Argentine 10 Ask Program of Solidarity for Hemisphere
Havana July 25 Argentinian delegation head Leopoldo Melo outlined four projects on foreign possessions inter American neutrality zone defense coordination and a push to preserve hemispheric unity. A United States proposal targets fifth column subversion in the Americas and a broad set of economic relief and commodity measures is being studied for alignment with Hull’s four point plan.
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J. Cc. Stark
Havana
Leopoldo Melo
United States
Americas
America
Cordell Hull
Hull
inter-American Economic and Advisory Committee
Sewing Machines Needed for Red Cross Sewing Room
At least six sewing machines are needed for the Red Cross Sewing Room opened on Bank street to prepare war supplies. Those with machines willing to contribute are asked to contact Mrs. John W. Jones or Mrs. Leroy McEntire.
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Red Cross
Bank Street
John W. Jones
Leroy McEntire
Flint Plans Splendid Friday Recreation Program
The Flint recreation center hosts a Friday program with a softball game against Decatur a horse pitching tournament a greased pole contest a bound ball game with Delano Park and other attractions Free ice cream will be served and the public is invited to attend.
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Flint Recreation Center
Flint
Decatur Oreeee
Delano Park
Woman hit by Japanese in Tsingtao bar scuffle
A Russian-born wife of American C. J. Meyer of Salt Lake City was slapped by a Japanese plainclothes officer during clashes at Tsingtao involving U.S. sailors and Japanese authorities. Sailors were recalled to ships and shore leave canceled 48 hours after the incidents amid conflicting claims over who struck first. several police injured and a Japanese officer with special status reportedly involved.
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Shanghai
C. J. Meyer
Salt Lake City
Utah
Tsingtao
United Stad
Meyer
United States
Youth Faces Court Charge in Limestone County
Athens Alabama July 26 Special Dave Clem a 19 year old farm youth was bound over to await grand jury action on a carnal knowledge charge against a 15 year old girl in Limestone County Municipal Court The alleged crime involved a 15 year old rural county member The states case rested on the girl and her physician testimony Bond set at 1000 George C Johnson county solicitor appeared for the state and R B Patton and D A Patton defended Clem
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Athens
Ala
Dave Clem
Limestone County
Young Clem
George C. Johnson
R. B. Patton
D. A. Patton
Fight on Cattle Thefts to Be Tasked
Attendance of all cattle raisers of this section was requested at a meeting to be held at eight o'clock this evening in The Daily Office. Plans will be discussed for launching a movement to stamp out cattle thefts in this area.
Delay Won By Stunt As Inmate Loiters At Tank
Andrew Jackson Wynne, 20, at Atlanta Federal Penitentiary, won a temporary delay from returning to the Georgia prison camp after a 19 hour perch atop a 100 foot water tank. A board of inquiry will decide whether to revoke his 94 days of good behavior time as Wynne awaits Washington approval. He climbed down voluntarily on the day he was due to leave to finish an escape interrupted state sentence at Savannah. Warden J. W. Sanford withheld details pending approval by authorities.
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Andrew Jackson Wynne
Savannah
Atlanta
Metter
Wynne
Georgia
Atlanta Federal
Washington
Board of Inquiry
J. W. Sanford
Unemployed Draw $7 198 In Alabama in June
Unemployed workers in Morgan county drew 7198.00 from the Alabama unemployment trust fund in June. Total benefits in June statewide were 426554, with Jefferson County leading at 106606. Over 5000 workers were placed in jobs through the Alabama State Employment Service in June.
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Morgan County
Alabama
John D- Petree
Lowndes County
Jefferson
Alabama State Employment Service
Department of Industrial Relations
Sivley Suffers Severe Burn At Hilltop Dairy
W. E. Sivley Jr. of 418 Sherman Street is recovering after a Monday accident at Sivley Dairy Hilltop near Priceville. Oil on his trousers ignited at a furnace in the dairy barn and his clothing burned from ankle to knee before he rolled on the ground and extinguished the flames.
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W. E. Sivley, Jr
Sherman Street
Sivley Dairy
Hilltop
Priceville
British Swing Deal to Build 3000 Planes Monthly in U S
Secretary Morgenthau announced the United States would provide facilities to help Britain buy 3000 military aircraft per month in the U S, in addition to prior orders. New factories would be built and paid for by Britain, with Knudsen coordinating details. The plan aims for U S output far above 50,000 planes yearly, reflecting a colossal expenditure and defense priority.
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Washington
Morgenthau
United States
London
Lord Beaverbrook
Treasury
War and Navy Departments
William S. Knudsen
Defense Commission
Roosevelt
Norris Opposes Plan for Compulsory Military Training
Senator Norris of Indiana Nebraska opposes compulsory military training and criticizes the plan during remarks in Washington. The report notes the debate continues with more details on page five.
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Norris
Washington
Ind-Neb
Typhoid Case Reported In Morgan County
A 13-year-old white boy on Bee Line midway between Decatur and Hartselle contracted typhoid fever. Dr. L R Murphree, county health officer, cautioned inoculation for those lacking immunity as lapses trigger outbreaks. The county also reports one recovered typhoid patient near Danville this year.
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Morgan County
L. R. Murphree
Decatur
Hartselle
Murphree
Health Department
Danville
King George VI Seeks Shelter During Air Raid Drill
King George VI took shelter in a navy training camps air raid shelter during an inspection along the South Coast of England. No bombs fell nearby and the king remained unharmed as observers watched the drill.
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South Coast
England
George VI
Navy
Nazi Torpedo Boat Sinks French Ship Meknes Near Portland
London report says a German motor torpedo boat sank the French ship Meknes near the Portland naval base killing or injuring hundreds. First Lord of the Admiralty A V. Alexander told Parliament 1,000 survivors were rescued after the attack which lasted four to five minutes. The Meknes reportedly flew the French flag and colors but was fired upon anyway. The exact deaths were not confirmed.
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London
England
Great
Portland
France
the Admiralty
A V. Alexander
House of Commons
Alexander
German raids hit Weybridge factory and English merchant ship
Berlin reports bombing of the Vickers Aircraft Factory at Weybridge near London and the sinking of an 18,000 ton armed merchant ship off England's Portland. The German high command says ten British planes were shot down or wrecked and six German planes were lost amid fierce air battles.
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Berlin
Vickers Aircraft
Weybridge
London
England
Portland Naval
High Command
Vickers
Aga Ee
Hi Command
Bri
Vickers Aircraft Company
Britain
Channel
Reich
Royal Air Force
Germany
Holland
Belgium
France
Norway
R. A. FP
Hitler
British Isles
Loden Daily Telegraph
English Channel
Meknes Departs Southampton for Marseilles Under Repatriation Plan
The Meknes, one of several ships used under the German French armistice terms, reportedly carried about 300 dead and was sent from Southampton to Marseilles. British authorities say French officials were informed in advance of the repatriation plan and precautions were taken.
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Southampton
Marseilles
Troop Movements Through Decatur Enroute to Louisiana Encampment
A large force will pass through Decatur in August as regulars from Fort Knox and posts in Michigan join National Guard units from the Carolinas Kentucky and Tennessee. They head to Louisiana for encampment with 80 trucks and a tank corps anti air craft machine gun and medical detachments. One thousand Fort Knox soldiers already moved via 150 trucks including anti aircraft and medical detachments.
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Decatur
Fort Knox
Antucke
Michigan
National Guard
Carolinas
Kentucky
Tennessee
Louisiana
Fort Benning
Georgia
Heat Record For Year Broken Here Again As Thermometer Climbs To 96
Weather data shows Decatur hitting 96 for the 24 hour period ending 7 am as 94 was reached the day before and noon temperatures held at 94. The heat wave continued with 74 degree low and 90 plus highs, while a cooling air mass moves southeast promising relief by weekend. The toll from the spell included 317 deaths across regions, plus drownings and lightning fatalities, with Illinois and Minnesota among hard hit states.
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Decatur
Montana
Wyoming
Dakotas
Minnesota
Mississippi Valley
Great Lakes
Atlantic Seaboard
Middlewest
Rockies
Atlantic
Middle West
Ilinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ohio
Japan's bid for East Asia dominance under Prince Konoye
Dewitt Mackenzie argues Japan under Prince Konoye will push expansion in East Asia while Britain and America focus on other crises. He notes cabinet officials signaling cooperation with Berlin Rome and a tougher diplomatic line to secure a fait accompli before Britain finishes its battle.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Japan
Prince Konoye
East Asia
Orient
America
Great Britain
Eastern
Asia
Britain
England
Japs Plan Lone Hand Game in the Orient
A cleaving warning from Japanese leaders signals intention to reshape East Asia and work with Germany and Italy, while resisting German footholds. Prime statements by Prince Konoye and Home Minister Wasui frame Japan as pursuing a new order and closer alliance, yet avoiding direct Dutch East Indies involvement.
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Orient
Prince Konoye
Japan
East Asia
Wasui
Italy
America
Britain
Germany
Tokyo
Dutch East Indies
Death Comes to Fine Man Sylvester Cagle
Sylvester Whitt Cagle died at his daughter s home in Haleyville Alabama Sunday night at 11. He had been in poor health for weeks and was an active Missionary Baptist church member. He married Lanie Emaline Dickerson in 1860 and they had ten children. Eight children were present at his death. Funeral services were held Monday at Haleyville cemetery with his pastor officiating. Survived by his widow seven daughters Willie Cagle of Bear Creek a son three brothers and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Sylvester (Whitt) Cagle
Jamie Keyes
Haleyville
Ala
Missionary Baptist Church
Lanie Emaline Dickerson
The
Baptist Church
Lanié Cagle
Mary Johnson
Athens
Minnie Green
Margaret Thrasher
Rosie Fell
Susie Fell
Janie Keys
Sallie Brown
Willie Cagle
Bear Creek
Jack
John
Frank Cagle
Witnesses Testify in Lawrence County Probate Judge Contest
Thirty witnesses for Isaac Johnson Jr. were examined in Lawrence County as part of the election contest filed by Charles Bragg. A total of 74 witnesses were summoned for Thursday, with testimony split between Bragg’s and the nominee’s lines. The hearing, ongoing since July 1, has seen upwards of 500 witnesses parade to the stand and likely adjournment to Monday.
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Isaac Johnson, Jr
Lawrence County
Charles FE. Bragg
Democratic Executive Committee
Bragg
Dixon Declines Campaign Role in Alabama Legion Race
Governor Dixon says he will not participate in the race for commander of the Alabama American Legion department. He plans to attend a past commanders meeting in Birmingham while joining the Alabama deep sea fishing rodeo in Mobile during convention week. Attorney General Thomas B Lawson will accompany him on an August 4 Washington trip for defense information.
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Montgomery
Ala
Dixon
Alabama American Legion Department
Birmingham
Mobile
John Newsome
George Cleere
Johnson Resigns as Assistant Secretary of War in White House Shakeup
The White House announced the resignation of Louis Johnson as assistant secretary of war and named Robert Porter Patterson of New York to succeed him. Patterson, a Republican judge and former World War I officer, will join Secretary Henry L. Stimson in the defense effort as Johnson heads to potential White House administrative work.
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Washington
White House
Louis Johnson
Robert Porter Patterson
New York
Second
United States Circuit of Appeals
Stephen Early
Henry L Stimson
Patterson
Early
Johnson
Bohemian Grove
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Barry
American Legion
Louis
Porter
Glens Falls
N. Y
Stimson
Union College
Barvard Law School
National Guard
Darrah Signs 30 Day Naval Reserve Cruise
Charles Darrah, son of Mr and Mrs J W Darrah, has signed for a 30 day cruise with the Naval Reserve. He expects to report in New York around mid August after completing his sophomore year at Vanderbilt University.
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Charles Darrah
J. W. Darrah
Naval Reserve
New York
Young Darrah
Vanderbilt University
Brittany to Quit France Reported by German Radio
The Breton National Council executive committee has reportedly decided to secede from France and establish Brittany as a national state. The claim, broadcast by German radio citing a Paris dispatch, notes the break will occur “at a given time.” The movement has caused disturbances in the past but has not been treated as a serious threat by French authorities.
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Berlin
Breton National Council
Brittany
France
Paris
Uncle Sam Aids Britain and Halts Oil Shipments
As London faces bombardment the United States pledges to ease Britain’s supply of 3000 military planes monthly in 1941 1942 and imposes a near embargo on oil or gasoline shipments reaching Germany or Italy. London reports flag a major sea loss Lancastria sunk mid June with 2477 survivors of 5300 aboard.
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Associated Press
London
U States
Stepa Tod
Britain
United States
Germany
Italy
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
Tennessee River gauge and heat wave update
The Tennessee River measured 19.8 feet on Thursday and fell. Temperatures reached a high of 96 and a low of 74 for the 24 hour period ending at 7 a.m. There was no rainfall. Alabama forecast fair tonight with partly cloudy skies and south winds, remaining warm. Friday will be partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers in the east and central regions, and Saturday expects showers.
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Tennessee
Alabama
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U.S
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Uncle Sam
Admiralty
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