Washington Officials See No Exit From Hitler War
Washington officials see no way out of the crisis with Germany beyond war. Roosevelt ponders final plea to Hitler or Mussolini influence to avert conflict as Hull and Welles deliver dispatches from Europe. Measures in state and treasury aim to cushion any U S impact if war comes, with key reads on Ribbentrop and Vor Brautitsch timelines.
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Washington
Hitler
Hull
Welles
Union Station
Roosevelt
Europe
Congress
Adolf Hitler
Munich
Mussolini
Italy
Tr Duce
Rome-Berlin
Rome
Phillips
Count Ciano
United States
Dixon Seeks Federal Aid For Flood Victims
Governor asks Washington for federal help to aid about 26 000 South Alabama families hit by last week's flood. He and leaders urge creation of emergency jobs for 3 000 wage earners in Perry and Marengo counties and ask WPA to maintain rolls. Representative Mathews moves a one year mortgage moratorium proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
South Alabama
William B. Bankhead
John H. Bankhead
Laula Dunn
Norman F. Davis
Federal Sur- Commodities Corp
Col. F. C. Reo
Parm Security Administration
The
Red Cross
Dunn
WPA
Perry
Marengo
Washington
D. C. Mathews
Backache and Leg Pain Warn of Kidney Trouble
Readable fragments warn that backache and leg pains may signal kidney issues. Urges attention to toxins eliminated by kidneys and notes symptoms like dizziness and pain around the urethra. Mentions Dean’s as a remedy in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Dean
Markets tumble and rebound as Europe at wartime brink
Financial markets swung wildly with Europe near war. Stocks fell up to 5 points in early trading then recovered markedly by midday. Turnover rose to about 1.3 million shares in five hours as buying renewed activity amid a mixed final spread. Cotton futures closed steady with spot prices up seven points and July deliveries cited in New Orleans.
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Victor Eubank
NEW_YORK
Europe
New Orleans
Markets at a Glance: Mixed Stocks and Varied Commodities
New York markets show mixed stocks with lenders steady after an early slump while bonds fall on U S and foreign loans. Curb is low in spirits as industrials rebound. Foreign exchange remains nervous with ongoing pound pressure. Cotton rises on trade and foreign buying. sugar is uneven with local demand offsetting Cuban selling. Coffee improves due to trade and European buying. Chicago markets list wheat steady to lower, corn lower, cattle steady to strong, hogs strong to 15 higher.
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New York
U. S
Chicago
Steady Close as Cotton Futures Edge Up in New Orleans
Foreign and domestic buyers boosted bolstered cotton futures in New Orleans trading on August 24 but profit taking trimmed gains. Closing prices were steady with net advances of 4 to 7 points.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed oil prices steady with mixed futures quotes
In New Orleans on August 24 cottonseed oil markets closed steady. Bleachable prime summer yellow sits at 5.75 nominal while prime crude ranges around 4.75 with months Sept through Jan noted as 5.12B 5.20B 5.38B 5.46B 5.56B respectively.
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New Orleans
Memphis cottonseed futures close steady on Aug price report
Prime cottonseed futures closed steady in Memphis on August 24 with prices for Aug 21.50 Sept 20.40 Oct 20.25 Nov 20.25 Dec 20.40 Jan 20.30 March 20.45 and 3 300 sales noted.
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Memphis
Tenn
Market Report Chicago Butter and Egg Prices Steady
Chicago market notes butter totals 1 104 979 pounds steady with creamery 90 score at 22 3 4 and 90 centralized carrots 23. Eggs totals 6 353, firm with fresh graded extra firsts local 16, cars 16 1 4, firsts local 1 1 2, cars 16, current receipts 13 1 2, storage packed firsts 16 3 4.
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Chicago
Poultry Prices Mixed in Chicago Markets
Chicago reports mixed poultry prices with a dive noted for certain lots. Hens under 4 1/2 pounds bring 15 cents, leghorn broilers 14, springs 4 pounds and up 16, under 4 pounds colored 13, white rocks 15, with other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Plymouth
Nashville Livestock Market Report
Salable cattle receipts 400 calves 150 with about steady tone as grass cattle stay under pressure. Yearling beeves active to 8.75. grass steers and heifers 5.50 to 7.00. beef cows and bulls 5.50 down. canners 3.00 to 4.50. top vealers 10.00. Hog receipts 500 steady to 5.95 top 170-230 lbs. 120 lb plus 4.80 to 5.95. sows 4.06. Sheep receipts 100 steady. spring lambs 8.00 down. fat ewes 2.00 to 2.75.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
U0. S Dept. Agri
Europe eyes peace as war tensions rise across continent
The article describes diplomatic moves involving Germany and Russia, Ribbentrop’s return to Berlin, and Poland bolstering defenses while peace hopes grow. Pope Pius XII and King Leopold are cited urging peace, with U S officials reiterating a peace objective. In Shanghai, 6000 Japanese troops land near the International Settlement as tensions mount.
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Russia
Moscow
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Germany
Hitler
Poland
Europe
Pius XII
Brussels
Leopold
Roosevelt
Washington
United States
White House
Rome
Shanghai
German Troops Ready as Hitler Demands Poland
Berlin reports Nazi forces prepared to back Adolf Hitler on Poland while Britain warns its citizens in Germany to leave and the United States urges citizens abroad to depart unofficially. A high foreign office official says Beck may haste to Hitler, signaling tense diplomacy before any possible Polish reply.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Poland
Germany
United States
Jozef Beck
Hitler
Beck
Emil Hacha
Czecho-Slovakia
Foreign Office
Foreigh
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Robert Coulondre
Nevile Henderson
Unter den Linden
Boxing Bouts Set Tonight At Decatur Armory
The Decatur Boys Club of the American Legion presents eight boxing matches at the Armory starting at 8 15 tonight. Headlining is O Neal Harris of Decatur heavyweight champion opposing H Gray of Hillsboro with other Decatur entrants facing opponents from three areas. Promoter J W Youngblood says the card will attract large crowds from Lawrence and Limestone counties.
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Decatur
American Legion
Armory
Benson Field
O'Neal Harris
Alaama
H. Gray
Hillsboro
Harris
Gray Battler
Thomas Higdon
Eugene Worley
Charles Lindsay
Jack Sherman
Blondy Miller
Wilson Campbell
Slim Thomas
J. W. Youngblood
Lawrence
Limestone
Airport talks resume on possible Decatur site
Asa Rountree state aviation director and Owen Draper aero engineer met with Chamber of Commerce and TWA officials to study viable airport sites near Decatur. They previously discussed location plans with local leaders, noting Decatur lacks an adequate landing field in a strategically placed area. Others inspecting sites included John D. McKibben and W. M. Rice of TVA reservoir property management.
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Asa Rountree
Owen Draper
Chamber of Commerce
TWA
Decatur
Mr. Rountree
Chain of Commerce
Messrs. Rountree, Draper
John D. McKibben
W. M. Rice
TVA Department of Reservoir Property Management
Huntsville Boosters Visit Decatur for Monte Sano Festival
The Huntsville Boosters a group of 60 will tour Decatur tomorrow to promote the Monte Sano Festival set for August 31 and September 1 They will lunch at the Lyons Hotel at 1 pm and will be joined by Decatur residents.
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Huntsville Boosters
Decatur
Lyons Hotel
Death warrants signed for McGraw and three Jacksonville inmates
Governor Cone signed death warrants today for Harvey Mc Graw the holdup slayer of two men and for three Jacksonville inmates sentenced to electrocution for murder.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Cone
Harvey McGraw
Jacksonville
Rapid German-Polish Ultimatum Looms Over Europe
Reports from Moscow indicate a limited Polish ultimatum may follow the Soviet German non aggression pact. Berlin signals a willingness to see Poland capitulate to avoid war while Moscow and Berlin coordinate plans. British and French envoys prepare evacuations as troop movements intensify in Berlin.
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Moscow
Poland
Berchtesgaden
Berlin
Head of Institute to Be Heard Tonight in Local Church
Dr. W. T. Watson of the Florida Bible Institute in Tampa and St. Petersburg Evangelistic Center speaks at Central Baptist Church at 7 30 tonight. He is a renowned revivalist and lecturer guiding a growing evangelical center with winter conferences featuring national preachers. He will discuss current history in light of Bible prophecy and signs of the approaching end of the age.
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W. T. Watson
Florida Bible Institute
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Chamberlain Warns of Impending War and German Threats
Chamberlain warns of imminent war as Germany readies for conflict and Russia engages with Britain and France. He cites German troop movements toward Poland, insists Britain will aid Poland, and condemns German Russian non aggression pact while noting Hitler seeks a free hand in Eastern Europe.
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Chamberlain
Germany
Poland
Russia
Britain
France
Ivan Maisky
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Europe
Fpuchier
Nevile Henderson
Gern
Reciprocals and New Deal Lines in 1940 Speech
The speaker lauded reciprocal trade treaties under Cordell Hull and credited them with benefits to farm producers. He blamed 12 years of Republican rule for the current low mood and touted New Deal measures including the SEC, CCC, NYA, WPA, Social Security, TVA, and federal housing and labor reforms.
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Cordell Hull
Civil Conservation Corps
National Youth , Administration
Works ‘Progress Administration
Tennessee Valley Authority
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Federal Housing Administration
Labor Relations Board
Alabama Senate stalls on closed shop ban and edits tax bills
In Montgomery the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee failed to vote on Senator Emmett Hildrettis closed shop ban after a noisy session. The panel did approve a measure to harmonize unemployment compensation with federal law while other bills faced postponement or favorable reports, including small loan rate limits and licensing taxes on performing rights. Legislation on city manager forms for Mobile was deferred amid opposition, while a hearing set for sterilization bills and other tax and license reforms proceeded in the House.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Senate
Judiciary Committee
Emmett Hildretti
James A. Simpson
Alabama
Senate Banking Committee
Hayse
State Banking Department
Judiciary
Sen
American Society
Secretary of State
House
Ways and Means
Senate Constitution Committee
Bruce Henderson
Mobile
J. N. Langan
House Municipal Organizations Committee
Jefferson
Birmingham
Langan
Ed E. Red
Alabama League of Municipalities
Senate
C. E. Shaver
Huntsville
Sch
Aubrey Dominick
House Public Health Committee
R. N. Hill
Robinson
St. Clair
British Statement on Eastern Europe Position
The remark states that Britain does not seek a special position for itself in Eastern Europe and emphasizes a balanced stance. It reflects diplomatic messaging about influence and neutrality in the region.
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Europe
Decatur's Diary Adds Local Notes From Mobile to Florence
Local column reports on visits by the Kelley family to Florida cities, plans to attend Cincinnati Reds games, revival progress at Tanner and Memorial Drive churches, preaching by Rev. R. D. Cook, and forthcoming revival at North Wood Avenue Methodist Church in Florence. Also notes on hospital patients, police court fines, and travel by area residents.
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Tanner Methodist Church
R. D. Cook
Memorial Drive Methodist Church
Memorial Drive
Union Grove
M. EF. Lazenby
Locust Fort
Moore
Cook
Gas Tax Debate Shapes License Fees and Tax Policy
The discussion centers on license rate ranges from five to eighteen dollars with a proposed scale from six to twenty two dollars after value taxes. Bank head cites that Republican contenders would not repeal Democratic measures they did not enact.
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Bankhead
Bankhead Indicates Willingness to Back 1940 Democratic Bid
Rep William B Bankhead a national House leader and New Deal backer signals openness to the 1940 Democratic presidential bid. He spoke amid Alabama legislative events while Gov Frank Dixon voiced support for unpledged Southern delegations to boost regional bargaining without opposing Bankhead.
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Montgomery
Ala
William B. Bankhead
National House
New Deal
Roosevelt
Alabama
Frank M. Dixon
Will Bankhead
Dixon
Dixie
President Foresees Poland Independence as Path to Peace
An official stated the president affirmed Poland's absolute right to national independence, arguing such acceptance would secure peace by preventing aggression. He warned that strong powers dominating the weak would lead to war and long oppression for both victors and vanquished. The text implies a suggestion to use Italy's influence with Hitler, though not explicit.
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Poland
Italy
Adolf Hitler
Roosevelt to confer with Hull on European crisis plans
President Roosevelt told reporters he would consult Secretary Hull on the European crisis upon returning to Washington and review two year old evacuation plans for Americans in Europe. He said he would also examine European and U.S. treasury balances and did not discuss any concrete steps to avert war. He spoke aboard the destroyer Lang near Sandy Hook before ashore for Red Bank and a train to Washington.
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Sandy
Red Bark
N. J
Washington
Treasury
Europe
Roosevelt
America
Frida
Ent
News “N
Mr. Roosevelt
Tuscaloosa
Sandy Hook
Ang
Fuscaloosa
Red Bank
Grace Tully
White House
James F. Tully
Gerald A. Cahill
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War Resources Board
von Ribbentrop
Vor Brautitsch
Gereral Staff
Tannenberg
Dewey
Bam
Thomas E. Dewey
Earl Putnam
Owosso
Mich
Putnam
Wall Street
Cotton
Ely
N. O. Cotton
Decatur’s
Max Michelson
Emporium
H. H. Kelley
Dorothy Kelley
Panama City
Pensacola, Fla
Cincinnati Reds
Earl Lee
R. A. Cook
North
Rev
J. A. Chambers
Ardmore
Southside Baptist Church
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Roy Sloan
M. R. Boucher
Meridianville
W. L. Spearmen
J. B. Trotman
Benevolent Hospital
James D. Hunter
Central Methodist Church
Woodland
North Wood Avenue Methodist Church
Florence
Cc. L. Dobbs
W. R. Ransom
Hartselle
Baugh’s, Infirmary
Reedus Grisham
Sherman, Street
Baugh's Infirmary
Jesus
Lewis H. Knight
Westminste Presbyterian Church
Paul Brown, Jr
Jack Fitc
Bowling Green
Evansville
Indiana
W. W. Hicks
Ninth Street
South
Benevolent Scciety Hospital
E. R. Touchston
Tanner Route
Benevolent Society Hospital
Lou Gunter
Anniston
Dee Terry
Hamil Clinic
Moulton Street
Otis Segars
Bee Line Highway
E. O. Craft
City Park Flower Shop
Princess Theatre Pa
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