Death sentence for John Noxon in child slaying case
Pittsfield Massachusetts July 7 John F Noxon Jr a 47 year old lawyer was sentenced to death by electric chair for the electrocuting of his six month old son Lawrence in the family library. The judge imposed the sentence while Noxon proclaimed his innocence and the court stayed the execution. A Berkshire county jury convicted him of murder with deliberate premeditation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Mass
John F. Noxon Jr
Lawrence
Abraham E. Pinanski
Noxon
Charles R. Alberti
Pin
Berkshire County
Train wreck halts 1000 soldiers moving to basic in mountain gorge
In a Cumberland mountain crash on the Kentucky Tennessee line, a Southbound train carrying about 1,006 soldiers plunged into a gorge. Rescuers freed two trapped men, one died, and seven bodies were counted. Fireman J W Tummins died later. engineer John C Rollins remained beneath his engine. Ambulances rushed wounded to Lake City La Follette Jellico Corbin and Williamsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
C. L. Alley
Jellico
Lake City
la Follette
Corbin
Williamsburg
J. W. Tummins
Ztowah
Willard Yarbrough
Knoxville Journal
Yarbrough
John C. Rollins
Etowah
Wallace Lewis
Canton
Ohio
Cumberland Mountain
Clinton
Alley
Funeral services for Brown Spencer Neely
Brown Spencer Neely aged 73 died Friday at his home on 326 East Church Street. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 10 30 A M at the residence with Dr Foster K Gamble officiating. He is survived by wife Jessie Irwin Neely and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers include Harry Nunn Harris Robin Nomins Vernon Neely and Sears. Interment will follow in the Wyckliffe cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Spencer Neely
Church Street
Foster K. Gamble
Jessie Irwin Neely
Higg Tab
Harry Nun
Harris
Robin Nomins
Ernon N
Iley
Sears
Rchdale
Government steps boost wheat prices and cotton futures rally
Markets report New York on July 7 notes potential parity support for raw cotton under amended price controls lifting futures. Early losses turned to gains as traders took profits. mid afternoon cotton prices rose 10 to 25 cents per bale with July at 22.19, Oct 21.70, Dec 21.53. Nashville market shows slow weekend cattle trade with varied movements across cows bulls calves and hogs, while sheep and lambs stay steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Allied Bomber Attacks Past Nagasaki and Yawata
Japanese cities attacked on April 18 and June 15 by B 29s from bases in China. Yawata targeted with heavy explosives at northern Kyushu industrial areas. Four B 29s failed to return, one shot down, two hindered by accidents, one missing.
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Japan
China
Nagasaki
Yawatch
20Th Bomber Command
Kyushu
Air Force
Missy
Allied Drive Through Italy Faces Heavy German Fire
Allied forces pressed into central Italy as German artillery and Nebelwerfer bombardment intensified. American tanks advanced near Montecatini, while fighting raged east of Rosignano and along highway No 2 toward Colle Di Val D’Elsa. The Fifth Army reported 75 to 80 enemy tanks and self propelled guns knocked out since July 1, including 15 Tigers, and Arezzo endured a stubborn defense as Kesselring mobilized Gothic Line defenses. Polish troops seized Numana on the Adriatic coast with limited gains elsewhere toward Ancona.
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Fifth Army
Rosignano
Castellina
Colle Dia Val D’elsa
Montecatini
Colle di Val D'Elsa
Eighth Army
Arezzo
Florence
Marsal
Albert Kesselring
Appenines
Tiber Valley
Eighth
Umbertide
Montone
Gualdo
Tadino
Adriatic
Numana
Osimo
Ancona
Red army presses toward rail hub blocking German lines
Soviet forces drive toward Baranowicze threatening the critical railway junction linking Minsk to Brest Litovsk. Rokossovsky’s troops close within 11 miles to the southeast and 16 miles to the northeast as they smash through WWI fortifications from Kowel to northern White Russia.
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Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Baranowicze
Minsk
Brest Litovsk
Konstantin Rokossovsky
White Russia
Kowel
Red Army
Russia
Germany
War secretary credits troops and press in front line role
After a tour of the fifth army front, Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson praised American troops for their eagerness to engage the enemy and said the war's future is safe. He declined to predict an end date but urged no let up as he commended war correspondents for their coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Fifth Army
U. S
Henry L. Simson
Stimson
Europe
War Department
United States
Yugoslav Exile Form Coalition Cabinet in London
Exiled King Peter announces a coalition cabinet led by Dr Ivacic with two Tito aides in London. Subasic becomes Foreign Minister and War Minister as well as Premier while Tito’s liberation movement representatives join the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Peter
Yugoslavia
Ivakic
Marshal Tito
Tito
Chieftain’s Liberation Movement
Subasic
War
Alabama Coal Prices Set to Rise Five Cents a Ton
The Office of Price Administration announced a five cent per ton ceiling price rise for Alabama bituminous coal to cover a $40 miner payment in portal to portal settlements. Dealers will adjust ceilings by formula. Alabama costs prevent absorption of the payment, though most producers can handle it overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alabama
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Higher Pensions Sought for Alabama College Faculty
Governor Sparks approved a plan to raise retirement pensions for Alabama college faculty. The proposal would use existing endowment funds and student fees to supplement current state teacher retirement funds, contingent on legality, following talks with University of Alabama officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Chauncey Sparks
Hayse Tucker
University of Alabama
Aluminum ore found in Haiti and Jamaica by Reynolds
Reynolds Metals Company announces large aluminum ore reserves in Haiti and Jamaica with concessions obtained. Walter L. Rice, president of Reynolds Mining Corporation, states the ore deposits promise supplies for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Reynolds Metals Company
Haiti
Jamaica
Walter L. Rice
Reynolds Mining Corporation
Reynolds Metals
Maica
Community Notices of Local Residents and Visitors
Local brief items report on residents and visitors including D. D. Gibson and son returning from Memphis on business and a brief vacation, Carl Wilkinson from Birmingham visiting his sister and brother, and Joe E. Philpot arriving in England. Additional notes mention Capt. Polk stationed in France, hospital discharges and returns, and several residents visiting Birmingham, Knoxville, and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Gibson and Son
Memphis
Carl Wilkinson
Birmingham
Mrs.w. S. Russell
T. D. Wilkinson Jr
Decatur State Guard Farewell Fish Fry Plans
Decatur Alabama State Guard unit plans a farewell fish fry for its members returning from Kodiak. The July 20 event follows a postponement from July 13 due to a Kiwanis boys party. The program includes Southern hospitality, fish pooling, corn dodgers, coffee, pickles, slaw, and an informal afterward with speakers from the guard Southern Airways and Courtland Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Kodiak
Alabama State Guard
Butler P. A. Hine
Princess Theatre
Second Avenue
Decatur High School
James Wright
Decatur Electric Company
Southern Air Ways
Courtland Army Mivese
Allied Air Campaign Presses Against German Bases
WW II air action details a major assault on Kiel and attacks across Germany, France, and Italy. U.S. and British bombers hit railways, oil facilities, and bases while Mosquitos raid Western Germany and the Pas de Calais region. Lt. Col. Kinnard led Mustangs against Messerschmitts, claiming three kills.
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Mackau
Kiel
Pas - de - Calais
France
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Czechoslovakia
German Silesia
Vienna
Leipzig
Germany
Berlin
Claiborne H. Kinnard, Jr
Franklin, Tenn
London
England
RAF
Paris
Toulon
Normandy
Mediterranean
Americans Push Through Caen Area In Fresh Normandy Drive
Allied forces broad the Cherbourg peninsula front as U S first army units advance five miles southeast of Carentan toward La Haye du Puits. They secure bridgeheads over the Vire and seize high ground near Mont Castre while Germans counterattack to hold Caen and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carentan
Cherbourg
U.S. First Army
Omar N. Bradley
Une
la Haye du Puits
Normandy
Berlin
Supreme Command
Caen
France
Rommel
Orne
Carpiquet
Erwin Rommel
Verson
Carpique
St. Jores
la Haye
la Plessis Canal
Les Mont
Bradley
le Mont
Montgardon
Forest de Mont Castre
Bou Coudray
Canal la Plessis
Delano Park Hosts Picnics And Softball Games
Mr and Mrs Jimmie McDonald of Los Angeles were honored at a Delano park picnic with family and friends including Mrs J F Levin and Mrs Janice Holland. A large crowd attended last night’s softball games. The Questers club led by Miss Wanda Harris held a Thursday evening picnic at the park recreation center with about thirty five guests. Judges at the Anything on Wheels parade were Mrs C R Ace, A J Hanson and E W Casrteel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie McDonald
Los Angeles
California
Delano Park
J. F. Levin
Janice Holland
Missouise McElroy
J. M. McDonald
Mary Nell Pugh
Memphis
Tennessee
Questers Club
Wanda Harris
Delano Park Recreation Center
Dr Duke K McCall to Speak at Central Baptist
Central Baptist church announces Sunday preaching and worship with guest Dr Duke K McCall. He gave the dedication sermon when the mortgage was burned in September 1943, freeing the church from debt. Dr McCall is president of Baptist Bible Institute in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Church
Duke K. McCall
Cadets Earn Trip to Army Air Bases
Decatur Flight of the Civil Air Patrol met at Riverside High School on Wednesday night. Warrant Officer Goering from Southern Airways spoke on rocket propulsion and aircraft maintenance. Frank Hulse volunteered to cover expenses for cadets to visit Army air bases. Cadets Sgt Van King Cullman and Sgt Robert Allen Decatur were named for the CAP summer camp. Cadets trained on Morse code and drilled, with a cross country flight offered to new recruits. Next meeting set for next Wednesday at 8:00.
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Decatur
Civil Air Patrol Cadets
Riverside High School
Judson Hawthorn
Goering
Southern Airways
Lieut
James
Frantk. Hulse
Invasion Progress Slower Than Expected Says Allied Command
Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force states the Allied invasion of France is progressing slower than planners hoped. Weather and ferocious German resistance hindered unloading and front expansion, with Rommel moving reserves under heavy bombardment to defend the bridgehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Gallagher
Allied Expeditionary Force
France
Erwin Rommel
Europe
Bond district to speak at war loan demonstration
Morgan county’s Congressman Sparkman hails from the home county and hopes for an honorable showing in the fifth war loan. A 90 minute to 2 hour program features 27 top stage and radio stars. A chemical warfare equipment demonstration follows the entertainment, showing how gear defeats Nazis and Japs.
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Morgan County
Ongressman Sparkman
Gregg
Counties exceed fifth war loan quotas in Alabama
Lamar and Barbour counties joined Alabama counties surpassing fifth war loan quotas reported by the state war finance committee. Lamar sold $334,200 against a $262,000 quota and Barbour totaled $648,000, $24,000 over its quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Lamar
Barbour
Alabama
State War Finance Committee
Fire Devastates Major Circus Main Tent
The greatest disaster in American circus history left the main tent ash in under an hour. About 225 spectators died or were hurt from a 6000 crowd, with two thirds of the dead children and most adults women. Investigations underway. four officials charged with manslaughter. circus eyes Sarasota return while staff says far from finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Raymond E. Baldwin
S. Burr Leikind
J. A. Haley
George Smith
John Brice
Leonard Aylesworth
End of Siege and Saipan Operations Reported in Pacific Theatre
The Canton garrison held despite heavy losses as supplies came from U S bombers and relieving armies struck. On Saipan, 10 15 thousand civilians sheltered by U S commanders offered sanctuary while American forces closed in on the pocket. Marines and infantry advanced and Namber airfield operations continued in the Manam Namber theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
U. S
Saipan
Rembert James
Gen. MacArthur
Shite
Manim Island
Namber
Noemfoor Island
London Steels Itself After Bombs As War Talks Rise
Londoners adapt to constant threat from flying bombs after Churchill reports damage and casualties. Shelters fill nightly and child evacuations resume at a high pace while the prime minister notes grave questions about civilian bombing affecting postwar terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Churchill
Germany
War aims and terms of surrender discussed by Churchill
The text argues that unconditional surrender for Germany is likely, with occupation by Allied forces for years and Nazism erased. It contends many Germans linked to atrocities should face punishments, up to severe penalties, and rejects leniency or negotiated peace terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Churchill
Gilead
Hitler
Reich
President claims sinks many Japanese ships in war
He states the United States has sunk more Japanese merchant and naval vessels than they can replace. He argues Japan struggles for raw materials and replacements and faces a weak strategic position as they move forces across China from place to place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
Beddow Elected Head of Alabama Bar Association
Roderick Beddow of Birmingham was unanimously elected president of the Alabama Bar Association as the two day annual convention ended. He has served five years on the state board of bar commissioners. The selection closes the organization’s meeting.
Allied Forces Report Gains in Pacific and Asia Fronts
Navy chief Nimitz says five more enemy ships sunk in carrier task force near Bonin Islands as Marianas operations push results to 58 ships sunk or damaged and planes destroyed. Mountbatten reports Japanese retreat possible after East India invasion setback. Chinese forces reach Tengchung area nearing Burma Road reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noemfoor
Philippines
Chester Nimitz
Bonin Islands
Marianas
Louis Mountbatial
Mut
Date Straits
Tengchung
Asary
Burma
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John Noxon
Brown Neely
Dillehay
Saipan Island
N. Y. Cotton
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal-State Market News Service
Gecaturs Sdiars
Gpima
Wiens
First Presbyterian Church
James K. Polk
Capt. Polk
M. D. Sittason
West End’ Baptist Hospital
Fifth Avenue South
Brown's
S. P. Thrower, Jr
Knoxville, Tenn
Sadie Gillespie
Henry Hardin
Lacon 1
Decatur General Hospital
Ida Day
Johnston Street
Claude Maples
Akron
Pfc
Farrell
G. Tucker
Camp
H. E. Chandler
Cheri
Bessie Baker
Chicago
Grand Rapids, Mich
Dawn
Lieved
Orne River
Roger D. Greene
Associated Press
St. Jean de Caye
St. Lo
Vire
DR. McCall
Bond
Big Top
Sarasota
Fla
Herbert Duval
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