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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1941
Page
8
Treasury officials discuss using a higher Social Security tax to drain idle money, curb inflation, and bolster defense financing. Experts note rising wages, reduced consumer goods, and potential price controls. a 1 percent tax lift could raise over 2 billion dollars, cutting purchasing power and aiding government costs.
The article weighs the role of political commissars in armies, noting their history in the Soviet Civil War and purges, and arguing that while they may seem a sign of weakness, they could strengthen discipline and morale. It suggests the Bolshevists’ ability to mobilize willpower might compensate for gaps in training and equipment.
July 18 market report notes quiet strength in farm implements and specialties with small advances and broad declines. Volume around 400,000 shares, the smallest for five hours this month. Cotton futures up, cattle and hog values mixed with steady late trading.
Unfavorable crop data and strong trade buying buoyed cotton futures in New Orleans. the market closed steady to higher with gains of 3 to 8 points. Prices for August ranged around 15.60 to 16.11, reflecting improved demand despite earlier losses.
Spot cotton in New Orleans on July 18 closed steady to three points higher. Sales reached 981 bales while receipts totaled 1,669 and stocks stood at 462,165. Prices listed as low middling 14.15, middling 15.45, and good middling 15.90.
Bleachable cottonseed oil futures finished higher by 6 to 14 points with 49 contracts traded. Prices listed for Sept at 11.49, Oct 11.35B, Dec 11.20 to 11.30, Jan 11.26B, with a change to 11.37B.
Wheat futures for September and December gained briefly as buying pushed prices up to a cent higher before liquidity in July contracts weighed in. July contracts closed unchanged to 1 1/2 lower while September dipped about 1/2 and corn also fell. Oats declined about 1/4 to 5.8.
Nashville market notes show salable cattle at 100 head and calves at 200 as of July 18 with Federal State Market News Service commentary.
Bobby Gene Vest two months old, son of Mr and Mrs Davis Vest, died at Benevolent Society Hospital at 5 AM. Funeral at Johnson's Chapel at 4 PM with Rev W W Coffey officiating. Survived by parents two brothers Earl Howard two sisters Dovie and Maxine. Interment in Johnson's Chapel cemetery. McAfee Howell and Young directors.
In Augusta Georgia Dr J O Maner says a new fruit called peachapple has been developed by chance from a peach apple tree. The fruit resembles an apple in skin and a peach in juice with firmer flesh and less fuzz. It is seed planted from a peachapple tree that yielded this fruit.
A congressional committee continued hearings on extending authority to keep selectees and others beyond the current year's limit. High army officers supported Marshall's plea for extended authority while administration chiefs aimed to move a defense materials requisition bill through the Senate.
Federal District Judge Alva M. Lumpkin postpones his Senate oath to July 28 due to the death of his wife’s sister Caroline Thomas. He arranged the postponement with Senators Barkley and Smith this morning.
Pittsburgh defeated Boston 5-1 as Ken Heintzelman limited the Braves to four hits for his sixth win of the season. Al Roberge scored Boston’s lone run, while Heintzelman allowed only two singles in his previous start against the Giants.
The article urges daily scalp massage and brushing to improve circulation and hair health. It notes the impact of diet on hair strength, warns against neglect after permanents, and recommends clean brushes, dual sets for hygiene, and careful handling of strands.
The United States released a blacklist of 1,833 firms and individuals aiding the axis in Latin America. The move, ordered by President Roosevelt and coordinated by multiple agencies, aims to cut off exports and freeze axis assets, shutting off supplies and curb pro axis activity.
In Tokyo Premier Konoye replaced the foreign minister and formed a new cabinet dominated by military figures led by three admirals and four generals. The move follows a neutral pact with the Kremlin and aims to unite the nation as the empire faces growing external pressures. In London Harry Hopkins pledges massive U S shipbuilding to aid Britain and the Allies as Soviet forces counter the German advance toward Moscow.
Luke P Morris assigned to engineer replacement training center at Fort Belvoir Virginia. Mrs Dolphus Price of Falkville visits Moody Bible Institute Chicago for summer conference July 14 20 led by Dr Will H Houghton and Dr L Laurin. Baptismal service at Central Baptist church Sunday evening and communion observed. Various residents travel and visitors noted including Mrs A N McClanahan and Johnny in Decatur, Mrs W M Griffin returning from Talladega, and others visiting Tuscaloosa Florence and Atlanta. In church news the Westminster Presbyterian sermon The Tree of Life and God Search for a Man are announced along with Women Council meeting and Hatfield Lake picnic July 24. International tension notes reference Britain Germany and Soviet Russia with warnings from Rev Edward Ramage. Penny returns to Georgia Tech. Birth announced Carol daughter of Benson Bryant Jr. and wife in Baughs Infirmary. Mrs Martha Parker ill in hospital.
Little Ann Poole six year old daughter of Mrs Poole and the late Charles Poole died Friday afternoon at one o'clock at the home of her mother in Flint after only a few days illness. Services will be held this afternoon at four o'clock at Flint Baptist church officiated by Rev Matthews and Rev Sharpton. Survived by her mother one sister Evelyn three brothers Merit Poole of Florence Harvey and Charles of Flint and many other relatives Interment at Flint cemetery with McAfee Howell and Young directing.
Sergeant William B. Hodges formerly of the Naval Air Station Pensacola has been transferred to the Marine Corps port station here for duty. A Mississippi native with years of service he has served at Parris Island Quantico and with the World's Fair detachment in New York City along with postings in the West Indies. He endorses the idea join the Marines and see the world.
The Marine Corps invites new registrants to enlist in the Marine Corps Reserve with active duty during the current emergency. Four-year enlistment, inactive status if the emergency ends, full privileges, and free training in skilled trades. Eligibility 17 to 30, white, single, no dependents, grammar school graduate, sound condition. 21 and under need parental consent. Visit or write the Marine Corps Recruiting Office in Decatur for details and exam.
Prank Lloyd Sr., 65, once of Decatur and now living in Birmingham, was shot by Jack Hamilton Thursday night at East Lake park after an argument over Hamilton's dog. Lloyd, a former special officer at the park, died instantly. He was father to two Birmingham police officers and a city firefighter. A witness said the altercation began when Lloyd asked Hamilton to remove his dog from the grass.
A police dog aged eight months went missing about two to three weeks ago. Reward offered for safe return to 1515th Ave. Contact authorities.
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