FDR to Speak at Tennessee Valley Celebration Opening
Gov Prentice Cooper opens a four day Tennessee Valley festival in Tennessee with a 8:15 p m stand and the president will deliver a 10 a m address. More than 100000 expected at Chickamauga for the event as eight state officials attend opening ceremonies. An 1000 car motorcade over Jasper toll bridge will speed passage for visitors from multiple states. The eighth annual cotton ball and three parades are scheduled with the Lady at The Lake ball honoring dignitaries tomorrow night.
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Tennessee Valley Auty
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Chickamauga
Stateway Department
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Tennessee
Alabama
Rumania Presses Vienna Plan as Axis Seeks Baltic Quiet
The Rumanian government says it will accept arbitration on Transylvania after German and Italian influence. Berlin promises security for Romanian territory if it cedes oil rich Transylvania. Rumania faces pressure from Hungary and Bulgaria with King Carol warned to accept the Vienna plan or face attack. Soviet notes warn of grave consequences for future incidents as winter fighting looms and German plans shift from Britain to France.
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Transylvania
Germany
Italy
Berlin
Hungary
Vienna
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Bessarabia
Pecwine
U. S
Bucharest
Carol
Bulgaria
Supmo
Rome-Ber
Europe
Reich
Soviet Russia
Moscow
Hitler
Britain
Lés Verrieres
Nazi Fuehrer
British Isles
Markets rally as rails lead gains on a holiday week
The market opened modestly then drifted with prices wavering. Rail, industrial stocks led a rally with gains from 1 to over 2 points while volume rose to around 500,000 shares, roughly double the prior session.
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Wall Street
Victor Eubank
New York
Cottonseed oil prices hold steady in New Orleans market
In New Orleans on August 30 the market closed steady with bleachable summer yellow at 6.05 nominal. Prime crude quoted around 4.75B, with futures for Sept 5.30B, Oct 5.34B, Dec 5.45B, Jan 5.46B, and March 5.56B.
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New Orleans
New Orleans Cotton Market Quiet With Mixed Prices
Spot cotton closed quiet with no change. Sales 40 bales at low middling 8.65, middling 9.65, good middling 10.10. Receipts 1,510. stock 520,584.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed meal futures close steady in Memphis trade
Prime 41 percent cottonseed meal futures in Memphis closed steady with sessions at 23.30 for August 23.30? Prices listed for Oct 21.50 Dec 21.10 Jan 21.25 March 21.25 May 21.00. Sales reached 1300 tons.
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Memphis
Tenn
Wheat and Feed Prices for Chicago Market
Chicago price notes list various grain bids including No. 1 yellow wheat at 64 3-466, No. 2 oats at 29 1-4, No. 3 white oats at 30 1-4, No. 1 white heavy at 31 1-4, No. 1 feed at 36 1-2, mixed to 28 1-2, barley 48-68 nominal, feed 35-45 nominal. Timoth y clean 3.40, alsike cloverseed 10.50-12.00, red clover 7.50-8.00.
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Chicago
Wheat prices rise to best in two weeks in Chicago
Wheat futures in Chicago climbed nearly two cents per bushel to the highest level in more than two weeks. September wheat settled at 73 3/4 cents, up 13 3/4 cents from yesterday’s close.
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Nashville Livestock Prices Mixed as Trade Slows
From Nashville Tennessee on August 20 the U S Department of Agriculture notes 200 salable cattle and 150 calves with a slow weak grass cattle trade. Grainfed cattle steady with vealers and other cattle priced from 3.00 to 10.50, hogs at 6 45 to 7 35, sheep around 6 00 to 9 00, and fat ewes near 2 00 to 2 50. Bulls 4 50 to 6 50.
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Nashville
Tenn
U. S Dept. Agr
Bestight
Willkie criticizes Overton Russell draft amendment
The Republican nominee Lee willkie argues the Overton Russell draft amendment creates a potential dictatorship and would impede the defense program. He says it threatens labor and warns the bill is revolutionary and wide in scope even for wartime powers. He would oppose the measure if the amendment remains.
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Paish Called Back Home Over War Propaganda Claims
The British embassy said Sir George Paish, noted economist, was advised to return to England as soon as possible after Montana Senator Wheeler accused him of promoting U.S. entry into the war. Lord It is believed Lord Lothian instructed his departure for Anglo American relations.
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George, Paish
England
Wheeler
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United States
Paish
Lord Lothian
Lost Zipper Bag With Insurance Papers Returned
Lost a zipper bag containing insurance papers. Finder please return to Daily Office. J. D. Bush.
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J. D. Bush
Wallace Acclaims Wallace in Des Moines Address
President Roosevelt praised Henry A. Wallace's acceptance speech as grand and splendid before an appreciative nation. The address marked Wallace's formal nomination as Democratic vice president and Roosevelt sent an upbeat telegram from the White House expressing pride and good wishes.
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Henry A. Wallace
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White House
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Iowa
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Wallaces
Courageous war correspondent Montague remembered in Britain
The memoir recalls C. E. B. Montague a fearless veteran who enlisted at 55, fought in trenches at Passchendaele, earned a commission in intelligence and press censorship, and inspired soldiers with calm courage until his death, leaving England proud of its fighting spirit.
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Britain
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His Majesty's Service
General Headquarters
Passchendale
Fritz
Showers Expected for Labor Day Weekend
Associated Press reports scattered showers may dampen Labor Day activities with no widespread heavy rain. Temperatures should stay moderate nationwide except possibly the deep South. prior Georgia and Southern states showers moved north with rainfall totals from diverse cities, including Toccoa 3.5 inches and Albany 1.11.
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Georgia
Toccoa
Dahlonega
Atlanta
Macon
Albany
Florida
Alabama
Tennessee
Carolinas
Meridian
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Sarazen Fallen To Snead In Pga Quarterfinal
In Hershey Pennsylvania on August 30 Sam Snead defeated Gene Sarazen 1 up after Sarazen lost his form late, turning a three up lead with nine holes to play into Snead’s 1 up win in the 36 hole PGA Championship quarterfinal.
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Sam Snead
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Birmingham And Decatur Chamber Exchange Good Will
More than thirty Birmingham business leaders and industrialists joined Decatur officials for a goodwill meeting dedicating Decatur’s cheese plant. The event included a barbecue and speeches by city and county leaders plus Birmingham representatives praising regional cooperation in Alabama.
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Decatur Chamber of Commerce
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Bank Street
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Leroy McEntire
Joe Pelley
John McKibben
Walter Clapton
Karl Landgrebe
Tennessee Coal Iron & Railroad Company
John Caddell
C. Kennedy
John Coleman
Tom Brown
Jack Parker
Reeves
Dandgrebe
Barrett Shelton
Roland Gray
John Patterson
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
War Legislation Faces Close House Vote and Senate Review
Congressional leaders predict a two to one House win on the war bills as the Senate fast tracks a defense appropriation of 5.13 billion for 200 warships and 14 000 aircraft while debating exemptions and training deferments for ministers dependents the unfit and essential workers and restricting service to the Western hemisphere and US territories.
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Philippines
Campbell Rites Held for Madison Route 3 Resident
Campbell at 56 died suddenly of cerebral hemorrhage at his home on Madison route 3. Funeral services were at Harmony Church Colbert County with burial at Poplar Creek cemetery. Survived by widow, son Charles, two daughters, three brothers, and a sister.
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Oklahoma
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Leighton
Paish hurt by Wheeler charge in Senate debate
Sir George Paish the British economist says he came to help America in any way he can and not to bring the U S into war Senator Wheeler charged in Senate debate about the conscription bill claims the Briton was deeply hurt by the assertion that he admitted trying to involve the United States.
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America
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Decatur Notes Point to Local Health and Events
J A Creel recovering after a paralytic stroke at 1409 Sixth avenue east. Many locals visit hospitals and attend services as churches plan sermons and revival meetings. Community gatherings include dinners, singing schools, and trips to regional events. Local officials note Labor Day closings and post office hours with residents visiting from nearby towns.
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Sixth Avenue
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Pair nabbed after wild Lawrence Morgan chase
Sam Thomas and Mattie Roberson, both Decatur residents, were jailed in Moulton after a high speed pursuit that started in Lawrence county and ended when their car crashed on Sherman Street. Officers found 20 gallons of corn whiskey in the vehicle and bonds were set at 750 dollars for Thomas and 300 for Roberson. Sheriff Byars recalled speeds near ninety miles per hour during the chase.
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Fred L. Riley
Hartselle
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Bond
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Sheriff Byars
A Daily Reported
Bandits Seize Payroll Funds At Trenton Plant
Bandits in daylight raided the Crescent Insulated Wire and Cable plant on Olksen Avenue in Trenton. They took about $25,000 from an armored car payroll handoff after threatening a telephone operator, Miss Viola Elmer, and cashier Charles Pearce during the holdup.
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Charles Pearce
Bank to occupy new quarters in Moulton
The Citizens Bank of Moulton will occupy its new quarters soon with a handsome structure and entirely new equipment. Removal is likely over the weekend.
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City BTU to Meet Sunday Afternoon
The City B T U monthly gathering is set for Sunday at 2 30 p m at Austinville Baptist church. Rev Hendon as director will lead devotion and Rev Joe Gomes will deliver an inspirational address. New officers will be elected during the meeting and Morgan county Baptist young people are urged to attend with their groups.
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Morgan County
New Camouflage Paint for Aircraft Developed by Pratt & Lambert
Pratt & Lambert unveils a lacquer enamel enabling rapid camouflage changes for military aircraft. Washable with a special solvent, it allows daily color shifts to match terrain. Tested at Maxwell Field after use in the Plattsburgh maneuvers.
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New York
Pratt & Lambert
Plattsburgh
Maxwell Field
Ala
Floyd Sherrod Calls TB Unit in Session
Floyd Sherrod president of the Morgan County Tubercular Association invites all members and interested people to attend tonight at 7 30 at the sanitorium at Flint. The meeting aims to perfect the unit with a board of directors to be named and a constitution adopted. An executive committee will be chosen thereafter.
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Floyd Sherrod
Morgan County Tubercular Association
Flint
Aliens Registered at Decatur Post Office
Only ten aliens had registered at the Decatur post office Friday according to Post master R. T. Sheppard. Enrollment of non citizens began August 27 and runs through December 27, with few aliens in Morgan county.
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R. T. Sheppard
Morgan County
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