Roosevelt urged negotiated peace amid Russo conflict debate
On July 3 1941 Senators Wheeler Nye and Taft urged the president to address Independence Day with a call for peace talks among Britain Germany and the Axis in light of the Soviet war. They argued such a move could hasten Hitler's defeat while Taft warned against publicity and sought cautious terms.
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Roosevelt
Wheeler
D-Mont
Paws Taft
Ohio
Great Britain
Hitler
Nye
Britain
Germany
Russia
Taft
Europe
High Seas
Belgium
Holland
Sheriff Dies Amid Dairy Strike Clash In Vermont
Deputy Russell of Monkton died during a clash with dairy farmers in Addison County as strikers blocked milk trucks bound for New York. More than 6 000 gallons were dumped en route, while two Bridport trucks were halted and milk spilled. The Dairy Farmers Union declared a milk holiday to press for a $3 per hundredweight price, up from $1 88.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Monkton
Sibad
Russelas
Waltham
Vergennes
Russel
Addison County
New York
Omen
Bridport
Dairy Farmers Union
Addison
Acne’s Youthful Beauty Grief
An article advises on acne affecting young girls, describing symptoms and social impact. It outlines home care including face washing, hot compresses, and a baking soda lotion, plus dietary guidance and exercise. If untreated, see a dermatologist who may find vitamin deficiency and discuss limits of cure and risks of scarring.
Make This Model at Home Panel Dress Pattern 4681
Anne Adams presents pattern 4681 a simple day dress with soft bodice panels and a high front seam for smooth lines an optional self fabric belt bold front panel contrast adds drama available in misses and women sizes with fabric yardage and ordering details from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York NY 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Decatur Daily
Pattern Department
West 17Th St
New York
N. S
Man seeks girls name in Los Angeles case
Edward Price Richards a 29 year old registered for conscription petitioned superior court to change his name to Barbara Ann Richards He says he has become effeminate wearing dresses and painted nails while he previously wore men’s clothes He cites medical input from Dr Marcus Graham and notes a 4 F draft classification The case links early life illness to later gender shift and reports on his appearance and self description
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Edward Price Richards
Superior Court
Barbara Ann Richards
Richards
Marcus Graham
American Medical Association
Selective Service
Graham
Morgan County Rescue Hosts and Visits Report
Sunday morning guests included Mr and Mrs Owen Edwards visiting his mother Mrs Claudie Edwards. Local visits feature Mrs Lydia Lawrence to Mrs Sue Owens and various family gatherings with the Helms, Campbells, and neighboring households across Wilson Mountain and Decatur contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Edwards
Claudie Edwards
John Campbell
Gussie
Marie Oden
Wilson Mountain
H. M. Helms
Lydia Lawrence
Sue Owens
A. G. Helms
Scottsboro
W. E. Helms
Virgie Mae Helms
Door Was Shut Sermon Stirs Central Methodist Revival
Rev Sullins Dosser preached at Central Methodist Church on a parable of the five foolish virgins. He urged readiness for Christ’s return and a life fully given to God. Many at the service surrendered to Jesus at the altar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Evangelist
Dosser
Caleb
God
Sugar Bowl ban ends open restaurant centerpiece
In Philadelphia on July 3 the health department banned the open sugar bowl that was a centerpiece on many restaurant tables, deeming it unsanitary and part of a freer era ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Aid of Health
Broadway Producer Sam Aerik Dies at 69
Sam Aerik a leading Broadway theatrical manager and producer died today at his hotel apartment at age 69 His death marks the loss of a prominent figure in American theater with a career spanning decades emphasizing high profile productions and artistic direction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roducer
Sam Aerik
Broadway
Pleasing bedspread pattern for crinoline embroidery
Laura Wheeler presents a simple bedspread project with a transfer motif 15 by 20 inches and four 3 by 4 inch motifs. Pattern 2744 includes stitch illustrations and a color chart, with the材料 list. Send ten cents and address to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Ave New York NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
New York
N. Y
Social News From Ripley Limestone County Area
Mrs Lena Downs dined with Mrs Robt Broadway Saturday. Ted Downs Baylis Swinen and Horace Marks of Green Briar visited Wednesday. Robt Broadway visited E W Varnell in Athens Saturday. Miss Ethel Hamilton of near Huntsville visited R J Hamilton weekend. Herman Coffman of Morgan County moved near Ripley with Sam Coffman. Robt Broadway visited R J Hamilton Sunday. Ripley folks attended two ball games at Oneal Saturday Oneal beat Ripley 2 to 5, Oneal and Blackburn tied. Ella Sue Holmes visiting friends in Del Rose Tennessee. Mrs A M Rogers visited daughter and Mr and Mrs Price Hanner in Florence last week. Billie Shaw of Danville weekend guests of A M Rogers.
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Lena Downs
Robt
Broadway
Ted Downs
Baylis Swinen
Horace Marks
Green
Brier
E. W. Varnell
Athens
Ethel Hamilton
Huntsville
R. J.hamilton
Herman Coffman
Morgan— County
Ripley
Oneal
Blackburn
Ella Sue Holmes
del Rose
Tenn
A. M. Rogers
Price Hanner
Florence
Billie Shaw
Danville
Warrior doctor R L Mitchell dies at 73 former mayor
Funeral services were planned at 2 p m today for Dr R L Mitchell 73 who practiced medicine in Warrior Alabama for 45 years He served as mayor of Warrior from 1930 to 1940
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Warrior
Ala
R. L. Mitchell
Bank Call Washington Issues National Bank Condition Statement
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Monday June 30. This formal request requires banks to report assets liabilities and financial standing to federal authorities.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Ideal Fourth Weather With Scattered Showers Predicted
Forecasters say Independence Day will be mild with only scattered afternoon showers. Clouds spread across most of the nation east of the Rockies while cooler air moved into the Middle West. Memphis reached 96 while Birmingham topped 84 as rainfall boosted Georgia power reservoirs and storms affected parts of the Southeast.
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Associated Press
Rockies
Georgia
Carolina
Florida Peninsula
Portland
Burlington
New England
Montana
Memphis
Birmingham
Gulf Coast
Nebraska
Maryland
Power Reservoir
Tennessee Valley
Knoxville
Gainesville
Rome
Toccoa
Spartanburg
S. C
Weather Bureau
Alasbama
Carolinas
Rac-R Cruiser Arrives in Decatur For Stay
E W Mayer of Chattanooga and guests arrived at Decatur aboard the Rac-R a nine cabin river cruiser with twin screws and two 150 hp motors The boat cost about 66000 and carried 400 gallons of gasoline and 500 gallons of water The party including H C Hines and family Capt Billy R Smith of Paducah led a tour of inland waterways from Miami to Paducah and Mayer noted Fourth of July boat races here attract wide attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Mayer
Chattanooga
Gulf City Beverage Company
Decatur
Mr. Mayer
H. C. Hines
Bernie Mayer
Howard Mayer
R. D. Woodall
Billy R Smith
Paducah
Miami
Fort Myers
Cedar Keys
New Orleans
Three Lynching Reported in First Half of 1941
Tuskegee Institute records three lynchings in Georgia Florida and North Carolina during the first six months of 1941. Victims were African American. cases include a fatal shooting after an altercation in North Carolina, beating with a club in Georgia, and a fatal shooting after an alleged rape attempt in Florida.
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Tuskegee
Ala
Georgia
Florida
North Carolina
Tuskegee Institute
T. R. Broady
Institute
Gaston County
Cherryville
N. C
Robert Melker
Blakely
Early County
Robert Sapp
Quincy
Gadsden County
A. C. Williams
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Roxy Theatre
Ray Milland
Constance Moore
William Holden
Brian Donlevy
Veronica Lake
Wayne Morris
Army Air Corps
Randolph and
Kelly Fields
Texas
March Field
California
Miles
Finland
Viipuri
Helsinki
Latvia
Dvinsk
Poland
RKLA
Slovakia
Lwow A
Leningrad
Moscow
Minsk
U.S.S.R
Kharkov
Skiev
Ysis
Lithuania
Lwow
Kiev
Prut
Cornwell’s Real Pit
Gwspapers
Helen Follett
Gene Tierney
Morgan County Rescue
Laura Wheeler
Copreso, Needlecraft Service, Inc
Limestone County
Ahysician
Pascagoula
Miss
Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation
Southern Linangce Company
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