Production Slow Threat to U S Air Defense
Aviation editor Devon Francis reports that the United States would field under 450 combat planes for homeland defense if war came tomorrow and under 1,300 for the Western Hemisphere and the Philippines. He notes factories produced under 2,000 military planes last year, compared with Germany’s 36,000 to 48,000 annual output, highlighting weak air defense and factory capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon Francis
Associated Press Aviation
Seattle
Wash
Army Air Corps
United States
Western Hemisphere
Philippines
Germany
America
US Air Defense Build Up Under AP Aviation Tour
The AP aviation editor surveys major U.S. plane plants to gauge national air defense progress. He reports on production capacity, current output, and immediate usable fleet as Germany leads in yearly aircraft output. The series opens with a detailed look at American manufacturing efforts and defense readiness.
War Planners Question Air Readiness as Planes Proliferate
The piece surveys U S air power limits with GHQ Air Force and navy planes counted, noting 450 combat planes total and many outdated trainers. It cites figures from Senator Byrd and Rear Admiral Towners, and discusses production projections and pilot shortages affecting defense readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
Virginia
Senate Naval Committee
John H. Towners
Naval Aeronautics
United States
Germany
John H. Jouett
Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce, Trade Association
Louis Johnson
Jouett
Johnson
The Oaks Reopens With New Play Plans and Society Buzz
Molly Van Orsdale, a dominant society editor, visits The Oaks amid plans for another major event. The group senses renewed publicity from Lola Montesa and the revival as they discuss a follow up ball or festival, while Bill confronts emotional tensions among the youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Lola Montesa
Navy
Tempe Hyde
the Oaks
Jeremy Tucker
Gayle
Bill Bailey
Playwrights plan grand amateur production at Merrifield mansion
Gayle Dixon leads a chorus of friends planning a music filled amateur play at the Merrifield mansion. Jeremy Tucker, a shy newcomer, grows closer to Gayle while Bill, driven by envy and longing, weighs his own precarious circumstances against Jeremy's wealth. The group eagerly schemes a top society event for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly van Orsdale
Lola
Billy
Bill
Tempe
Gayle
Mr. Merrifield
Jeremy Tucker
Tempe Hyde
Jeremy
Gayle Dixon
Craft Will Meet in Decatur on July 13
The Tennessee Valley District Craft, a group of Master Masons employed by the federal government, will hold a meeting in Decatur on July 13 at 3 30 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CRAFT
Decatur
Tennessee Valley District
Morgan County Lacey's Spring Officers and visitors noted
Sunday morning elections were held to select officers and teachers for Sunday School classes for the coming year. Community updates include visits by Mrs. Clara Sandlin and Miss Bulah Mason to Mrs. Martha Mason, a bridal shower for Mrs. Dorotha Hendrix, and social gatherings among local residents. Crops improve. Miss Gladys West wed Oliver Boyt in Huntsville. J. J. McCutcheon confined to bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Sandlin
Huntsville
Bulah Mason
Chattanooga
Martha Mason
Dorotha Hendrix
Jane
James Edgeman
Alvin Kay
James Oakes
Sherley Moore
James McCutcheon
Western Niel
Eugene Terrell
Alex Poe
Thurman Poe
Clarence Stidger
Sam West
Mary Mills
Frances Lipscomb
Rachel Neil
Opal Winfrey
Susie Lipcomb
Mary -Sue Terrell
Reba Boyt
Mary Edgerman
Ethelene Edwards
Miss Boyt
Grace Hough
Betty Jo Dunn
James Bartee
Linesville
Gladys West
Oliver Boyt
J. J. McCutcheon
Alabama finance plan approves notes for rural coops power grids
The Alabama Finance Department approved notes totaling about 1.5 million dollars for five rural electric cooperatives to acquire Alabama Power and TVA facilities and to build new lines. Amounts range from 128000 to 912000 with use split between purchase and line construction pending regulatory approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Finance Department
Tennessee Valley
Alabama Power Company
TVA
Alabama
Nc Service Commission
Alabama Power
Finance Department
Cherokee Electric Cooperative
Calhoun
Cherokee
DeKalb
Ptowah
Marshall Counties
Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative
Jackson
North Alabama Electric Cooperative
Madison
Marshall
Cullman Electric Cooperative
Cullman
Marshall, Morgan and Winston
Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Corporation
Lawrence
Morgen
Alabama Power ©O
Joe Wheeler Corp
Power Company
Pleasant Valley social visits and local events
Mr and Mrs Bertha Hawkins and children visited Mr and Mrs Logen Boyd for dinner. C H Oden from Decatur stayed with Mr and Mrs J T Mathews. Locals attended a Guntersville boat race and a Pine Ridge singing. Miss Cintha Shelton is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Hawkins
Logen Boyd
C. H. Oden
Decatur
J. T. Mathews
Guntersville
Pine Ridge
Cintha Shelton
Coast Guard revises navigation aids on Tennessee River
Notices list changes to Can Buoys 479, 070, 14a0, 672, 96, 06 and Willard Chute Light 20 with discontinutions and new establishments on rocky reefs and gravel bars. Brown Island Light 200% and Buoy 202.1 established on channel right side. Nan Buoy 296 established. Good apartments advertised in Daily Want Ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Coast Guard
Tennessee River
Rock Reef
Gravel Bar
Willard
Willard Chute
Browns Island
County Office Vacation Visit Casts Light on Week
Miss Daisy Smallwood visits sister Mrs. Dave Collins at Pines this week while county agents office activity slows. Cintha Ommie Ruth and Boyd Shelton spend Sunday with Miss Ruth Earlene and John Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Smallwood
Dave Collins
Pines
Cintha
Ommie
Ruth
Boyd Shelton
Ruth Earlene
John O Collins
Reservists Train In Two Week Cruise Aboard Destroyer
Alabama naval reservists under Lt W C Hughes will depart for a two week training cruise aboard the destroyer Swasey from Mobile. The Birmingham unit of six enlisted men and five officers will stay aboard the ship for the entire period with a weekend in Havana Cuba. The Swasey will lead a flotilla including five other destroyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
W. C. Hughes
U S. Swasey
Mobile
Havana
Cuba
Swasey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Associated Press
Reynaud
Texas-Louisiana
Langley Field
General Headquarters Air Force
Barksdale Field
Shreveport
GHQ Air Force
GHQ
Armed Service
Henry Ford
Gene Ahern
Gwaw
TOL
Gork
Noah
Wii
Graham
Mrs. van Orsdale
van Orsdale
Davidson Coal & Feed CO
Morgan County
Lacey’s Spring
Herschel Speake
Scottsboro
Hartselle
Francis Long
Ruby Jennings
Valdermosa
Bob Morrow
Mable Mapies
Mew Hope
Ralph
Pleasant Valley
Jane Wyman
Virginia Bruce
Wayne Morris
Dennis Morgan
Old Man River
E Daily
Ford
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!