Abortion Ring Suspects Convicted in Murder Case
In Chicago a jury sentenced Moriarity to life imprisonment for the murder of Jane Martin, while two veteran aides on the state’s attorney staff faced bribery and conspiracy probes. The case ties to a larger abortion syndicate that involved multiple defendants, including Dr Henry Millstone who killed himself amid notes on the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cricago
Climactia
Daniel Oe
Pretty Jane Martin
Mstake
Ismiasal
Nan
Moriar
Terene
Henry Millstone
Ada Martin
Martin
Germans report fierce battles across three Soviet fronts
German high command says bitter fighting raged on the Leningrad Nevel Smolensk and Zhitomir fronts with lines extending toward the Black Sea. Heavily rainbound moves slow the push toward Kiev while Serbs reportedly rise against German forces and Japan seizes bases in French Indochina amid tensions in Southeast Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leningrad
Nevel
Smolensk
Mosfront
Zhitomir
Black Sea
Polotsk-Neve
Moscow
Kiev
Ukraine
Nasi
London Radio
Balaeio
Far East
Japan
Oped
Indo- China
Singapore
Markets drift after temperate rally in New York session
Stocks edged up in morning trading with fractional gains for favorites but drifted later as volume rose to about 600000 shares. Metals and government related stocks held steady while wheat and corn rose on heat and mill demand. Cotton futures advanced 1 to 1.40 a bale as market closed steady with notable highs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Orleans
War News From The Atlantic and Far East July Fourth Dispatches
Dispatches from Saigon and Indo China describe Japan eyeing a naval base at Camranh Bay and Saigon airport as Europe reports Italian air naval combat with Britain. Mussolini’s forces claim heavy destruction on British convoys while RAF raids sink ships in the Mediterranean and France.
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Saigon
Indo- China
Japan
Camranh Bay
Gulf of Siam
Singapore
South China Sea
Italy
Vrnonce
Greece
Mediterranean
Mussolini
Virginio Gayda
United States
RAF
Sicily
Tunisia
RAF Headquarters
France
Germany
Nashville Livestock Market Report
Nashville Tennessee July 24 1954 Salable cattle 200 including 200 calves. Steady early clearances Good fed steers and yearlings 10.00 to 10.75. common and medium slaughter heifers and steers 8.00 to 9.50. Cows 8.00. canners down to 6.75 to 8.50. Veal top 13.00. Hogs salable 600 with bulk good and choice 190-250 lb at 11.45. 125-185 lb at 10.30 to 10.95. sows 9.20. Sheep 700 steady to 25 higher. ewe and wether lambs 10.50 to 11.50. medium 8.50. fat ewes 3.50 down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal-State Market News Service
Army leaders warn against political circulars from officers
President, Stimson and military leaders denounce a circular urging action on political matters. They say such material undermines discipline and national defense as the army remains trained to meet grave foreign danger amid ongoing war preparations. A post from Fort Benning and a second from Fort McIntosh were cited as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. White
8Th Infantry
Fort Benning
Alfred T. Hearne
Fort McIntosh
Stimson
Wheeler
Hearne
Congress
United States
Dan
Decatur Bus Line Plea and Trains Under Review
W J Williams of the Decatur Taxicab and Williams Transfer requests PSC permission to run Decatur to the airport and keep Joe Wheeler trains 7 and 8 between Sheffield and Chattanooga. Hearings in Montgomery and Birmingham featured testimony from Williams, Nelson and local officials against Southeastern Greyhound. Decision expected soon with July 31 postponement for the Chemical Warfare Plant route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Alabama Public Service Commission
W. J. Williams
Decatur Taxicab Company
Willams Transfer Company
Joe Wheeler
Southern Railway
Williams
Monty
Highway 1
Morgan Construction Company
Southern Aviation Training School
John M. Nelson
Chamber of Commerce
Julian Harris
Southeastern Greyhound Lines
Chemical Warfare
Madison
Farley
Travis
Sheffield
Chattanooga
Birmingham
John Peach
T. R. Harrison
Nelson
Marshall urges national emergency to lift time limits on citizen soldiers
General George C. Marshall told the House military committee that Congress should declare a national emergency to end time restrictions on citizen soldiers, saying the move follows the selective service act. In closed sessions he reportedly warned of Nazi risks in Brazil Bolivia and Colombia and feared Soviet bases near Alaska could follow German victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Marshall
Army
House Military Committee
Congress
Marshall
House
Brazil
Boliva
Colombia
Russia
Hitler
Wage Talks Falter at Huntington Car Plant Strike
Labor strife halts production as CIO locals push for a 72 1 2 cent hourly rise and union shop while Marines patrol the American Car and Foundry plant in Huntington West Virginia. Negotiations began in Chicago amid proposed increases for 350000 operating workers and 800000 non operating workers. The firm offers 60 cents basic plus 10 percent for piece workers as wages remain under dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American—Car—and Foundry Company
Huntington
W. Va
CIO
Chicago
Fire at Rosin Turpentine Plant Causes 20000 Dollar Loss
Mobile and Prichard firefighters fought a blaze at the Rosin Turpentine Corporation plant in Plateau using a mile long hose and a bucket brigade. Officials estimated damage at 20000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Prichard
Rosin Turpentine Corporation
Plateau
Boy Kills Father In Lagrange Case Cleared By Court
Juvenile Court Judge W. T. Tuggle said Lunie McCaw, a farmer, died from a gunshot wound today and that he was holding his 13 year old son, Albert, in jail. McCaw was shot at his home last Sunday.
Court study on federal question jurisdiction raised by Stimson
Stimson notes a federal question may or may not reach the case and says no decision has been made yet. He advises assuming jurisdiction could be considered if the issue is brought forward and analyzed by the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partment
Stimson
Revival Begins In Tent At City Wide Campaign
A city wide revival starts Sunday at 7 30 p m under a large tent on Fourth Avenue and Johnston Street. Dr Monroe Parker of Cleveland Tennessee leads the multidenominational effort with Mari Johnston as chorister and Mrs Parker as pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue
Johnston St
Business Men's Evangelistic Club of
Decatur
Monroe Parker
Cleveland, Tenn
Parker
Huntsville
James Parker
Mari Johnston
Johnston
France and Japan move toward Indo China accord amid rising tensions
Reports from Saigon and Hanoi indicate a French Japanese agreement granting naval and military concessions in southern Indo China. Vichy says negotiations shift to Hanoi with France recognizing Japan as protector of peace while avoiding sovereignty loss. Tokyo shows no clear moves. A Chinese intelligence source notes 30 Japanese transports near Hong Kong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain
London
Japan
Singapore
Netherlands East Indies
Indo-China
Saigon
Hanoi
Vichy
France
Orient
Petain
Thailand
Foreign Office
Japan Times and Advertiser
Tokyo
East Indies
Chungking
China
Hongkong
Wage and Hour Law Explained at Decatur Meeting
About seventy five employers and workers gathered at the Decatur courthouse to hear Wage and Hour Division officers explain federal wage and hour provisions. The session covered minimum wage, overtime pay, records and interstate commerce impact, with future Alabama Chamber events listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Robert T. Amis
Birmingham
Robert L. Till
Alabama
Till
Hugh 8. Ahern
Henry L. Burleson
Barrett C Shelton
Chambers of Commerce of Alabama
Selma
Tuscaloosa
Huntsville
Mobile
Montgomery
Gadsden
Anniston
Guntersville
Tax plan would levy on billboards and income to raise major revenue
The proposal would tax renting boards at 5 dollars per 300 square feet and 11 dollars for larger boards, estimating 7 million dollars. It also projects new surtaxes on individuals and corporations, higher estate and gift taxes, and changes to joint returns, with total revenue targets around one trillion dollars and shifts in higher brackets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Japan Eyes Indo China Move Sparks Asian Military Stakeout
The report notes July 18 sightings of seven Japanese warships and 55 destroyers moving south from Japanese waters toward Indo China. Foreigners booked for Kobe Maru were halted at Shanghai as Tokyo’s demand for access to military treasures surfaced amid British and American diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indo- China
Shanghai
Japan
Kobe
Vichy
Indo-China
London
Singapore
Royal Air Force
Washington
George D-Ga
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Orient
East Indies
Russia
Siberia
Decatur Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events
Decatur residents report birthday picnic at Hatfield Lake for Thomas Ratliff Jr with guests including Ratliffs and Lovelace. Mrs. Quernell to visit from New York. Rev. Caldwell to lead services in Huntsville. St Ann’s plans Friday ice cream supper for church proceeds. Fort Bragg assignment for Paul Yates. orchestral rehearsal at Central Methodist. Rutherford visits from Knoxville and Williamses return to Indianapolis. New home plans by Childs Brothers and a birth announced at 1109 Third Avenue South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ratliff
Thomas, Jr
Hatfield Lake
Thomas Ratliff, Jr
Gene Ratliff
Bill Porter
Huntsville
James Carl Osborne
Peggy Ratliff
Plorence Lovelace
Beulah Pryor
Ladies of Altar Society
St. Ann's Catholic Church
Kiwanis Enjoys Hour of Fun in Decatur Meeting
Decatur Kiwanis Club spent an hour of fun with an Attendance Committee program. Jimmy Williams highlighted attendance gains for the first six months of 1941 over 1940. Sam Alexander introduced entertainment, with Sam Townsend and Archie Lipscomb performing minstrel acts. Next week’s meeting targets Pr or with Rotary buy in that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Jimmy Williams
Sam Alexander
Sam Townsend
Archie Lipscomb
ae Rotary_buy
Sam Malone
Hartselle Club
Italian seamen sentenced for damage to Ida Z. O. in Mobile Harbor
Federal Judge John McDuffie imposed sentences from six months to two years on 16 Italian sailors convicted of damaging their ship the Ida Z. O. in Mobile harbor last March. Capt. Giovanni Battista Martini drew two years, the chief engineer 18 months, with 14 crew members each getting six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Ala
John McDuffie
Mobile Harbor
Giovanni Battista Martini
Bookmaker Bonded in Stabbing Case in New Jersey
Frank Erickson a New York bookmaker and two women faced charges related to the stabbing of Milton F. Untermeyer a New York stock broker. Erickson posted 15000 bail on atrocious assault and attempted murder charges while Miss La Junta White and Mrs Mary L Crawford each posted 5000 bail as accessories after the fact. Untermeyer was injured May 25 at his home bar near Kinnelou and took out complaints days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morristown
N. J
Yuly
Frank Erickson
New York
Milton F. Untermeyer
Morris County
Erickson
la Junta White
Mary L. Crawford
Untermeyer
James H. Bellingham
Kinnelou
RAF Forges Dual Blows on Scharnhorst and Gneisenau
The air ministry announced simultaneous RAF strikes on the 24000-ton German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau at La Pallice and Brest, France. Several direct hits reportedly scored as 24 hours of operations culminated. The Scharnhorst had earlier moved south from Brest to La Pallice before the blasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
la Pallice
Brest
France
RAF
Air Ministry
la Palltice
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National Ce
Greer Garson
Laurence Olivier
Jane Austen
Roxy Theatre
Wall Street
Victor Eubank
Cotto
LABOR
Welles
Labor Law
Decatur’s
Kenneth Lewis Qurnell
R. L. Ferguson
Quernell
Qurnell
J. W. Caldwell
D. D
Central Presbyterian Church of
Westminster Presbyterian Church
John A. Troxler
Paul W. Yates
Fort MtPherson
Field Artillery Replacement Training Center
Ft. Bragg
N. C
of the Central
Methodist Church
Margaret Brannon
Mrs. Herman Wall
Fort Worth, Texas
BE. Rutherford
Knoxville
Sterchi Bros. Stores, Inc
Rutherford
John Williams
Indianapolis
Ind
Childs Brothers
High Avenue
Charles Sittason
J. T. Pickens
Third Avenue South
Baugh’s Infirmary
Jane Douthit
Baugh's
Elkmont Wednesay
W. N. Whitlock
Second Avenue
West
Baugh's Infirmary
Mary Elkins
Route One
Baugh Infirmary
Kiwanis
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