Weather and local notices from Decatur area post
Partly cloudy and warm with scattered thundershowers possible tonight. Temperature reached 93 with a 74 low at seven this morning. Local prices for cotton ranged with strict mid dling 21.40 and middling 21.25. Local residents travel updates include Little Buddy and Patsy Chapman visiting grandparents in Knoxville and other family plans in Tennessee and California. Captain Hendrix promoted to captain and Frank Martin on B 29 raids. Community events include W C T U meeting at Mrs. Levin's, Legion post gathering, and Alabama Hosiery Mills resuming after a week vacation. Bond recalls for vagrancy and public drunkenness, and a Decatur Chamber of Commerce board meeting at Hotel Lyons.
Soviets Drive Deep Into Lithuanian Front Near Me mel on the Baltic
British press reports say Russian vanguards near East Prussia as Red Army tightens hold on Wilno Vilna encircled by German garrison. Soviet columns push westward through Wilno flank toward East Prussia and advance toward Bialystok Brest Litovsk guarding Warsaw approaches.
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Associated Press
London
East Prussia
Red Army
Wilno
Vilna
East -Prussia
Wilno-Daugavpils
Utena
Red
Baltic Sea
Moscow Radio
Kaunas
Russia
Bialystok
Brest Litovsk
Bug River
Warsaw
Berlin
Romania
Wilno Expected To Fall Momentarily
Moscow reports a two day battle in Wilno as Soviet forces press German defenses and push toward Kaunas. Russian units, including Cherniakhovsky and Bagramian groups, reported advances north and east with rail junctions falling and German lines collapsing.
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Wilno
Morgan County Seeks $100,000 to Meet War Bond Goal
The fifth war loan shows Morgan County at $1,811,659.50 in total sales with $451,359 in Series E bonds. A $100,000 shortfall remains as Limestone County nears its target and other counties have completed their quotas. payroll deductions through month end may help close the gap.
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Morgan County
Alabama
Morgan
Cullman
Lawrence
Limestone
War Finance Committee
Simple rites held for Dr. George W Truett in Dallas
Dallas observed simple funeral rites for Dr. George W. Truett renowned preacher and international religious leader who died Friday. Rev. Louie D Newton of Atlanta was to deliver the funeral oration at 4 o clock as flags at the hall of state flew at half staff.
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Dallas
Tex
Baptist World Today
George W. Truett
Louie D. Newton
Atlanta
Hall of State
Retail peach prices set by OPA to drop 25 percent
The Office of Price Administration announced fresh peach caps will take effect July 20 and are expected to yield about a 25 percent reduction from 1943 crop prices. Highest average retail prices should run from 14 1/2 to 16 cents per pound.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
General Eddy A Tough Honest Leader in Normandy
In Normandy Maj. Gen. Manton S. Eddy commander of the ninth division stands out for honesty and plain talk. He prefers winning the war to glory and despises war despite being a career officer of 28 years. He sleeps in a refurbished truck while directing operations and keeps a small private mess for visiting generals.
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Ernie Pyle
Normandy
Manton S. Eddy
Ninth Division
Tunisia
Sicily
France
Omar Bradley
Eddy
Chicago
Ecunor
Curtis Alexander B Company Member
Pvt Curtis Alexander of Decatur Alabama B Company was found dead near the railroad tracks in Dunnavent Shelby County after three years service in Alaska. He joined the Decatur unit in Louisiana before heading to Alaska.
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Curtis Alexander
Dunnavent
Ala
Shelby County
Decatur
Alexander
Alaska
Louisiana
Wallace Plans White House Meeting After China Russia Mission
Vice-President Wallace, returning to Washington from Seattle, will brief President Roosevelt on his China and Russia mission. Stephen Early said Wallace had intended to meet tomorrow but returned early, shifting plans. The Democratic convention opens in Chicago on July 19 amid rising speculation about Wallace’s renomination.
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Washington
Wallace
White House
Roosevelt
China
Russia
Seattle
Wash
Stephen Early
Chicago
Southern Democrats split on vice presidential choices
Alabama Governor Chauncey Sparks warned Southern Democrats risk losing influence if they fail to unite behind a single vice presidential candidate. He cited favored sons in many states, noted President Roosevelt’s likely renomination, and suggested Henry Wallace remains a possibility while favoring Gov. J. M. Broughton and Sen. Alden Barkley as practical picks.
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Montgomery
Ala
Chauncey Sparks
Henry A. Wallace
Roosevelt
Sparks
Wallace
Alabama
South
North Carolina
Broughton
Tennessee
Cooper
Texas
Rayburn
Connally
Missouri
Truman
Kentucky
Barkley
J. M. Broughton
Sen
Alden Barkley
Cumeens
Yanks Gain Four Miles in Italian Front Drive
American infantry shattered German resistance to push four miles nearer the Gothic line near Volterra as Allied forces press toward the Arno river and cities Florence and Pisa. West of Livorno Allied troops advance amid heavy fire while other sectors report mixed gains and heavy fighting along the Apennines and Adraitic front.
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Noland Norgaard
Rome
Volterrs
Volterra
Fifth Army
Arno
Florence
Pisa
Livorno
Leghorn
Pomaja
Lajatico
Rosignana
Castellina
Eighth Army
Arezzo
Apennines
Pietralunga
Tiber
Montone
Carpini
Aspbertide
Adriatic
Filottrano
Musome River
Identified dead in troop train wreck reach 32 at Jellico
The toll from Thursday night’s troop train wreck in a gorge of the clear river increased to 32. Police Chief Hubert Perkins said another body was found but not yet identified. Army authorities announced five more names and addresses: William R. Cathey Paducah Ky Raymond W. Yopp Paducah Ky Herbert R. Reichle Bedford Ohio John R. Wisberger Akron Ohio and Ray Wood Jr Kevil Ky.
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Jellico
Tenn
Clear River
Hubert Perkins
William R. Cathey
Paducah
Raymond W. Yopp
Herbert R. Reichle
Bedford
Ohio
John .R. Wisberger
Akron
Ray Wood, Jr
Kevil
Public Health Service creates a city control division
The Public Health Service announced the establishment of a new city control division headed by Dr. Herman E. Hilleboas. The move aims to strengthen health oversight and coordinate local disease control efforts across the district.
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Washington
The
Public Health Service
Herman E. Hilleboa
Saipan Falls as American Forces Conquer Island
American troops completed the conquest of Saipan after 25 days of brutal fighting, opening direct strikes into Japan. The capture, 1 450 miles south of Tokyo, marks a major Pacific advance alongside Allied operations at Noemfoor and Hengyang as Japanese resistance collapses on multiple fronts.
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J. B. Krueger
Associated Press
United States
Saipan
Western Pacific
Japan
Marianas
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Tokyo
Manila
Marshall Islands
Noemfoor ‘Island
New Guinea
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
Hengyang
China
Burma
Ukhrul
India
Final Jap Defense Details From Saipan and Noemfoor Gain
U S Pacific Fleet reports Saipan captured after a hard fight trapping Japanese garrison on the island's northern tip. Noemfoor fell a day earlier as Allied forces widened the western Pacific push toward Japan. Rembert James notes most Japanese troops were destroyed and civilians surrendered by the hundreds.
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U. S. Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Japan
Philippines
Saipan
Noemfoor Islands
Western Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
Noemfoor
New Guinea
Associated Press
Rembert James
Empire
James
Bitter Fighting Seen Ahead By Gen Eisenhower
New York July 10 General Dwight D Eisenhower predicted long and bitter fighting before final victory in a pooled broadcast from his supreme headquarters Merrill Mueller NBC reporter at Eisenhower headquarters said Eisenhower warned against optimism over progress of Allied armies in Europe
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New York
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Supreme Headquarters
Merrill Mueller
NBC
Eisener
Eisenhower
Europe
Allied Bombers Roar Across Channel In Normandy Push
Allied air forces massed over the English Channel as bombers and fighters supported US and British troops advancing on the Normandy front. RAF Mosquitoes and Bostons hit rail lines and oil facilities in France, while Lancasters conducted strikes beyond the front lines. Losses mounted with over a dozen allied aircraft reported down in tough weather.
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Gladwin Hill
London
English Channel
Normandy Battlefront
Mosquito
Boston
France
Seine River
Buer
Seine
le Havre
Quillebeuf
Duclair
Germany
Paris
U. S
Normandy
15Th Air Force
Italy
Ploesti
Tours
Pas-De-Calais
Chateaudun
RAF
England
Alabama man dies from streetcar collision injuries
Alphonso Dawson, 31, died in a Birmingham hospital from injuries suffered last Wednesday when he stepped from a street car and was struck by a car. His death marked the city’s 18th traffic fatality of the year.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alphonso Dawson
R. R. Chambers
Dawson
Allied gains in Normandy and Saipan drive war effort forward
Allied forces report substantial Normandy progress with Caen and La Haye Du Puits captured. In Saipan Americans completed a pivotal offshore operation, while Cherbourg repairs set stage for a major push toward Paris and Berlin. Eastern front updates continue as fighting persists.
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Supreme
Allied
Caen
la Haye du Puits
Paris
Berlin
Cherbourg
Peninsula
Montgomery Closing Door on Nazi Units
American forces broke out from the Cherbourg pocket with heavy artillery support. German prisoners were captured as US troops advanced along the 25 mile front from the Vire river to the sea, expanding the exit south of La Haye Du Puits toward Lessay.
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Don Whitehead
France
Cherbourg
Vire
la Haye du Puits
Lessay
British Drive Jumps Caen Gap As Normandy Push Expands
Allied forces under Montgomery press forward from the Odon bridgehead capturing Bretteville, Eterville, Maltot, and hill 112 southwest of Caen. American units advance from St Jean de Daye toward Sainteny and Periers while penetrating toward La Haye Du Puits, threatening German defenses and aiming to clear Caen’s docks.
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Wes Gallagher
Sir Bernard L. Montgomery
Orne
Caen
Normandy
Montgomery
Odon
Fauborg de Vaucelles
Bretteville
Eterville
Maltot
Hill 112
Orne River
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Knoxville
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Grady Butler
Miss Pearl Baker
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Erect
Don Julian Jones
University of the South
Sewanee, Tenn
Loraine Jones
Moulton
Thomas J. Hendrix
Henry
Hendrix
State Highway Department
Frank Malcolm Martin
Martin
Ben F. Martin Sr
Doolittle
Mowth
J. F. Levin
Ferry Street
Bob Simmons
Matte Lou Street
Simmons
Eddie G. Sandlin
the American Legion
Grigsby Griffis
Thomas Hawkins Griffis
Willie Griffis
Athens
O. B. Smith
Claudie Mae Blankenship
Sarah Davis
Robert T. Harris
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Lyons
Reba Stinson
Lacon
Marita de la Suite Stein
Decatur 2
Hunter College
WAVES
Gilford Hardin
Wilng
Grim
By Ken Reynolds
Moscow
Koyno
Lithuania
Poland
Ivan Cherniakhovsky
Lida
Cherniakhovsky
Ivan Bagramian
Sventsyani
Wilno-Daugapils
Dvinsk
Southern California
California Highway Patrol
Pomona
Pyle
Saipan Island
Gen
By Dewitt MacKenzie
Hell
la Haye Ju Paits
Salen Tha
Deep
St. Jean
Be Daye
Omar N. Bradley
Sainteny
Carentan
Periers
Che
la Haye
Torres
Palice
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