Decatur Honors 76 Heroes with Parade and Festivities
Decatur celebrated the men of 76 with a morning parade through business districts. High school bands from Huntsville Sheffield Cullman Columbia and Decatur performed then concerts at Benson Field. The day included speed boat races a river flotilla and a Fort Stephen Decatur fireworks display plus a closing dance.
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Decatur
Huntsville
Sheffield
Cullman
Columbia
Benson Field
Fort Stephen Decatur
Fourth of July Celebrations Across the United States
The nation marks Independence Day with varied observances from beaches and picnics to reunions and rodeos while Americans pause at 4 p.m. to hear President Roosevelt speak and recite the oath of allegiance. Britain’s press notes shared sentiment as the Stars and Stripes fly beside the Union Jack.
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Associated Press
United States
Roosevelt
Justice Stone
Britain
United Kingdom
London Daily Herald
Philadelphia
British Commonwealth
Wendell L. Willkie
Great Britain
Department of Commerce
Washington
National Safety Council
Decatur Homemakers Defense Clinic Planning Meet Notice
Notice to women clubs and church groups in Decatur invites presidents and leaders to a July 8 10:00 a m meeting at Cornelian Court Hotel with Mr Q E Eddens TVA Electricity Dept and Mrs Bessie Jones Wade Home Economics to organize a city Homemakers Defense Clinic and encourage broad attendance for early event planning.
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Decatur
Cornnelian Coury Hotel
Q. E Eddens
Big Cotton Boll Displayed From Lawrence County Farm
A large cotton boll grown on H. D. Bynum’s farm in Courtland shows unusually large size for the season. Weighing two ounces, two inches long and 1.25 inches in diameter, it was sent to Paul C. Davis of the Farmers Gin Company and then to the Daily office for display.
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Lawrence County
H. D. Bynum
Courtland
Holy Spirit Emphasized In Revival Sermon At Central Methodist
Rev Sullins Dosser led a revival at Central Methodist Church quoting Genesis 6 3 and stressing the Holy Spirit as a guide to truth. He warned of a point beyond which God’s Spirit will not strive and urged personal acceptance of Jesus for salvation. The morning service featured John 1 speaking of fellowship through Christ.
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Sullins Dosser
Central Methodist Church
Jesus
God the Father
God
Son
Holy Ghost
Earth
Heaven
Christ
Dosser
John
Milk supply crisis and labor strikes loom in wartime period
Labor actions threaten New York milk deliveries as 23 000 dairy farmers join a broader movement aided by 30 000 producers led by Owen Young. The three state blockade impacts New York Pennsylvania and Vermont, cutting about half of the city’s 5 million quart daily supply.
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Associated Press
York City
Department
Afl-Building
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Air Corps
AFL
WPA
New York
Owen D. Young
New York City
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Roosevelt
American Potash and Chemical Corp
Trona
Calif
Army plans to double size prompt fierce congressional debate
Washington July 4 plans for a large army expansion were outlined as the general staff sought power to hold National Guardsmen and selectees in service and deploy beyond the Western Hemisphere. With 1.4 million troops now, officials say 2.8 million could be needed to cover regulars, trainees, and mobilized guardsmen, triggering a likely legislative battle over extended service and overseas use. Senator Hill urged quick action to protect U.S. security and warned against starting from scratch. Rep. Sparkman said he would keep an open mind but noted an understanding that selectees serve one year.
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Washington
United States Army
General Staff
Hemisphere
High Command
War Department
Congress
Hill
D-Ala
United States
Sparkman
One Edition Marks Fourth Celebration Publish Date
The Daily announces a single early edition to allow all staff to celebrate the Fourth with family and friends. The notice explains the decision affects the newspaper’s publishing schedule for the holiday.
Husbandless Bride Seeks legal name change to Barbara Ann
Lorraine Wilcox Richards declares she will continue living with her transformed spouse Edward Price Richards who now presents as Barbara Ann. Richards reports they married last November after discovering the metamorphosis which rendered him physically unfit for conscription. She plans to seek a court order to have Barbara Ann recognized as a woman and for a legal name change, while affirming they will remain close friends despite no longer being mates.
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Los Angeles
Lorraine Wilcox Richards
Edward Price Richards
Edward
Mrs. Richards
Edward Anse
Barbara
Richards
Superior Court
Barbara Ann
Three Cops Bitten During Arrests in Grand Rapids
City physician Elmer W. Schooner reported that in one week three police officers were bitten by women while making arrests in Grand Rapids Michigan.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Elmer W. Schooner
Dive bomber deliveries begin as US plans six squadrons
Washington reports regular deliveries of dive bombers to the army and air force. Plans are in place to organize by November at least six squadrons of these American Luftwaffe counterparts. About 100 dive bombers could be ready for full maneuvers when large scale air ground training starts.
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Washington
Army
Air Force
Germany
Georgia Surgeon Dr Richard Franklin Slaughter Jr Dies
Dr Richard Franklin Slaughter Jr of Augusta Georgia head of neuro surgery at the University of Georgia died at Johns Hopkins Hospital after a six months illness. He was 33 and had a patient at Hopkins for five years. He died of a brain ailment.
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Baltimore
Richard
Franklin Slaughter, Jr
Augusta
University of Georgia
Johns- Hopkins Hospital
Slaughter
Hopkins
London salutes Independence Day with American flags
The United States and Britain marked July 4 as Americans abroad celebrated Independence Day. Flags flew at rail terminals and embassies as London hosted patriotic events and a tablet unveiling for RAF pilot William L. Fiske. Ambassador Winant praised universal ideals of liberty.
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London
United Kingdom
United States
Waterloo
Victoria
John G. Winant
America
Winant
St. Paul's Cathedral
William L. Fiske
Philadelphia
Boston
Daily Express
Soldiers Head Home as 200000 Leave Southern Camps
Civilian crowds mingle with uniformed personnel on highways buses and trains as about two hundred thousand soldiers head home for a long holiday weekend. Police hospitals and civilian agencies brace for extra duties and safer travel with warnings issued for precautionary steps.
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Associated Press
Fatal collision near Athens claims four lives
At 10 35 this morning on Bee Line Highway two miles south of Athens a private car collided with a bus carrying soldiers. Robert Morris of Limestone County drove the car and was seriously hurt. His wife age 25 KR L Morris 47 and their one and a half year old baby were killed outright. Their six year old son died later at an Athens hospital. Several soldiers were injured but not seriously.
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Bee Line
Athens
Robert Morris
Limstone County
KR. L. Morris
Rosalind Russell to Wed Carl Brissgh in Mexico
Hollywood figure Rosalind Russell plans marriage to Carl Brissgh, Danish actor's agent, after a yachting trip to Mexico. The couple, who told friends of their engagement, expect a honeymoon before a possible conscription of Brissgh after the wedding.
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Hollywood
Rosalind Rugpell
Garl
Mexico
Carl Brissgh
Brisson
Tisson
Ruby Lee Sinks Off Mayport. 47 Rescued at Sea
An excursion boat named the Ruby Lee sank near Mayport at the mouth of the St Johns River. Captain Elton Bailry and a crew of five guided 47 passengers to safety after over an hour in heavy surf. All wore life belts and were picked up by another cruise boat and a shrimp fishing craft without injuries.
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Jacksonville
Fla
St. Johns River
Elton Bailry
Mayport
Battry
Atlantic Ocean
Baitry
Waitress Returns Large Sum to Police as Possible Tip
In Los Angeles on Independence Day a waitress, Tazudo Uragan, reported finding $515 on a table and turned it over to police after a diner left in a hurry. She recalled a jittery Filipino customer who had just eaten a 15 cent sandwich.
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Los Angeles
Tazudo Uragan
Stakely Named to Vacancy on Montgomery Housing Authority
State Senator C. A. Stakely was named to a Montgomery Housing Authority vacancy by Mayor Cyrus B. Brown. His term expires June 14, 1942.
Joss Slaying Case Ends in Manslaughter Verdict
In Bath Maine Dr Merrell Joss, 34, was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of his physician wife Dr Laverne Morris Joss to permit marrying tea room hostess Elizabeth Mayo. Jury deliberated six hours and ten minutes, verdict returned on July 4 at 12:21 a.m. with sentencing deferred.
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Bath
Merrell
Sagadahock
Maine
Josa
Joas
State Supreme Court
Joss
Laverne Morris Joss
Richmond
Elizabeth C. Mayo
Patterson and Sumner Visit Maxwell Field enroute to Dallas
Under Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson and Representative H. W. Sumner paused at Maxwell Field in Montgomery on their way from Washington to Dallas Texas. The brief stop occurred last night during a trip that included the nation’s capital and Texas.
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Montgomery
Ala
Robert P. Patterson
Rep
H. W. Sumner
D.-Tex
Maxwell Field
Washington
Dallas
Texas
Mutual Aid Associations Bring Medical Care To Many Families
Mutual aid associations endorsed by organized medicine provide medical care to about 45 000 low income Southeastern farm families. The Alabama Medical Association approves the plan linking county societies with the Farm Security Administration to fund care. Doctors are paid promptly and families pay an annual into a common fund, with dental services added recently and many families receiving care without worry over bills.
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W. T. Maynor
Montgomery
Ala
Farm Security Administration
FSH
Douglas L. Cannon
Alabama Health Department
Germans Say Pursuit Still Is Proceeding In Russia
German high command reports heavy Soviet losses on day two of fighting along the Beresina river 400 miles west of Moscow. Soviet communique says Nazi forces suffered a setback near Bobruisk while German claims of a Red army collapse are denied and fighting continues along multiple fronts.
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Associated Press
Russia
High Command
Beresina
Moscow
Red Army
Bobrujsk
Minsk
Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
Berezina
Imperial Russia
Nasi
Kialystok
DNB
Frent
Red Aa
Borisov
Bobruiske
Moscow Communque
Dvinsk
Latvia
Colu
Dvina
Poland
Ukraine
Rowne
Tarnopol
J V. Stalin
Inc
Ing
Dvinsiki
Jekabpils
Riga
Gilver
Royal Air
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Chattanooga
Carl
Lawrence Co
Holy Spirit
Milk Supply OF
Defense Mediations Board
Western Cartridge Co
Alton
Federal Conciliation Service
CIO
Connecticut
American Brass Company
Western Cartridge Company
AFL Chemical Workers Union
Cleveland
Cto-United Automobile Workers
White Motor Company
UAW
Bhawn
London Too
Rosalind Russell
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