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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1941
Page
8
The piece reports British officers doubting U S engines until tests show American engines lasting beyond 200 hours, with a training plane covering 126 000 miles proving no wear. It notes British usage in raids on German bases and argues U S engines resist punishment and support air operations.
R J Scott details a harsh gap between current military aircraft production and ambitious goals. He notes monthly outputs of planes and engines, identifies engine bottlenecks, and compares U S. and foreign designs, stressing need for vast bomber production while praising American engine and aircraft performance.
A Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kirby attracted many relatives and friends from Danville Decatur and Hartselle. Attendees included M. C. Cornelius, Carl and family, Alton Moore and family, Taley Wilburn, Buster Long, Essie Kirby and Ottis, Pasker Lowery and Charlie, Elmer Batley, Eva Kirby, P. K. Kirby and George Thomas.
Winston Churchill, prime minister of Great Britain, was chosen today in New York as a new leader. The announcement marks a significant political shift amid wartime events.
The Associated Press reports over 200 deaths from violence marking the 1941 holiday, with at least 210 violent deaths and 149 traffic fatalities. Traffic mishaps dominate, eight train deaths, eight fires, seven shootings, and 12 self-inflicted. Regional counts include Florida four, and one each in South Carolina and Tennessee.
A compilation of Christmas and holiday visits across Mor am County. Names include Merrells Hipps Turrentines Longs Holmes Cobb Childers Morgan Patterson Self Davis Owen Living ston and others. Time magazine named the man of the year for 1940, with past selections Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin noted.
Busy housewives gain a flattering at home frock with striking yokes decorative pockets and contrast girdle options. Pattern 4670 offers sizes 12 through 40 with yardage details and it includes a per fit foundation 4114 option. Order by sending 15 cents to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York N Y.
An article urges busy homemakers to slow down for health and beauty. It cites Professor Josephine Rathbone of Columbia University who promotes relaxing exercises to unwind tense muscles and prevent early aging. Coeds report positive results and scalp massage is recommended for hair health.
Mr and Mrs M G Livingstone of Lawrence Cove hosted guests Mr and Mrs Carlos Bennett and daughter Ann also Miss Freda Livingston of Danville spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Comer Livingston in Lawrence Cove.
Panama's new constitution takes effect, denying citizenship to 70 000 to 90 000 individuals born after November 3 1903. The denationalized include British West Indian descendants and Asians while descendants of Panamanian slaves receive favored status based on language. Employment rules require 75 percent Panamanian payroll.
The Lion Patrol of Scouts troop eleven met with assistant patrol leader Bob Sittason Wednesday night at 7 30. The gathering began with all reciting the Scout Oath in unison. Frederick Mittwede read a scripture lesson from First Corinthians thirteen and the last verse of the Nineteenth Psalm was recited. After a brief business discussion the group played games and refreshments were served.
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