with workers in the woods. He was a sawmill operator, survived by his widow Della Summerford Burns four daughters and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services set for Thursday at 11 at Johnson's Chapel, Word Funeral Home of Scottsboro directing.
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John Burns
Section
Ala
Burns
Della Summerford Burns
W. S. Garner
Falkville
W. T. Graham
Peggue Sue
Freeda Mae
Johnson's Chapel
Word Funeral Home of
Scottsboro
Draper Returns to Duty as Aircraft Mechanic
Pfe. Cyrus Draper, a Decatur Negro soldier, returns to duty at Mathew Field Sacramento California after a furlough visit home to his parents at 44th Avenue West. He serves as an aircraft mechanic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Draper
Decatur
Mathew Field
Sacramento
Cal
Tth Avenue West
Draper
Prohibition and Adultery Cases Viewed in Local Court
Judge James Crow Jr presided as criminal dockets included Meddie Coffey pleading guilty to prohibition with a $50 fine and costs. McCroskey found not guilty on driving while intoxicated. Sam McCrosky case not pressed. Alton Hanson adultery dismissed at prosecutor’s cost. Louella Mosley pleaded guilty to prohibition with $50 fine and costs. Alton T Hanson adultery case dismissed at prosecutor’s costs.
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James Crow, Jr
State of Alabama
Meddie Coffey
Morgan County
McCroskey
Sam McCrosky
Alton Hanson
Louella Mosley
Alton T. Hanson
Soviet Latvia Estonia angry as front reports terse notes
Soviet Latvia and Estonia were frustrated, the communique said. Zambrow between Warsaw and Bialystok was captured in a 15 mile advance from previously reported Russian positions, and nearer Warsaw the Germans cleared from a 40 mile section of the South bank of the Bug river.
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Latvia
Estonia
Zambrow
Warsaw
Bialystok
Buger
Guntersville Visitors Study Decatur Parks Plan
A Guntersville delegation led by R. W. Bishop and Homer A. Smith along with three city councilmen toured Decatur parks on Tuesday. They plan a similar recreation program for Guntersville and praised Delano park’s varied facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer A. Smith
Guntersville Wheeler Lake
Guntersville
R. W. Bishop
Decatur
Delano Park
Carpenter Fatally Shot in Birmingham Home
J H Taylor a 52 year old carpenter was killed by a gunshot last night at the home of Edward Traylor in the Ensley area Mrs Tray lor was lightly wounded by a stray bullet Police quoted Patrolman J C Lance that Traylor fired as Taylor moved toward him A knife was found beside Taylor when officers arrived
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Carpenter
Birmingham
J. H. Taylor
Edward Traylor
Ensley
Traylor
J. C. Lance
Taylor
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Hopewell Club
Hopewell
Victory Club
Cullman Club
Mehayyl Eemmouae
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Dewey
Hull
Bradford
Christian
James M. Long
Pyle
Algeria
Algiers
Luther Glen
Austinville
Anod
Soviet
Onmng
Foxcroft
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