War in Finland May Test Air Power as Battlefield
The Russo Finnish conflict could become the first real laboratory for aircraft in modern war. Arctic conditions and vast lake terrain strain ground operations while air power may decide early outcomes. Italian technicians aid Finland as raids and bombings loom large in a world watching for decisive aviation impact.
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New York
Finland
Ladoga
France
England
Germany
Europe
Guadalajara
Poland
London to return to Germany from Murmanix on October 5
The report states London will return to Germany from Murmanix on October 5 and leave their giant ship in the hands of a skeleton crew.
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Germany
Murmanix
German naval hopes Bremen docks near Bremerhaven
Berlin reports German naval authorities expect the luxury liner Bremen to dock at a German port, likely Bremerhaven, after three months at sea. Scouts hover over the Bremen near a home port and forced a British submarine to submerge, while Berlin insists the encounter was not a convoy attack.
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Berlin
Bremen
Bremerhaven
Murmansk
Russian Arctic
New York
Germany
Mur- Mansk
Hamburg
Debating Season Opens Tonight at Riverside High
River side High School debaters launch the season at Riverside auditorium tonight at 7 30 with Decatur facing Hart selle The resolution up for debate is The Federal Government Should own and Operate the Railroads James represent Decatur and the public is invited to attend.
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Riverside High School
Riverside Auditorium
Decatur
Hartselle
Ee One
James
Markets Wall Street
Markets shift as commodities lead. cotton futures rise to two year highs while stocks and bonds lag. Trading remains slow with about 600000 shares changing hands and earnings mostly flat as war demand boosts industrials but European purchases have yet to lift equity prices.
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Wall Street
Victor Eubank
New York
America
Markets At A Glance Trade Roundup
Markets at a glance show irregular stock moves with narrow price changes. Bonds drift Mixed U S government issues. Cotton remains strong buoyed by foreign and general buying. Sugar rises on producer and commission house demand. Metals steady as copper futures attract traders. Wool tops firm with Boston and Wall Street buying. Chicago wheat higher amid dust and storms. corn about steady. Cattle fully steady to weak with hogs steady as spots slip early.
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U. S
Ieee Exchange
Belga
Boston
Wall Street
Chicago
Cotton prices surge to highest since 1937 in Orleans
Cotton trading in Orleans today saw buying dominate and push closing quotations higher to levels not seen since August 1937. Dec futures opened 10.92, closed 11.18 with gains of 0.36. Jan 11.09. Meh 10.89. May 10.55. July 10.10. Oct 9.63 to 9.65.
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Orleans
Futures Close Higher on Cotton Session in New York
Cotton futures in New York on December 12 finish mixed to higher with Dec, Jan, Mar, May and July contracts showing gains. Front month last trade at 10.08, others near 9.58 to 11.05, with notable quotes around 10.56 for March and 10.15 for May.
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New York
Cottonseed Meal Closing Prices in Memphis
Prime cottonseed futures closed in Memphis with Dec 28.75, Jan 26.15, Mar 27.40, May 27.40, Jul 27.40, Sep 26.00. Sales 1,400.
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Memphis
Tenn
Spot Cotton Steady with Gains in New Orleans
Spot cotton closed steady up 36 points in New Orleans market on December 12. Sales reached 9,537 bales while receipts numbered 21,583 and stock stood at 768,577. price levels quoted low middling 9.99 cents, middling 11.09, good middling 11.44 cents.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed Oil Prices Mixed in New Orleans Trading
In New Orleans on December 12 cottonseed oil closed steady with bids for July at 6.58 dollars and May at 6.50. Bleachable prime summer yellow noun and prime crude quoted around 5.62 1/2 to 6.41 2/5, with bid activity noted for December and January contracts.
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Orleans
Chicago markets steady as butter and eggs hold gains
Chicago on a winter day reports butter at 545 981 unchanged creamery 89 score 27 and other prices steady. Eggs priced 10 204 steady with fresh graded extra firsts 20 to firste le 1 3 cur-
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Chicago
Poultry Prices Steady as Live Market Reports Balance
Poultry in Chicago on December 12 shows 53 live trucks with broilers weak but balance steady. Plymouth Rock priced at 16 1 2, White Rock 16, other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Nashville Livestock Prices and Market Report
Nashville Tennessee December 12 cattle 200 calves 100 with slow market after Monday decline in fed steers and yearlings. Top cattle 9.50, common and medium ranges 6.00-8.00, cows 5.50 down, vealers 10.50, hogs 600 head steady with good 170-300 lb at 5.00 down, sheep 25 on hand with fat lambs to 8.25 and fat ewes 2.00-3.00.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept. Agri
Grain prices steady in Chicago cash market
Cash wheat No. 3 red 1.00 with No. 3 weevil 1.00 and No. 2 94 to 96 1-4. Corn values range from 54 to 62 for various grades while soybeans quote 1.07 1-2 to 1.08 1-2 for No. 2 yellow and No. 3. Timothy seed runs 3.90 to 4.15, red clover 12.50 to 15.00, and alfalfa 17.50 to 22.50 in nom.]
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CASH
Chicago
Wheat futures rise on drought in southwestern belt
The drought in the southwestern wheat belt spurred buying and lifted prices over a cent a bushel at times. A crop observer cited 4,500,000 acres in western Kansas with only 10 percent germination and worse conditions in eastern Colorado and west central Nebraska. Prices closed mixed with December at 98 to 98 1 1 4, May at 95 to 95 1 8. corn and oats moved modestly.
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Southwestern Wheat Belt
Kansas
Colorado
Nebraska
Russia Faces Expedition to Expel from League of Nations
Reports in League circles say Argentina will push to expel Russia after Finland invasion. France may cut diplomatic ties and close the Soviet embassy in Paris if the league ousts Russia. Soviet sources in Geneva call it highly probable.
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Argentina
Russia
Britain
France
League of Nations
Paris
Dalacdier
Ose
Communist Party
Geneva
Daily Cross Word Puzzle cover 23 clues
The southeast wind noted as a clue. Not widespread, top position, writing tool, staff member, golf feature, supplement, and a Chinese measuring unit appear as crossword entries.
State moves to establish pay scales for 5000 workers
Montgomery Alabama December 12. Governor Dixon state personnel director I J Browder and the state personnel board take up a plan to standardize pay scales under the 1939 merit system proposals. A table shows wide variation in salaries for same work across departments with many facing raises or cuts as classifications are set.
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Montgomery
Ala
Dixon
I. J Browder
State Personnel Board
Browder
Flint class tours the Daily Flint plant visit
Nineteen members of the Flint High School occupation class visited the Daily Flint on a Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Gilchrist led the group through the plant to see a newspaper in the making. Students included Flora Curbow Marie Buford Elsie Curbow Irene Ingle Pauline Rice Ruth Hawkins Jewel Gillespie Mary Sue Gillespie Marine Wynn Sarah Pearl Hamilton Martha Frances Halbrooks and boys Donald Rice Tiny Rogers Garland Ward Willard Harvel Edward Willingham Grady Willingham Bloyd West and Pitts Young.
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Flint
Mary Gilchrist
Flora Curbow
Marie Buford
Elsie Curbow
Irene Ingle
Pauline’ Rice
Ruth Hawkins
Jewel Gillespie
Mary Sue Gillespie
Marine Wynn
Sarah Pearl Hamilton
Martha Frances Halbrooks
Donald Rice
Tiny Rogers
Garland Ward
Willard Harvel
Edward Willingham
Grady Willingham
Bloyd West
Pitts Young
BPW Club Holds Christmas Party
Decatur Business and Professional Women's Club will hold its annual Christmas party in the private dining room at Lyons Hotel beginning at 7 30 Thursday night Members will exchange presents placed on a tree and refreshments will be served All members urged to attend
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Decatur Business and Professional Women's Club
Lyons Hotel
Britain claims air superiority over Germany in war briefing
London reports House of Commons heard Bir Kingsley Wood state Britain would achieve definite superiority in the air, with Hurricane and Spitfire fighters showing a decisive edge over German Dorniers Junkers and Heinkels. He warned of a potential renewed Nazi raid wave but affirmed confidence in Britain’s defense. The coastal command conducted 57 submarine attacks.
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London
Bir
Kingsley “Wood
House of Commons
Britain
Germany
Heinkels
Cotton outlook predicts smaller world supplies for 1940 41
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics released its annual cot ton outlook predicting a tighter world supply for 1940 41 though in sight cotton would remain about a fifth larger than the ten year 1928 38 average. Carry overs remain near near record levels with about 21 5 million bales at the start of the current season and 10 1 million bales pledged as loan collateral.
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Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bureau
United States
Great Britain
Decatur News Briefs Highlight Local Health and Events
Homer Jones improves at Benevolent Society Hospital with pneumonia. Webb Speake, post major operation, shows progress at Baugh's Infirmary. Quiet Monday night. no police court Tuesday. St Pauls Lutheran Church Christmas services set December 24 and 25. Local clergy guests from Florence and Cullman attend. Kiwanis Courier notes Decatur Kiwanis ranking fifth in Alabama. Residents and visitors navigate illnesses recoveries and hospital transfers.
Cotton exports may top six million bales this season
The export preference feels pressure as the Agricultural Department signals possible elimination. Shippers seek long term contracts amid anticipation of further cuts. Through the season exports have reached about 6,000,000 bales with forecasts to exceed 7,552,000 bales, far above last season's 3,362,000 bale total.
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Agricultural Department
Finland Seeks League Support in War Mediation Fight
League of Nations debates Russia's aggression in the Finnish conflict. Delegates press Finland to seek aid and draft a plan to eject Russia from the league while offering war supplies and humanitarian pledges. Moscow’s response remains uncertain as talks continue amid suspicions of Russian intransigence.
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Sia
League of Nations
Finland
Russia
League Assembly
Soviet
Pinny
League
Rudolf Holsti
Red Army
Moscow
Britain
Cotton futures rise above 11 cents for first time since 1937
Cotton futures surged today in New Orleans, topping 11 cents a pound for the first time since Aug. 9, 1937, in the eleventh straight session of gains driven by foreign and domestic buying. December contracts reached 11.07 cents, with March and May also advancing to multi-bale highs.
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New Orleans
Finnish Hold On Isthmus as Russian Drive Stalls
Observers in Moscow note the Red withdrawals are strategic and leave gaps to be fortified by Finland. Finnish forces on the Karelian Isthmus reportedly hold their positions while seven Russian tanks may have fallen near the Taipale river. Finnish shore guns duel with Red naval units near Koivisto as fighting eases in Petsamo above the Arctic Circle.
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Karelian
Taipale
Moscow
Finland
Koivisto
Gulf of Finland
Petsamo
Arctice Circle
Futures Soar as Cotton Prices Jump in New York Market
Cotton futures surged nearly $2 per bale during trading in New York. Prices vaulted through the 11 cent level amid heavy buying by foreign and domestic interests and Wall Street accounts. By midafternoon gains held at 25 to 33 points with December at 11.08 and July at 10.06.
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New York
Hazelwood Plans Citizenship Day at Hazlewood High School
Lawrence County Citizenship Day and Hazlewood High School dedication set for December 14 named Alabama Day. Events include morning visitation, music from the Glee Club, remarks by Korende Biate College president Ariel, and county officials. Afternoon basketball games feature Moulton Senior Girls and Town Creek Senior Girls, plus a dinner, stunt night, and election of Miss Hazlewood.
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Lawrence County
Hazlewood ‘High School
Town Creek
Alabama
Ors Glee ‘Club
Joe
A Keller
Korendé Biate
Para
Ariel Ae
County -Board of ‘Education
Hazlewood High School
Moulton
Moulton Senoe Wenn
T. A
Methodist Missionary Society
DOUG (Buddy) Rogers A Star of Silent and Sound Cinema
Actor and orchestra leader DOUG Buddy Rogers rose to fame after marrying Mary Pickford and produced with Players-Lasky United Artists. He starred in Robin Hood The Mark of Zorro The Chief of Dad Don Q Son of Zorro and The Three Musketeers. Later projects included Taming of the Shrew Reaching for the Moon and Mr Robinson Crusoe. He joined Alexander Korda in 1933 for The Private Life of Don Juan and later considered returning to producing after selling his United Artists stake.
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Buddy
Rogers
Fairbanks
Miss Pickford
Famous Players-Lasky
United Artists
D. W. Griffith
Charles Chaplin
Robin Hood
Zorro
Dad
Don Q
Three Musketeers
Mr. Robinson Cruse
Alexander Korda
London
Don Juan
School Bus Law Cited In Patrol Warning
State Highway Patrol warns drivers not to pass school buses during loading and unloading. H L Thornton notes many complaints of violations. cars must stop for loading children and officers will arrest violators. bus drivers to record license numbers.
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H. L. Thornton
Scout Uniforms Wanted for Troop 11 Distribution
Parents with boys who have outgrown scouting uniforms are asked to contact Scoutmasters of Troop 11. Worn parts will be listed and shared across all troops for resale or distribution to those in need.
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Sally
Wald Ngke
Miss Foster
Mont GI
Scensed
Pures Loyd’s Drug Store
N. O. Cotton
Daily Cross
Rey
BPW Club
Decatur’s
Homer Jones
Benevolent Society Hospital
W. P. Moore
St. Paul's . Lutheran Church
BE. Lammert
Florence
E. T. Tonn
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
D. Seibert
Intinuey
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Birmingham
Mobile
Huntsville
Jay Roan
U. S. Air Corps
Detroit
D. A. Roan
Eva
A. M. Roan
Mary
Lou Dancy
CBS Sewing Circle
C. H. Campbell
Railroad Street
James Rankin
Tennessee Vols
Auburn
Knoxville
H. D. Hawkins
Fifth Avenue, South
J. M. Gordon
Bethel, Tenn
E. L. Clemons
Elaine Thrasher
D. D. Hicks
Elkmont
Monroe Lemley
Falkville
W.M. Hagood
Landersville
Margaret Hutson
Ruth McDonald
Athens
J. H. Hendon
Edna
Bev T. Howell
Marie Hoagland
Trinity Road
Benevolent Society
Howell and Young Ambulance
David Hill
Me W. A. Hill
Danville
J.,w. Christian
Business Mission
John W. Jeswenville
Route 1
8. T. Rollo
Sherman Street
Howell and Young
EB. A. Crutchfield
Baugh's Infirmary
Virgie Mae Reynolds
Olive Street
Baungh's Infirmary
Hazelwood
Doug
Tennessee Valley Company
James L. Rankin
Sec’y-Treas
State National Bank
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