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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1940

Page

10

Army Maintaining Readiness Amid Rapid Training Push

The Army accelerates mobilization with armored divisions at Fort Knox and Fort Benning while the San Antonio command highlights an alert system to deploy in three hours. Equipment shortages persist as camps expand and the National Guard awaits full mobilization by spring.

Fort Knox Benning San Antonio Texas James L. Collins General Headquarters Air Force Navy War Department National Guard Collins United States Germany Fort Benning College Reserve Officers Training Corps

Ross Barnes Dies in Pratville At 67 In Tax Commission Service

Ross P. Barnes 67 longtime Alabama tax official died unexpectedly at his home in Pratville after a 12 year stint as circuit clerk and a four year term on the Alabama Tax Commission under Bibb Graves.

Pratville Ala Ross P. Barnes Alabama Tax Commission Bibb Graves Tax Commission

Jobs for Training O Offered Defense

This article outlines aviation and aircraft mechanic training opportunities through the U S Office of Government Reports. It explains enlistment age limits, pay, basic training, and eligibility tests in mental alertness and math. Applicants should contact their nearest recruiting office for details and admissions to mechanic schools.

Daily U. S. Office of Government Reports U. 8 Office of Government Reports Federal Building Birmingham Beth Air Corps

Fund Seen as U S Weapon in Battle Against Totalitarianism

Washington officials describe the treasury's 2 billion dollar stabilization fund as a secret economic weapon. They cite recent 50 million dollar credits to China and Argentina and anticipate further Latin American transactions to counter totalitarian influence and bolster American business.

Washington Dec Treasury America China Argentina Taft R.-O Secretary of the Treasury

Hartselle Completes Paving Program Across City

Hartselle Alabama completes an extensive street paving project. The 40,000 feet of curb and gutter and 46,000 square yards of pavement cost 80,000 dollars. The city funded 45,000 dollars via assessments, with the federal government providing 35,000 dollars as an outright grant.

City of Hartselle

Gly-Cas Restores Comfort for Albany Woman

Mrs Lillie Joiner of Albany Georgia credits Gly-Cas with ending chronic constipation and severe gas pains. She reports rapid relief from abdominal distress, improved appetite, and elimination of headaches and back pains after using Gly-Cas. Gly-Cas is sold by local druggists.

Lillie Joiner East Broad St Albany Georgia Mrs. Joiner

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