United States Seeks Halting of Civilian Bombing Exports Policy
The Roosevelt administration released a statement urging American manufacturers and exporters of airplanes and aeronautical equipment to consider the policy against unprovoked bombing of civilians. The move followed talks with Secretary Hull and appeals to Finland and Russia not to target civilian populations. A Tass communique criticized the appeal as pointless since Soviet forces were not bombing Finnish towns.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Torna
Hull
White House
Finland
Russia
Stephen T. Early
United States
Tass
Molotoff
Early
Deck the Hall with Holly and Yule Traditions
A compact note on the Yule season in Britain describing winter festivals and hall decorations with holly ivy and a Yule log. The Welsh song embodies the festive spirit and pre Christian seasonal customs.
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Britain
Ogle Considered for South Alabama High School Head Coach
Decatur high school football mentor Shorty Ogle reportedly is near an offer to coach a large South Alabama high school. Mrs. Ogle said he is in Montgomery for talks and will likely return to Decatur tonight after a successful season with the Raiders.
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Shorty Ogle
Decatur High School
South Alabama
Ogle
Montgomery
Decatur
Hanceville
Birmingham Southern College
Raiders
Huntsville
Crimsons
R L Hamilton Dies At Home In Morgan County
Funeral services for Robert Lee Hamilton 66 who died at his Joppa route 1 home at 4 45 pm will be held Sunday at Rock Creek church with Rev Moody in charge burial in Rock Creek cemetery. Pallbearers include J C Bailey R W Thomas Barly Millen T A Smith A E Harrison. He is survived by his widow two sons Edward and Ro of Joppa route 1 two grandsons five brothers and nieces serving as flower girls.
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Robert Lee Hamilton
Rock Creek Church
Moody
Brown
Rock Creek
Hamilton
Morgan County
Edward
J. M
W. T Hamilton
Decatur
J. 8. Hamilton
Eva
J.C. Bailey
R. W. Thomas
Barly Millen
T. A. Smith
A. E. Harrison
Benevolent Society Thanks Public for Thanksgiving Gifts
The Benevolent Society Hospital expressed deep appreciation for Thanksgiving gifts from city schoolchildren. Canned goods fruits and vegetables will aid through winter. Grateful thanks were also given to city churches for contributions from Thanksgiving services.
Sol Jackson Dies Suddenly at Home Near Decatur
Sol Jackson aged 48 died at 2 30 Saturday morning at his home near the Stephenson brick yard East Decatur after a chest pain Friday afternoon. Funeral at 2 pm Sunday at Johnson Chapel with Rev Rufus Norwood officiating. Burial under Drinkard Howell. Survivors include wife, son Ruben of Barton, two daughters Ruthie Stuart and Ruby Mae Jackson, three brothers Houston Thomas EB and Wilburn, two sisters J C Cont of Decatur and Liza Brown of Decatur Route 3. Nephews pallbearers nieces flowers.
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Sol Jackson
Stephenson Brick Yard
Decatur
Jackson
Johnson Chapel
Rufus Norwood
Drinkard Howell
Ruben Jackson
Barton
Ruthie Stuart
Ruby Mae Jackson
Houston
Thomas EB
Wilburn
J. C. Cont
Liza Brown
Route 3
Sallye Burnum Injured When Car Wheel Passes Over Foot
Miss Sallye Burnum daughter of Mr and Mrs H D Burnum of 711 Ferry street was injured Friday night while children pushed an automobile wheel near her home The wheel passed over her right foot causing a severe bruise though X rays showed no broken bones.
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Sallye Burnum
H. D. Burnum
Ferry Street
Bankers To Meet Here For Tennessee Farm Tour
About 75 Alabama bankers and farm extension workers plan a two day tour December 6 7 to Clarksville Tennessee to study the farm loan program at First National Bank led by C W Bailey. Alabama Bankers Association sponsors the trip with W D Malone arranging from Decatur assisted by Luther Puller.
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Alabama
Clarksville
Tenn
C. W Bailey
First National Bank
Decatur
Tennessee
Alabama Bankers Association
Maclin FP. Smith
Birmingham Trust & Savings Company
W. D. Malone
Firt National Bank of Dothan
Luther Puller
Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Company
Dan H. Otis
Madison
Wis
Agricultural Commission
American Bankers Association
Georgia
Florida
Salvation Army drive nearing Decatur finish
Last week in Decatur the Salvation Army campaign nears its end with $4292.50 raised toward a $5100 goal. Charles W Young, drive chairman, urges finish early next week and notes 13 teams from the Lions Club will operate Tuesday morning to wrap up the drive. The Woman's Committee led by Mrs. John W. Jones has contributed about $200 so far.
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Salvation Army
Decatur
Charles W Young
Decatur Lions Club
Woman's Committee
John W. Jones
WPA Changes Due Monday in Alabama
Three major changes in WPA administrative personnel take effect Monday in Alabama. Mac D. Saxon becomes director of the WPA employment division, E. D. Clark is named area three supervisor, and Robert L. Wilson is acting supervisor for area seven. Saxon succeeds Phyllis Frances, who left to become regional director in Atlanta, while Wilson moves to area seven, and Clark replaces Douglas G. Jackson who quit for private work.
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Montgomery
Ala
Work Projects Administration
Alabama
W. G. Henderson
Mac D. Saxon
Jasper
WPA
E. D. Clark
Birmingham
Area Three
Robert L. Wilson
Saxon
Phyllis Frances
Atlanta
Wilson
Area Seven
Clark
Douglas
G. Jackson
Walker
Marion
Lamar
Winston
Fayette
Chilton
Dallas
Autauga
Lowndes
Coosa
Elmore
Bullock
Macon
Tallapoosa
Chambers, Lee
Russell
CWA
Green County
Green, Sumter
Pickens County
Three men convicted in Fauquier tar and feather case
Three socially prominent Northern Virginia men linked to a tar and feather attack on Count Igor Cassini a Washington gossip writer were convicted in Fauquier Circuit Court and fined a total sum.
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Warrenton
Virginia
Igor Cassini
Washington
Fauquie
Port retaken from invader in Petsamo fight near Salmijarvi
Reports from Kirkenes say Finnish troops recaptured the Arctic port of Petsamo after nocturnal infantry action through deep snows. The Russians abandoned the town after air raids destroyed transport and supplies. Soviet reinforcements reportedly move toward Petsamo as fighting continues in the Finnish Corridor and along the Norwegian border.
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Kirkenes
Norway
PETC
Finland
Arctic
Petsamo
Salmijarvi
Pinnish
Sal Rvi Nickel
International Nickel ‘Company
Reuters
Soviet Union Recognizes Finnish Provisional Regime
Moscow formally recognizes a Soviet backed Finnish provisional government and dismisses the Finnish government as ineffective. Premier Foreign Commissar Vyacheslav Molotov says the rival regime offers a path to hope and rejects the embattled Finns' leadership.
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Moscow
Russia
Finland
Vyacheslaff Molotoff
Soviet Onslaught May Give Answer To Nations Power
Copenhagen dispatch reports crowds in Stockholm and Helsinki noting the impact of Soviet actions on Finland. Reports from Helsinki describe Karelia villagers arming to defend against Soviet parachute landings while London notes British seizure of two German vessels. Paris cites raids amid shifting battle lines. Berlin blames Western powers for Finland’s crisis and defends German restraint.
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Paris
Berlin
Britain
France
Finland
Russia
Germany
Baltic
Bond Made In Assault Charge In Hartselle
John Teague of Falkville was bonded for 600 dollars on an assault charge filed Thursday in Hartselle. The head injury was suffered by Billy Stephen son and captain of Morgan County High football team. The warrant was sworn by Grady Long coach of the Morgan team before Justice Culver in Hartselle.
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John Teague
Falkville
Hartselle
Billy Stephen
Morgan County
Culver
Grady Long
Morgan
Soviet Army Vast But Questioned In Modern Tactics
A Washington dispatch notes the Soviet Union fields over two million under arms with 16.5 million reserves and up to 8,000 aircraft, 3,000 to 5,000 tanks, and growing industry. Analysts warn leadership purges may disrupt discipline though morale among rank and file is deemed solid.
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Washington
Finland
United States
Red Army
Stalin
Squ
Coma
Germany
France
Great Britain
United States Army
Command and General Staff School
Russia
Garstuky
Finland Resists as Russian Attacks Rage Across Front
Finnish defense reports claim heavy enemy losses on land sea and air with tanks destroyed and ships bombarded near Petsamo. Mannerheim calls for unwavering defense as Finland vows not to surrender, while negotiations brew amid fighting in Suojarvi Karelia and along the frontier.
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Defense Ministry
Suojarvi
Kareliaya
Russaroe
Hangoe
Finland
Russia
Baron Gustaf Mannerheim
Mannerheim
Tennessee River Gauges At 158 Feet In Stationary Range
The Tennessee river gauge reads 158 feet and steady. Temperatures range from 43 to 69 degrees with 0.02 inches of rainfall recorded. Alabama reports fair, cooler air with interior frost and Sunday fair conditions along the coast with light to moderate northwest winds. The Atlantic states expect rising temperatures early week with possible showers later and a cooler middle of the week.
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Tennessee
Alabama
South
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Iibek
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