Labor backs Nelson plan in war production row
The War Production Board’s two labor vice chairmen urged immediate civilian goods manufacture where feasible. They say munitions demands already cause unemployment and favor Nelson’s reconversion plan, while military leaders warn civilian production could disrupt wartime controls and new programs.
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Sterling F. Green
Washington
War Production Board
WPB
Donald M. Nelson
Army
Navy
Nelson
Terracing Demonstration Scheduled in Morgan County
Farm agent B. G. Hall announces a terracing demonstration for Tuesday July 1. Morgan county tractor owners are invited to attend near Hartselle eight miles east and half a mile north of the Hartselle East pike. Program starts at 11 A M and a fish dinner will be served at noon.
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Morgan County
Hall
Hartselle
Hartselle East Pike
De Gaulle Visit Aims to Strengthen French American Ties
General Charles De Gaulle arrives in Washington with full military honors and plans talks with President Roosevelt. Officials predict improved relations and a working accord between the French National Committee and the U.S. government. De Gaulle to meet with Roosevelt again Saturday as Hull pledges unity.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Charles de Gaulle
French National Committee
United States
de Gaulle
Roosevelt
Casablanca
Hull
White House
Arlington National Cemetery
America
U. S. Army
Navy
Air
Marine Corps
State Seeks Applicants for Multiple State Service Posts
The state Personnel Center announces openings in the state service for revenue examiner purchases assistant personnel technician senior clerk senior typist senior stenographer food and drug inspector warehouse inspector and plant pest inspector. Applications and qualification details are available from the State Personnel Department Montgomery. The first friction match was made in 1816.
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State Personnel Center
State ‘Service
State Personnel Department
Montgomery
Taking Possession of Canaan by Caleb and Joshua
The lesson centers on Joshua and Caleb as aging leaders who press Israel to claim remaining Canaan. It notes the land to be divided among nine tribes and Manasseh by lot, with population affecting inheritance. Caleb, at 85, asks for Hebron and is granted it, demonstrating steadfast faith as he drives out the Anakim while other tribes fail to remove Canaanites from valleys and cities, leading to later turmoil.
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Joshua
Israel
Manasseh
Lot
Eleazar
Caleb
Judah
Canaan
Moses
Kadesh-barned
Hebron
Israst
Benjamin
Jerusalem
Bethshean
French Mayor Rostand Recalls German Occupation in Normandy
Henri Rostand, 66, a former mayor and Franco farmer leader, recounts the Nazi grip on Flamenville during four years of occupation near Cap de la Hague. He notes robberies, a regimental HQ, a theater in the conservatory, and German attempts to hinder Allied landings while maintaining ties with his 25-person household and 1,500 villagers. Rostand lost two sons, wants news of his other son, and reflects on survival and victory.
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Normandy
Henri Rostand
Cap de la Hague
Rostand
Edmond Rostand
Cyrand de Bergerac
Flamenville
la Manche
Germany
Rommel
Delightful party honors soldier on furlough home
A warm gathering at the Holt residence celebrated Cpl. Hoyt Holt visiting from Alaska. Attendees included Farish Franklin, Buddy Howell, the Dilbecks, Walden, Russell, Williams, Kirby, Holt and many others. The note closes with a historical tidbit that the first orange shipment from southern California to the East occurred in 1877.
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Cpl
Hoyt Holt
Alaska
W. H. Holt
Farish Franklin
Buddy Howell
William Dilbeck
James Story
Broner Franklin
Boyce Dilbeck
Richard Walden
Jeanette Russell
Arnel Williams
Lola Mae Kirby
Mary Kirby
Nagatha Rackly
Margaret Roberts
Loyd Layton
Raymond Howell
Bobby Franklin
Robert Earl Long
Alvie Hensley
R. B. Roberts
Ninalou Bray
Harman Brady
Vinola Jones
Medford Long
Lowell Brown
T. E. Dilbeck
Ray Jenkins
Audery Holt
Morris Holt
Oliver Forknon
Herman Sibert
Jessie. Howell
Willie Williams
Willie McAbiee
Winford Long
Poison case verdict in Birmingham 12 months hard labor
A 58 year old Birmingham housewife Mrs Frank V Duncan was sentenced to 12 months at hard labor and a 1000 fine for placing poison on another's property. Judge Grover C Boner called it a case with no middle ground as neighbors testified to poisoned meat and a hurt puppy. The defense plans appeal to the circuit court.
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Birmingham
Ala
Frank V. Duncan
Grover C. Boner
Jefferson County Court of
Margaret Aderholt
Duncan
Mrs. Aderholt
James Adams
Ces Court
Revival Continues on Market Street Community House
The Market Street revival, led by Miss Bell with Rev. Jesse Rogers Rev. Pat Brock and Rev. J M Pickens, draws crowded crowds nightly at 7 o clock. On Wednesday 13 a Ward member sought Christ as Savior and Thursday two more professed faith. services continue nightly until further notice. public invited. Princeton and Rutgers played the first inter collegiate football game in 1869.
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Market
Miss Bell
Jesse Rogers
Pat Brock
J. M. Pickens
Ward
Christ
Local Social Notes Residents Visit Relatives and Guests
Mrs Mary Oden and Miss Arnice Oden visited relatives at Center Grove Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Cecil Bogle and children were weekend guests of his brothers in Talucah. Aro Baker was in Decatur Monday. Mrs N J Coen visited relatives at Gunthersville Monday. Mrs Homer Taylor and children of Knoxville are visiting here. Mr and Mrs Efferson Dale and daughter Jo Ann were weekend guests of her parents. Tea has been cultivated in China for more than 2000 years.
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Mary Oden
Arnice Oden
Center Grove
Cecil Bogle
Milled Bogle
Adley Bogle
Talucah
Aro Baker
Decatur
Mona
N. J. Coen
Guntheseville
Homer Taylor
Knoxville
Tennessee
China
Parole Grants Report From Montgomery Board
The state parole board granted four applications yesterday including James Stephens sentenced to imprisonment in Coffee County in 1939. Stephens was charged with the fatal shooting of Bourbon Whitehead. Thirty four applications were denied, including John Dutton appealing a 25 year Walker County sentence from 1923 for the slaying of his brother in law.
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Montgomery
James Stephens
Coffee County
Stephens
Burbon Whitehead
John Dutton
Walker County
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