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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1945

Page

8

Trial retelling hits Nazi leaders linked to atrocities

A trial continues as Maj. Lahousen testifies that Hitler ordered atrocities on the Eastern Front. Keitel and Ribbentrop defenses challenge the witness while Lahousen recalls discussions about assassinations and branding orders, with Doenitz and Raeder among listeners amid a tense courtroom atmosphere.

Daniel DE Lucernberg Jess Lahousen Hitler Keitel Otto Nelie de Keitel Maxime Eygand Ders Wey Henri Giraud Wil Canaris Karl Doenitz Erich Raeder Chuck As Hess

Goods Stolen From Ardmore Drug Store

Goods including cosmetics and billfolds were taken from the Ardmore drug store early Saturday morning. A bus driver saw two people leave in a maroon Hudson with a Georgia plate. a woman drove. The doors were pried open and the safe untouched. Sheriff Garrett and deputies are investigating.

Ardmore Thorn Jones Georgia Jones H. G. Garrett K. M. Biles Ph Moore Roy Beasley

U S Pipeline Gas Loss and Invasion Impact Report

A brief wartime note states that the loss of gas on a U S pipeline was less than one percent as Allied forces prepared for the invasion of Europe. The claim links industrial disruption to military operations without detailed figures or sources.

U. S Isis Europe

China studies river plans for Yangtze flood control power

Through the Yangtze and Yellow rivers vast Chinese plains face floods. American engineer John L. Savage outlines a dam and hydroelectric system around Ichang to flood control irrigation and power 60 million acres. The plan aims to open upper waterways to Chungking and boost trade and electricity.

San Francisco China Yellow Sea Yantze Yangtze Valley Administration Ichang Yangtze Szechuan Yankow Chungking John L. Savage U.S. Bureau of Réclamation Grand Coulee Boulder Shasta Inner Mongolian Shansi-Shensi

Mrs Edith Crawford Martin Dies in Henderson North Carolina

Mrs Edith Crawford Martin wife of Francis S Martin died in Henderson Thursday afternoon at 4 10 o clock while visiting her husband's mother She was born in Jasper Alabama on November 7 1911 She is survived by her husband her parents Rufus Dee and Mrs Dee of Jasper a brother Charles R Crawford of Jasper two sisters Mrs John Hutto and Mrs Elizabeth McFarland The body will leave Henderson Saturday evening for Birmingham arrival Sunday noon Funeral arrangements to be announced later at Jasper Christian Church

Edith Crawford Martin Francis S. Martin Henderson Jasper Ala Rufus Dee Charles R. Crawford John Hutto Elizabeth McFarland

Wear Rites Held for Opelika Publisher William Wear

Funeral services were held today for William Clifford Wear 61 longtime co owner and publisher of The Opelika Daily News He died in an Auburn hospital after a ten weeks illness The services were conducted by Revs D H Mc Neal W H Venters and A C Windham pastors of local churches

Congress poised to act on anti strike bill after talks

A labor conference predicting more upheavals urged stronger action. Rep Michener and supporters Howard Smith and Cox signaled intent to push a no strike clause bill. They argued Congress should hold unions to contracting responsibility, while White House signals remained unclear.

Congress Michener R-Mich House Rules Committee Howard Smith D-Va Cox Rules Committee Smith White House Labor Management Conference Fred C. Smith Truman

Army Used 540 Carrier Pigeons In Europe Invasion

The Army deployed 540 carrier pigeons during the European invasion. Each bird reportedly flew an average of 125 air miles carrying messages, contributing to battlefield communication.

Europe

Soldier Willie Meadows Serving in Korea After Ten Months

PFC Willie L Meadows has served ten months and is now stationed with the army of occupation in Korea. He is the son of Mrs Maudie Meadows Hart seller and nephew of Mr and Mrs W R Hooper of Sixth Avenue E Decatur.

James E. Livingston Danville 2 Pacific George E. Davis Willie.l. Meadows Army of Occupation Korea Maudie Meadows Hartseller W. R. Hooper Sixth Avenue E Decatur

Hartselle Drives to Reach E Bond Quota

A local bond committee headed by Jack Stone in Hartselle targets the eighth Victory Loan E bond quota for Beat 10, with area units aiding a goal near 50,000 dollars. This week reports show progress toward the 8,000 plus purchase price already raised as workers push ahead.

Hartselle Jack Stone

Roberts trades stock for Christian education aid

Columbus Georgia December 1 A retired businessman Columbus Roberts donates over 800000 dollars in preferred stock from a soft drink company to Baptist supported colleges and other Christian education efforts in Georgia. The gift aims to expand religiously affiliated schooling and uplift youth across the state.

Columbus Columbus Roberts Christian Education” of Georgia Roberts

Vance Noted in Hartse lle Property Report

Saturday noon report noted Vance in Hart selle property records with several more bonds still to be issued.

Vance Hartselle

Estate Dispute Over One Million Dollars Reported

A man claimed today that about two thirds of his estate, estimated at slightly over one million dollars, had been given away. The accusation centers on the handling of the decedent's wealth and the distribution by heirs or executors.

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