Alabama Judge Rules Anti-Dumping Act Unconstitutional
Judge Seybourn H. Lynne of Morgan County Court held the Alabama Anti-Dumping Act unconstitutional and void as an improper burden on interstate commerce. The case against Pat Kimbrough charged infringement. the ruling cites U.S. Supreme Court limits on state police power regulating out of state goods. The decision could be appealed to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seybourn H. Lynne
Alabama
Pat Kimerte
Foain
E. W. Godbeyand
A. Lynne
Kim Lynne
H. L. Thornton
Alabama State Highway Patrol
Pat Kimbrough
Hartselle
Morgan County
Kimbrough
United States
Lynne
Ois
United States Supreme Court
Power authority budget outlines 1942 plans
The budget details 957,000 for switchyard construction and 150,000 for transmission lines to municipalities. It notes power reserves, a projected 10,360,000 net income for 1942 power operations, and emphasis on mineral resource research including magnesite and vermiculite.
Budget outlines massive defense program expansion
The president detailed a 28.48 billion defense package since last June, allocating 13.704 billion to quadruple Army size and equip with modern motorized weapons, 11.587 billion to double the Navy, 1.902 billion plus private funds to accelerate airplane and weapon production, and 1.287 billion for power projects and FBI saboteur surveillance. Of 10.811 billion for next year, 3.447 to Navy, 5.956 to Army, and 0.320 to scattered agencies, with Roosevelt eyeing securities sales similar to World War days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bylows
FBI
Defense
New Navy
Army
Federal Bureau of In- Roosevelt
Hartselle Birthday Party and Community Notes
Jean Guyse celebrated her eighth birthday with a party Monday featuring pink and white decor and prizes for games won by Joe Howell and Susan Stewart. A long guest list includes Dorothy and Susan Stewart and many others. The Thursday Afternoon Club met with Mrs. T E Kimbrough hosting a thrift-focused session with Martha Smith reviewing Benjamin Franklin and a poem by Mrs. Elsie Duncan Sanders. Various local residents extended visits and travels, with several members and neighbors noted in illness or travel updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Guyse
Leon Guyse
Joe Howell
Susan Stewart
Dorothy and
Betty Jane Stewart
Joy Broom
Joan Slate
Martha Jean Channel
Joette Drake
Nancy Allen Pattilo
Lela Holland
Mary-Ann Berry
Mary Sue Bennett
Jane Wasson
June Adams
Judy Brown
Joe and
Pat Howell
Scotty Stone
Ear Cook, Jr
Bobby Puckett
Charles Shores
T. E. Kimbrough
Arene
L. H. Houston
Howe
Dewey Channel
TE. Kimbrough
Howard Brown
Martha Smith
Morean County High School
Women’s Division meets at church hosts pledge service
All circles of the Woman's Division of Christian Service at First Methodist Church gathered for a joint meeting. President Mrs. L H Houston presided. the group voted to donate 5 to Morgan County High School library and to continue the Mexican scholarship. Visitor Mrs. Joe Gill spoke on foreign places including Hawaii and the Philippines. The program closed with a pledge service led by Mrs. John F T Brown and Mrs. W Tl Stewart and a closing song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Division of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
L. H. Houston
Morgan County
Joe Gill
San Diego
Calif
Hawaii
China
Japan
Guam
Philippines
John F. T. Brown
Tl. Stewart
Coy Stephenson
FFA Suspects Invite FFA Homemakers to Next Meeting
The Hartselle FFA chapter at the high school auditorium with president Lloyd Burns invites the Future Homemakers of America to the next meeting where a program by FFA members will be presented. Plans for the annual mother daughter banquet will be completed at an early date. Mrs J F Stewart Jr hosted a bridge party for club members and three guests including Mrs A D Sample, Mrs E P Thornhill and Mrs David Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Future Farmers of América
Lloyd Burns
Future Farmers
The
Future Homemakers of America
FFA
J. F. Stewart, Jr
A. D. Sample
E. P Thornhill
David Worth
Phil Orr
Sample
Worth
Mesdeme Hanne Parker
J E. Stone, Jr
Arthur Howell
Eric
Roy Newman
J. V. Henderson
Oliver Blizzard
T. E. Kimbrough
First Baptist Missionary Society Opens New Year
The Missionary Society of the First Baptist church met Monday afternoon at the church for the first meeting of the year. Mrs Hall, the new president, presided. The devotional was given by Mrs Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Charlie Penn
Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
9. Hall
New high powered pursuit plane nears completion at Republic
The first of a planned fleet of 1000 high altitude pursuit planes nears completion at Republic Aviation in Farmingdale Long Island. The plane reportedly exceeds 400 mph and weighs nearly twice an ordinary pursuit craft with a 2000 hp Pratt and Whitney engine. It is said to carry at least 10 heavy machine guns and operate at 25000 to 30000 feet. Large scale production expected by spring as plant expansion finishes.
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New York
Republic Aviation
Farmingdale
Long Island
Republic
Influenza cases rise sharply in Alabama states
Alabama health officials report a fourfold increase in influenza cases in the week, totaling 1,822 compared with 332 the prior week. Baldwin leads with 252 cases, Mobile 243, Barbour 178, and other counties listing smaller counts across the state.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
State Health Department
Baldwin County
Mobile County
Barbour
Blount
Bullock
Chambers
Chilton
Clarke
Coffee
Cullman
Dale
DeKalb
Escambia
Geneva
Houston
Lawrence
Lowndes
Macon
Marengo
Pike
Talladega
Walker
Wilcox
Blaze at Central Baptist Church Brought Under Control
A morning fire at the handsome Central Baptist Church caused about 200 in losses due to a defective furnace. Fire crews from the city department were called at 10:45 and quickly contained the blaze. No services were disrupted. units also responded to a grass fire on 6th Avenue West 12:20 and a small roof fire at Julia Mae Lanier home 412 West Cherry Street 2:45 followed by a car blaze on 600 Church Street at 4:15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handsome Central Baptist Church
6Th
Avenue West
West Cherry Street
Julia Mae Lanier
Church Street
Dr. E. W. Sikes Dies at Clemson College
Dr. Enoch Walter Sikes, 72, who led Clemson College from 1925 to 1934, died unexpectedly at his home of a heart attack. Clemson physician Dr. Lee W. Milford confirmed the cause.
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Clemson
8. C
Enoch Walter Sikes
Clemson College
Lee W. Milford
Illness and visits mark local notices
Quite ill at her home, Cecil Johnson is able to be back at work after a illness. Miss Imogene Murphree, of Decatur, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Murphree. Sam Houston is ill with mum at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Houston. George Ashworth, of the U. S Air Corps, has returned to Denver, Col., after a visit with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Sam Ashworth. Lieut. and Mrs. Earl Glasscock and son, Jimmy, of Memphis, Tenn, have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Glasscock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Williams
Joe Alton
Charleston
West Virginia
Emmett Williams
Dan Dean
Birmingham
D. A. Slone
Gadsden
Be.h. Moore
McCalia
B. F. Bean
Johnny Gibbs
Hanceville
J. W. Clements
Hal Orr
Tes Rodgers
Maxwell Field
W. R. Rodgers
Barksdale, Field
Lawrence Doty
Serelle
Doty
U. S. Engineering Department
Ernest Bennett
Jacksonville
Fla
Joseph McDaniel
Lansing
Mich
Miss Oro Russell
Florence
Lavert Russell
Sim Howell
County Board of Revenue
Frank Walters
Scottsboro
J. P. Walters
T. W. Lauderdale
Myrtie Speegie
Laurena Speegie
Cullman
Clay Speegie
J. W. Bloodworth
Wilmington
N. C
Maud. Clements
Allan Smith
John Burleson
J. E. Freeman
Josie Puckett
J. E. Peck
Florida
Carolyn Sharpley
Greenwood
E. H. Sharpley
J. V. Henderson
Joanne
L. B. Wright
J. A. Wright
Hartselle
John Bean
Joe E. Wright
Far Cook
Bar
Arthur Mahaffey
University of Alabama
Howard Evans
Lavert
F. J. Tapscott
Cecil Johnson
Imogene Murphree
Decatur
E. L. Murphree
Sam Houston
L. H. Houston
George Ashworth
U. S Air Corps
Denver
Col
Sam Ashworth
Earl Glasscock
Jimmy
Memphis, Tenn
Julius Glasscock
Market rally pauses as budget plan sends mixed signals
New York stock market edges higher in mid afternoon trading before easing at close. Budget release fuels expectations of higher corporation taxes and surging industrial activity tied to defense spending. Key performers include Bethlehem, United Aircraft, U S Gypsum, Owens Illinois, Santa Fe, New York Central, U S Rubber, Cerro De Pasco, and International Nickel. About 700000 shares traded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Eubank
New York
Wall Street
Bethlehem
United Aircraft
U. S. Gypsum
Owens Illinois
Santa Fe
New York Central
U. S. Rubber
Pfd
Cerro de Pasco
International Nickel
Markets at a Glance New York Update
Markets at a glance report steady stocks as budget news calms nerves. Bonds firm with rails higher, cotton active on speculative demand, sugar firmer and active, metals steady at low stock levels. Wool tops improved on Boston buying, Chicago wheat steady, corn weak from country selling, hogs 10 to 20 higher, cattle mostly steady with modest offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Chicago
New York Cotton Futures End Higher After Late Rebound
In New York on January 8 gains extended to 1.50 a bale but late selling pulled some strength back. Futures closed 6 to 20 points higher with Jan 10.41 to 10.44, Mar 10.49 to 10.55, May 10.45 to 10.52, July 10.28 to 10.35, Oct 9.72 to 9.89, Dec 9.70 to 9.83. Middling spot at 10.62, up 2. Nominal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
New York
Cotton futures jump on USDA acreage cut hopes
Prices rose to seasonal highs as traders speculated the Department of Agriculture might cut cotton acreage, with December consumption estimates and textile trade cited. Closing quotes remained steady with slight point declines across active contracts including May July and December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Cottonseed meal futures close barely steady in Memphis trade
Prime cottonseed meal futures for 41 percent protein closed barely steady at F.O.B. Memphis with Jan 28.50, Mar 27.50, May 26.75, Jul 26.30, Sep 25.75. Trade volume 2,100 tons.
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Tenn
F.O.B
Memphis
Butter and egg prices in Chicago trade report
Butter receipts total 725 806 unsettled with creamery at 90 score 30 1 4. Eggs receipts 9 483 weak with fresh graded extra firsts at 20 1 4 and firsts at 19 3 4. Current receipts 18 1 2, dirties 16, fresh checks 15, refrigerated extras 18 3 4 and stds 18 1 2. Gov graded extras white loose 30 carton 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Poultry live truck market in Chicago steady to firm
Reports from Chicago on January 8 note poultry shipments in 36 trucks holding steady to firmer prices amid ongoing demand for live birds and related products. Trade activity shows persistent profitability for sellers and buyers in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Budget praise mixed as senators weigh defense needs
Washington lawmakers praised President Roosevelt's 17.486 billion dollar budget while debating defense funding. Senators Connally Monty Byrnes Vandenberg Byrnes Vinson Russell Hill and Rep. Starnes stressed national security and fiscal tradeoffs with parity payments for farmers and potential lease lend aid to Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
Kentucky
Democratic
Roosevelt
Wheeley J. Monty
Connally
Tex
Starnes
Ala
Rep
Vinson
D. Ga
Russell
Senator Hill
Budget Request Seeks 33.5 Million for Airport Program
President asks Congress in his budget message for 33.5 million to complete the 250 airport program authorized by the last Congress. The prior Congress approved 40 million for starting work with roughly 200 projects nationwide. Officials say funds may cover improvements on existing sites or new projects to reach 250, with project lists postponed until after appropriation. The CAA and WPA will divide duties and classify national defense relevance before financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Civil Aeronautics Association
Secretaries of War, Navy, and Commerce
Aleady
CAA
Works Progress Administration
Secretaries of War, Navy and Commerce
Woman's Society meeting at Tanner House
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at 22:00 at Mrs. W. E. Stewart's home. Mrs. Ray led prayer, Mrs. Stewart led devotion, and Mrs. J. F. Roberts gave a chapter from The Way of the Witness. Fourteen members and one visitor attended the social with refreshments.
Poultry Prices and Weights Reported for live stock market
The bulletin lists broilers at 2 142 pounds with Plymouth rock 18 and white rock 19. Springs under 4 pounds show colored 18 and white rock 19. Ducks range from 4 1 2 pounds colored 16 1 2 and white 16 1 2, small colored 13 and white 13. Geese around 12 pounds down to 12 1 2, other prices unchanged.
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Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Springs
Nashville Livestock Market Report
Salable cattle 350 calves 125 at Nashville Tennessee show active buying and steady prices. Higher valued yearlings and steers range 9.50 and up with top dealers 12.50. Canner cows 3.50-5.00, hogs 700 head with good to choice 180-250 lb at 7.00 and 135-175 lb at 6.05-6.90, sows 5.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
U. S
Defenders Tap Ships in North Sea Battle
British minesweeper flotilla faced multiple hits from German defenders in the North Sea leaving a vessel burning and sinking. A Nazi munitions train crash disrupted troop movements into the Balkans, damaging Berettyo Ujfalu with unknown casualties on the Greek Italian front. RAF bombers in snow and rain struck Elbasani, a key Italian supply base, with high explosives and incendiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sea
Germany
Balkans
Hungary
Romania
Berettyo Ujfalu
RAF
Elbasani
Decatur Notes Reach Across Town and State Events
Local items report Mrs RV Martin returning to Norfolk after holidays with sister Mrs Edwards Meadows in Decatur. Paul Jacobs returned to the University of Alabama from visit with his mother Mrs Sarah Smith. Baptist leaders attended Tuscaloosa convention. Morgan County Young People's Rally postponed to January 26 due to revival at Central Baptist.
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RV. Martin
Norfolk
Edward Meadows
Paul Jacobs
University of Alabama
Sarah Smith
W. B. Waterhouse
J. A. Chambers
The
Baptist State Convention
Tuscaloosa
Morgan County
Central Baptist Church
Southside Baptist Church
Roosevelt's lend lease plans dominate congressional debate
The article describes wartime funding and defense actions on Capitol Hill with focus on President Roosevelt's proposals to lend or lease war materials to democracies, especially Britain. It notes Senate Foreign Relations Committee inquiries to Hull, requests for a defense inquiry, and Admiral Towers predicting more naval aircraft construction ahead of a revision to public contracts rules.
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House
Congress
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Capitol Hill
Senate Foreign — Relations Committee
Hull
Wheeler and Trupan
D-Mo
John H. Towers
Naval Aeronautics
House Naval Committee
Navy
Balkan War News Signals Grim Struggle Across Greece Albania
RAF dispatch notes fires at stores and buildings in a raid. Mussolini’s forces face a dawning siege of Tobruk with limited details. Greece advances toward Varona with 35,000 Italian sick and wounded shipped home. Fascist casualties run into tens of thousands since October 28. Bulgaria’s fate fuels speculation as Nazi troop massing nears the northern frontier in Romania.
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Mussolini
Tobruk
Bardia
Varona
Greece
Albania
Balkans
Bulgaria
Romania
Balkan
Britain
Gibraltar
Turkey
Soviet
Russia
Berlin
Alabama to bring cannon for Tennessee inauguration salute
Nashville report says Alabama Governor Frank Dixon offered a cannon for Tennessee to fire a salute at Governor Cooper’s inauguration on January 16. Tennessee officials had feared lacking a artillery piece after guard mobilization. Cooper confirmed Dixon’s offer to bring a gun for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Alabama
Tennessee
Cooper
Frank Dixon
Investigation of Slaying Underway in Birmingham
The county grand jury launches inquiry into the beating and suspected murder of Secret Service agent Robert F. Perry found unconscious in his Birmingham apartment on November 20. Widow Margaret E. Perry, 51, is jailed on a $10,000 bond on murder charges, with the warrant issued by city detectives. Witnesses include autopsy doctor G. S. Graham FBI agent J. E. Jones and several city and federal detectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
County Grand Jury
Robert F. Perry
Secret Services
Margaret E. Perry
G. S. Graham
J. E. Jones
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Luther Hollums
Secret Service
Melbourne Hull
Barney Wentz
Henry Darnell
H. ©. Propst
W. Eb, Degroat
Unrest in Italy noted by Philadelphia artist
Philadelphia artist Thomas J. Smith, returning from Rome, reports widespread unrest in Italy. He notes Italians joke about Mussolini as "Pini to" and "Finito" as ending. Smith, with 148 others, traveled aboard the Carvalho Araujo from Lisbon, where he studied in Italy for seven years. He says most Italians feel the army may not win and wonder what happened to their navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas J. Smith
Philadelphia
Rome
Italy
Benito Mussolini
Pinito
Mussolini
Finito
Smith
Lisbon
Giants Indians to clash in exhibition April 1 here
Contracts signed for an exhibition game on April 1 between the New York Giants and the Cleveland Indians to be played at the local venue. The Lions Club will sponsor the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Giants
Cleveland Indians
Lions Club
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