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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1941

Page

8

Army Officials And Civilian Leaders Seek Orders For Wartime Policy

Maj Gen Sanderford Jarman at Camp Stewart Georgia says authorities will stay calm and ready. Illinois 130th Infantry to Guard railroad bridges and munitions plants in Tennessee under Maj Gen Samuel T Lawton. Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge orders all Japanese citizens to stay home until status determined. Telegraphed pledges of cooperation reach President Roosevelt from Alabama Governor Frank Dixon and Kentucky Governor Keen Johnson. Guarding measures intensify at North Alabama industrial sites and coal and iron ore mines. Georgia Power Vice President W E B Mitchell notes lower danger in his area, no immediate guard increase planned. Home guard troops called in for Santee Cooper project protection. Adj Gen James C Dozier ordered the action.

Sanderford Jarman Camp Stewart Hinesville Camp Forrest Tenn Samuel T. Lawton Georgia Eugene Talmadge State Defense Corps Gol. Lindley Camp Roosevelt Frank M. Dixon Alabama Keen Johnson Kentucky Santee-Cooper Hydro-Electric J. FE. Harley James C Dozier

Navy seeks volunteers as Pacific war widens call

Birmingham recruiting officials urge immediate enlistment in the Navy for active defense after Pacific bombings. Lieut. Comdr. J. B. Meredith cites a reduced Reserve enlistment of two years and broad age limits from 17 to 50. The Navy seeks more men and ships to sustain its war effort.

Birmingham Ala Pacific Navy J. B. Meredith Naval Reserve Meredith

Relief at Last for Your Cough

An old advertisement touts Creomulsion for chest colds and bronchitis, claiming it targets the cough at its source. It describes beechwood creosote and other time tested ingredients, says it contains no narcotics, and urges buyers to insist on a bottle to end coughing or secure a refund.

Susan plans bold move despite Aunt Alice’s fears

In Ardendale Susan announces a five thousand dollar plan with Fred Mosher looming in the background. Aunt Alice worries aloud as Susan braces for publicity and the risk of press attention while Fred vows to come to New York to protect her and the plan unfolds over coffee and cake.

Susan Alice Fred Aunt Alice Park Avenue Ose New York Yankees Logan Fret Fred Mosher New

Mysterious Suitor, Family Fortunes Highlight Southern Tale

Cryptic synopsis describes a young suitor courting power in a southern town while a family fortune looms. Miss Alic h Farmer of the plantation and Susan live with Irene R in a tangled plot about engagement, secrets, and an impending move to New York.

Pine Ey Alich Farmer Susan Roy Irene R

Farmer Daughter Faces Hoax in New York Scheme

Susan resists Fred and Aunt Alice as they debate a dairy company scam involving a fake farmer's daughter persona. Fred warns of jail for deception while Susan insists she can prove her identity with a staged farmer image and a Dainty Diana Dairy check plot.

Fred Susan New York Aunt Alice Alice

Governor urged to call Alabama special session for pension funds

Morgan County Old Age Pension Group asks Governor Frank M. Dixon to convene a special Alabama legislature session to redirect surplus funds toward state old age pensions. The letter, signed by Rev. J. M. Engle, notes about 1,500 Morgan County members and a statewide reach.

Frank M. Dixon Morgan County Old Age Pension Group Morgan County Alabama Sas Chavernor J. M. Engle

How to Survive the Holidays and Cure a Cold

Rest and water cure colds and prevent complications. Stay home when sick, drink fluids, eat simple foods, and seek physician advice for medicines. Avoid colds by distancing, keeping warm, dry, and practicing good hygiene.

Snow Covers Wide Regions With Cold Front Across U S

The Associated Press reports snow across the Great Lakes region and a freezing line from the Panhandle to Michigan. Temperatures vary with Omaha 34 and Chicago 4 among listed readings, while New England sees 13 above zero in Burlington Vermont.

Associated Press Great Lakes Great Plains Rocky Mountain Plains States Rio Grande Valley Th Ae Panhandle Michigan North Carolina Plains New England Burlington

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