Automobile Plants to Speed Bomber Production in 1942
Plans to convert auto plants into aircraft component and bomber production sites were outlined as two new facilities would assemble bomber units in Kansas City Missouri and Omaha Nebraska with capacity targets of 2400 medium bombers per year. Additional plants may yield 1200 motor bombers annually. Navy yard output was rising but peak efficiency remained elusive amid higher costs and obsolete equipment. Navy leaders expect Congress to approve extra funds.
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Missisi River
Watportment and Defense Commissites
Kansas City
Omaha
Neb
Navy Yards
5. M m
Bureau of Ships
Navy
Congress
Death of Mrs Lacy Collins at Elkmont
Mrs Lacy Collins died at home near Elkmont on Saturday November 9 1940 after months of illness. She was 68 and moved from Tennessee years ago joining the Missionary Baptist church. Funeral services were held at the Pettusville Methodist church and burial was in Pettusville cemetery. Surviving are five daughters and six sons. Many relatives and friends attended, with flowers filling the grave site.
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Lacy Collins
Elkmont
Collins
Tennessee
Missionary Baptist Church
Wil) Collins
Methodist Church
Mal Me Hargrove
Pettusville
Asa Pylant
Veto
Asa
Lance Watkins
Ala
Ruby Turner
Pariene Allen
Dot Ram- Sey
Ruby Brooks
Price Wayne Allen
Myra Dunnayant
Vaulton Wallace
Baby
Decatur
A. M. Jones
Bexter
Bond
Slough
Wendell Wallace
Anna Dew Pettus
Nashville
Tenn
Jewel Dean Spence
Athens
Arthur Spence
Ann
Scottsboro
F' Hodges
Max Hodges
Dovie Wallace
Flemmon Smith
Wayne
Ofen
Whittington
Freeda College
Lorey “Holt
Markets Drift Amid Mixed Activity On Holiday Week
New York trading saw steadier demand for steel and shipbuilding shares with selective gains for favorites as year end tax selling weighs on sentiment. U S government securities rose as lawmakers consider closing tax exemptions. cotton in New Orleans closed steady with sales near 1,776 and stocks around 535,204.
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New York
Matute
U. S
Weckington
New Orleans
Stock and commodity markets show mixed signals in New York
In New York, stocks steady while steels and special ties improve. U S government bonds irregular. foreign exchange narrow with Hong Kong dollar up. cotton lower on hedging. sugar improved with light covering. metals firm with copper steady. hogs fully steady. corn and cattle firmer in Chicago. top price noted at $6.25.
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New York
U. S
Hongkong
Boston
Commission House
Chicago
Orisk
New York Stock Advances and Totals by Dec 7
Stock market summary shows advances 357 and 296, declines 116 and 259, unchanged 186 and 222, with total issues 658 and 777 across two periods. Highlights shifts in overall market activity and breadth.
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New York
Cotton futures slip on December liquidation and hedging
Cotton futures in New York and New Orleans retreated as December liquidation and hedging hit prices. Declines ranged from one to five points with nearby contracts posting losses while the market eyed Bombay activity and the week’s end turnover. Middling spot edged lower around 10.38.
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New York
Bombay
Local Social Notes From Veto and Nearby Areas
Miss Iva B. Pettus of Veto spends week with relatives Virgil Powers of Tullahoma Tenn. The Powers and others visited home folks at this place over the weekend. Mrs Will Rollin Mrs Eddie Rollin and Miss Weece of Pleasant Hill attended Church of Christ services Sunday. Dr Thomas A Whitfield of Nashville visited relatives in Veto Sunday. Mrs Kirk Dunnavant Mrs L E Dunnavant and Mrs J D Harlow visited Mrs Beulah Spence Tuesday. Mrs Aaron Harlow visited Pulaski Monday.
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Iva B. Pettus
Veto
Virgil Powers
Tullahoma
Tenn
Will Rollin
Eddie Rollin
Weece
Pleasant Hill
Church of Christ
Thomas A. Whitfield
Nashville
Kirk Dunnavant
L. E. Dunnavant
Cottonseed oil prices steady with several futures quoted
New Orleans market notes cottonseed oil closing steady with Bleachable prime summer yellow at 5.65N and prime crude at 4.70. Futures listed Dec at 5.286B, Jan 5.31B, March 5.42B, May 5.52B, July 5.56, with B bid.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed Meal Prices Steady in Memphis Trade
Prime cottonseed meal futures closed firm in Memphis on December 7 with 41 percent meal. Prices listed for January March and May contracts and July at 27.35 and 25.25 and 25.10 respectively. Total sales 2,100.
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Memphis
Tenn
Cess
Average cotton prices slip at Southern spot markets
The average price of middling 15 16ths inch cotton today at ten decimals in southern spot markets fell one point to 0.91 cents per pound. The past thirty market days averaged 9.68 cents, while middling 7 8ths inch averaged 9.70 cents per pound.
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Orleans
Cattle and Hog Prices Reported in Nashville Market
Salable cattle include 25 calves with steady to active demand for the week. Good and choice fed yearlings bring 10.00 to 11.50, top cows 6.50, vealers 11.00. Hog carcasses steady, top 5.95 for 190-300 lb goods. salable sheep none. fat lambs up to 9.00. Top fat ewes 2.50.
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Nashville
Tenn
U.S. Dept
Cash grain markets report mixed bids and no sales
In Chicago cash wheat had no sales reported. Corn No 2 mixed bids at 65 3 4 cents, No 3 at 66 1 4, No 4 at 59 1 4, No 2 yellow 61 1 2, No 3 59 1 4 61 3 4, No 4 56 1 2 59 3 4, No 3 white 67 1 4, No 4 64 3 4 65, No 5 61 3 4, sample 53 1 2 59. Oats No 1 white 39, sample white heavy 35. Soybeans No 2 yellow 96 1 2 3 4, No 3 94 1 2, No 4 93 1 2 94 3 4, sample 93 1 2.
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Chicago
Wheat and corn futures rally after early liquidation
Chicago price action shows December contracts dipping fractionally to a cent, then recovering as buyers moved in. July 1941 wheat led the gain, with deferred delivery prices turning higher. December wheat finished 1-8 lower to 1 cent higher versus yesterday. Corn was unchanged to 1-2 higher, oats up 1-8 to 5-8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Knox seeks $300 million for navy anti aircraft defenses
Secretary Knox asked Congress for authority to spend about 300 million dollars to strengthen anti aircraft defenses of the navy ships. He cited the European war and fleet maneuvers as proof of the need to improve the fleet's ability to fight enemy aircraft.
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Washington
Knox
Congress
New Orleans Students Stage 225-Strong School Strike
In Jefferson Parish near New Orleans 225 students protested for reinstatement of discharged teachers. State Superintendent John E. Coxe backed retrenchment measures and warned state funds would be withheld until action was taken. Parents joined a delegation demanding teachers’ return.
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New Orleans
John E. Goxe
Jefferson Parish
Kern
Miss Hayes
Campbell
Coxe
Lillian Thomas
Maddux Addresses Negro PTA Meeting in Hartselle
Dr. Walter H. Maddux director of Slossfield Health Center Birmingham addressed the Negro Morgan County PTA units at a county wide meeting at County Training School Hartselle on Friday December 6 The talk stressed four defense program aims cleanliness immunization good nutrition and healthy behavior Reports from units were strong musical numbers by the Jones Sisters Trinity community and the Artselle Girls Chorus Carrie C Harris presided Jettie A Winters outlined objectives for the year Parents and teachers attended and kindergartners performed under Paris Steed
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Walter H. Maddux
Slossfield Health Center
Birmingham
Morgan County
PTA
Hartselle
Nationa Defense
Jones Sisters of the Trinity
Artselle Girls’ Chorus
Paris Steed
Junior Teams Clash Tonight in Moulton Heights Gym
The Decatur Juniors face Moulton Heights Juniors at 7:30 tonight in the gymnasium of Moulton Heights school. The venue will be heated and a large crowd is expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Moulton Heights
Moulton Heights School
Social Security grants released for Alabama January aid
The Social Security board announced public assistance grants for the three months starting January 1. Alabama totals include aged 322131 dollars blind 8993 dollars and children 144674 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Social Security Board
Alabama
Fire and loss strike dog loving widow in Florham Park
Mrs. Jane Crosby once wealthy, now with 75 dogs in care, loses bungalow to a fire killing ten pets and destroying $20,000 worth of furniture. She faced eviction over kennels, moved to a Ride-A-Wee Farm, and then zoning officials ordered another move. More than 80 animals found homes with visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florham Park
N. J
Jane Crosby
Crosby
New York City
Greeks drive on Albanian front as Italians retreat
War page analysis notes Greek forces pressing two main drives against retreating Italian lines in Albania. Greeks push toward Durazzo and Tirana coastal routes while threatening Valona and Porto Edda. Italian defenses stabilize along the Shkumbi river valley as winter delays major offensives.
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Albania
Adriatic
Italy
Pogradetz
Valoria
Durazzo
Tirana
Porto Edda
Santi Quaranta
Agirocastro
Tepelini
Valona
Shkumbi
Albasani
Greece
Decatur’s Diary Highlights Local Fires and Community News
Firemen rushed to two grass fires within an hour with no damage. Residents include Ben Spraker at 1210 Sixth Avenue South and others attending funerals, illnesses, and weekend visits across Decatur, Birmingham, Florence, Hartselle, and surrounding areas. Activities cover school events, PTA plans, and TVA resource talk.
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Jackson Street
11Th Street
Ben Spr&ker
Sixth Avenue
South
Baugh's Infirmary
Phillips presents balance sheet on U S resources for Britain aid
President aides report treasury secretary sought specific data on British assets after large purchases of war materiel. Phillips calls his briefing a balance sheet of U S resources and costs. Some believe the results could influence a new Congress push for a financial aid plan to Britain. Morgenthau and Jesse Jones call Britain a good loan risk.
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Treasury
Phillips
United States
Britain
Congress
Morgentha
Jesse Jones
Falkville Teachers Observe Education Methods in Nashville Trip
Prof Roy Snelton and a group of Falkville elementary teachers visited George Peabody College Nashville as guests of Miss Lucy Gage to discuss combining old and new teaching methods. The group also toured facilities, heard talks from Dr J N Winmore and Dr Harlan Metcalf, and planned a January visit by Miss Gage’s class for further collaboration.
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Roy Snelton
Falkville
George Peabody College
Nashville
Lucy Gage
J. N. Winmore
Laboratory School
Shelton
Harlan G. Metcalf
Mabel McMeans
Beulah Watson
Howell Morris
Ina Davis Hardwick
Ruth Parker
Bertha Edmondson
Parker Schools
Greenville
South Carolina
War Department Grants Expanded Army Holiday Leave
The War Department ordered suspension of training for most soldiers during the Christmas to New Year period and liberalized furlough rules. Training for active service before November 1 will pause noon December 21 to January 2, while those enlisted since November 1 pause noon December 21 to December 26 and again from noon December 30 to reveille January 2. Local commanders may grant holiday leave beyond prior 15 percent cap, with railroads offering a one cent per mile furlough fare for uniformed personnel on approved leave.
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Washington
Dec
War Department
Big Ten Keeps Ban on Post Senior Football Games
Western Conference faculty representatives voted unanimously to maintain the rule prohibiting all post-senior football games including charity and Rose Bowl contests. Ten representatives attended. Chicago did not participate. Prof. F. E. Richart called the meeting one of the most peaceful in years.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
F. E. Richart
University
c.Illinois
Mrs Rogers Hurt When Hit by Car in Brown Ambulance Ride
Mrs. Claude Rogers was injured when struck by a car shortly after noon Saturday in the 200 block on BE Moulton street. She was taken by Brown ambulance to Benevolent Society Hospital. the driver stopped and rendered aid.
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Claude Rogers
BE. Moulton Street
Brown
Benevolent Society Hospital
University of Michigan Union Put on Indefinite Probation
A University of Michigan faculty committee announced the focal chapter of the American student union placed on probation indefinitely for violation of university regulations. Probation denies the group access to university meeting halls.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
American—student Union
Elks Stage Charity Football Game in Decatur
The Decatur Elks Lodge will host a charity football game at Benson Field on Christmas Day with much of the proceeds aiding the county crippled children's society. Alumni from Decatur and Athens High Schools will form teams with invited players from other local schools. The Athens and Decatur bands may perform, each receiving a share of the proceeds if they participate. Snake Vines of Athens will coach Limestone County, with Aubrey Puller overseeing Morgan group. Decatur alumni begin practice at 6:30 p.m. at Benson Field.
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Decatur Elks Lodge
Benson Field
County Crippled Children's Society
Decatur
Athens
Athens High School
Snake” Vines
Athens High
Aubrey Puller
Decatur High
Morgan
Bruce Pettey
Mack Jacobs
Ed Brazelton
Henry Ford Brazelton
Red Kimbrell
Red Tucker
Jack Prince
Nolan Sanders
Joe Weatherly
Paul Shafer
Harry Thornhill
Bud Neely
Frank Chenault
Red Caudil
Guinnie Puckett
Eddie Black
Ed Smith
Phil Irwin
Sleepy Swallows
Arnold Haynes
Florette Hosts Dairy Parade Film Night
People of Florette filled the school at a Chamber of Commerce dairy program showing The Milky Way Out and other pictures. Marshall of the 4-H Club presided as Casto Jarvis of a cheese firm spoke on production. The caravan moves Monday to Plainview for another showing.
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Florette
Chamber of Commerce Goodwill
Morgan County 4-H Club
Marshall
Casto Jarvis
Maynard Layman
North Alabame Cattlemen's Association
M. E. Edwards
Decatur-Hartselle
Bobby Halfacre
Plainview
Hartselle
Allied moves in Albania and air attack on Bristol reported
Reports describe lines forming in Albania with forces advancing toward Elbasani and Tepeleni, while British and Italian tensions rise from Badoglio’s resignation. A Nazi air raid hit a southwestern English city, likely Bristol, with warnings of disrupted cable links to New York. The Carnarvon Castle naval chase in the south Atlantic looms as Mexico-Texas negotiations for destroyers continue.
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Bristol
London
New York
Western Union
South Atlantic
Carnarvon Castle
Montevideo
Uruguay
Mexico City
United States
Mexico
State Department
Washington
Mexican Foreign Office
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Vinemont
Rose Marie Gee
Roup
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Fifth Avenue
Reamer Anderson
Rocky Ford School
H. P
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Robert R. McGuire
Fine Street
Walter
Sonny) Todd
Auburn
Villanova
J. A. Creek
Sixth Avenue South
E. D. Whitman
Benevolent Hospital
Gues
Irene Callahan
Charles Dean
Florence
John T. Berry
C. R. Dean
E. H. Thomas
Mary Nell
Hixon, Tenn
G. W. Lowhorn
A. C. Simmons
Columbia, Tenn
Graham
LaVerne Olinger
Aileen Dunaway
Morgan County Sanatorium
Flint
W. R. Compton
Sallie Revis
J. E. Sandlin
John Davis
Memphis, Tenn
Aileen, Dunaway
Rosa Nell Specks
Elsie Jones
Marie Sandlin
Grady Hanks
Cecil Edwards
Hortense Kirby
T. J
Bud) Willingham
Willingham
Imogene Lee
Dee Wasson
Danville
M. Brothers
T. L. Baker
Baker
TVA
Margaret Harris
H. H. Hayward
Mr. Hayward
R.A. Smith
Route
Riverside High
R. G. McDonald
Lawrence County
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Moulton
Tanksley
Decatur Rotary Club
Hotel
Lyons
E. B. Petecost
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Devon
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Chimara
Tepeleni
Devol
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