British Move to Corner Germany Markets Expanded
Britain widens economic warfare by seeking trade treaties with German customers to sustain neutral relations and export income while restricting German trade with neutrals. The move follows wartime rationing, a potential contraband station plan in North America, and talks with European neutrals and Greece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Britain
Istanbul
France
Greece
Leslie Hore-Belisha
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Hore-Belisha
Highland Patriot and U-Boat Fight Off Canary Islands
A Dec 29 clash off the Canary Islands between the 14,172-ton British liner Highland Patriot and a German submarine ended with both vessels unhit according to officers and passengers. Passengers claimed one death from injuries in a crash and a panic aboard, but official British sources denied any fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio DE Janeiro
Jan
Canary Islands
Royal Mail
Althe Probar
Market Summary Mixed as Volume Slips on Jan Eight
In New York trading on January 8 Victor Eubank notes a selective Specialty rally fading amid weak volume about 700000 shares changed hands over five hours. Cotton futures in New Orleans edged higher with steady spot prices, while grains and livestock show varied moves and bonds and currency markets eased toward holiday quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Eubank
New York
Boston
Chicago
New Orleans
Congress debated lynching bills and budget reform in 1940s scene
The House opened anti lynching legislation while Sen Harrison sought a 24 member joint committee to review Roosevelt's budget and national defense policy. McNary demanded defense focus, Byrnes resisted, and the battle risked stalling until the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Rep
Fish
Hill
Iggt
Roosevelt
Harrison
D-Miss
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
McNary
Byrnes
D-S.c
Mississippi
White House
House
Grain prices recover slightly after big drop
Chicago grain markets showed partial recovery after declines of up to 11 2 cents per bushel. Wheat closed 1 2 7 8 lower than Saturday with May at 1 03 1 8 and July at 1 30 5 8 1 2. Corn and oats edged lower as investors weighed the improved belt situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cottonseed Oil Prices in New Orleans Market
In New Orleans on January 8 the cottonseed oil market shows steady prices with bleachable prime summer yellow at 7.05, prime crude nominal, and futures: March 6.62b, May 6.72b, July 6.80b. Bidding is nominal for some contracts and bids noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Live stock market report from Nashville Tennessee
Salable cattle 600 calves 100 with steady prices. Early kids steady to weaker. Good fed steers and yearlings around 8.25 to 9.00. Beef cows 6.00 down, banners and cutters 3.50 to 5.00. Top vealers 12.50. Hogs 500 steady with weights 110 pounds and heavier 4.65 to 5.55. Sheep 25 steady with some good ewe and wether lambs 8.25 and fat ewes 2.00 to 3.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept
Chicago market report lists dairy butter and eggs prices
In Chicago on January 8 the market shows Butter 883,048 firm and creamery 93 score with multiple price points. Eggs receipts total 9,818 with fresh graded categories including extra firsts firsts and refrigerator extras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Poultry Prices in Chicago Market Report
Chicago January 8 poultry market shows steady to higher prices for various weights and breeds. Hens 4 to 5 pounds rise to 15 1 2 cents. Leghorns, Plymouth Rock, and White Rock varieties listed with price ranges across light to heavy birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Hungary Page One Continued Note On Japanese Regions
Dissident Chinese leader Wanng, who split from Chiang Kai-shek, is mentioned alongside notes on Japanese regional governance in conquered areas as the Hungary section continues from page one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanng
Chiang Kal-Shek
Finnish forces wipe out 44th Russian division near Suomussalmi
Finnish high command reports heavy fighting as the 44th Russian division is wiped out near Suomussalmi with thousands killed and over 1,000 taken prisoner. The advance comes as winter conditions and counterattacks slow the Red invasion in central Finland.
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Helsinki
Suomassalmi
Finland
Pinns
Suomussalm
Russia
Yesin
High Command
Salla
Central Eastern Front
Bankhead backed delegates flood pledged for 1940 convention
Compromise B Steagall co-managers opened head quarters and greeted scores of committeemen. In Washington Sen John H Bankhead predicts Alabama's 1940 convention delegation would be pledged for the speaker. Many candidates filed with the secretary of state endorsing Bankhead, though the committee may name delegates, this is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Steagall
Sgn
Bankhead
Washington
John H. Bankhead
Alabama
Admiral Stark presses 25 percent fleet increase in wartime concern
Washington January 8 The Navy Chief of Operations Admiral R Stark urged Congress to add about 900 million dollars to expand the fleet as a world situation threatens conflaguration He testified before the House Naval Committee that failure to act would leave the United States with a weak naval position The expansion plan now envisions 77 combatant ships and 30 auxiliaries with a roughly 25 percent tonnage increase The exact mix of ships including possible battleships was not specified Chairman Vinson noted the plan would yield about 95 warships and 31 auxiliaries but category details remained undecided
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Washington
Navy
Congress
R. Stark
Chilef
House Naval Committee
United States
Femera
Edison
Starks
Vinson
D-Ga
Naval Committee
Stark
South industrial growth praised by Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal’s Southern expansion survey says the South is on the way up with capital investment rising, plants being built, crops diversified, and natural resources conserved. It notes a growing 37 million population as the largest regional market and predicts industry moving southward and rising buying power and living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Wall Street Journal
South
Crescent
Virginia Capes
Gulf
Texas
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Mattie Tucker
Funeral services were held Sunday for 63 year old Mrs. Mattie Tucker at Grassey Lauderdale County conducted by Rev. W W Merial. Burial followed with Rogersville in charge. Surviving are seven sons including J E of Lynnville Tennessee and G D of Pulaski and three daughters including Mrs Weaver Greenhaw of Athens. Also one sister Miss Ada White and seven brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Tucker
Horace Fielding
Moulton Heights
Grassey
Lauderdale County
W. W. Merial
Rogersville
J. EB
Lynnville
Tenn
G. D
Pulaski
R. A
J. C
Decatur
O. PB
Athens
R. C
Columbus
W. A. Tucker
Florence
Weaver Greenhaw
Febbie Ridgeway
Minor Hill
Fielding
Ada White
J.P. Earnest
Sam, Edgar
W. A. White
Lexington
Mason White
Houston White
Mississippi
Local leaders invited to regional Joint Distribution Committee conference
J S Patterson and Sidney E Patterson join prominent southern Jewish leaders invited to regional JDC conference January 14 at Tuytwiler Hotel Birmingham. South regional vice chairman announced plans to aid oppressed Jews overseas and hear notes from Dr Frank Kingdon Joseph Hy man and Isidor Coons about the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Patterson
Sidney E Patterson
American Jewish’ Joint Distribution Committee
Tuytwiler
Birmingham
Mittee
Frank Kingdon
Uniace of
Newark
Joseph C.Hy+man
Ecstive
Seinistribution Sehire
Isidor Coons
Alabama Journal Changes Hands New Owners Plan Expansions
Col James Hammond and Nicholas Peay announced acquisition of the Alabama Journal from Frederick I Thompson effective immediately. Hammond will be publisher with Peay president and operations head, moving to Montgomery. M Stanley remains editor and James Wilson business manager. They vow impartial news and growth for the paper, aiming to serve citizens and boost the city and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
James Hammond
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Nicholas Peay
Little Rock
Ark
Frederick I. Thompson
Alabama Journal
Hammond
Peay
M. Stanley
James Wilson
Ann
Calisé
X x
South
Aeoveny
Board Again Attacked Over Labor Board Counsel
Washington report says a House investigating committee blamed the National Labor Relations Board for keeping a staff attorney with alleged CIO sympathies. Edward Deland presented records citing Jack Davis and Ray Chaplin on statements about back pay and a supposed lockout at American Radiator in Litchfield Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
National Labor Relations Board
CIO
Edward M. Deland
Hey
American Radiator’ Company
Litchfield
Jack Davis
Davis
Winter Storm Wrecks Travel Across States
Frigid conditions from border to border left highways treacherous with deep drifts and multiple deaths. Snow totals reached over twelve inches in several states while western plains reported up to 24 inches. Temperatures plunged from Maine to Oklahoma and Tennessee to Nebraska with several locales recording subzero readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Missouri
Kansas
Ohio Valley
Montery
Cumberland Plateau
Tennessee
North Florida
Oklahoma City
North Platte
Neb
Havre, Mont
Maine
Greenvillevend
Bangor
United States and Argentina end trade negotiations
The state department announced that the United States and Argentina have terminated their negotiations for a trade agreement. The talks are not merely broken down or suspended but have been completely abandoned, marking a decisive end to the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United, States
Argentina
State Department
Department
Buenos
Parole Granted for 1931 Jefferson Burglary Convict
In Montgomery Alabama on January 8, a permanent parole was approved for J. W. Wood who was convicted of burglary in Jefferson county in 1931 and sentenced to 7 to 8 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
J. W. Wood
Jefferson County
Decatur diary notes local aviation push and flu cases
Decatur items report Wendell Baugh entering Parks Air College in East St. Louis to study maintenance engineering for potential Army Air Corps or Navy roles. Asa Rountree, aviation director, plans Decatur airfield development with Chamber of Commerce backing. Flu and illness touch many residents, with multiple notices of recoveries and hospital stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell P. Baugh, Jr
Decatur
Parks Air College
East St. Louis
Ilinois
United States Army Air Corps
Navy Reserve
Baugh
Alabama
Asa Rountree, Jr
Aviation
Chamber of Commerce
Rountree
Convict Guard Placed On Temporary Suspension In Alabama
Col W E Persons head of the Alabama convict department announced a temporary suspension of guard Mack Crowe after a report that he and a trusted driver drove a prison truck to Clanton to visit the guard’s wife. If substantiated the guard faces dismissal. They failed to return with five convicts, prompting a statewide police broadcast. Eldridge Moore and the truck driver were later found after the vehicle wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Mack Crowe
W.E. Persons
Alabama
Clanton
Eldridge Moore
Moore
Guardsmen Bar Miller From State Highway Post
In Atlanta on January 6 guardsmen barred W L Miller from the state highway chairman’s office after an exchange with Adjutant General E Stoddard. Miller’s counsel James A Branch said no further attempts would be made pending court tests of his client’s right to the post. Branch and Miller left the building after arrest orders were withdrawn and Miller agreed not to read the court paper to the adjutant. The case may go to the U S Supreme Court for resolution of military control in the highway controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
W. L. Miller
Road Board
E. Stoddard
James A. Branch
Miller
E. D. Rivers
Branch
Superior Court
Lakeland
L. L.patten
Herman Watson
J. D. Garrett
Stoddard
United States Supreme Court
Boulder Dam Sabotage Rumor Prompts Protective Steps
The Justice Department urged measures to avoid sabotage at Boulder Dam near Las Vegas with an FBI report finding no sabotage evidence. Restrictions on travel near the dam were set by the reclamation bureau after the rumor of a plotted attack involving foreigners reached the State Department, linked to a December White House reception without confirming sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Department
Boulder
Las Vegas
Nev
FBI
Reclamation Bureau
State Department
Department
White House
Poll Taxes In Morgan County Set For 1940 Election
Voters must pay poll taxes by February 1 to support local schools in Morgan County. Probate judge, circuit court clerk, school board members, and justices of the peace will be elected as in other counties. Jeff Rowe and John McCutcheon are the incumbents for district three and four seats on the revenue and control board. Decatur will elect a mayor and five aldermen and choose delegates to the Democratic national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Morga County
County Board of Revenue and Control
Jeff Rowe
Falkville
John McCutcheon
Union Hill
Rowe
McCutcheon
Decatur
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Bre
Commission
Netherlands
Paul van Zeeland
America
Canadian
Albiwerk Products
Home Office
Naval Censorship Service
Walter T. Monckton
Press and Censorship Areau
Big Liner
Wall Street
N. C. Cotton
Cotton
Nashville Livestock
Loyd’s
Hungary
Mrs. Tucker
State Daily
Decatur’s
George Norwood
Grant Street
Ina Call
Wadsworth Street
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Edith Teague
Bennett Sims
Eddie Lou
Louise McAllister
George Sims
Buck Drake
Howard Lamon
Charles Hargrove
Felton Dyer
Prospect Ve
Paul McCluskey
Sterchi’s
J. L. Gillespie
Sixth Avenue
Southside Baptist Church
Puthern Halbrooks
Ligon
J. W. Motes
Eighth Avenue, South
A. Lynne
John A. Caddell
W. E. Crawford
State
Democratic Executive Committee
C. N. Garrett
Fourth Avenue
West
Hamil Clinic
W. 8. Wagoner
Bill
Ninth Street
E. D. Fennell
Leighton
Marvin Rank
Ann Fusch
Lucile Lamon
Florida
Walter F. Scott
Katherine” Boswell
Alabama College
Montevallo
Dave Seibert
Herman Safley
W. E. Waterhouse
First Baptist Church
W. E. Ellenberg
A. C. McDonald
Decatur Route 1
Aubry Cecil, Jr
Baugh's Infirmary
Louis Hyde
Hartselle
Mrs. O
Magnusson
Elkmont Vouie I
Baugh’s Infirmary
Robert Shaneyfelt
W. W. Dinsmore
Hotel Lyons
Mr. Dinsmore
C. L. Clemons
Rowland Compton
Oak Street
Carlton Benjamin
Benevolent Society Hospital
Compton
Florence Collier
B. P. Collier
Priceville
McAfee, Howell and Young Funeral Home
Aly
Audrey Holt
Neel
Harley Holt
Danville
B. Cross
Fred, Reyburn
A. B. Townson
Dewell James
Lacon
Robert Woodall
Eva Route 1
Chasmur Phelps
Madison Route
D. Pp. Posey
P. E. Adams
Athens Route 5
Elmer Lee
C.H. Towe
Tanner Route 1
Limestone County
Brasher Lawrence
Edgar Landers, Jr
Hillsboro
Buford Tyler
Lacey
Clyde Kelton
Louisville
Carrie Pullins
I. W. Davis
Wiley Owen
Johnston Street
Rayburn Neville
Trinity
Mrs
Earl Calvin, Jr
Miami
D. A. Roan
Eva
W. A. Cranmer
Jackson Street
Willie Johnson
Trinity Route 1
B. E. Dupont
Evansville, Indiana
Louise Lile Roop
Edward Moseley
Memphis
Gore
Boulder Dam
Davidson
Coal & Feed CO
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