Axis leaders meet as Britain debate swirls in Mediterranean
Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini reportedly conferred at an undisclosed location amid plans for a new German Italian offensive in the Mediterranean. The meeting stressed Axis unity and possible cooperation on Greece Africa and the war with Britain. Casualties and battlefield changes across Africa and Europe were reported as British forces push against Italian positions in East Africa and Kassala.
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Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Britain
Mediterranean
Hitler
Italy
United States
Roosevelt
Rome
Virginio Gayda
Mussolini
Winston Churchill
East Africa
Suan
Kassala
London
North Africa
Suez Canal
Far East
Catalnia
Sicily
English Channel
Southampton
English
Duwy
Manhunt in Nyack for Boy Employed by Bank Director
Police using bloodhounds trailed a house boy linked to Percy Whitllesey 45 a bank director and yacht supply firm official shot six times at his $38000 Hudson River area home. The suspect Walter Groebli 18 is described as Nazi sympathizer while Whitllesey was active in pro British efforts and had befriended the youth in Connecticut.
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Nyack
N.Y
Percy W. Whittlesey
Pierre A. Bernard
Whittlesey
Hudson River
State Bank of
Pearl River
Wilcox Crittenden Company
Bernard
Clarkstown Country Club
Whittle
Connecticut
J B Grooms Dies At Home In Alabama
James Benton Grooms 66 former local merchant died at 1121 Fourth Avenue South after several days illness. Final services were at Brown's Chapel with Rev. Homer Britton, burial in Athens cemetery. Pallbearers named. survived by widow and three grandchildren and relatives in Decatur Harvest and Elkmont.
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James Benton Grooms
Fourth Avenue
South
Brown
Ferry Street
Rev
Homer Britton
Athens
S. T. Hogan
L. R. Yarbough
J. O. Smith
H. G. Slate
B. L. Compson
Robert Gray
Grooms
Benton Grooms, Jr
Decatur
Bob Mitchell
Harvest
D.L. Davis
Elkmont
W. H. Grooms
Veto
Sewell Signs His Pirate Contract
Pittsburgh report states pitcher Truett Rip Sewell signed his 1941 contract, bringing Pirates under contract to 20 players. Sewell, in Montgomery, Ala, said he is in excellent shape and aims to surpass his 1940 record of 16 wins and five losses for a .762 mark, second in the National League to Fred Fitzsimmons. He is the first Pirates pitcher to win 16 games since Bill Swift in 1936.
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Pittsburgh
Truett
Rip) Sewell
Rip
Montgomery
Ala
Fred Bitzsimmons
Bill Swift
Alabama to furnish about two thousand draftees next month
Military circles anticipate Alabama will be called in February to supply nearly 2,000 draftees for the national guard units federalized at peace-time strength. Draft boards were told to warn hopeful draftees they will likely be drafted next month. Alabama’s quota and unit assignments were not officially announced.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Washington
167Th Infantry
117Th Field Artillery
106Th Quartermaster Regiment
Camp Blanding
Fla
Raiders Active in South Pacific, Manila Seamen Say
Filipino seamen rescued from Emirau Island report that 12 raiders may be active in the South Pacific. They say three raiders sank at least six ships between December 6 and 8, striking British, New Zealander, Norwegian, and Australian vessels.
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Manila
South Pacific Ocean
Emirau Island
South Pacific
War Notes on Axis Aims and Strategy
Dewitt Mackenzie analyzes Axis leadership theatrics and their aim to heighten nerve stress on Britain. He notes the staged mystery around Hitler and Mussolini while identifying the core problems: how to force a decisive gain against Britain in coming months.
Axis Partners face obvious problems and looming Nazi offensive
The piece outlines four Axis challenges including American aid to Britain and Hitler's options to save Mussolini. It notes Mario Appelius predicting a major Nazi push within about two months, possibly by April, with weather aiding operations and aims at an assault on England as the likely outcome.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Hitler
Mussolini
Britain
America
Mario Appelius
England
Schools Back To Normal In Decatur After Flu Dip
Attendance in Decatur schools returned toward normal after a two week flu outbreak. Superintendent Prof. H. E. Alverson reported Junior and Senior High absences near three percent of daily averages, grammar schools about four percent, with Negro schools higher than white. County figures not yet available but thought near normal.
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Decatur
8. E. Alverson
Nomal
Alabama Schools Reopen As Influenza Epidemic Eases
Hundreds of Alabama schoolchildren return to classes after influenza closures as Dr. J N Baker reports the 1941 epidemic waning downstate and peaking in the north. Tuscaloosa Etowah and Madison reopen while Houston County resumes tomorrow after 50 rural closures. Two Tuscaloosa deaths linked to influenza reported.
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Alabama
J. N. Baker
Tuscaloosa
Etowah
Madison
Houston County
Birmingham
Baker
Upstate
City Officer Connor Begins 48-Hour Jail Term
Birmingham Alabama January 20 City Commissioner Eugene Connor started a 48 hour jail sentence for contempt of court in a city county dispute over possession of a confiscated film French Girls Club Officials identified in the case include Police Chief T A Riley city attorney J H Willis and John S Foster Contempt sentences stem from actions following the seizure of the film in defiance of an injunction Advertisers had objected to the film.
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Birmingham
Ala
Eugene Connor
EB. M. Creel
James A. Simpson
Conner
Creel
Alabama Supreme Court
T.A. Riley
J. H. Willis
John S. Foster
Riley
Negro Woman Shot to Death in City’s Northwest
Police investigate the fatal shooting of Clara Moore a 35 year old Black woman who died at 4 am Sunday at her Geddis and Walnut street home. Chief Moore said few details are known but the shooting occurred Saturday night in the Negro residential area and involved a pistol.
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Clara Moore
Geddis and
Walnut Streets
W. P. Moore
Willkie Endorses Aid to Britain as Substitutes Discussed
Washington sources report Wendell Willkie renewed support for Roosevelt’s aid to Britain while opponents considered a substitute bill for a direct $1 to $2 billion gift. Willkie met with the President and Hull in Washington before his clipper trip to England. He urged time limits on powers and section by section review, signaling ongoing partisan fight as Congress adjourns for inauguration.
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Washington
Jan
Wendell L. Willkie
Roosevelt
Britain
Willkie
Hull
England
Roosevelt Willkie
Churchill
White House
Wikkie
Solons
Congress
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
Joseph P. Kennedy
Well Known Student Dies From Limestone County
John Henry Peebles III 20, of Mooresville, a senior at Auburn University, died at an Atlanta hospital after a two week illness. Funeral at Mooresville Church of Christ conducted by Lindsay Allen. burial in City cemetery. Survived by father and stepmother, two sisters, a brother, grandmother, aunt and uncles. Phi Delta Theta member noted for popularity and scholastic achievement.
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John Henry Peebles, III
Limestone County
Atlanta
Alabama
Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Peebles
Mooresville
Lindsay Allen
Decatur Grant Street
City Cemetery
Frank Tompkins Richardson, Jr
Frank Wilson
Henry Chase
Milton Yarbrough
Hugh Strickland
Bobby Strother
Gilbert White
David White
John Henry Peebles, Jr
Copeland Allen
John G. Eustis
Birmingham
Henderson Withers Peebles
John F. Rush
L. B. Leftwich
Ricson, Sr
Hivil Ree
W.G. Peebles
Mille
E. A
Jim. Rush
Decatur High School
Athens College
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
St Itgat
Middleton High School Reopens After Disorder
Middleton Indiana pupils stream back into Middleton High School after a closure caused by hallway fighting. Sheriff Cash Robinson sits across the street to quell any disturbance as students return.
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Middleton, Ind
Middleton High School
Sheriff Cash Robinson
Bids Asked On Foodstuffs For The Guard
Grocery firms are invited to bid on supplies for national guardsmen arriving at the local armory for a 10 day induction and a year of training. Bids must be filed by noon Tuesday. Details and quantities available from Lieutenant Richard Watkins at telephone 170. A substantial contract awaits the winning bidder.
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Nane RR
Richard Watkins
Death of Decatur restaurant owner G D Cassimus
George D Cassimus 48 a Decatur restaurant proprietor and World War veteran died at 10 20 Sunday morning in the U S Veterans Hospital Tuscaloosa after months of ill health. Funeral at 3 pm Tuesday at his home 508 Sixth Ave W with Greek Orthodox minister from Birmingham. Burial in Decatur with American Legion honors. Pallbearers listed. Survivors include widow two sons father and step mother Greece brothers and sister Pensacola Florida and California uncles and extended family. Cassimus came to the U S from Greece 36 years ago and lived in Decatur 22 years. He served in World War I and earlier on the Mexican border.
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George D. Cassimus
Decatur
U. S. Veterans Hospital
Tuscaloosa
Sixth Avenue
West
Birmingham
Brown
American Legion
Charley 3Eckas
Louis Namie
George Mastoras
Jim Cateches
George M. Onasimus
Angelo D. Cassimus
Andrew Rombakas
E. F. Park
George M. Caassimus
Chris R. Cassimus
D. G. Cassimus
Greece
A. G
C. G. Cassimus
A D. Cassimus
Chris
Angelo Cassimus
Pensacola
Florida
M. G Cassimus
California
Cassimus
United States
Death of one of quadruplets in Indiana hospital
Mrs Eva Evanson gave birth to quadruplets by Caesarian section in Michigan City Ind One girl died shortly after birth at St Anthony's Hospital The remaining three girls and a boy survive The last born was reported in poor condition and struggled to breathe per Dr R A Gilmore
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Michigan City
Ind
Eva Evanson
Pond
St. Anthony's Hospital
R. A. Gilmore
Inaugural Gala Opens Roosevelt Third Term
The scene in Washington blends patriotism with tension as crowds greet Franklin D. Roosevelt's third-term inauguration. Amid war anxieties and debate over new powers for military aid to Britain, Roosevelt meets Wendell Willkie and addresses the electoral college before continuing the formal ceremony.
Officials Take Office in Morgan County Roster
Eleven county and one circuit official, elected in November, began terms today. Judge Seybourn H. Lynne starts a six year circuit term after previously serving Morgan county court. Probate Judge T. C. Almon begins a six year term. John H. Green starts a third six year cult court clerk term. Bob Nelson becomes constable. Justices J L Draper George Norwood J R Culver Tom Russell and R L Rice begin duties in districts Decatur Hartselle and Valdermosa. H F Clark starts in Wolf Beat. Jeff Rowe begins a third four year term on the Morgan County board of revenue and control in district three. John McCutcheon begins a second term as county commissioner in district four.
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Circuit
Offic
Seybourn H. Lynne
Lynne
Morgan County Court
T. C. Almon
Johns H
Green
Bob Nelson
J. L. Draper
George Norwood
Decatur
Hartselle
Tom Russell
R. L. Rice
Valdermosa
Wolf Beat
Jeff Rowe
Parkville
Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control
John McCutcheon
Union Hill
Inauguration Sidelights At Washington Parade Preparations
Washington observers report merchants boarding windows to guard against crowds for an expected inaugural throng near 1 000 000. The Boston band with 50 members traveled with about 300 Massachusetts Democrats but was barred from the march as not a military unit. A Corcoran baby was born to Thomas G. Corcoran and wife, linked to Roosevelt adviser roles. Six electors backed Roosevelt for all three terms. Willkie plans London trip after typhoid shots. Joan Garner is noted as the fourth vice president to serve two terms. Police are instructed to show extra courtesy.
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Washington
Boston
Massachusetts
Officis
Tommy-The-Corks
Wendell L. Willkie
Roosevelt
London
Roosevelt's Third Inauguration Promises Democracy's Defense
The ceremony at the Capitol honors Franklin D Roosevelt as he takes a third term oath before Chief Justice Hughes with John Garner and Henry Wallace sworn in as successor. Roosevelt warns against inaction and isolation and urges a continuing spirit of American democracy to meet perils ahead.
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Associated Press
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Capitol
Charles Evans Hughes
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
John W. Garner
Henry A. Wallace
Iowa
United States
America
St John’s Episcopal Church
White House
Lafayette Park
Weather summary for Tennessee and Alabama
The gauge near Tennessee fell to 17.76 feet with no rainfall. Temperatures ranged from 37 to 24 over 24 hours. Tuesday forecasts show fair skies and variable winds from the southeast across the interior.
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Tennessee
Alabama
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