Republicans Split Over FDR Foreign Policy Debate
Sharp GOP divisions emerge over making foreign policy a 1940 campaign issue after two New Deal diplomats advocate a third term. Senator Borah warns foreign questions will dominate, while Ditter and Davies urge clear stance on Roosevelt’s tenure amid the Kennedy Davies controversy.
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Ballyhoo
Borah
Ditter
Republican National Committee
Senator Borah
Idaho
Allen W. Dulles
New York
Orcs
Republican Administhe Oy Viser
Sapalen
Kennedy
London
Davies
White House
America
Roosevelt
Roosevelt May Keep Davies For Consultation In Europe
Gene Ahern reports on White House handling of Ambassadors Kennedy and Davies amid European policy talk. The piece notes no White House rebuke after Wallace remarks and questions a third term, suggesting Roosevelt may retain Davies in Europe rather than Belgium.
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Roosevelt
Davies
Belgium
Ditter
Kennedy
White House
Agriculture Wallace
Wallace
Paul V. McNutt
Large Sunday crowd attends local church event
A very large crowd attended church in Union Grove Lawrence County on Sunday afternoon. The community notes several visitors and residents, including moves, visits, and social gatherings such as a Hess quartet concert and multiple weekend parties.
Promotions Granted in Navy on December Four
President Roosevelt approved the promotion from commander to captain for James G. Jones Jr. of Alabama Hittsville, Robert D. Kirkpatrick of Do than Alabama, Greene W. Dugger Jr. of Greensboro Alabama, and Virgil C Griffin Jr. of Mobile Alabama, with addresses listed.
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Washington
President Roosevelt
U. S. Navy
James G. Jones, Jr
Holmes St
Hittsville
Ala
Robert D. Kirkpatrick
South Foster St
Dothan
Greene W. Dugger, Jr
Greensboro
Virgil C. Griffin, Jr
Monterey Place
Mobile
Morgan County Social Visits And A Newborn
Miss Opal Curry visited Miss Ear lyne Helms Friday afternoon. Mrs. Ruby Tyler visited Mrs. Angie Whisenanto Tuesday. Mrs. T. Maples and daughter Louise were Sunday guests of Mrs. Flora Helms and daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Preston Moon were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Moon Sunday. Mrs. Claudie Edwards and Mrs Minnie Edwards spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Edwards of Lacys Spring route. Virgie Mae Helms spent Saturday night with Verlin and Verna Helms. Alvin Moon spent Saturday night with Oval Parker. Winford Pettit spent part of last week visiting relatives at Valdermosa, Mt. Tabor and Hartselle. Miss Earlyne Helms spent Wednesday night with Miss Cora Lee Compton. Mr. and Mrs. John Parker and W. E. Helms made a business trip to Arab Tuesday. Born to Mrs. Owen Edwards on Dec. 9, a daughter. Catherine Helms spent Tuesday night with Mrs. Angie Whisenant. Mrs. Plara Helms called on Mrs. W. W. Owens of Morgan City. Pri Marshall Pettit of Plain View.
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Opal Curry
Earlyne Helms
Ruby Tyler
Angie Whisenanto
T. Maples
Louise
Flora Helms
Preston Moon
Dewey Moon
Claudie Edwards
Minnie Edwards
Henry Edwards
Lacys Spring
Virgie Mae Helms
Verlin
Verna Elms
Alvin Moon
Oval Parker
Winford Pettit
Valdermosa
Mt. Tabor
Hartselle
Cora Lee Compton
John Parker
W. E. Helms
Owen Edwards
Catherine Helms
Angie Whisenant
Plara Helms
W. W. Owens
Morgan City
Priday
Marshall Pettit
Plain View
Gone With The Wind Uncut Plan Sparks Hollywood Debate
Hollywood buzz centers on producer David Selznick's vow to keep Gone With The Wind uncut for at least a year. Critics praised the premiere and Selznick vowed possible future trims to two and a half hours, while Mitchell’s novel remains the benchmark. Cast arrival and a lavish ball highlight pre Chicago coverage. Lancaster firefighters avert a small blaze at the engine house causing minor damage.
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David ©. Selanick
Hollywood
Selanick
Stricken Minister Improves After Appendix Surgery
Dr A I Pitts pastor of the Methodist church here is recovering well after an emergency appendix operation Tuesday night. Pitts was stricken with appendicitis soon after addressing the district ministers meeting in Decatur Monday.
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A. i. Pitts
Methodist Chabeh
Parole Granted to Three in Walker County Distilling Case
The state board of pardons and paroles granted permanent paroles to three Walker County men convicted in a single distilling case. The trio includes Barney Lawson and Bud Cun- and two others.
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Ala
Walker County
State Board of Parsons and Paroles
Barney Lawson
Bud Cun
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