Port of New Orleans Tightens Dock Access With Guards
The Port of New Orleans imposes emergency security on the wharves with 60 guards to enforce a special writ. No one may access docks without written permission except at Canal Street ferry area. Vessels may cross only with a steam representative. photoing cargo banned. Violations carry up to sixty days in jail and a $50 fine.
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New Orleans
Oni Dock Board
United States
Canal Street
Mississippi
Cash and Carry Debate on European Relief and Neutrality
A discussion outlines risks of German access to American trade under cash and carry. It notes potential benefits to Nazi power from relieving Europe and questions U S policy on selling raw materials and war supplies, given blockade and relief dynamics.
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Belgium
Holland
Europe
London
Germany
Atlantic
United States
Italy
Secoo
Cordell Hull
Sec
Decatur Letter from J. D. Cloud Addresses Local Issues
A brief statement from J. D. Cloud outlines support for bond relief, continued penta relief work, and City of Decatur cooperation with national defense. He opposes any measures raising the cost of living.
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Penta
Five Team Fights Set at Civic Center Tonight
Five team bouts are scheduled at The Civic Center tonight with the oo Club facing Cull. The Decatur fighter Wilson Campbell 175 meets Davenport. Davis Darwin 1 battles Punchy Sutton. Doyle Roberts 135 faces Dubby Aldridge. Shorty Kennedy 135 fights Lefty Sutton. Rugent Worley 126 clashes with Pete Rhods. Dude Roberts 100 opposes Shorty Smith. Additional bouts between ee are planned.
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Civic Center
Decatur
Wilson Campbell
Davenport
Davis Darwin
Punchy Sutton
Doyle Roberts
Dubby Aldridge
Shorty Kennedy
Lefty Sutton
Rugent Worley
Pete Rhods
Dude Roberts
Shorty Smith
Market Drift As Traders Pause On War And Politics
New York stocks eased as traders reduced commitments awaiting clarity on war and politics. The slow session saw minimal transfers, with slight declines dispersed across many issues. Chicago poultry prices moved unevenly with hens and Plymouth Rock varieties showing mixed gains and steady readings for other birds.
Markets at a Glance New York July 1 Currency and Commodity Movements
Markets at a Glance reports mixed moves in stocks and bonds with Italian loans breaking, steady to higher foreign exchange, and price changes across commodities. In New York, cotton and sugar weaken as holiday factors and foreign selling weigh, while wooltops ease. Chicago notes wheat and corn gains with cattle strong and hog prices up 10 to 15 higher, topping five dollars.
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New York
Chicago
Cotton futures mixed as July leads at New Orleans market
New Orleans cotton futures showed irregular trading with July positions dominating activity. The close was steady with mixed gains and losses across months, including July and October contracts.
Spot Cotton Close Quiet in New Orleans Trade
Spot cotton in New Orleans on July 1 closed quietly five points lower at 9.75 for low middling and 10.75 for middling with sales of 41. Good middling at 11.20. Receipts reported as none and stock at 608,515.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady In New Orleans Trade
Cottonseed oil closes steady in New Orleans trading from July 1 to 4. Bleachable prime summer yellow quoted at 6.00 nominal for prime crude. Futures: July 5.58B, Sept 5.65B, Oct 5.67B, Dec 5.75B with B Bid.
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New Orleans
Wheat market in Chicago rises after early lows
The Chicago grain market saw wheat decline then rebound with higher prices after new wheat flow to market increased. Wheat finished the session up about a cent from the prior Saturday with September futures near 75.75 and July around 74.75, while corn and oats also posted gains.
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Chicago
Creamery Firm Posts Scores Amid Chicago Market Notes
A Chicago market update notes a firm creamery achieving a 93 score and listing scores 82, 91, and 26 with 1-2 and 1-4 fractions. The brief item records dairy ratings and unit figures for the period.
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Chicago
Farmer dies in gun blast on Limestone County porch
Tom Lovell a 45 year old Limestone county farmer was found shot on his back porch on Monday morning. Coroner Griggsby Griffis ruled the wound personal safety related. Sheriff Martin Whitt assisted. Lovell resided on the W F Siniard farm. He leaves a widow and five children. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Tom Lovell
Limestone County
Anderson Route 1
Griggsby Griffis
Martin Whitt
Lovell
W. F. Siniard
Limestone
Whitt
Shoes key clue in Bass murder case leads to Decatur
Police traced the suspect Bass through a national manhunt. A crucial clue was a pair of shoes found under a porch belonging to Bass. Trinity shoe maker R. M. Grantland identified the boots as ones he had repaired for Bass. Grantland had seen the suspect wearing them. Bass’s trail then led to Decatur to his sister’s home, where she said he visited on February 22 night wearing an old pair of flow shoes.
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R. M. Grantland
Trinity
Bass
Decatur
Rains Sweep Texas Cause Floods and Losses
The Associated Press reports continuing rains across Texas causing at least four deaths and left hundreds homeless with damage around $500000. Rivers rose in Colorado Guadalupe and Lavaca counties flooding farmlands and towns. In Hallettsville the river rose four to six feet affecting businesses. Rain spread to Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska with lighter patterns elsewhere as cool fronts moved through the East.
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Associated Press
Texas
Colorado
Guadalupe
Hallettsville
Little
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
Maryland
District of Columbia
New England
Ohio Valley
New York
Michigan
Mercury
Rotary Club Luncheon Sets Stage for 120th Anniversary
The Rotary Club met at the St Johns Guild House for a 12 15 luncheon led by new president Tom Fitzpatrick. Guest speaker John McKibben outlined the 120th Anniversary celebration program. New guests Mr Jones L N freight agent Decatur and Rotarian Terry Hartselle attended.
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Rotary Club
St. Johns Guild House
Tom Fitzpatrick
John McKibben
Chamber of Commerce
Jones
Decatur
Terry
Hartselle
National Emergency Measures Speed Up Naval Production
The text outlines wartime measures to boost shipyard output with longer hours and overtime pay, enabling a 20 percent faster ship completion. It notes the secretary of the navy may contract naval work without competitive bidding to save time, under Roosevelt's limited national emergency declaration from September. It also mentions the army's high speed mobilization and public financial support through higher taxes on beer, wine, and cigars.
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Secretary of the Navy
Roosevelt
Navy
Army
House approves registration laws targeting Communist party and groups
The House passed a bill to require registration and DOJ scrutiny for organizations under foreign control that engage in political activity, those involved in civilian military activity, and any group whose aims include overthrow of a government by force or threats.
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Washington
House
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Communist Party
Bund
Justice Department
Houston Sheriff Under Investigation for Alleged Irregularities
Attorney General Thomas S Lawson ordered an inquiry into accusations against Houston County Sheriff A G Watford by state examiners C C Brooks and A D Funderburk. The audit covered Jan 17 1939 to Jan 31 1940 and cited $1189 in overcharges, illegal fees, secret confinement, and dozens of names on the jail register without cases.
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Montgomery
Ala
Dixon
Thomas S. Lawson
Houston
A. G. Watford
Lawson
Dothan
C. C. Brooks
A. D. Funderburk
Watford
Common Pleas Court
Annenberg Sentenced to Three Years for Tax Evasion
Chicago July 1 M L Annenberg once a newsboy and now a wealthy financier was sentenced to three years in prison for evading 1 217 298 dollars in federal taxes on his 1036 income.
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Chicago
M. L. Annenberg
Newsboy
America
Decatur Model Aéro Club Wins Prizes at Huntsville Meet
The Decatur Model Aéro Club took two prizes at a Huntsville meet sponsored by the YMCA. Johnny Howell won first prize with a 3 minute 55 second flight and James E Wright won third with 3 minutes 11 seconds. Sheehan’s plane damaged Couch’s wing in a collision. Sheehan later tried an unofficial flight lasting eight minutes. An aviation contest with cash prizes is planned for July 5 with five out-of-town clubs expected.
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Decatur Model Aéro Club
Huntsville
Huntsville Y. M. C. A
Johnny Howell
James FE. Wright
Wallace Couch
F.C. Sheehan
Couch
Sheehan
Romanian Romania and Red Army Clash On Danube Front
Fierce fighting reported as Romanian troops clash with Soviet forces on the Prut and Danube fronts. Parachute troops and tanks said to be deployed by Russia, while Romania appeals to Hitler amid fears of Hungarian invasion and German oil supply concerns. Berlin warns on diplomatic moves as Libya and the Dardanelles arena shifts.
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Decatur Notes and Regional Update
Local notices report the Sixteenth Avenue Baptist church hosting a cottage prayer service at 2 30 PM at Mrs Hollis Lees home and no WMA meeting at the church Tuesday. Reports include hospital updates, visits, invites, government and military world events, and several local appointments and travel notices.
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Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Hollis Lee
Tower Avenue
Sixteenth Avenue
W. M
Crash Victims In Tuscaloosa Identified As Two 20 Year Olds
In Tuscaloosa Alabama two young people were injured seriously after a crash. Ca than Jenkins 20 and Miss Annie Thomas 20 were listed in serious condition at regional hospital following the accident.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Peterson
Cathan Jenkins
Annie Thomas
Tanks by air no tough obstacle for Russians experts say
Washington July 1 Military experts say Russians could carry light tanks by air using large planes or bomb containers. They note tanks could fit in bomb bays or be lashed to aircraft, though center of gravity and drag increase. US Army inventory centers and new divisions at Fort Benning Fort Knox are mentioned.
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Washington
Romania
United States
Bucharest
United States Army Air
Morgan area election night program at Riverside auditorium
City officials plan a block rope off for election night at Riverside auditorium. Harry Allen’s orchestra will provide music. By July 6 an Agriculture program will draw farm people from Morgan and surrounding areas to a campus setting featuring miniature farms and a map of county.
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Harry Allen
Morgan
Riverside Auditorium
Organ County
Birmingham youth ordered confined for insanity in murder case
Circuit Judge Robert J. Wheeler signed an order committing 18 year old William H. Pritchett to Bryce State Hospital for the insane at Tuscaloosa until he is deemed sane enough to stand trial for the slaying of Thomas Hardman. Hardman died June 23 from wounds after being struck with a hatchet.
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UTH
Birmingham
Ala
Robert J. Wheeler
William H. Pritchett
Bryce Stal
Tuscalooga
Thomas Hardman
Hardman
Pritchett
Union strike hits Federal Barge Line Terminal workers
Twenty union employees at the Federal Barge Line Terminal in Tuscaloosa went on strike today led by Ed Ford, local No. 1653 president of the International Longshoremen's Association. The walkout followed the dismissal of two workers and seeks equal pay and conditions with other Warrior River barge line terminals.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Federal Barge Line
Ed Ford
International Longshoremen's Association
Ford
Warrior River
Local Hospital Receives Patient From Highway Collision
A person was admitted today to a local hospital after an auto accident on the Birmingham highway near Fleetwood last night. Authorities reported the collision occurred late on the roadway, with responders arriving to assist at the scene.
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Tion
Birmingham
Fleetwood
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