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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1941
Page
1
The Army plans to ask Congress for about 3 billion dollars to expand its armament program. Proposals include 1 billion for 3,600 bombing planes, 1.6 billion for guns tanks and planes to outfit 2 million men, and 400 million for more munitions plants.
The House adjourned at 1:31 p.m. EST ending its last session of the 76th Congress after 366 days. The Senate plans a final meeting tomorrow, extending the session to 367 days, with no new legislation expected before the 77th Congress begins at noon.
In Louisville Kentucky a two pound premature baby died when oxygen in an incubator ignited. Deputy Coroner M Rodger Dougherty ruled the death accidental after hospital superintendent John B Buschmeyer testified a spark of undetermined origin started the blaze. The infant, born December 19, was being fed oxygen at City Hospital.
Alabama Supreme Court rules citizens must file for homestead tax relief by the third Monday in January. The ruling applies to Jefferson County and clarifies that the exemption claim must be filed for the relief from year to year.
Tokyo reports Japan's fisheries treaty with Soviet Russia expired on December 1 with no renewal announced. Observers say delay may signal Berlin pressure on Moscow and a cautious Soviet stance amid the Berlin three power alliance. Renewal was seen as a prelude to broader talks, given Japan's reliance on Russian waters for key fish supplies and exports.
William Allen White chairman of the committee to defend America by aiding the allies is reportedly ready to resign as soon as the committee meets to name a successor. Emporia editor White had planned to submit his resignation today but will stay on until the group convenes, likely Monday.
Mrs John F Arantz 81 former Decatur resident died at 4 this morning in Birmingham at daughter V A McNamees home with whom she moved two months ago. Body to arrive in Decatur this afternoon and be taken to Brown Funeral Company chapel on Ferry Street for arrangements.
All persons interested in old age pensions were invited to attend the meeting of the pension group here Saturday in the courthouse. The meeting will begin at two o clock and a principal item of business will be selecting representatives to attend the state convention later this month in Birmingham.
State representative S L. Toomer known as an Auburn politician and local druggist was appointed to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute board of trustees by Governor Dixon. He succeeds the late John V. Denson of Opelika for a term expiring in 1051.
Berlin reports British bombers kill five and damage multiple factories in northwest Germany while London and Liverpool raid in retaliation. The German high command claims ten British merchant ships totaling 64 155 tons were sunk in Pacific waters, with survivors reaching Emirau Island and others held captive.
The Roxy Theatre on Bank Street is announced to open Saturday January 18 with G P Banniza of the Princess in charge. Seats arrive soon and painting, decor, and sound equipment are nearly finished. The Princess will close Tuesday January 14 for remodeling. Both venues are owned by Crescent Amusement Company of Nashville.
Clay Rawls of Athens Alabama was named assistant collector of internal revenue for Alabama by Collector Henry J Willingham. Rawls joined the service in 1933 and has served as deputy collector in Huntsville. He succeeds John W Pharr of Birmingham who resigns to enter private business.
The Lawrence County singing convention will be held at the Court house in Moulton on Saturday and Sunday. Several quartets including the Speer family will be present. Singers and quartets have invitations to bring books and baskets of dinner, according to chairman I. Nuan.
Final rites for Robert A. Thomason aged 67 who died Wednesday at his home 710 Fifth Avenue West will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Central Baptist Church. Burial will be in City Cemetery. Survived by widow three daughters three sons two brothers three sisters and three grandchildren. He was known in the local cafe business.
Alonzo P. Smith longtime Decatur resident dies at 89 after long illness at son's home 108 Seventh Avenue West. Funeral at 10 a m Friday at residence with procession to Cullman for burial. Survived by daughter Mrs F Collins Brown of Vermont three sons Sidney A Smith Enos H Smith and Orvill D Smith fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Grandsons will be pallbearers.
Deputies Candler Pittman and Bibb Humphrey raided a 200 gallon still four miles southwest of Eva Wednesday. They arrested one man on a manufacturing whiskey charge and destroyed the plant. About twenty five gallons of whiskey were poured out.
Irish defense officials disclosed a night long bombing raid near Dublin and the Curragh in County Kildare. German planes dropped high explosive and incendiary bombs injuring several, killing three in Borris and Rathdown Park Dublin, with additional blasts at Julianstown Drogheda and Duleek.
The columnist notes readers may have favored winners but warns no side has won yet. He suggests fortune could swing quickly and that the conflict might end within the year, though he does not predict a definite champion.
Hitler has tried invasion of England with Britons guarding night and day. The outcome could crown him conqueror of Europe or leave him badly beaten. Invasion remains the only quick decision path, with air superiority the key to a successful landing.
Vice President John Garner visits the White House to meet with President Franklin D. Roosevelt amid his planned departure from office on January 20. The two leaders discuss policy tensions from their eight years together and Garner hints at life beyond the presidency while sporting a gray fedora he calls a dude hat.
The Dies committee cites a confidential Bund manual seized with G Wilhelm Kunze showing Od drill for fanatic crusaders to oppose Jewish Marxism. It details the Bund salute, attack signals, and roles of Od men though instructing they must not arm. The manual frames Od as exercise for subordination to will.
Ginning figures released today by the Department of Commerce Bureau of Census show Cullman 27747 versus 38207 last year Lawrence 24366 versus 21097 in 4980 Limestone 33726 versus 30647 Morgan 24908 versus 28042 Ginnings listed include those to December 13.
Sugar Bowl fans packed the Pan American train which arrived in Decatur forty minutes late. The Florida Arrow from Chicago to Florida pulled by four engines with thirteen cars departed Chicago early and was twenty minutes late into Decatur. The southbound service was scheduled for 10 06 a.m.
Col Allen Turnage delivered three demands to Lt Gen Hayao Tada over the arrest of five U S Marines after a cabaret clash. The men were held 17 hours, four injured, and the United States seeks apology, prevention of repeats, and punishment for those responsible.
Tom Brooks is promoted to agent for the Railway Express Co succeeding W D Dailey who becomes route agent based in Birmingham Brooks has been with the company since 1920 and was formerly cashier in the local office Dailey and family will remain locally for now H L Douthit becomes cashier O C Marsh moves to day shift D Hardin takes night shift duties
Decatur business and professional women will meet at 7 30 tonight at the Lyons Hotel. The education committee led by Mrs Johnny Hodges will run the program. EB G Hamilton Priceville schools will discuss Helping To Shape Legislation.
J. W. Burden of Town Creek route 1 suffered head lacerations when his truck collided with a private car driven by Mrs. Herbert Farish of 1802 Seventh Avenue East at 8 45 this morning. Burden's vehicle struck a pole, causing it to snap. He was taken by Brown Ambulance to Decatur Clinic, treated and discharged. Farish had no injuries. Both vehicles were damaged.
RAF bombers carried out extensive overnight raids targeting Bremen and other ports as part of a broad campaign. British authorities reported heavy fires and damage, with raids also touching Flushing Ostend and Brest while Italian and German forces sharpen plans for a Mediterranean aerial offensive.
Tennessee reports 19.12 feet on Thursday with a high of 62 and a low of 54. 1.66 inches of rain. Alabama notes considerable showers and colder air, with freezing in the north portion tonight. Tonight and Friday will be cold and cloudy in extreme northeast regions.
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