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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1940

Page

8

Expansion Of United States Navy May Precipitate Race With Japan

Tokyo reacts with concern as reports state the United States plans a $1,300,000,000 naval buildup ahead of Congress. A naval spokesman says the program aims to preserve U S superiority after the Washington Treaty lapses.

United States Navy Japan RELMAN MORIN _gan Navy Congress United States Harold R. Stark U. S Claude Charles Bloch Hawaiian Bloch Guam Tokyo Asahi Admiral Stark

Kidneys flush out acids with 15 miles of tubules

A health ad claims 15 miles of kidney tubules remove acidic waste from blood helping the body. It links backache rheumatic pains and energy loss to kidney trouble and promotes a tonic used for over 40 years. The piece also mixes in unrelated wartime naval discussions and a Dr Maud Slye cancer heredity claim from Urbana Illinois.

Nature Dean Urbana Maud Slye

American Navy Aims Cited in Washington Treaty Statement

The text argues that the Washington treaty ratio reveals clear intent of the American navy. Nichi Nichi asserts the United States shows blatant hostility toward Japan and claims U S insecurity is rooted in misunderstanding, while noting American reasoning downplays sources of concern.

Japan United States

Florence Boxers Set For Decatur Clash At Civic Center

Coach Victor Youngblood of the Decatur Boys Club announced a boxing meet with Muscle Shoals Athletic Club of Florence at the Civic Center Thursday night. Fights start at 7 45 with no delay between bouts and Morgan county elimination finals also listed.

Victor Youngblood Decatur Boys Club Muscle Shoals Athletic Club Florence Decatur Civic Center Morgan County Youngblocs Eugene Worley Harold Gooch J. R. Plemons Jay Cornelius Jess Hazel Dough Gooch Jack Sherman Tater Holland Charles Lindsay Pete Bevis Dewey Clayton Andrew Stevenson Jewel Shirley J.W. Spann Wilson Campbell James Gulley

15 year old girl dies from self administered poison in Birmingham

Coroner Gip M. Evans said Betty Jane Johnson aged 15 died after taking poison. Detective Ben Walker reported she told him at a hospital she had self administered the poison. This marks Birmingham's third such death within two days.

Birmingham Ala Gip M. Evans Betty Jane Johnson Ben Walker

New Fear Over U S Attitude Toward Japan

The text laments the sense of insecurity created by U S policy and its oppressive stance toward Japan. It argues that the most dangerous danger is the United States' dogmatic and unre flecting approach.

Japan United States

Alabama Supreme Court Decisions Summary

Alabama Supreme Court announced decisions from Montgomery on January 11. Listings include affirmations and reversals across multiple appeals from Barbour, Chambers, Jefferson, Marengo, Cullman, Walker, and other circuits. Key actions include affirmations, reversals, remands, dismissals, and one certiorari writ denial.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Supreme Court Anderson Wm. T. Badham Leila Badham Johnston Pro Ami Barbour Circuit Court Equity H. D. Pollard Receiver Cent Rwv Henrietta Crowder Admix Chambers Circuit Court Texas Co Birmingham Southern College Jefferson Circuit Court Life and Casualty Co. of Tenn Clara N. Porterfield Commodity Credit Corporation National Surety Corporation Walker Circuit Court Gardner Helen R. Lamar Robertson Banking Co Marengo Circuit Court Howard Yielding Charles C. McCombs City of Birmingham Eugene H. Hawkins Verlie Allen G. P. Allen Ruth Wilbanks G'D'n Homer F. Mitchell Et al Elizabeth M. Williams Cullman Circuit Court Board of Cosmetological Examiners Mary F. Gibbons Florence Hudson Chalmers Moore J. W. MccCraney City of Leeds D. A. Patrick John N. Kilgore A. E. McKinney Birmingham Electric Co Jeffer- Bor-Circuit Arkad Foster Mettie Branford Ethel Shirley Houston Circuit Court E. Grammer State of Alabama Robert E. McCarty Maude L. Tollett Thos. T. Ellis

Paderewski to Lead Polish National Council in France

Polish pianist Ignace Paderewski, former premier, is reported to assume duties immediately as a member of the Polish national council operating in France. He reportedly arrived yesterday from Switzerland and will participate in the council’s activities.

Paderewski Paris Poles Today Ignace Jan. Paderwski France Switzerland

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