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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1940

Page

8

Alaska Air Defense Plans Expanded Far Beyond Public View

Alaska aviation editor Devon Francis reports that the U S Army and Navy plan five air bases and several smaller posts to defend the territory with a network of air fields and training centers. Sitka, Anchorage, Fairbanks, Unalaska and Ketchikan sites progress, with tests on runway resilience to extreme cold. The front door of defense faces the Arctic slope and Seward Peninsula while backdoor mineral wealth Romanesque fuels strategic interest.

Prs U. S. Army Alaska Devon Francis Special News Dce Associated Press United States Ament Sd Press ADTES Army Navy Congress Ince Iasi Sitka Anchorage Army Air Base Pacific Aleutians Pan Ernest Grueaus Metlakatla Ketchikan Alaskan Panhandle Bering Slope Arctic Seward Peninsula Bering Alaska Peninsula Cape Prince of Wales York Aleutian Chain of Islands Pribilof

Orpheum Talks Pause Bill Bailey Plays Open

Bill Bailey and Gayle confront a theft case after a theater manager invites their new play to the Orpheum. Police, Lola, and Jeremy navigate suspicion, while Lola reads poetry with Jeremy at The Oaks.

Walsh Orpheum Bill Bailey Jeremy Gayle Gage Merrifield Jeremy Tucker Mr. Merrifield Miss Montesa Degre Lola the Oaks Adele Larraway Jeremee Alfred Pratt Police

Morgan County Rock Creek News Briefs

Mrs Malinda Lewis and family visit the Holmes in Eva as Edith McClure visits relatives from Decatur. Magnolia Wiggington and Betty Lee from Decatur visit her parents. Jeddie McKee’s family illness with mumps. Further notes on local visits and a trip to Louisville. J O Self family hosts visitors as Mrs Weaver returns home from Arab after weeks with her daughter.

Lizgié Humphrey Antioch Frann Self Decatur O. J. Self Mammie Livingston Elmer Ryan Louisville Kentucky Weaver Arab Jeddie McKee John Turner Jay Roan Red Lanier Betty Crawford Patsy Ann Coleman Holmes Harris Pannell Lebanon W. O. Simmons Edith Ayers Cullman Priday McKinley Walker West Hartselle D. Foote Freq Jarrett Will Leeman W. O

Backache Solution Promises Quick Relief

Many never suspect the cause of backaches. Old treatment claims relief by flushing poisonous matter from the blood via the kidneys. Doan's is advertised as a popular remedy used by millions for over 40 years to ease nagging pains and improve urinary symptoms.

Nature Takiure Dean's Ly

Plans for Anchorage base staffing and aircraft mix

The report outlines forming a composite group at Anchorage including pursuit medium and heavy bombardment squadrons plus a base squadron. Air units and a detach ment will travel from Ladd Field after months away to regain health. Rev Britton notes thanks for Pastor Cowell's improving condition and plans a prayer meeting at Central Baptist.

Bureau of Fisheries Army Anchorage Ladd Field the Central Baptist Rev Britton Bro. Cowell

Dr Cowell to Return to Decatur This Wednesday

Dr John C Cowell Jr will return to Decatur on Wednesday after a prior absence. The notice notes his planned visit as part of local medical outreach and community expectations.

Dr.cowell John C. Cowell, Jr Decatur

Beloved Alabama Educator Dr John W Abercrombie Dies

Dr John W Abercrombie once led the University of Alabama from 1902 to 1911 and served as state superintendent of education in two separate terms. The prominent educator and former congressman died at age 74 after a brief illness at his Montgomery home. Funeral is set for today at 5 p.m. with burial at Greenwood Cemetery.

Montgomery Ala Alabama John W. Abercrombie University of Alabama Congress Abercrombie Representative Assembly The National Education Association Milwaukee St. Clair County Old Oxford College University of South Carolina University of South Sewanee Greenwood Cemetery

Independence Day Camp Sparks at Cedar Creek

Morgan County Cedar Creek locals host a Saturday night camp with a field meet between cabin patrols as part of Independence Day celebration. Families visitanta, plus regional Scouts from Huntsville Athens Decatur Florence attend. A waterfront hillside fireworks display and water pageant cap the evening.

Council Huntsville Athens Decatur Russellville Florence

Scouts Observe Independence Day Plans

The Scouts observe Independence Day as they plan activities at Camp gtiare Moreland. Leaders and campers participate in ceremonies and community service projects to celebrate the holiday.

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