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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1940

Page

3

Inter-American Safety Zone Under Review by Committee

An inter-American neutrality committee studied concrete means to enforce the Panama zone after Britain's rejection of a 300 mile safety belt. Proposals include denying belligerent ships supplies at Pan-American ports, barring submarines, and creating a Pan-American neutrality code. Brazil’s Vargas urged respect for the zone while Britain warned of sanctuary risks for German ships.

Rio DE Janeiro Great Britain Britain Charles Fenwick United States Pan- American Union Governing Board Fenwick Burn Mawr College Getulio Vargas Brazil Americas Panama London Graf Spee Uruguay Admiral Graf Spee Montevideo

Tell Bill Goodbye

Fabienne Seymour reshapes a Park Plaza hospital room into a vital charity office. She plans an open air camp and enlists Camilla Morse to raise funds while navigating a romance with Nicky and the confidences of Ellen. The trio faces social duties, ambition, and budding love in a busy urban setting.

Isobel Chandler Fabienne Seymour Park Plaza Hospital Fabienne Camilla-Morse Darling Camilla Easthampton Lulu Frances Jane Gloria Florence Nightingale Fabenne Willoughby House Wyre Nicky Plaza Ellen Eddy Duchin Gay

Heavy pressure against Turkish armies in Trans caucasia

The Associated Press reports heavy pressure against Turkish forces in Trans caucasia on January 16 1915. The brief dispatch notes fighting intensified as allied and regional units engage along the front. The report emphasizes mounting casualties and strategic exchanges shaping the campaign.

Associated Press Transcaucasia

Helping Hand Chicago Gun theft shocks attendant

Oscar Olson, a parking lot attendant in Chicago, was approached by a stranger who offered help then pulled a pistol and ran off with $15 after a two hour conversation and Olson's attempt to count receipts. Police investigate.

Chicago Oscar Olson Olson

Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin

Constipation with acid indigestion and bloating is described as caused by undigested food and inactive bowels. The remedy combines Pepsin and Senna laxative to dissolve protein lumps and wake up bowels for relief, advertised as pleasant for children and sold by druggists.

Dr. Caldwell

Burglary Suspect Pleads Guilty In Lewellen Case

In Lewellen Nebraska a grower reported a broken rear window and missing cash totaling 130 dollars plus 107 dollars in merchandise. Police traced snow tracks to three miles to Joe Clay’s home where Clay pled guilty to burglary.

Lewellen, Neb Joe Clay Clay

Daily Crossword Clues Across and Down

A compact crossword puzzle list with numbered clues covering Persian title to King Features Syndicate, Inc. entries including across and down hints and a final note.

King Features Syndicate, Inc

OUSTERMOVE AIMED AT HEIL

Wisconsin Governor Julius P. Heil rejects ouster petitions while in Atlanta and defends his claim to be the boss of the Wisconsin GOP He cites signature counts and resists attacks over the oleomargarine tax as a minor issue affecting Wisconsin southern trade relations with dairy products. Local note reports a separate incident of students finding money returned by a railway worker who rewarded them for returning it.

Atlanta Wisconsin Julius P. Heil Milwaukee Hugo P. Schumacher Heil St. Petersburg Fla Schumacher E. D. Rivers Dixie

Scout Activities Troop 4 Meeting Summary

Scoutmaster M. Smith led Troop 4 at Central Methodist church. Present: Bobby Ellis Homer L. Jones Atlie Phillips Trav is Oden Theo Putman Kenneth Kirby Paul Blackwell Carson Compton Travis Letson. A new member will be voted in at the next meeting Friday at 17 00. Visitors welcome.

Central Methodist Church Avenue South M. Smith Bobby Ellis Homer L. Jones Atlie Phillips Trasvis Oden Theo Putman Kenneth Kirby Paul Blackwell Carson Compton Travis Letson

Plymouth's 1940 model touted as best buy with luxury ride

The copy promotes Plymouth as the most popular and best value low priced car with many high priced features. It claims Plymouth leads among three low priced cars in a majority of armabank quality features and invites readers to see the chart at the dealer.

Plymouth

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