102nd Engineers Prepare To Leave For Encampment
The 102nd Engineer Company of the Alabama National Guard is ordered to attend a field encampment starting January 21. The roster lists Captain Finnell and multiple officers sergeants and privates, detailing numerous personnel assigned to the encampment.
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102Nd Engineer Company
Ight Pontoon
Alabama National Guard
Finnell, Woolsey, Jr
Alston
Winston
Pee -Aenes Guard Company
Finnell
Woolsey Finner
Decatur
Ala
Soviet Press Reports Finnish Offensive Rout Near Waistline
Soviet news pages recount two weeks of fighting as Finnish forces break through toward a strategic waistline. After crippling the 163rd division in a rout, the Finns claim the 44th division was decimated and driven back across the border with heavy losses.
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Bor
Local man reviews Gone With the Wind in Atlanta trip
Tryin Mitchel, in Atlanta on business, saw Gone With the Wind and shared his view that it is long but worth the time. He agrees with others that the picture lives up to its producers claims, calling it a great film.
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Tryin Mitchel
Atlanta
Mr. Mitchell
Alabama Supreme Court upholds tax repeal ban in Birmingham
The Alabama Supreme Court today affirmed a Jefferson Probate Court ruling blocking a Birmingham election on repealing a special tobacco tax. The decision, written by Associate Justice Lucien D Gardner, says repeal would violate federal and state constitutional provisions on impairment of obligations and contracts.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Supreme Court
Jefferson Probate Court
Birmingham
Lucien D. Gardner
Labor leader Bioff faced extradition to serve 1922 jail term
Gov Henry Horner said he would sign a requisition to extradite William Bioff from California for the six month sentence imposed in 1922 for pandering. Horner called the delay in enforcing the sentence unique and excusable and urged California officials to answer before a grand jury how Bioff evaded confinement for 17 years. Bioff, 41, Hollywood representative of the International Alliance of Theatrical State Employes and Move Pr o ers, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Los Angeles on income tax evasion charges.
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Springfield
Henry Horner
California
William Bloff
Bioff
Horner
Hollywood
International Allance
Move
Los Angeles
Plans Considered For New Stone Or Brick School At Ryan
Henry Briscoe and Clarence Whisenant plan a visit to Skyline Parish high school in Jackson County to inspect stone or brick construction for a new Ryan building. Prof. Irwin J Quinn notes higher future needs and estimates the loss may exceed 20000 dollars, up from early 11000. Fire later engulfed the Ryan high school gym attic as students evacuated calmly under principal guidance.
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Clarence Whisenant
Skyline Parms
Jackson County
Ryan
Quinn
Prof
County Education Board
Morgan
Cullman
Marshall
Marie Smith
Shelton
Smith
Evincinel
Reciprocal Trade Pacts Defended by Hull
Secretary Hull defended reciprocal trade pacts against critics and said they expanded markets for American farm and manufactured goods. He urged renewal of expiring agreements before the House Ways and Means Committee to aid worldwide economic readjustment after the European war.
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Ayxshington
Jan
Hull
House
Ways and Means Committee
Naval officer hints at Guam crisis option
Lieut. Commander Frederick J. Nelson suggested Japan might settle the revived congressional issue of improving Guam by seizing the Pacific island. He warned a temporary occupation similar to French Hainan could occur soon, though not deemed inevitable.
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Washington
Japan
Guam
Pacific
Frederick J. Nelson
Hainan
Stanford names Clark D Shaughnessy football director
Palo Alto bulletin reports Stanford University President Ray Lyman Wilbur announces the five year appointment of Clark D Shaughnessy 47 of Chicago as football director. He succeeds Claude K Tiny Thornhill who was recently dismissed.
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Palo Alto
Calif
Clark D. Shaughnessy
Chicago
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Stanford University
Shaughnessy
Claude K
Tiny” Thornhill
Northern railroads seek reconsideration of ICC freight rate ruling
North lines petition the ICC asking a 60 day postponement from February 1 and seeking reopening and reargument of the case. They argue rates from the South to the North are not correctly treated and that some northern routes would have lower rates than internal North routes, challenging the commission’s 139 to 199 percent comparison.
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Washington
Jan
Interstate Commerce
ICC
Northern Railroads
Murphy Wins Initial Round In Supreme Court Nomination
Washington January 11 The senate judiciary subcommittee voted to favor Murphy as an associate justice of the Supreme Court after he appeared voluntarily and stated he opposes force in labor disputes and believes the court can strike down acts of Congress that violate the Constitution. Senators pressed Murphy on constitutional duties and the role of the court. The nomination goes to the full judiciary committee likely Monday before senate consideration.
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Supreme Court
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Austin
R. Vt
Connally
Tex
King
Utah
Judiciary
Suffridge Under Knife for Knee Operation at Tennessee
George Cafego moved aside in the University infirmary as guard Bob Suffridge underwent knee surgery. Cartilage was removed from the left knee, with doctor A M Powell stating a return to the Volunteer lineup is expected next fall. Suffridge played in late season games including the Rose Bowl.
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Knoxville
Tenn
George Cafego
Tennessee
University Infirmary
Bob Suffridge
A. M. Powell
Suffridge
Citadel
Alabama
Southern California
Raymond Draper Pneumonia Victim in Morgan County
Raymond E. Draper, 38, died at his home on Madison Route 3 after a weeklong illness from pneumonia. Funeral rites were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Tabor in Morgan County, with burial by Drinkard. He is survived by his father W. H. Draper of Hartselle Route 1, his widow, and six children.
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Raymond E. Draper
Madison
Mt. Tabor
Morgan County
Drinkard
Lonely Mountaineers to Play Plainview School Concert
The Lonely Mountaineers led by 12 year old fiddler Chia Sparkman will perform at Plainview school four miles east of Hart-Selle on Saturday night January 13. Public invited.
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Lonely Mountaineers
New Anesthetic Reported In JAMA
Chicago reports a new anesthetic offering dramatic relief from painful swelling after operations. The drug is hailed as the first major improvement in 30 years for thrombophlebitis, a blood clot in a vein that can cause inflammation fever and sometimes sudden death, with cases rising.
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Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Association
Cagle Rites Set For Friday In Decatur
Funeral services for John M. Cagle 56 of Decatur Route 1 will be held Friday at Mt Hope Church of Christ in Lawrence County. The procession departs the Cagle home at 11 am. Rev Lindsay Allen will officiate with burial in Smith Cemetery Nephews and nieces will handle flowers and pallbearers. Cagle died suddenly at 10 30 am Wednesday at the Decatur Truck and Tractor Co building on First Avenue. Survivors include his widow three sons Marlin Hobart and Norman of Decatur Route 1 four daughters Mrs Maurie Roger Mrs Annie Lee Jenkins Mrs Corine Caudel and Velma Lee all of Decatur Route 1 three brothers M L Cagle Chattanooga George Cagle Newburg Tom Cagle Bear Creek two sisters Mrs Walter Smith Decatur and Mrs Hugh Smith Priceville
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Decatur
Route 1
Mt. Hope Church of Christ
Lawrence County
Cagle
Lindsay Allen
Grant Street Church of Christ, Decatur
Drinkard
Smith Cemetery
Morgan Courty
Decatur Truck and Tractor Co
First Avenue
Marlin
Hobart
Norman
Maurie Roger
Annie Lee Jenkins
Corine Caudel
Velma Lee Cagle
Newburg
Tom Cagle
Bear Creek
Walter Smith
Hugh Smith
Priceville
Naval building race and European war updates intensify global tension
The discussion of a $1.3 billion naval program sparks assertions of a US Japan arms race as Japan denounces the Washington treaty and a Guam harbor request faces Japanese criticism. Admiral Stark urges Guam funding while noting continued US use. In Europe Finland presses advances against the Soviet Union amid aerial exchanges with Britain and Germany, and Sweden outlines a $200 million wartime budget amid Finland’s crisis.
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Nichi Nichi
Guam
Harold R. Stark
Hoase Naval Committee
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Germany
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Red Army
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Finled
Sweden
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Congress Faces Budget Fight After White House Visit
Congressional leaders echoed the White House demand to limit the budget to avoid raising the 45 billion dollar debt limit. Roosevelt urged sticking to the president’s plan, with 460 million in new taxes for emergency defense. Debate rises over diverting funds in an election year.
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Senate
Harrison
D.-Miss
White House
House
Democratic Steering Committee
Roosevelt
Congress
Adams
D.-Colo
Border Skating Patrols Guard Frozen Swiss French Frontier
French and Swiss armies deploy skating detachments on Les Brenets Lake to patrol the boundary. Hundreds of skaters ignore the mid lake line while officers mark the frontier with barrels and deploy 20 armed guards per side to enforce the division day and night.
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Neuchatel
Switzerland
Les’ Brenets
Jura Mountains
Markets Wall Street: stock leaders falter amid tax fears
Stock leaders wilted after early gains in low priced issues and specialties failed to spread to other groups. Losses of 2 or more points for many favorites in the final hour. Volume about 800000 shares as transfers broadened, with tax fears blamed for the reaction. Uncovering stop-less orders in steels motors and aircrafts aided the tumble. Softness in major commodities added to the decline.
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Wall Street
Victor Eubank
New York
Markets at a Glance: Stocks Slump After Early Rally
New York stocks show an early rally fading amid a heavy trading session. Bonds mixed as associated gas issues weaken. foreign exchange steady with a belga, guilder advance. Cotton soft with local selling. sugar even with producer buying and short covering. Buffalo steel rate up for first time in a month. Wool uneven with liquidation. Chicago wheat and corn lower. hogs steady to 10 cents higher, top at 5.55.
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New York
Belga
Buffalo Steel
Chicago
Cash grain prices and bids from Chicago market
January 11 report shows no cash wheat sales. Corn bids range No. 2 mixed 64 1 4 to No. 2 yellow 58 3 4. Oats bids include No. 2 mixed 42 1 2 to No. 2 white 43 1 2. Soybeans bid No. 2 yellow 1.17 1 4 with other No. 3 at 1.15 3 4 1.17. Barley and malting values and hay seeds listed with various nominal ranges for dates and grades.
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Cash Grain
Chicago
McCombs Wins Deputy Sheriff Ruling in Alabama
The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed a Jefferson Circuit Court ruling that Charles E. McCombs, former Jefferson County deputy, was entitled to a deputy sheriff position under the county civil service act. The decision reversed the county civil service board's removal of McCombs and Sheriff Harry Smith's action.
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McCombs
Montgomery
Ala
Jefferson Circuit Court
Charles E. McCombs
Jefferson County
County Civil Service Act
Alabama Supreme Court
Supreme and
Circuit Courts
County Civil Service Board
Harry Smith
Cottonseed meal futures close lower in Memphis
Prime cottonseed meal futures eased with Memphis prices for January 29.85, March 28.75, May 28.15, July 28.00, September 26.35. Trading showed 1,600 units in volume.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mémphis
Chicago Prices Mixed on Butter and Eggs in Fresh Market
Chicago reports butter at 558 709 steady with a creamery 90 score and centralized carrots. Eggs list 10 511 unsettled with fresh graded extra firsts at 19 1 4 and refriger ator extras 15, standards 15 3 4, firsts 14 1 4. other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Farm Bureau asks for parity aid billions in farm plan
The American Farm Bureau Federation pressed President Roosevelt for 607 million dollars for parity payments on cotton, corn, wheat, tobacco and rice and 200 million for dairy and other products. Edward A. O Neal and officials met at the White House to outline the demand, offering to pay higher taxes if needed, while Roosevelt’s budget omitted parity funds for the new fiscal year. Prices as of December 15 suggested parity near 75 percent, influencing the administration’s stance.
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Washington
American Farm Bureau Federation
Roosevelt
Edward A. O'Neal
Federation
White House
Congress
O'Neal
Farm Bureau
Two Die in Bartley No 1 Mine Blast in West Virginia
A mine explosion at Bartley No 1 in West Virginia killed two men Charley Moffitt and another worker who disobeyed orders by attempting to exit before a scheduled trip. Rescue crews and hundreds of onlookers gathered as officials reported the gas filled shaft and noted the mine's dangerous conditions.
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State Department of Mines
Roy Ashworth
West Virginia
Charley Moffitt
Bartley No. 1
Dry Fork River
Charleston
Planes Over Belgium Fire At Belgium Cities
Foreign planes over Liege and Brussels drew Belgian anti aircraft fire and pursuit planes before they disappeared.
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Belgium
Brussels
Liege
Poultry Prices Advance in Chicago Trade
Chicago market report lists 34 trucks of poultry with firmer hen prices faded to lighter weights. Leghorn hens demand weaker, broiler Plymouth rock and white rock varieties show mixed gains and declines across weight classes.
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Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Springs
Plymouth Rocks
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