Navy officer to inspect Hainan plans amid occupation
Capt. J T G Stapher of the U S south China patrols plans a visit to Hainan Island to assess American interests and protect lives as Japan occupies the island. The Mindanao flagship transfers to John D Edwards for the patrol, and formal protests are filed with Tokyo. Japanese casualties and prisoner counts are reported as the occupation unfolds.
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Igkong
J T. G. Stapher
United States Navy
South China
Hainan Island
Stapler
Mindinao
John D. Edwards
United States
Addison E
Hainan
Indo-China
Hongkong
Paris
Japan
France
School Has Fine Opening
The Leadership Training School of the Central Methodist church opened Sunday afternoon with unusually large enrollment. Rev. J. F. T. Brown of the First Methodist church Hartselle leads the popular course Spirit and Genius of Methodism. Brown, new to the area, previously served five years at Russellville. He will cover Methodism’s rise, Wesley’s experiences, core doctrines, creeds, and evangelism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
J. F. T. Brown
First Methodist Church
Hartselle
Brown
First Methodist
Russellville
Wesley
Parole Violator Caught in Atlanta
In Atlanta, Will Johnson, 23, a Christmas parole violator, was arrested. Johnson was sentenced to life for murder in Barbour county in 1927. With his capture, 17 of over 600 Christmas paroles remain missing, including 11 whites and 6 blacks.
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Montgomery
Ala
Atlanta
Will Johnson
Alabama Convict Department
Johnson
Barbour County
Smith Nominated as U.S. Marshal in Northern Alabama
The judiciary committee reported favorably today the nomination of Alex Smith to be United States marshal in the northern district of Alabama. The action was announced on February 13.
Widespread Hunt For Missing Vinemont Girl
Alabama and Michigan authorities search for Virginia May Reynolds a 19 year old from Vinemont Route 2 who vanished Friday morning. She was last seen near a store on the Bee Line highway heading north and may have planned to marry in Michigan. Authorities note no foul play suspected as they pursue leads with her family urging public help.
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Virginia May Reynolds
Vinemont
Alabama State Highway Patrol
Michigan
Virginia May
Bee Line
Elkmont
Cullman County
Christianity at a crossroads in Rev Archibald sermon
Rev R Lambuth Archibald preached at Central Methodist Church on Christianity as an opiate or stimulant and as a departure or arrival. He contrasted the past with builders of the future and urged daily life to be guided by faith and action. The evening sermon contrasted the beast of the jungle with the Christian ideal in six points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Lambuth Archibald
Central Methodist Church
Jesus
Archibald
Negro Farmers Hold Conference at Hartselle
Morgan county hosted its 15th annual Negro Farmers Conference last week drawing about 275 farmers and 4-H members. Topics centered on The Purpose and Benefits of AAA with T. W. Bridges explaining the 1939 soil conservation program and acreage allotments, alongside a 56 acre model farm display and a quilt exhibit with four prize ribbons. N. Kollick of Tuskegee Institute was guest speaker.
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Morgan County
Hartselle
T. W. Bridges
N. Kollick
Tuskegee Institute
Frank Roberts Honored At Supper For 36th Birthday
Frank Roberts was honored last night at a supper at his home 418 Sycamore street in observance of his 36th birth anniversary. More than 30 friends and relatives attended the meal, with a guest list including many local neighbors and family members.
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Frank Roberts
Sycamore Street
Alex Terry
W. C. Hunter
Donald Whitmire
Bevis Wileman
R. H. Nixon
C. H. Campbell
Carmen Asherbranner
Billy Roberts
W. M. Gobble
Lee Worley
Frank Namie
Ruth Lentz
Gene
Willie Paul
Lowel Johnson
Edward Trout
T. L. Roberts
Rublee Quits Refugee Post After Hitler Truce Talk
George Rublee resigned as American director of the intergovernmental refugee committee. Sir Herbert Emerson was named successor. Rublee, 70, told the committee he could serve only temporarily and expected to sail for the United States soon as German emigration talks continued.
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George Ee
Intergovernmental Refugee Committee
Hitler
Herbert Emerson
League of Nations
Rublee
Roosevelt
Refugee Office
London
United States
Madison
Wis
Inter-Allied Maritime Commission
Intergovernmental
Evians- Les-Bains
Three Die in Quarry Blast Near Marshill North Carolina
Three workmen were killed instantly and five others injured seriously in a dynamite blast at a rock quarry six miles from Marshill North Carolina. The men were warming themselves at an open fire when the explosion occurred.
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Marshill
Edward N Neill 80 Dies After Long Illness
Edward N Neill an elderly farmer died at 9 30 p m at the home of his daughter Mrs L L McCullough 301 Ninth Avenue West after a long illness Funeral services were held at 230 this afternoon at the daughter home with Dr B F Tingle and Rev R D Cook officiating Burial followed at City Cemetery Pallbearers were T L Baker Charles Fodders D S Hurst N R Carrell J R Thomas and John Moody Survivors include three daughters Mrs McCullough Mrs R W Holland and Mrs G E Price seven grandchildren three great grandchildren a brother Dr L A Neill and a sister Miss Elizabeth Neill
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Edward N. Neill
L. L. McCullough
Ninth Avenue West
B. F. Tingle
R. D. Cook
City Cemetery
Neill
Red Cross to Offer First Aid Training for Morgan Teachers
W T Price announces a series of first aid classes for Morgan county teachers and athletic coaches beginning February 20 at Lyons Hotel. The program aims to reduce fatalities from accidents by teaching life saving techniques and accident prevention as part of the national Red Cross effort. Classes run 7 pm Monday through Friday for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Price
Morgan County Red Cross
Lyons Hotel
Morgan County
The
Red Cross
Washington
Mr. Price
Pire
Respected Janitor Dies in Chattanooga Tragedy
Erskine, respected negro and longtime janitor at the Princess Theatre, collapsed and died in Chattanooga after a three week visit. Funeral planned here tomorrow. he was valued by both white and negro residents for his friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erskine
Princess Theatre
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Roosevelt Nominates Postmasters for Alabama and More
President Roosevelt sent postmaster nomination notices to the senate. In Alabama the nominees include Nota sulga and Annie M. Stevenson as candidates for postmaster roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Alabama
Notasulga
Annie M. Stevenson
Defense Lags In U S Naval Officer Says
Rear Admiral Clark H Woodward told the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers that Germany Japan and Italy spent six to seven billion dollars on defense in 1938 while the United States spent far less He noted 241 ships and 3000 planes were authorized between 1933 and 1938 arguing the US avoided an armament race and predicted navy yard employment would rise toward wartime levels.
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New York
Germany
Japan
Italy
United States
Clark H. Woodward
American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical
Berlin-Tokyo
Rome
Russia
the Engineers
Congress
Washington
London
Roosevelt
Union
Clemency Hearing Set for Alabama Rapist
Governor Dixon announced the Alabama board of pardons will hold a clemency hearing Wednesday for Fred Ware. Ware, sentenced last August for a Randolph County rape, has had his conviction upheld by the state supreme court and would be the first death row inmate to seek commutation from the new governor.
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Montgomery
Ala
Dixon
Alabama Board of Pardons
Fred Ware
Randolph County
Ware
Supreme Court
Groups seek new relief formula in Congress debate
A powerful bipartisan committee in Congress studies revamping the WPA relief program. Byrnes and Woodrum offer contrasting plans to merge relief with social security or cut funding and restore state administration. Republicans push for small current funding and eventual state control while avoiding a coalition with dissenting Democrats.
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W. B. Ragsdale
Washington
Congress
Works Progress Administration
Roosevelt
Senator Byrnes
Representative Woodrum
Dva
House S
Byrnes
Social Security Agency
Department of Public Works
Woodrum
Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
House
President Roosevelt to Meet Aranha on Eve of South Trip
President Roosevelt, improved after a grippe spell, plans a Thursday departure for a southern cruise. He will host and then meet Brazilian foreign minister Oswaldo Aranha before leaving, after cancelling a White House luncheon and keeping regular contacts with aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Ross T.eegan
Harvin McIntyre
Senate
House
Hull
Welles
State Department
Rayburn
Texas
South
Oswaldo Aranha
White House
Smith Offers Five-Point Farm Bill to Aid Cotton Farmers
Sen. Smith of South Carolina introduces amendments to the farm act to protect cotton farmer income and secure long term policy. The plan includes price adjustment payments, a fixed minimum national allotment, loan shifts to federal surplus, compensation for acreage reductions, and voluntary liquidation of loan cotton with targeted pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smith
D.8. C
Senate Agriculture Committee
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Senate committee urges anti spying and private police limits
Washington February 13 The senate civil liberties committee urged legislation to stop labor spying and curb company police. It blasted Harlan county Ky coal operators and Republic Steel Corp for anti union actions. The report warns private police threaten civil rights and orderly government and calls for bans on armed guards with violent histories and on shadowing workers. It lists Republic Steel operations across multiple states and coal operator activity in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Civil Liberties Committee
LaFollette
Wis
Republic Steel Corporation
Harlan County
Coal Operators Association
Republic Corporaton
Senate
Pri Ariies
Harlan County Coal Operators Association
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Alabama
Connecticut
Indiana
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
West Virginia
Democrats Seek Unity as Lincoln Day Celebrations Rise
Washington reports Democrats in Congress facing pressure to unite after a split in the party. House leaders plan a conference to boost floor votes while Rep. Voorhies calls a liberal bloc revival. Republicans under Joseph Margin Jr. push to keep members in line and outvote the majority, trimming TVA relief funding. Senate Republicans act less as a bloc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Rep. Voorhies
Calif
House Republicans
Joseph W. Margin, Jr
Massachusetts
Tennessee Valley Authority
Senate
Harrest
Rebels bombard Madrid as civil war intensifies in Spain
Reports from Perpignan indicate Spanish insurgents shelled Madrid killing 16 and wounding 23 as government forces in retreat rally in the capital. Air raids hit Jativa and Alicante with heavy casualties while Franco demands unconditional surrender and prepares fresh center strikes.
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Perpignan
France
Madrid
Atreeta
Jativa
Valencia
Alicante
Madrid-Valencia
Insurgente
Spain
Catalonia
Juan Negrin
Francisco Franco
Franco
Army of Occupation
Johnston to Speak at Alabama Florida Cotton Council Meet
Oscar Johnston of Scott Mississippi will address the Alabama Florida unit meeting at 2 p m tomorrow. Cotton producers ginners ware housemen merchants and shippers attend. Johnston speaks on Why a National Cotton Council as sponsors seek to boost global use of American cotton seed and products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Oscar Johnston
Scott
Miss
National Cotton Council
Alabama-Florida
Johnston
Two Quads Live as Pittsburgh Baby Twins Survive
In Pittsburgh on February 13, two of quadruplets born to 29 year old Mrs Ralph Pennetti were reported in really good condition by hospital attendants. The babies arrived in five minute intervals Saturday. The first twin boy died at birth and the last twin boy survived 18 hours in an oxygen tent.
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Pittsburgh
Ralph Pennetti
Weather Summary for Tennessee and Gulf Coast Region
The Tennessee River stood at 19.3 feet with a 59 degree high and 35 degree low for the 24 hours ending 7 am. No rainfall reported. Alabama and extreme Northwest Florida expect rain and warmer conditions tonight and Tuesday. Coastal winds light to moderate east, becoming fresh south. Tennessee to see increasing clouds, rain Tuesday, warmer in the central and east, and colder in the far east.
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Tennessee
Alabama
Florida
East
Este
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Berlin
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U.S
U. S
Brazil
Aranha
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