Cincinnati Hottest Spot as Weather Decks Heat Up Nation
The Associated Press reports a scorching nationwide pattern with Cincinnati surging to 101 and cities from New York to Miami posting hot lows or highs. Forecasters expect a slow eastward cooldown but still hot across much of the South and Midwest with scattered showers.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Saurie St. Marie
Mich
Ohio River
New York City
Upstate
Syracuse
Washington
Richmond
Atlanta
Birmingham
Augusta
Charleston
Savannah
Jacksonville
Miami
Chicago
Cleveland
Evansville
Ind
St. Louis
Memphis
Knoxville
Fort Worth
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Mobile
Georgia
Macon
Columbus
Griffin
LaGrange
Rams
Soviet Front Battles Raging From Murmansk To Lwow
Soviet troops report fierce resistance against a German offensive along a 2000 mile front from Murmansk to Lwow. Red Army skirmishes halt Romanian and German incursion toward Bessarabia while battles rage near Viipuri and the Baltic region. Britain shuffles top command as war prospects shift amid Arctic pressure and new troop movements.
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Murmansk
Black Sea
London Radio
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Murmansk -Dvinsksk
Luck
Prut
Hungary
Germany
Lwow
Ukraine
Dvina
Leningrad
Red Army
Pskov
Peipus
Estonia
Russia
Arctic
Smolensk
Odessa
Turkey
Bosporus
Britain
Archibald P. Wavell
Libya
Egypt
India
Claude Auchinleck
Narvik
Norway
Adolf Hitler
Markets show modest rally across sectors on July 2
The stock market advanced in steels rails farm implements and industrials while traders expect a modest rebound after a recent price drift. Wheat futures closed higher as grain markets showed limited reaction to the day’s activity with around 400000 shares traded. In Nashville livestock, sales were slow but steady with sheep and hogs steady to higher and cattle and calves bidding up into the day.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal State Market News Service
Markets Closed For Independence Day Observance
Markets close nationwide on Friday July 4 for Independence Day. Saturday trading resumes with no futures unless July and August schedules for wool futures. Jersey City livestock market stays closed. Canadian and European exchanges operate normally over the weekend.
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United States
Woo Futures
Jersey City
City Parade Divisions Announced For Thursday
City officials list five parade divisions for Thursday reporting times and places. Division 1 covers motorcycle escort color guard band fire department and officials. Division 2 is civic division with chamber groups red cross and clubs. Division 3 features industrial floats. Division 4 contains retail floats. Division 5 includes commercial fleets and truck owners.
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Home Guard Company
H. F
Sherford
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Woman's Chamber of Commerce
American Red Cross
Civitan Club
Rotary Club
Lions Club
Markets at a Glance Highlights Quiet Rally Across Sectors
Stocks rise on steels led gains while bonds show mixed activity and Japanese issues advance. Currencies steady with Canadian dollar up modestly. Cotton gains on buying, sugar mixed due to cover and hedge activity. Metals quiet though copper futures trend higher. Wool tops steady on short covering. Chicago wheat climbs on mill buying, corn unsettled amid big crop forecast. Hogs steady to 10 higher top 10.85, cattle strengthen up to 25.
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Chicago
Heavy rain drenches seven Alabama communities
Alabama weather reports show seven communities receiving rain in the 24 hours ending 7 am with 16 of 27 stations reporting showers. Rainfall is uneven and little benefit to upstate hydro reservoirs. Martin Dam on the Tallapoosa was 37.4 inches below full. Whatley in Clarke County recorded 8.9 inches, the heaviest in months.
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New Orleans
Mobile
Meridian
Birmingham
Rome
Tallapoosa
Power Company
Federal Power Commission
Atlanta
Piltéau
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Upstate
Martin Dam
Leeds
Clanton
Greensboro
Thomasville
Union Springs
Whatley
Down
Clarke County
Hitler's Russia Campaign Viewed as Prolonged War
The piece argues the Soviet supply talks with the United States signal a long conflict. It outlines Hitler's motives for attacking Russia, including Ukraine and Caucasus oil, and posits a British blockade driving the push. It assesses Germany’s two-front strain and the risk of a drawnout war prolonging continental pressure.
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United States
Russia
Germany
Ukraine
Reich
Europe
Hitler
Caucasus
Flag etiquette rules for US banners in displays
The guide outlines proper flag display by position during parades and events. It covers alignment relative to other flags, center placement when multiple flags are displayed, how to mount flags on walls, windows, and staffs, and prohibits draping flags over vehicles or using them in advertising.
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United States
Cotton futures rise on demand and crop outlook
New Orleans and New York cotton markets show futures advancing on small acreage and crop estimates, with a weekly unfavorable weather report. Closing prices hold steady with minor gains across July to May contracts.
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N. C
New Orleans
Spot Cotton Holds Steady In New Orleans Trade
Spot cotton in New Orleans closed steady with an 8 point gain. Sales reached 558 while low middling stood at 13.16 cents, middling at 14.46, and good middling at 14.91. Receipts totaled 2,756 with stocks at 467,317.
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New Orleans
Marines Arrive as Naval Billets Ready Near Embassy
Survivors of the Dutch steamer Maarsden are expected in port after it was sunk while transporting marines and American Red Cross nurses to England. Reports indicate at least one marine and some nurses were lost, with others rescued. The US Red Cross notes six nurses landed in Iceland. Marines also said to have disembarked there.
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London
Maarsden
Red Cross
England
Unitates Navy
United States Red Cross
Iceland
United States
Forgery Case Involves J D Cloud Checks Repayment Due
In a proceeding continued from Part One Judge Lynne ordered repayment by November 1, 1941. The defendant was accused of forging the name of J. D. Cloud on the checks involving business houses and one individual.
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J. D. ‘Cloud
Lynne
Poultry Prices Steady in Chicago Market Report
Poultry market in Chicago shows live birds steady to firm with 46 trucks reported. Springs under 4 pounds, Plymouth Rock and White Rock strains priced at 20 cents per pound, other varieties unchanged.
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Chicago
Cottonseed Meal Futures Close Mixed in Memphis Trade
Prime cottonseed meal futures for 41 percent protein closed with July at 27.80, Sept at 29.25, Oct at 30.00, Dec at 31.00, Jan at 31.15. Sales ran 1,200 tons in Memphis on July 2.
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Memphis
Graves resigns from MHA post in Montgomery
Montgomery July 2 Howard E Pill named president of the Montgomery Housing Authority succeeding former Governor Bibb Graves who designed Pill was elevated from vice president and Paul B Fuller chosen to succeed him in this post Graves resigns to devote time to the federal inter regional highway commission and to his 1942 gubernatorial campaign plans
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Montgomery
Ala
P—Howard
E. Pill
Montgomery Housing Authority
Bibb Graves
Pill
Paul B.fuller
Graves
Roosevelt
Cottonseed Oil Prices Mixed In Quiet Trading
Market report from Orleans notes barely steady close with bleachable summer yellow and prime grades. Prices listed for July through January futures show small declines and stabilization in the bunker and refining markets.
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Orleans
Cash wheat and grain prices at Chicago market
Cash grain quotes from Chicago show No 2 hard wheat at 1.05 per bushel. Corn prices list No 1 yellow at 74 1 2, No 2 at 74 1 4, No 3 at 7% 4, No 4 at 73 1 2, No 5 at 73, sample grade 68 70. Soybeans No 2 yellow at 1 44 44 1 2. Oats bids include No 1 mixed heavy 39 and No 2 white heavy 39 1 40, sample white 36 1 2 37 1 2.
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Cash Grain
Chicago
Eagles Help RAF In Raids Over Northern France
American filers in the Eagle squadron helped the RAF in daylight raids on Northern France. RAF says 17 German aircraft were destroyed with three credited to the Eagle unit. RAF losses included two bombers and seven fighters.
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London
RAF
France
Channel
Brent
Eagle
Grain rises on mill orders and short covering in Chicago
In Chicago on July 2 a mid sized advance in grain came as mill buying and short sellers covering lifted prices. The market showed modest gains as buyers stepped in after earlier declines.
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Chicago
Educator Dies in Birmingham Principal Greer
Sylvester Greer, 64, principal of Bradford Junior High since 1921, died in a Birmingham hospital. He taught on the Howard College summer faculty for several years. Funeral services will be held at Pikesville, Tennessee.
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Birmingham
Ala
Sylvester Greer
Bradford Junior High School
Howard College
Pikesville
Tenn
Marshall County tops Alabama in National Guard contribution
Marshall County leads the state in National Guard enlistments per population, with 74 per 1000 residents. Other counties shown include Limestone 2.2, Morgan 3.05, Madison 3.8, Colbert 3.5, Lauderdale 2.1, according to Adjutant General Ben M. Smith via the Associated Press from Montgomery.
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Marshall County
Alabama
National Guard
Ben M. Smith
Associated Press
Montgomery
Marshall
Limestone
Morgan
Madison
Colbert
Lauderdale
Braves Edge Giants In First Game Of Doubleheader
The Boston Braves beat the New York Giants 5 to 4 in the opener as Tom Early earned the win with relief pitching, holding the Giants hitless for the final 3 1 3 innings.
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Boston
Boston Braves
New York Giants
Tom Early
Giants
Britain reshapes command amid India defense debate
Britain's defense shift shows emphasis on a senior general praised as a strategist for victories in Africa while Sir Claude is noted as a Middle East expert and desert warfare veteran. Overnight, British planes bombed Nazi coast targets and Brest docks, with minimal German air activity over Britain.
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India
Britain
Africa
Claude
Middle East
France
Brest
DiMaggio Hits 18th Home Run in 45 Game Hitting Streak
Joe DiMaggio belted his 18th homer of the season off Heber Newsome in the fifth inning, extending his hitting streak to 45 straight games as the Yankees shut out the Red Sox 5 to 0.
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Joe DiMaggio
Heber Newsome
Red Sox
Yankee
Lawrence County Singing Convention at Moulton Courthouse
The annual Lawrence County singing convention will be convened at the courthouse in Moulton on Saturday and Sunday July 5 and 6. Leon Beck, chairman, announced that the Shaw Sisters of Birmingham and the Iron City Quartet of Iron City Tennessee will appear, among other noted singers from Alabama and Tennessee.
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Moulton
Leon Beck
Shaw Sistes
Birmingham
Iron City Quartette
Iron City
Tenn
Alabama
Tennessee
Statue dedication planned for Longstreet statue at Gettysburg site
A $200,000 memorial statue honoring General James Longstreet, Confederate corps commander at Gettysburg, was planned for dedication on the historic battlefield where North and South clashed 78 years ago.
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Gettysburg
James Longstreet
Battle of
North
Labor trouble spurs mediation and strikes across multiple plants
mediation boards entered a wage dispute as unions demand higher pay and vacations while management offers raises. CIO communications union threatens to strike over 20 percent wage hikes. Bendix Aviation workers approve extending shifts and reducing overtime pay. AFL chemical workers threaten action at Western Cartridge unless bargaining proceeds before midnight.
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San Francisco
CIO” Communications Union
Press Wireless
Oakland-Calif
Hitler
Lathers Union
Bendix, N. J
Bendix Aviation Corporation
William 8. Knn
OPM
Alton
AFL_ chemical workers
Western Cartridge Company
Doctor Crutcher ordered to active Army medical corps
Dr John 8 Crutcher Jr of Athens a noted North Alabama baby specialist and Vanderbilt Medical School graduate has been ordered to report for active duty in the army medical corps at Atlanta on July 20th.
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Athens
Ala
John 8. Crutcher
North Alabama
Vanderbilt Medical School
Medical Corps of the Army
Atlanta
Decatur’s Diary Oak Ridge Notes And Local Events
Local notes from Decatur include rain hoped for at Oak Ridge, church services cancelled midweek, and social updates. Attenders report a pleasant party at the Glenns home on Courtland Route One with about fifty guests. Military and medical mentions cover recoveries, ambulances, and hospital visits at the Hamill Clinic.
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Drothy Jones Brayton
Franch Cartee
Vernoon Glenn
Courtland
Drought Moderates Farm Labor Shortage in Alabama
In Montgomery on July 2, state and federal experts said an early summer drought likely kept farm labor from becoming critically short. The weekly weather crop report noted a relief from moisture deficits in many North Alabama districts, with adequate soil moisture in southern counties and favorable temperatures for growth.
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Montgomery
Ala
J. ©. Garrett
State Crop Reporting Service
D. Emigh
U. S
Montgomery Weather Bureau
Cooperative
Alabama
House committee finalizes tax bill with revisions
The Ways and Means Committee completed a draft for a $3.5044 billion tax bill. It tentatively raises the capital stock tax from 1.10 to 1.25 per thousand, estimating $18 million in revenue. Increases proposed include a 10 percent manufacturers excise tax on cutlery and raising withholding on non resident aliens and foreign corporations from 16 1 2 percent to 27 1 2 percent, with a total above goal by 4.4 million.
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Washington
House Ways and Means
Cooper
D.tenn
Toimney
World War Veteran George D. Kent Dies at 60
Funeral rites for George D. Kent 60 World War veteran were held at Bethel cemetery with burial by McAfee Howell and Young. The Hartselle American Legion post provided pallbearers. He left two brothers B H Kent and E J Kent both of Hartselle Route 4 and two sisters Mrs Mary Bowman LaGrange Georgia and Mrs Cora Bowman Montevallo.
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Hartselle
Bethel Cemetery
McAfee Howell and Young
American Legion
Mr. Kent
B. H
E. J. Kent
Route 4
Mary Bowman
LaGrange
Cora Bowman
Montevallo
Postmaster Carrie Welch Dies in Selma Hospital
Carrie Conner Welch, 64, longtime postmaster at Eleanor Alabama, died after a six week illness in a Selma hospital. She served the Eleanor area for many years and was active in local civic affairs. Funeral arrangements were pending at press time.
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Selma
Ala
Carrie’ Conner Welch
Eleanor
Marines Open Parachute Training Schools Expand Recruiter Push
The Marine Corps announces two new parachute training schools at Lakehurst New Jersey and Quantico Virginia. Training lasts about six weeks with promotion to private first class on graduation and $50 specialist pay plus room board and clothing. Enlistment eligibility ranges 17 to 30 white single with no dependents and good moral character. Free physicals available at the Decatur recruiting office.
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James H. Sandifer
Marine Corps Recruiting Office
Marine Corps
Naval Air Station
Lakehurst
New Jersey
Quantico
Virginia
Marine Corps Reserve
Decatur
Joss Testimony Details Divorce Talk and Alibi
The testimony reveals that Joss discussed a potential divorce with Mrs. Mayo and considered joining the army if she did not pursue separation. He recalled dining with Mrs. Mayo at her restaurant the Triple Spa the night of the murder, where she said her husband allowed a divorce, then returned home around 6:30 for supper while the housekeeper was away.
Slightly Injured Driver Escapes Truck Wreck
Ward Pruit of Danville route 2 escaped with a few scratches when his truck turned over on Moulton Road at Eleventh avenue west at 1230 this morning. The vehicle skidded on wet pavement as brakes were applied and was badly damaged. H L Thornton of the state highway patrol investigated and gave Pruit first aid.
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Ward Pruit
Danville
Moulton Road
Eleventh Avenue
West
H. L. Thornton
State Highway Patrol
Pruit
WPA to cut nation’s work program by 400000 jobs
Chicago officials report federal administrators planned immediate WPA job cuts of about 400000, with the national allocation dropping to roughly 1,000,000 for the coming year. Illinois faces a steep reduction from a peak 247000 in 1938 to about 66,500.
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Chicago
Work Projects Administration
WPA
Howard O. Huneter
Spokcaman
Congress
Redu
George H. Field
Oii
Illinois
Blanket deferment cuts 28 to 36 registrants in World War II call
The order delays most men 28 to 36 from immediate service, shifting them to a year of army training plus later call. It affects about eight million men aged 28 to 36 and follows the October registration of 21 to 36 year olds. Officials expect little change in total potential trainees despite the deferment.
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Aald
Montgomery draft boards report near thousand registrants
In Montgomery Alabama on July 31 a soft count shows about 876 registrants across five draft boards. Officials note the pre-registration estimates hovered around 1,000 with early figures indicating a cautious turnout under the secretive registration law.
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Montgomery Short
Montgomery
Ala
Uumed
Py Lgomery
al Ad
Sinew
Troops Pass Through Decatur En Route Home on Leave
Hundreds of soldiers and Indiana troops from Camp Shelby Mississippi traveled by chartered bus through Decatur yesterday and tonight on a route home on leave. The 40 chartered Greyhound and 50 other vehicles carried soldiery earlier in the day as part of a divisional movement.
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Indiana
Camp Shelby
Missie
Iwip
Asth
Routine Day in Athens Records Draft and PAS Activities
In Athens Alabama on July 2, two local boards conducted draft registration and PAS procedures with no incidents. Front desk staff distributed questionnaires to last year’s registrants and prepared guidance to ensure those at the boards remain attentive to upcoming Tuesday’s tasks.
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Ala
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