AFT boards urged for call to boost manpower
War department moves to accelerate three year cuts for air forces and branches with qualified volunteers. Officials expect at least half a million recruits by spring to sustain latest expansion and replace soldiers returning to civilian life. Defense appropriation of 8.11 billion aims to add officers and men, split between Army and ground forces. Two more divisions and tank units planned as war games test its value.
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Congress
War Department
War in World Arena Seen Driving U S Military Role
In a reflective column the writer argues the United States is at war with the Axis and must prepare for greater manpower if needed. He foresees British requests for naval aid and anticipates American forces being essential in Europe, the Middle East, and the Russian theater as the war evolves.
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Hitler
Britain
Uncle Sam
Middle East
Europe
Marion Institute senior class officers named
E Fortson of Jacksonville and John W Martin of Akron lead the Marion Institute senior class officers with E Fortson as Vice President, John W Martin as President, Joe R Thompson as Secretary, and Ray D Johnson as Treasurer. Other schools list officers including Charles Green and Cornelius McMillan Jr with various roles.
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Rion
Ala
Mders
John W. Martin
Akron
Marion Institute
E. Fortson
Jacksonville A
Joe R. Thomph
Andalusia
D Ray D. Johnson
Verona
Wanton
Iowa
Charles , Green
Birmingham
Cornelius McMillan, Jr
Rosedale
Miss
Sane Person May Get Divorce In Alabama Courts
A fragment indicates a Alabama court ruling about a sane person seeking divorce. a state supreme court decision described as 4 to 2, with Justice Brown and others named, though text is garbled. The note references guardians or next of kin and potential suits in probate or family court.
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Gomery
Ala
Alabama
State Supreme
Brown
Thomas
Fostergaton
Forgotten Models in New York Figure Study
Mary Roe a纽约 based figure model explains her work and ethics to a writer. She describes posing as artistic abstraction, protecting privacy, and avoiding inappropriate advances. An experienced artist notes most models are professional and trustworthy, while critics blame “loose morals” for trouble.
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New York
Mary Roe
Mary Rees
Ottumwa
Mary
Soviet Counterattacks Rise On Moscow Front
Soviet reports claim successful counter-attacks around Klin and Volokolamsk north of Moscow and near Leningrad as German efforts to encircle Tula face stiff resistance. Polish exile government strengthens ties with the USSR while border clashes flare with Japan and Vichy agrees to cede French naval assets.
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Tula
Klin
Volokolamsk
Leningrad
Red Army
Solnetschnogorski
Maloyaroslavets
Russia
Peeitdlins Nies
Germany
Student Gives Carole Bruce Her Own Christmas Gift
Atlanta December report tells how Johnny Rogers a Georgia Tech junior dressed as a gift and surprised film actress Carole Bruce backstage. She opened the package asked who it was and the student replied I am Johnny. She kissed him and autographed a picture.
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Atlanta
Carole Bruce
Georgia Tech
Johnny Rogers
Bruce
Wheeler
Miss Bruce
Johnny
Miss Bruces
Tragedy in Philadelphia Basement Suicide Evident
Police report a woman Minnie Teske found her 13 year old son Edmund dead by hanging in a basement. Authorities say the death appears self inflicted after a family dispute over lateness to dinner.
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Philadelphia
Minnie Teske
Edmund
Moe
Local men in the navy now
Three men from the Dewitland area recently enlisted in the United States Navy and were chosen as apprentice seamen set to study at Navy service schools. They will receive intensive instruction to prepare for special service and trades, aiding potential civilian work later. The trainees are William Ruel Flannagin, R F D 1 Town Creek Pensacola aviation machinist school, George Halton Lenz Decatur 1927 Fifth Ave South aviation metalsmiths Pensacola, and Charles Howard Lawrence Decatur 522 7th Ave West aviation metalsmiths Pensacola.
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Dewitland
United States Navy
Navy
William Ruel Flannagin
R. F.D
Town Creek
Aviation
Pensacola
Fla
George Halton Lenz
Fifth Ave
Decatur
Charles Howard Lawrence
7Th Ave
Aviation Metalsmiths
Senators debate boycotts of servicemen at elite venues
A Senate defense subcommittee discussed reports that swank night clubs restaurants and hotels were excluding soldiers in uniform. Brig Gen F H Osborn testified his son a private faced harassment at a hotel dining room while in uniform. Sen Herring suggested prices on menus may deter servicemen more than uniforms.
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Army
Senate Defense Investigating Committee
Mead
D.-N
F. H. Osborn
Osborn
Jeter
Senator Herring
D.-Ia
Stimson denounces Tribune for alleged secret AEF plan
Secretary of War Stimson castigates Chicago Tribune for publishing supposedly secret army plans for an American expeditionary force to Europe. He says the documents are unfinished production studies and not an authorized government program. The Tribune claims a 5,000,000 AEF and total armed forces of about 10.05 million.
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Washington
Stimson
Europe
Chicago Tribune
Tribune Aseerien Eer
Auto tax distribution totals seven thousand six forty-one
Charlies G Hardwick county tax collector announced the distribution of automobile taxes collected last month. Moigai county received the largest share with 2363.20 dollars. Other amounts included Alabama state 1799.59, county and city schools 1326.15 and 445.79, Harteelle 84.46, Falkville 26.60, Trinity 4.18, Decatur including Albany 1587.52. Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co. paid taxes for the year totaling 3764.83, the fourth largest utility taxpayer in the county.
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Moigai
Ccouuntly
State of Alabama
Harteelle
Falkville
Trinity
Austinville
Decatur
Albany
Hardwick
Southern Bell ‘Telephone and ‘Telegraph* Co
Markets Show Slowdown After Brief Recovery Signs
In New York trading, stocks largely held ground with minor advances and declines, as tax selling remained heavy at times and intraday momentum faded after mid day. Cotton futures closed higher with gains of about 90 cents to 1.16 a bale, while nearby grains and metals stayed quiet amid mixed signals across markets.
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Victor Eubank
New York
York
Wall Street
New Orleans
Chicago
JR Amen
Mobile housewife found guilty of first degree manslaughter
Mobile county housewife Mary Bagwell, 34, was found guilty of first degree manslaughter in the death of her husband Fred Bagwell. The jury recommended a 12 month sentence and the judge set sentencing for Tuesday. Bagwell testified she mistook him for a prowler while he was drunk at their Smithsionic home.
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Mobile
Ala
Mary Bagwell
Fred Bagwell
Nellie Cammack
Claude A. Grayson
Bagwell
Smithsonian
Charles “Ww
Carroll
Congress blocks furlough fund for soldiers at Christmas
The House rejected a $15 million addition to the defense bill aimed at paying for transportation home for Army personnel furloughed over Christmas. The teller vote stood 127 to 80. Rep. Woodrum argued the move lacked authority and would discriminate against Navy personnel and others not granted leaves.
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Washington
House
Rap. Hall RN
Woodrum
D.va
Marines Known By Many Nicknames Through History
The U S Marines have been called Webfoot Soldiers Soldiers of the Sea Devil Dog Leathernecks in different eras reflecting their rugged image and traditions.
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U. S
Soldiers of the Sea
Cattle and Hog Prices Steady to Higher in Nashville Market
Salable cattle 150, calves 100. Good fed yearlings to 10.50, stocker and feeder trade steady to higher. Canner and cutter cows up to 25, bulls 7.25-8.25, hogs 190-230 lb around 10.00, up to 10.60 for fat lambs 10.60, ewes to 3.50. Prices compare 15 cents above week ago.
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Nashville
Tenn
Federal State Market News Service
Weilers
University of Alabama offers Decatur industrial management course
The University of Alabama organizes an industrial management class for Decatur area executives. Charles Young leads with support from Sif Corporation and guest lecturers Malcolm Links and Francis Martin. The program runs two nights weekly with two instructors per session, starting December 8 at the University of Alabama Center on Cerrey Street.
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The
University of Alabama
Decatur
Charles Young
Decatur Fan
Sif Corporation
Speci
Malcolm Links
Francis Martin
University of Alabama Center
Eerey Street
Franklin Bonnette 75 Death Notice From Decatur
Franklin Bonnette aged 75 died Thursday evening at 6 50 p m at his sister Mrs W H Winton 811 Grant Street Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 30 p m at Brown s Chapel Ferry Street with Rev Lambuth Archibald officiating Interment in city cemetery Pallbearers listed Survivors include sister niece and nephews noting Birmingham Decatur roots born Evergreen Alabama graduate of Lexington College Kentucky resident of Decatur 35 years member of Central Methodist Church
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W. H. Winton
Grant Street
Brown
Ferry Street
Rev. Lambuth Archibald
M. J. Hall
G. W. Portwood
Nathan Cowan
Decatur
Central Methodist Church
West Indies Delicacy Fish Eyes Gaining Notice
In the West Indies fish eyes are noted as a native delicacy attracting interest among locals and visitors, reflecting regional culinary traditions and curiosity about unusual foods.
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West Indies
Army to train 10000 bombardier navigators for long range bombers
The Army will train ten thousand bombardier navigators within a year as long range bombers roll off assembly lines. Secretary Stimson said recruits will be allowed with minimal schooling and pass an air corps intelligence test for 45 weeks of training, longer than pilots receive. The plan accompanies reorganization to motorize two more regular divisions and form new armored battalions, expanding the Army’s mobile forces.
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Army
Stimson
Air Corps
Oepear
5A” Apne
Fort Leonard Wood
Fort Bragg
Ni C
Washington Sees Dim Outcome of Hull Japan Envoys Talks
The report says Washington remained pessimistic about the conference between Japan’s two envoys and Secretary Hull. In Mexico City Japanese officials express fear Mexico may be drawn into a U S Japan clash and some 4500 Japanese residents rush to sell property. Thailand weighs urgent defense powers as its assembly considers measures to boost national security and fifth column preparedness.
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Japan
Hull
Mexico
Yoshiaki Miura
Mexico City
Pacific
Tokyo
United States
Indo- China
Far East
Thailand
Thai National Assembly
Bergdoll Denied Parole Wife Says Denial Stuns Family
Grover Bergdoll, World War draft dodger, has been denied parole, his wife said today. The War Department notified that after long consideration the parole is denied, Bergdoll serving seven and a half years at Fort Leavenworth Disciplinary Barracks after his 1919 desertion, escape and evasion conviction.
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Dowington
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Berta Bergdoll
War Department
Sher
Grover Bergdoll
Bergdoll
Fort Leavenworth
Germany
Bergdol
Governor's Island
Sermon Topics at Local Churches and Movements
Ministers in Hattiesburg and Gulfport set Sunday sermons with Rev W E Waterhouse preaching How Shall We Come Back and baptism to be observed at First Baptist. Willoughby pastor Rev W B Strong will speak At the Feet of Jesus. Mrs Charfe Syer hosted a going away party for Mrs L R Jarrell who moves to Jackson. Ira L Marion in Veterans Hospital Montgomery reported no better today.
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First Baptist Church
W. B. Strong
Willoughby Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Ira L. Marion
Veteran Hospital
Montgomery
Alabama
Giant 70-ton flying boat ignites during water tests
In Baltimore on December 5 a Glenn L. Martin flying boat named Mars suffered a blaze while taxiing for water tests. Witnesses on Middle River saw flames erupt near the pilot cabin as a propeller shattered, causing the craft to run aground. Fire crews from Essex battled the blaze as engineers planned further checks before flight.
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Mars
Glenn L. Martin
Navy Navy
Middle River
Essex
Alabama Vacation Trails folder issued by State Chamber
The State Chamber of Commerce published a new edition titled Alabama Vacation Trails for free distribution. The booklet features a colored cover and highlights Alabama history along with layouts of historic homes recreation centers hunting and fishing sites and floral beauties. Points of interest are organized alphabetically by towns and cities across the state.
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Piontgomery
Ala
Reeds
Alabama
State Chamber of Commerce
No danger infants safe from paralytic polio after three weeks
Montgomery Alabama December 5 The state health department says parents need not fear their children will catch infantile paralysis from people who have recovered for more than three weeks The notice emphasizes immunity after this period and aims to reassure families amidst public concern.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Health Department
New Jersey Supreme Court Invalidates Race Hatred Law
The court held New Jersey’s race hatred law unconstitutional as it conflicts with free speech. Nine men including Wilhelm Kunze and August Klapprott were sentenced for anti Jewish speeches at a Bund rally. The ruling states the utterances did not create the required clear and present danger to the state. Camp Nordland in Sussex County was tied to the rally.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey Supreme Court
Wilhelm Kunze
Bund
August Klapprott
Seaboard
Klapprott
Nordland
Sussex County
Thomas J. Brog
Blackout Response Demonstrates Ready Civic Action
The remark praises the community’s efficient handling of a gravely challenging blackout with rain. It highlights the positive sign of coordinated response expected in future emergencies.
Immediate lifting of power use restrictions in southeast states
The Atlanta OPM branch announced lifting of display lighting and non essential power limits in five southeastern states. Donald Nelson said rains increased hydro power supplies allowing return to normal use. drought woes had prompted six week rationing for large buyers in Georgia Alabama Tennessee and surrounding parts. Continuous 13 state pooling would extend at least through December.
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Atlanta
Office of Production Management
Donald Nelson
Sonnes
Southeast
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
South Carolina
Mississippi
Florida
Decatur Alabama Sets Speed Limits in School Zones and Citywide
City of Decatur enacts Ordinance No. 363 fixing speeds at fifteen miles per hour in school blocks and thirty miles per hour on other streets. Violations punished under Alabama law. Repeals conflicting ordinances. Adopted November 6 1941. City Clerk H O Troup and approved by T R Harrison on December 5.
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City
Alabama
City of
Ted
H. O. Troup
T. R. Harrison
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