Restrictions on Iron and Steel Exports Hit Japan Hard
A presidential proclamation issued in Washington restricts exports of iron ore pig iron tin ferro and iron and steel manufactures starting December 30 with licenses required for Britain and Western Hemisphere nations and for defense needs. Japan, a large buyer, faces reduced supply as restrictions extend to 10 strategic chemicals 13 metals and ores 16 basic materials 32 machine tools 18 explosives and many related items.
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Washington
White House
Britain
Japan
Chamber of Commerce dairy meeting draws crowd at Cotaco High
A large crowd attended a Cotaco High School program led by J B G Hall with A N Mitchell introducing. Earl outlined dairying requirements while Casto Jarvis of the Decatur cheese plant reported $35,000 paid for milk since May and invited visits to the plant. Irving Quinn and Maynard Layman spoke on education and cattlemen interests as the caravan moved to Priceville Trinity and Somerville for future shows.
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Chamber of Commerce
Handsome Cotaco High School
J. B. G. Hall
A. N. Mitchell
Indus
Earl
Casto Jarvis
Decatur
Irving Quinn
Maynard Layman
North Alabama Cattlemen's Association
Priceville
Trinity
Somerville
World War I U-boat Threat and Convoy System Emergence
The article recalls German U boat activity in 1917 and Britain’s response with convoy tactics. It notes 50 US destroyers aiding Atlantic defense and discusses monthly tonnage losses and ship counts. It traces how the convoy system formed to counter U boat dominance and secure seaborne trade.
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Germany
British Isles
Britain
Governor Forecasts Bridge Move Upon Funding Availability
The governor stated that the move against the span will proceed once sufficient funds in the ward are secured to meet all construction obligations. He firmly said the process will not require a 30-day period.
Wanted to Rent Five or Six Room House
Central location notice asking to contact J Pearson at Sterchi's for a 5 or 6 room rental in a sought after area with phone number 161 for reach.
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BH. J. Pearson
Sterchi
S. Phon
Market steadies then slips as early gains fade
The New York stock market rose initially under steel guidance but moved back into a rut as the first hour upturn faded. Industrials and rails posted only small gains with some losses scattered. Turnover reached about 800000 shares. corporate bonds rose with leading shares while commodities held a narrow range.
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New York
Markets at a Glance: Mixed Grains, Bonds Rise
New York stocks firm as steels lead an early rally while bonds show mixed movement. Foreign exchange quiet with the Canadian dollar improving. cotton falls with hedging and liquidation. sugar firm with raw market strength. In Chicago, wheat ends steady with good new crop prospects, corn steady with modest demand, cattle weak but hogs rise on higher prices and lighter supply.
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New York
Bombay
Chicago
Cotton futures close lower amid varied daily trades
In New York on December 11 futures drifted down 4/8 cent with Dec and March positions showing slight declines. Prices ranged with Dec at 10.10 to 10.11, March 10.14 to 10.15, May around 10.06 to 10.10, and July near 9.9. Middling spot quoted at 10.31 with nominal off.
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Cotton
New York
Eee
PS Se Renn
Livestock Prices From Nashville Auction Report
U S Department of Agriculture sale notes 300 calves and 600 hogs in Nashville. Cattle mostly steady with fed steers and yearlings to 10.50 11.90. medium cows to 6.00. bulls to 6.25. yearlings to 11.00. Hogs steady to 5 higher with good and choice 190 300 lbs at 6.00 and 130 180 lbs at 4.90 5.30. Ewes top at 2.50. </s>
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Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept
Poultry Prices Steady as 29 Trucks Reported in Chicago
Poultry market news from Chicago notes 29 trucks in the live market with steady demand. Turkeys including toms and young birds over 16 pounds are traded, while other prices remain unchanged.
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Chicago
Chicago Market Report Steady Butter and Eggs Prices
Chicago brokers report butter receipts 643 382 with steady prices and unchanged market. Eggs receipts 4 022 firm with fresh graded and extra firsts at 27, firsts 26, current receipts 23 1 2, dinties 21, fresh checks 20, refin checks 17 1 2. other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Grain prices and quality listings from Chicago market
Chicago market notes list cash wheat and corn prices with mixed grades. No. 4 mixed 3 4 cents, No. 2 yellow 62 1 2 to 63, No. 3 white 68, sample grade 65. Oats No. 1 white 1 2 to 3 5 8, sample 31 35, No. 1 white heavy 40 5 8 to 3 4, No. red heavy 39 1 4. Soybeans No. 2 yellow 97 3 4.
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Chicago
Shortages of Nazis Denied in Berlin Report
Berlin dispatch says Dr. Franz Reuter, economic expert for the supreme command, insisted Germany faces no shortages of essential raw materials. He credited increased production and booty from France and Luxembourg, noting copper, manganese ore, rubber, aluminum, and synthetic rubber improvements.
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Berlin
Germany
Franz Reuter
Supreme High Command
France
Luxembourg
Rickenbacker Warns Generations On War Footing
Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker, America's top ace, told the Economic Club of New York that future generations may never again enjoy the liberties and standard of living they have today, regardless of World War II's outcome. He warned the United States will need to become the world's strongest military power to protect areas within 2,000 miles of its shores after any British capitulation.
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New York
Edward V. Rickenbacker
America
Economic Club of
Rickenbacker
United States
British Bomb Fails to Boost Defense Amid Weather
A British bombing effort failed to exploit poor weather to organize an effective defense line. The attempt faltered amid adverse conditions and poor coordination, resulting in limited impact on enemy positions.
England Adopts Insurance Plan for War Damage
London report states the government will impose a compulsory contributory compensation scheme covering buildings and business assets and a voluntary policy for personal chattels. A separate compensation plan for death and injury will be announced later.
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London
Change in Train Time Announced by L&N
The Louisville and Nashville Railway announced timetable changes starting December 16. Train number two will depart Decatur at 3:05 p.m. instead of 2:30 p.m. The Florida Arrow winter service begins January 2 from Decatur at 10:06 a.m. to Birmingham, and January 4 Arrow departs Decatur to Nashville at 6:50 p.m.
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Louisville and
Nashville Today
Decatur
The
Road
Florida Arrow
Birmingham
Nashville
Decatur Junior High Hosts First Professional Study Group
The Decatur Junior High faculty led the opening session of a professional study group focusing on guidance and the school theme Citizenship through Patriotism. W R Riley opened the event with remarks and listed program segments by Mrs. H N Peurifoy Records Carlton Kelley Miss Lila Pritchett Miss Wilma Jane Patterson Miss Mildred Nungester Mrs J R Tranter Advisor for Boys Eugene Speer and Sept 8 E Alverson as the business contact.
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Decatur
America
W. R. Riley
H. N. Peurifoy
Carlton Kelley
Lila Pritchett
Wilma Jane Patterson
Mildred Nungester
J. R. Tranter
Eugene Speer
E. Alverson
Mussolini Backed Against Wall as British Drive in Africa Grows
Analysis notes Mussolini’s position in North Africa tightening as British forces push along the Western Egyptian coast. Sidi Barrani appears isolated with 4,000 Italian prisoners and matériel captured. Graziani faces supply cuts and potential relief attacks, while fuel and mechanized support depend on supply by sea.
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Signor Mussolini
Egypt
Sidi Bartant
Ibyan
Sidi Barrani
Marshal Graziani
Asa
Graziani
Italy
Africa
England
Striking Crew Ties Up Five Ships in New Orleans
Five vessels of the Standard Pruit and Steamship Company were tied up in port at New Orleans as National Maritime Union members strike for higher pay better living conditions and shorter watches.
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New Orleans
Standard Pruit and Steamship Company
National Maritime Union
Lambda Pi Sigma Debates On Santa Claus Abolition
The Lambda Pi Sigma fraternity held its weekly meeting in room 5 with grandmaster Billy Daly presiding. A debate on abolishing Santa Claus found the negative side led by Thomas Davidson and James Dobbs winning the decision.
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Lambda Pi Sigma Fraternity
Billy Daly
Bob Newsome
Thomas Davidson
James Dobbs
John Patterson
Rotary Club
Lambda Pi Sigma
Fred Varigher
Junior Davidson
Frank Longino
Police crack burglary ring. Cosby arrested with stolen gear
Columbus Cosby, 20, confessed to stealing two cameras and a sport coat from Douglas Dodd on November 28. The items valued at about 275 dollars were recovered. Chief Moore and J. B. Whitmire arrested him, Cosby reportedly broke into the amateur photographer's studio on the second floor of the garage at 336 Sherman Street. He is held in county jail with burglary charges awaiting court.
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Columbus Cosby
Moore
Douglas Dodd
Chief Moore
J. B. Whitmire
Cosby
Desert war notes as British push in Egypt front
London reports cautioning optimism as Egypt campaign opens wide activity. Italian forces described as bottled up around Sidi Barrani Maktila and Nibeiwa after a 75 mile thrust credited to Lieut. Gen. Henry Maitland Wilson. Dispatches from Athens show Italian setbacks in Albania while London records a brief air alarm and sporadic German raids.
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London
Sidi Barrani
Mediterranean Sea
Maktila
Nibeiwa
Henry Maitland Wilson
Cairo
Mediterranean
Rodolfo Graziania
Athens
Mussolini
Chimara
Uorte Edda
Valona
Woman Removed From Draft Roll In Georgia Mixup
Lois Hickox of Waycross Georgia was mistakenly listed among eligible males for selective service and later removed after Lt Col H Cliff Hatcher decided the card should be destroyed. The incident shows a clash between draft rules and administrative error in Ware County.
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Atlanta
Lois Hickox
Waycross
Army
Miss Hickox
Ware County
Wotten
Col
H. Cliff Hatcher
Georgia
Draft Board
Episcopal leaders in Atlanta urged to raise aid
Bishop Henry St George Tucker asked regional Episcopal leaders to raise 300000 dollars for aid to British churches today. The appeal targets church financial relief amid hard times for overseas congregations and seeks broad support across dioceses.
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Atlanta
Episcopal Church
Henry St. George Tucker
Local News Briefs from Decatur and Nearby
Reports from Decatur and surrounding areas note William Day recovering after appendix surgery at Benevolent Society Hospital. Several community updates include new appointment of H J Pearson as office and credit manager at Sterchi Store, birth of James Howell to Vernor and Mrs Sandlin, and local church events and illnesses.
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Benevolent Society Hospital
H. J. Pearson
Decatur Sterchi
Mr. Pearson
Decatur Tom Gadsden
Sterchi Organization
Vernor Sandlin
Harstelle Route One
James Howell
Libbie Peek
Second Avenue
McAfee, Howell] and Young Ambulance
Defense panel backs lifting cotton import quotas
The tariff commission received a recommendation from the defense commission and the agriculture department to suspend quotas on long staple cotton. They argued the U S cotton industry would not be injured if imports of cotton with staple lengths of 111 16 inches or more were unrestricted.
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Washington
Tariff Commission
Defense Commission
Agriculture Department
United States
Lucky Group Enumerated in National Forest Deer Hunt
The conservation department listed hunters from multiple towns who participated in the recent national forest deer hunt. Names include D. Trotter Jones Montgomery J. J. Howle Bowden Ga and many others with residences in Decatur Huntsville Florence Moulton and surrounding areas.
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National Forest
Conservation Department
D. Trotter Jones
Montgomery
J. J. Howle
Bowden
D. Hyatt
C. M. Scales, Jr
Decatur
Richard Vaughn Decatur
Harry Bennett
Manchester
W. D. Bailey
Hodges
W. R. Denton
Kennedy
H. L. Buckley
Sulligent
C. D. Perdue
Oscar Thomason
Palkville
Clyde E. Lawler
Herold Summerford
Falkville
C. W. Jackson
Hartselle
Jack Weller
Hopkinsville
Loys Speegie
Cullman
H. T. Treadway
Moulton
A. L. Roberts
Tuscaloosa
Herman K. Longshore
Florence
W. A. Prye
Dr. Williard Irwin
Tilma H.ingram
Wilson Dam
James G. Apostalor
Hunteville
C. J. Collier
Jim Calloway
Leeds
Albert Sullivan
Crans Hill
Roy Dennis
Russellville
Will Burns
Double Springs
W. H. Propst
Birmingham
J. W. Propst
Virgil McDaniel
Tiney Montgomery
Earnest Blankenship
Berlin silent on Hitler speech sparks U S misreadings
Berlin officials expressed grave disappointment at American reaction to Adolf Hitler's address to munitions workers. They argued the speech framed Germany's work as gold and capital and stressed postwar peaceful ends rather than conquest. He portrayed German energies as devoted to works of peace and culture.
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Berlin
United States
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Fuehrer
Hitler
Chrysler Workers to Receive Bonus Before Christmas
About 60 000 Chrysler employees in 11 plants will get a Christmas bonus totaling over 2.5 million dollars and a flat two cent per hour wage increase after marathon talks between Chrysler officials and the UAW CIO. The union said each worker will receive a 40 dollar bonus to be paid before Christmas.
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Chrysler Corp
Corporation
United Automobile Workers (Cio
Uaw-Cio
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