World War camouflage shift and new methods tested
The army recalls engineers including Saint-Gaudens to develop dazzle camouflage and new hiding methods for equipment. Advances rely on aerial photography, infrared, and shape rather than paint alone, with research into green water paints and garnishing materials to blend with foliage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baint-Gaudens
Saint-Gaudens
Stuart C. Godfrey
Army Engineers
New York
Philadelphia
Army
Invasion Plans Seen Shaping British War Strategy
Analysts say a German invasion of Britain could unfold while Italy’s threat persists. Germany might struggle to rush ships to aid Italy, leaving the Mediterranean hard pressed. British strategy under Churchill could mirror past daring moves as allies reassess theater of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Britain
Germany
Mediterranean
Winston Churchill
Dardanelles
Churchill
Newspapers Merge to Form Unified New Orleans Daily
The New Orleans Item reports consolidation with the Morning Tribune tabloid creating a single afternoon daily. Publisher James M. Thompson states the Tribune will publish its final morning issue this Saturday as part of the merger, effective Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Markets Slip Then Climb as Leaders Gain on Light Selling
The stock market opened with light selling after a lengthening creeping advance but many leaders posted fractional gains while weakness remained rare. A brightening business picture and hope of inflationary shift drew interest as government money began to filter into various industries, with total transfers around 1,750,000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Victor Eubank
New York
New York Market Report Opens With Mixed Movements
New York markets show steady stocks with narrow price changes while bonds rise and rails stay in demand. The cotton and sugar markets firm with active activity, metal prices steady, wool higher on export controls, and Chicago wheat and corn about steady with strong buying from mills and commercial demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Pbce
New High Cotton Prices Close Steady Amid Trade
New Orleans January 10 cotton futures closed steady 5 to 6 points higher than earlier in the day with buying and textile trading cited as influential. Contracts shown include January at around 10.64, May near 10.63, July about 10.51, October near 10.04, and December about 9.68.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Futures Close Higher Amid Mixed Open Market Quotes
New York report shows futures closing 3 to 12 points higher with scattered gains across contracts. Prices for January to December delivery rose, led by March and May entries, while Middling spot rose to 10.63 with a modest uptick. nominal prices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cottonseed meal futures close steady in Memphis
Prime cottonseed meal futures closed steady with Memphis prices at Jan 28.35, Mod 27.45, May 26.75, July 26.35, Sept 25.50. Sales reported at 1,800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Salable Livestock Prices Report From Nashville
Nashville Tenn January 10 report from U S Dept of Agriculture shows salable cattle 125 calves 100 with prices mostly steady and good clearance. Medium short fed yearlings 8.50 to 9.00, better grades absent early. Vealers top 12.50, yearling hogs 500 pounds top to 7.70 125 175 pounds 6.25 to 7.10, sows 5.60. Sheep salable 25 with mid and high fat lambs 7.50 to 8.50 and fat ewes 3.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept. Agr
Cash grain prices and no sales reported
Chicago cash grain data shows no sales for cash wheat. Corn prices cover No. 4 through No. 5 and white and yellow varieties with values around 61 to 68 cents. Oats and soybeans list multiple grades with prices spanning 32 to 108 cents per bushel, including sample grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CASH
Chicago
Jan
Wheat and corn futures close higher after day of fluctuation
Chicago grains show mixed session with wheat finishing slightly up from earlier levels. May wheat at 87 3 4 to 5 8, July 82 7 8 to 3 4, while corn ends 1 8 lower to 1 8 higher with May 62 5 8 and July 62 7 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Butter and egg market notes from Chicago
Butter receipts total 952 819 with an easy market. Eggs receipts 8 613 steady. Refrigerator prices for extras 18 and standards 173 4 unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Poultry Prices Reported For Chicago Market
Poultry live prices listed for Chicago on January 10 indicate 1 car and 37 trucks. Hens and heavy hens command 16 1 2 to 18 1 2 cents per pound, with broilers under 2 1 2 pounds at about 17 to 18 1 2 cents. Colored Plymouth Rock and White Rock varieties range around 17 to 20 cents, with Spring weights above 4 pounds at 4 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Memphis Power Failure Paralyzes Downtown After Manhole Blast
A downtown Memphis power outage at 10 25 a m affected offices, elevators, and stores for over two hours. Hospitals mostly unaffected as emergency power kicked in. The blast originated in a manhole on November 6 street, a road linked to TVA power history. The city now runs the system and buys current from A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
TVA Power
Navy enlistment trends in Alabama district 1941
During the first six months of fiscal year 1941 in the Alabama district 8922 applications were filed for U S Navy enlistment 5096 physical examinations were given 3440 physical rejections 3456 rejections for other reasons 1749 were accepted for enlistment Major physical refusals stemmed from teeth and education level White rejections due to lack of education 878 colored 44 percent The Navy does not set stringent enlistment standards January district quota is 406 first enlistments due to no waiting list Young men urged to apply at nearest navy recruiting station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
United States Navy
Navy
Ethiopians Uprising Fears Grow In War Report
The piece notes rising Ethiopian resistance against Italian forces in Africa as British aid and Haile Selassie’s leadership hinge on regaining the throne. Guerrilla bands operate nationwide, threatening Italian outposts and Libyan advance. Colonists arm for defense amid fears of a wider collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albania
Africa
Ethiopia
Mussolini
Fopia
Libya
Haile Selassie
Sudan
Roosevelt Era Bill Expands War Material Aid Policy
The article describes a Senate and House bill aimed at accelerating wartime support to democracies. It allows manufacture, purchase, and repair of war materials in government arsenals for allied countries, with the president deciding conditions for delivery and disposal. It envisions loans and leases, and broader use of U S bases to aid nations vital to U S defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandenberg
R.-Mich
Barkley
House
Senate Foreign Affairs
Senate
Rep. McCormack
Dmass
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Naval Operations
Canada
Former Resident E L McNutt Dies in Van Buren Ark
Word arrives of the death of E L McNutt a former Decatur resident in Van Buren Arkansas. His widow survives and the notice notes the passing and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren, Ark
E. L. McNutt
Decatur
Wife Awarded $1000 In Atlanta Household Suit
In Fulton County Civil Court Mrs. O Callaghan sued for $200 monthly household expenses claiming her husband failed by about $100 monthly. Judge T O Hathcock noted she had the buying authority but the husband signed the contract and awarded $1000 verdict for Mrs. O Callaghan.
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Atlanta
Leland O'Callaghan
Pulton County
O'Callaghan
Evangelist Dr Ham Inspires Youth Night at Central Baptist
Dr M F Ham evangelist draws large crowd at Central Baptist with a Youth Night campaign focusing on Christian home values. He blends emotional recollections of childhood parsonage life with warnings on modern dangers and previews upcoming sermons on character tests Satan, prophetic events, and the battle of Armageddon with a closing tribute to his mother My Mother's Prayer.
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Central Baptist Church
M. F. Ham
Dr. Ham
Alabama
Flu precautions and rising case counts reported in Birmingham area
A health bulletin urges outdoor activity when weather allows and good ventilation at work and home. Tips include balanced diet, fruit juices, plenty of water, and rest. Early influenza cases pose higher contagion risk than active patients, with emphasis on avoiding contact with those in early illness. Selma sees lower school attendance. Etowah reports 250 plus January cases. Mobile flu declines. Birmingham shows normal levels.
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Baker
Selma
Tuscaloosa
Kommnennicy County
Athenna
Co. L. Murphree
Etowah
Mobile
Birmingham
Oakwood ACapella Choir Set for Jan 12 Concert
The Oakwood Junior College A Capella choir will perform Sunday afternoon January 12, 1941 at 3 50 p m at the First Baptist Church on West Vine Street. The public is invited and special seating will be held for white patrons. Sponsored by the Acme Club of Decatur.
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Oakwood Junior College
First Baptist Church
West Vine Street
Acme Club
Decatur
Local residents report illnesses and community updates
Mrs Harlan Phelps on Grant street suffers flu while several neighbors report colds and flu. Mrs Speer removed to Benevolent hospital and multiple residents are listed as ill or hospitalized. Church activities and upcoming speakers are announced along with a birth and transfers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Phelps
Grant Street
L. J. Speer
Fifth Avenue, South
Benevolent Hospital
British and Allied Bombing Campaigns Across Europe Escalate
RAF and Allied air forces continued large scale strikes across Germany France and Norway targeting factories ports railways and ships. Night raids hit Ruhr cross-channel targets including Boulogne and city districts in Britain faced widespread but reportedly manageable damage with fire brigades active in London and Manchester. In the Mediterranean and North Africa Mussolini's forces reported attacks while Allied observers noted advances near Benghazi and Fabruk signaling momentum in Libya.
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Ruhr
Air Ministry
France
Boulogne
London
Klisura
Athens
Teni
Mussolini
High Command
Mediterranean
Hitler
Germany
Britain
Manchester
Liverpool
Gertman
RAF
Bethlehem
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Gelsenkirchen
Brest
Rotterdam
Holland
Island Kingdom
Wales
England
Africa
Libya
Fabruk
Cairo
Bengali
Italy
Alabama Industry Seeks Full Utilization of Factories for Defense
Alabama manufacturers urge immediate full time use of all suitable machines and plants for defense production. The Associated Industries of Alabama surveys existing capacity and will inform defense authorities, pledging to accept additional defense orders. Government cooperation is sought to support national defense goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Urg
Associated Industries of
Congress
United States
Bandits Hold Up Birmingham Finance Firm
In Birmingham two well dressed men posing as customers robbed the American Finance Company of about $2,000 after terrorizing J. A. Langston and two women. Langston was assaulted when a pistol was brandished as he reached for loan forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
American Finance Company
J. A. Langston
Eee
P. G. Gibbs
Langston
Defense article control act provisions summary
The text outlines federal powers to regulate export and transfer of defense articles and information. It details reporting duties, appropriation authority, royalty handling, protection of US patent rights, acquisition powers for arms, and presidential rulemaking to implement the act.
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Secretary of War
Secretary of Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Department
United States
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R. E. Chandler
Hunteville Hospital
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Anderson
W. H. Anderson
D A. R
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Lula Walden
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John Troxler
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F. D. Buford
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A. C. Shannon
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M. G. West
Hartselle
Edward V. Ramage
First Presbyterian Church
D. J. Cumming
Korea
James Matthews
Benevolent Society Hospital
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Drinkard
Edwin Wyle
First Christian Church
Buford Hough
Horace Levin
Mrs. Woodrow Griffin
St. John’s Pal Church
R. L. Sturgis
Fred Simmons
Canal Street
Ada Green
Lacey's Spring
F. D. Higdon
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E. L. Parker
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