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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1940

Page

7

Britain Calls Safety Zone Unenforceable Under International Law

London reports that Britain replied to the 21 American Republics protests over neutrality safety zones by saying the zone is unenforceable under international law. A note to Panama for the Pan American neutrality committee presented Britain’s position. details were withheld. Replies to US protests over mails and contraband controls are expected soon. The Pan-American group, including the United States, had claimed a 300 mile safety zone around the Americas to keep the European war away. Seven nations represent the Pan American Congress at the Rio de Janeiro meeting.

London Great Britain Panama Permanent Pan American Neutrality Committee United States Americas Uruguay Graf Spee Britain France Germany Rio de Janeiro Brazil Argentina Chile Mexico Venezuela Costa Rica

Hogan opens Gulf station number two in city

Hogan's Service Station Number Two opened with a large turnout Saturday attracting hundreds. The Gulf products station sits near Keller bridge and enhances Alabama street. B W Hogan, already running a station on Moulton street Bee Line highway, will operate both sites with modern equipment for motorists.

Hogan Keller Bridge Alabama Street B. W. Hogan Moulton Street Bee Line Highway

Coast Guard Escorts Disabled Tidewater Vessel

The coast guard cutter Talla poosa moved to Tidewater Associated of Delaware after its motor ship suffered a broken web crankshaft. The incident occurred about 88 miles southeast of St. John's light in the Atlantic Ocean.

Jacksonville Fla Coast Guard Tidewater Associated Delaware St. John’s Atlantic Ocean

Malone and Sherrill Seek Delegates to Democratic National Convention

W M Malone state senator and Athens attorney and president of the city board of education announced his candidacy for alternate delegate from Alabama to the Democratic National Convention. George L Sherrill register in chancery qualified for the eighth district delegate seat. both prominent local figures hold party roles.

Athens Ald W. W. Malone Malone City Board of Education Alabama Senate William B. Bankhead George L. Sherrill Alabama Sherrill

Decatur High Alumnae Gather for Civic Center Meeting

Decatur High School alumnae meet at the Civic Center tonight at seven o clock to discuss forming an alumnae association. Attendees will view a picture from an Auburn football game, with the center well heated for the event. All graduates from any year are eligible to join.

Decatur High School Civic Center Auburn

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