Bodies Of Four Guntersville Fishermen Recovered From Tennessee River
Four Guntersville fishermen were found dead in the Tennessee River near Guntersville four miles from Huntsville. The victims Howard Hill Henry Hill Red Barts dale Olive of Guntersville were identified by local sources. The week ending tragedy also included a Huntsville crash killing Mrs O J Taylor and a hunting death of Judge Matt Boykin in Washington county. A separate car crash near Garden killed Harry Silvey Roy Williams Chumney and W H David. In Mobile an elderly man William R McDowell of Houston Texas was found dead near the highway with possible foul play or accidental death.
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Guntersville
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Red Bartsdale
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O. J. Taylor
Huntsville
Bremen
Harold Taylor
Matt Boykin
Mobile
Frank Boykin
D.ala
Washington County
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Gadeden
Harry Silvey
Roy Williams Cleveland
Chumney
WH David
William R. McDowell
Texas
D. H. Walkers
McDowell
Axis Italian clash with Greek forces in Albania reported
Amid fierce fighting on the Albania front Greek and Italian statements diverge on advances and retreats. Italian communiqués claim local counterattacks halted Greek incursions and casualties. Greek sources describe Italian troops driven back with Greek bayonet successes near Tirana and Lake Ohrid as British observers warn slower advance.
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Egypt
Greece
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Europe
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Bulgaria
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Ton Antonescu
Germany
Mixed stock market at New York close on December 2
The market showed a narrowly mixed close with sluggish dealings and a brief early rally in steel lifting spirits before fading. Grain and cotton notes echoed modest shifts while hogs and wheat saw varied moves as contracts edged and retreated from intraday highs.
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Cottonseed meal futures steady in Memphis market
Prime cottonseed meal futures closed steady with Memphis bids for December 28.25, January 27.50, March 26.60, May 26.30, July 26.10 and 3,600 sales. New Orleans futures traded within a narrow range with prices mostly unchanged or slightly higher, led by December around 10.10.
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New York Cotton Futures Close Higher on Dec 2
Cotton futures in New York edged up 1 to 3 points with Dec 10.05 and May 9.75 to 9.78. Mech 10.09, 10.01, July 9.75, Oct 9.28. Middling spot listed at 10.26 as quotes show uptick.
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New York
Livestock Prices Report from Ashville Tenn
Salable cattle 1100 calves 200. Most cattle steady vealers up about fifty cents. Good fed yearlings near 10.00. Medium short fed yearlings and steers 8.25 to 9.00. Cows 6.00 and down. canners 3.50 to 4.75. Top vealers 14.50. Hogs 600 head market steady to 10 cents higher with good and choice 190-300 lbs 5.90 and 130-180 lbs 4.90-5.20. Sows steady at 4.65. Sheep 50 head steady. lambs 8.50 top. fat ewes 2.30.
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Ee Ae Livestock
Ashville
Tenn
A Dept. Agri
Wheat and Corn Prices in Chicago Market Report
Chicago prices show No. 5 amber durum wheat at 87 1 4 cents, corn for various grades from No. 2 at 69 1 2 to No. 5 at 59 60 1 2 cents, No. 1 yellow around 65 1 2 to 66 cents, oats No. 1 mixed heavy at 40 1 2 cents.
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Chicago
Quote on Keeping the United States Out of War
A speaker links efforts to the greatest cause of the day by helping the president keep the United States out of war. The remark casts pacifist aims as urgent policy action and frames neutrality as a national duty.
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United States
Poultry prices steady overall in Chicago market report
Chicago market notes show live poultry steady to firm with varied prices by type. Hens under 12 pounds bring 1.2, leghorn hens 10, broilers under 2 1 2 pounds edged up to 16, white and colored Plymouth Rocks 14 to 18, roosters around 10 1 2, ducks 9 1 2 to 12, and turkeys with toms 14 12, hens 17, capons 18 1 2, all sizes stated with different weights and classes.
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Pastor Kanaga Fined for Draft Registration Violation
Rev Keith C Kanaga 26 of Boston assistant pastor at Mount Vernon Congregational church was fined 100 in Federal District Court after pleading guilty to failing to register for the selective service draft Judge Hugh D Meclehan noted his later registration and financial condition but said probation was unsuitable and a fine was imposed Kanaga had previously pleaded not guilty and was given two weeks to pay the fine.
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Keith C. Kanaga
Mount Veronon Congregational Church
Federal District Court
Hugh D. Meclehan
Kanaga
Kanagan
Leigh Named Probate Judge in Mobile County
Norvelle Leigh Jr a Mobile lawyer was appointed probate judge of Mobile County by Governor Dixon to fill the seat left by the late Matt A Boykin. Leigh will serve until the November 1942 general election results are declared. St John Jr appointed Cullman County solicitor succeeding H H Kinney and is father of state senator F B St John Jr from Cullman district.
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Montgomery
Ala
Norvelle Leigh, Jr
Mobile
Dixon
Mobile County
Matt A. Boykin
Leigh
State Docks Board
Dynamite Stolen From Bangor Storage Magazine
Assistant County Detective John Ruppert disclosed the theft of 880 sticks of dynamite and 8990 blasting caps from a Bangor area storage magazine. The incident was reported today and investigated by local authorities.
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Bangor
John Ruppert
Jurors Call Party Chiefs for Testimony in Campaign Probe
A federal grand jury investigating alleged campaign irregularities has summoned top Democratic and Republican officials to testify Thursday and Friday. Maurice Milligan will present witnesses. Names include Edward J. Flynn, Joseph P. Martin, Oliver A. Quayle Jr, B. Goodspeed, Lewis W. Douglas, Allen, and others connected to Willkie and Willkie clubs.
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Brose
Edward J. Flynn
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Joseph P. Martin
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Oliver A. Quayle, Jr
B. Goodspeed
Oren Root, Jr
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John W. Hanes
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Willkie
Lewis W. Douglas
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Keystone
Ind
Eugene B. Casey
National Committe of Agriculture
Gaithersburgh
John Orr- Young
Willkie Magazine Club
Wesport
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Alfred M. Lilenthal
First Voters League, Inc
New York
Leo Casey
Democrats For Willkie
Simple Plan Sermon at Central Methodist Church
Rev. R. Lambuth Archibald led services with the morning topic Our Own Christianity. He urged simplicity in faith and that religion is God given not man made, stressing humility and that all can have a profound religious experience. The sermon closed with the Lord's Supper as Jacob Wrestling guided the evening sermon focusing on transformation through encounter with Christ.
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Missing Explosive Threat Question Shocks Town
A cryptic line suggests a bomb scare but no device is found. Police sweep the area while residents seek safety and officials warn the public not to panic as investigations continue.
Senate approves 100 million loan to Chungking China
The Senate banking and House coinage committees unanimous votes approve a 100.2 million loan to the Chinese Chungking government from the stabilization fund and RFC credits. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau to outline details before a closed session as lawmakers weigh fund usage amid Japanese actions in Asia.
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Senate Banking and House
United States
Es Chungking
Japan
Adams
D. Colo
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Chungking
Iia
Treasury
Morgenthau
Senate Banking Committee
Flinn Barred From Imposing Closed Shop On Capitol Projects
State official states no state contract requires a closed shop for Flinn or other contractors. He is an independent builder with a history of completing projects under WPA programs at Alabama College in Montevallo. The governor vows to protect workers rights and public access to the capitol, warning against defacement or damage.
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Alabama College
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Ala
Alabama
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Mussolini Faces Strain as Greece War Tests Axis Unity
The analysis notes Hitler may spare planes but avoid weakening the British Isles assault. It suggests Mussolini risks prestige if left to save himself, with danger from British strikes on Italian Albania and severed communications. Exploiting Greek operations hinges on supply lines and reinforcements.
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FDR Indicates Travel Plans Amid Conference Stay
President Franklin D. Roosevelt said he would fly back if developments warranted and return within twelve hours by rail if possible. He indicated he expected to remain away from the White House until almost Christmas.
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Petain to Move Headquarters to Versailles
A government communique states Marshal Philippe Petain chief of state will relocate his headquarters to Versailles near Paris after a cabinet meeting. Versailles lies in the German-occupied portion of France as the cabinet discussed the forthcoming establishment of the chief of state there.
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Council of Ministers
France
Decatur Diary Highlights Local Church Plans and Outings
Decatur diary items note no cottage prayer service this week at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist while a week of prayer runs daily afternoon sessions at 2130 hours and a 7:00 p m service Tuesday. The column also reports travel, hospital updates, regional visits, Legion exhibit plans for the World Wonder Car Museum, and various Monday local business and public notices across Decatur and nearby areas.
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Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Morgan County
Blast Rocks Powder Mill in Frederickson Tacoma
An explosion of heavy force damaged the Columbia Powder Co plant at Frederickson near Tacoma. Four men were believed inside. company officials had no comment. The blast follows a similar incident at Du Pont Powder Works nearby, with no injuries but broken windows within a 14 mile radius. Frederickson lies between Orting and Spanaway seven miles south southeast of Tacoma.
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Wash
Columbia Powder Co
Frederickson
Clyde Knolles
du Pont Powder Works
Orting
Spanaway
Mystery Vessel Victoria Torpedo Report Sparks Unclear Listings
A late night string of radio calls from vessels claimed torpedoing reports near coordinates 56 04 N 16 30 W and 54 36 N 19 25 W. The operator MacKay questioned the name SS Victoria amid eight registered Victorias from multiple nations. An unknown ship also pleaded for urgent aid at 3 20 a m.
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Victoria
Lloyd’s
United States
Logan-Walter act sent to FDR today
The House finished work on the Logan-Walter bill and sent it to the White House where leaders warned Roosevelt may veto. House vote was 176 to 51 after adopting Senate amendments. The measure would standardize procedures for federal quasi judicial agencies and speed appeals of agency decisions.
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House
White House
Roosevelt
Senate
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Barkley
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Unidentified Japanese Man Attacks U S Embassy Gates
An unknown Japanese assailant flung two buckets of refuse at the gates of the U S Embassy in Tokyo. William Turner, the embassy secretary, saw the man and alerted police but he fled. Detectives seek the perpetrator while embassy staff clean the posts. Ambassador Grew will raise it with the foreign office as an isolated act.
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United States
William Turner
Joseph C. Grew
Foreign Office
Governor-elect Talmadge cites possible 15 percent rate hike in Georgia transport
Governor-elect Eugene Talmadge said he was informed the Georgia Public Service Commission plans a 15 percent rate increase for bus, track, and railroad services in Georgia as a "nice Christmas present."
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Eugene Talmadge
Georgia Public Service Commission
Georgia
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