British Learn Much About Defense From the Collapse of Frightened Franct
British coverage contrasts French morale amid the phony war. The piece notes panic among civilians and soldiers after the Maginot Line myth broke, highlighting British resolve to defend every town and keep refugees from clogging roads. It closes with a religious reflection urging fellowship with God during war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McGaffin
New York
Paris
Pinot
Gwate Angus
London
Maginot
Yvonne
Albert
Tank Corps
Namur
Belgium
Relentatan Én
Josette
England
High Command
Churchill
Home Guard and Home Defense Meet Urgency of Night Bombing
The piece notes fear during dive bombing but shows limited casualties in France. It praises Britain's restraint and cites the blitz against Germany's Italian ally in the Mediterranean. Parachute troops threaten French defense, while Britain refines home defense with the Home Guard slogan Join the home guard and guard your home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
Mediterranean
Home Guard
Gly-Cas Restores Health for Pine Bluff Man
Mr J N Fikes of Pine Bluff Arkansas reports long standing intestinal impurities, headaches, indigestion, and joint stiffness improved after using Gly-Cas. He says bowels function normally, headaches vanish, sleep returns, knees loosen, and he can enjoy life again. The advertisement notes Gly-Cas is sold citywide and by leading druggists in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Fikes
West 12Th Ave
Pine Bluff
Arkansas
Mr. Fikes
Tennessee state nerve over missing cannon for governor salute
Tennessee officials fret over lacking a cannon to fire the 19 gun salute for Governor Prentice Cooper's upcoming inauguration. National Guard field pieces are in federal service and none remain in state hands.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Prentice Cooper
National Guard
Holiday Party at McWhorter Home Celebrates Returning Brothers
Miss Telette McWhorter hosted a Danville Road gathering Friday night honoring her brothers Jewel and Keneath from school. About twenty five guests joined in unusual games and refreshments amid festive decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telette McWhorter
R. C. McWhorter
Danville Road
Jewel
Keneath
Japs to Subsidize Hundred Marriages in Tokyo
One hundred young Japanese couples are chosen for a subsidized marriage experiment in Tokyo. The welfare ministry will advance each couple a loan of 70 to 100 dollars. If the wife becomes pregnant within six months, no interest will be charged. The principal is to be reduced 20 percent with each child born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Welfare Ministry
Manheimer Quiets New Year With Ace Hand in Pinocle Win
Albert M. Manheimer of Titusville spent New Year in Cleveland with family, where he drew a perfect row of eight aces in a pinocle hand. He says the lucky hand marks a good year ahead, noting it’s the first time in 50 years such a hand has appeared for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titusville
Albert M. Manheimer
Cleveland
Manheimer
Black Warrior Council to Hold 19th Annual Meeting
The Black Warrior Council, Boy Scouts of America, will hold its 19th annual meeting on January 17. The council serves Walker County and one additional county. Probate Judge L. C. Garrison of Walker County is general chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Ala
Black Warrior Council
Boy Scouts of America
L. C. Garrison
Walker County
Four Negroes Ordained at Bay St. Louis Seminary
At St. Augustine's in Bay St. Louis four young men ending 14 years of study were ordained as priests for missionary work in Africa or the Deep South. The group includes Maxine Williams, George Wilson, Richard Winters, and Leander Martin. they completed four years of high school, two of college, philosophy, theology, and ordination under Bishop Richard O. Gerow.
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Bay ST. Louis
Miss
Gold Coast
Africa
Deep South
St. Augustine's Seminary
United States
White Fathers of the Divine Word
Holland
Techny
Maxine Williams
George Wilson
New York City
Richard Winters
Pleasantville
Leander Martin
Grand Cocteau
Cat Call Brings Boston Gambling Ring Down
Patrolman Michael Griffin attracted ten gamblers by meowing at a rear door of a Boston building. Officers surrounded the site and burst in to break up a card game after a gambler opened the door to help the cat inside out of the cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Michael Griffin
Griffin
Facing a New Year of Real Trials Ahead
A reflective note describes entering a new era with many new experiences and grave challenges. It stresses that the year and the year to follow will bring very real trials, urging preparation and resilience.
Alcoa Takes Over Pier 2 at Mobile Under Lease
The Alcoa Steamship Co. Inc has acquired Gulf Mobile & Ohio Pier No 2 in Mobile under a long term lease. A $20 000 renovation is to be completed by Jan 15 to serve the aluminum line. Alcoa plans about $15 000 remodeling of its offices adjoining the pier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Alcoa Steamship Co., Inc
Gulf Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Alcoa Company
Aluminum Company of America
1941 Operative Hog Sale Opens in Georgiana
The first 1941 operative hog sale was conducted in Georgiana Alabama today. A second sale is scheduled for January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgiana
Ala
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Waal
Mnother
Decatur Daily
Gene Ahern
Briliant
Hanna
Walter D Edmonds
Rovel
Sally
City Coal & Fuel CO
L. D. McMillan
MGR. Davis & Wells
Loyd’s Drug Store
MR. J. N. Fikes
Tennesse
Council
Daily Thought
Cecil J. Brown
God
J. R. Daniels Insurance and Financing
Cuoke
B. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salems
Kerth
Aah
Pier Acquired
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