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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1941
Page
7
W A Dougherty urges immediate water-protection steps in Decatur Alabama citing bridges and dams on the Tennessee River and a feared fire risk if water safeguards are lacking. He notes troops are in place and asks whether local authorities have secured water supply protection. He warns against complacency after recent attacks.
The Lion Patrol met December 10 1941 at the assistant scout master's home with all members present. Jun ior Reynolds led the oath and Billy Smith led the pledge while Bob Sittason ran the devotional period.
The Alabama Supreme Court announced multiple decisions with writs awarded in Ex parte Porter Snead and Ex parte The Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York, and affirmations in Snead vs State, Herring vs State, Washington Gibson vs State. Several execution dates are set for Friday February 13 1942.
Tybee officials approve rebuilding the old city docks in Tybee inlet to provide public access and a water route as an alternate communications link to Savannah in case roads are disrupted by bombs or other incidents.
Washington reports the president approved several defense public works projects. Read as Alabama Tuscumbia 1840, Sheffield 9682, Mobile County 57, Jacksonville 5750. Additional sites include Mobile County and Jacksonville with varying project costs.
Morgan County USDA Defense Board chairman Harvey urges small farmers to boost home production to support national food goals and Britain's needs. County agent Halk notes savings, higher quality produce, and practical steps such as extra sow, winter garden, more poultry, and improved pastures under AAA programs to increase local milk and meat output.
Alabama Legionnaires will travel to Birmingham for a meeting planned for tomorrow to discuss upcoming activities and organizational matters in the state.
County USDA Defense Board chairman J. H. Harvey warns farmers to put machinery in condition to meet 1942 goals for record crop, milk, and meat production despite steel and equipment shortages from defense demands. He says existing equipment can be prepared to help achieve a large 1942 crop and urges action now.
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