Cattlemen Launch Campaign Against Rustling in Tri County
A new North Alabama Cattlemen's Protective Association forms after a Decatur meeting to curb cattle rustling in Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties. Russell is elected president, Layman treasurer, a $100 reward for rustlers is offered, and state aid is promised to support the drive.
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Tri-County
Morgan, Limestone
Lawrence Counties
Arison
Decatur Daily
Russell
Decatur
North Alabama Cattlemen's Protective Association
Maynard Layman
Haygood Patterson
Mont
Davis
Alabama
Penalty proposals on conscription and job protection plan
A congressional committee studied penalties for draft evasion and protections for conscripts’ civilian jobs. Provisions include back pay and reinstatement rights for demobilized soldiers, with amendments targeting employers under Wagner Act and intrastate commerce rules.
Wallace Accepts Nomination Amid August 20 Timing
The president accepted Wallace’s nomination around August 20 and said a long leave of absence for Wallace as secretary of agriculture was not precluded. He declined to comment on reports that Governor Lloyd Stark of Missouri might become postmaster general or on a successor to Farley as national Democratic chairman.
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Wallace
Lloyd Stark
Missouri
James A. Farlley
Farley
Kiwanis Club Gratitude Expressed to Community
The Kiwanis club extends heartfelt thanks for the fine support shown by the people of the community, recognizing their generous help and encouragement.
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Kiwanis Club
Caldwell Accepts Montgomery Post
N eil Caldwell released manager of the Knoxville Smokies said he accepted the managership of the Montgomery Alabama club in the Southern League. He will leave for Montgomery this afternoon to take over replacing Ernie Win. Freddie Lindstrom has replaced Caldwell in Knoxville.
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Knoxville, Tenn
Neill Caldwell
Knoxville Smokies
Southern Association
Montgomery
Ala
Caldwell
Ernie Win
Alabama City
Freddie Lindstrom
New York Giant
Committee Sets Hearings on Destitute Citizens Migration
The House committee on the interstate migration of destitute citizens schedules tentative hearings across the country to gather information on migrants and their families.
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Washington
House Committee
Confederate veterans to hold 50th reunion in Washington
The dwindling file of Confederate veterans will hold their 50th reunion in Washington from October 8 to 11. Maj. Ben C. es, chief of staff of the veterans group, announced the event today in Memphis.
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Memphis
Tenn
Washington
Maj
Ben C.es
Resting well after removal at local infirmary
Dorothy Thedford rests at her home 1813 Seventh South after undergoing an operation for the removal of a condition Thursday at Baugh's Infirmary.
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Dorothy Thedford
1813
Seventh Jue
South
Thureday
Markets rally in light trading amid calm war outlook
New York and New Orleans reports show a mild stock upturn led by steels, motors, aircraft, rails and related shares as traders grow optimistic on domestic business. Transfers reached about 280,000 shares, with Bethlehem Steel, Chrysler, General Motors, United Aircraft, Douglas Aircraft and others driving activity. Cotton futures eased in New Orleans amid favorable weather and liquidation, while New York markets closed with modest declines on Southern selling and local reallocation.
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New York
Bethlehem Steel
Chrysler
General Motors
United Aircraft
Douglas Aircraft
Sperry
General Electric
Great Northern
Kenencott
North American
Montgomery Ward
International Nickel
Pressed Steelra
Hitler
England
New Orleans
Song
Ik Rese Mech
July 26 Commodities Roundup Industrial metals steady
Industrials lead rails continue. Foreign Exchange steady with the Canadian dollar slipping fractionally. Cotton mixed as southern selling and trade support appear. Sugar easier raws prompt liquidation. Metals steady as copper demand accelerates. Wool tops uneven with Boston and local buying and profit taking. Chicago grains show Wheat easy and Corn firm. Cattle steady and Hogs up 15 to 25 cents, top at 6.75.
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Boston
Chicago
Spot Cotton News from New Orleans Market
Spot cotton closed quiet with quotes for July 26 near New Orleans. Low middling 9.30, middling 10.30, good middling 10.75. Receipts 1,235. stock 548,927.
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New York
Jocal Rez
New Orleans
Cottonseed Oil Market Opens Steady in New Orleans
In New Orleans on July 26, cottonseed oil closed steady as buyers noted a bleachable prime summer yellow. The price quoted was 5.96 cents per pound.
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Orleans
Grain futures see mixed quotes in Chicago market
The Chicago cash grain market shows bids for wheat and corn with various grades and prices. Notable quotes include No 2 red wheat around 76 3 4 cents, No 2 yellow corn about 65 to 67 1 4 cents, and soybeans No 3 yellow at 80 cents.
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Cash Grain
Chicago
Cattle Market Steady Prices Reported In Nashville
Nashville July 26 salable cattle 100 calves 150 dairy good clean up on cattle at steady prices common and low medium heifers and partial list indicates livestock trading activity with dairy cattle quality noted and market noted as steady.
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Nashville, Tenn
Board Heads Elected to Methodist Education Board
Bishop Adna Wright Leonard of Washington D C was chosen president of the boards of education for the Methodist church at the organization meeting. Officers named include Dr Lud H Estes recording secretary and Dr W E Hogan treasurer. The board formed three divisions with division heads acting as vice presidents.
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Chicago
Adna Wright Leonard
Washington
D. C
Board of Education of
The
Methodist Church
Lud H. Estes
Memphis
Tenn
W. EB. Hogan
Nashville
C. W. Loughlin
Paul B. Kern
Herman Will Jr
John Q. Schisler
G. Bromley Oxnam
Boston
J. —. Moreland
Ashland
Harry W. McPherson
W.M. Alexander
H. “Tersmith
Cincininati
Oreaente N. R. Score
Fort Worth
Tex
Latcius ‘H. Bugbee
Cincinnati
Dr Claudius Murchison Sets 10 Million Base Cotton Goal
In Birmingham on January 26 Dr Claudius T Murchison president of the Cotton Textile Institute fixed a target of 10 000 000 bases for domestic cotton consumption. He spoke before Alabama Cotton Mill Executives.
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Birmingham
Ala
Claudius T. Murchison
The
Cotton Textile Institute
Alabama Cotton Mill
Market Report detailing cattle hog and sheep prices
Yearlings 5.75-7.00 and meaty kinds to 8.00. Cutters 5.00-5.50. Beef cows 4.75-5.25, canners and cutters 3.25-4.75. Bulls 5.50 down. Weaners mostly. Hogs salable 300, market 10 higher. Good and choice 150 lb plus 640-640, lighter down 4.50, odd sows 4.20. Sheep salable 500, ewe and wether spring lambs to 9.00, top fat ewes 2.50.
Market Report Chicago Butter and Eggs Prices July
Chicago market update shows butter receipts totaling 1 184 865 and eggs receipts 14 220 with prices largely steady. Notable figures include butter 89 15 4, 88 241 2 and 90 centralized carrots 26 1 4, while eggs trade at 12 3 4 cash and 11 dirties with other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
New Party Rumored to Aid Willkie in South
Colorado Springs reports say Wendell Willkie aides discuss forming a third party to allow Democrats to back the Republican candidate while keeping party registration. Terms like Democratic Union Party are cited as possibilities. Willkie says he will campaign aggressively for Southern votes and notes pledges from supporters.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Wendell L. Willkie
Willkie
Democratic Union Party
Democratic Unity Party
Axis air raids and shipping losses dominate wartime briefing
The Admiralty reported a British trawler direct hit a Nazi warplane causing its mid air explosion and crew loss. Nine French officers and 374 men were missing from the torpedoed Meknes, with Germany denying responsibility. Britain logs 28 German planes down in five weeks as Atlantic and Channel losses mount.
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Quito
Admiralty
London
Meknes
Germany
Shepherd’s Bush
Hitler
Britain
Orient
United States
Japan
Roosevelt
Deece
Europe
Nazi Rumania
von Ribbentrop
Balkan
Adolf Hitler
Reich
Salzburg
England
Argentina Seeks Safe Trade While Weighing Colonial Control
Germany Britain and other powers discuss a compromise on temporary colonial control. Argentina favors avoiding actions that could disrupt future trade, especially with European buyers. Observers note Argentina may adopt a cautious stance on fifth column and economic proposals, aiming to protect exports.
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Argentina
Norwegian crew says German raider Narvik active in West Indies
New York reports July 26 that 25 survivors of the British freighter Davisian were rescued by a Norwegian ship and the crew claim a fast 10,000-ton German raider disguised as a Swedish vessel named Narvik is operating in the West Indies.
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New York
West Indies
Decatur Churches Set Week Events And Visits
Decatur items note Westminster church minister accepts another call but morning worship continues. Central Methodist stewards meet Tuesday at Woodall's. W C Chappell to lead Sunday service. Salvation Army adjutant and wife in charge of evening service. Open house at new pastorium of First Baptist with Rev Cecil J Brown. plan misdated as last night. Local residents James B Johnson and Buford Foster visit. Miss Margaret Boley returns from Morristown Knoxville trip. Edification of the Church and Jesus Always theme for sermons at Ninth Street and First Christian respectively.
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Hagerman
Westminster Presbyterian Church
W. C. Chappell
Bessemer District
Central Methodist Church
First Baptist Church
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Calera
Jack Shuler
Memorial Drive
Methodist
Elizabeth McNutt
Camp Winnetaska
Charles Beattie
Sherwin-Williams
E. EB. Matthews
Hubert McGee
Rev
D. C. McNutt
First Methodist Church
Lindy Scoggin
Town Creek
G. P. Banniza
Princess Theatre
D. C. Cox Clinic
Sheffield
Little Ethel Ann
James Barnes
Eighth Avenue
East
Hamil Clinic
Jerry McKee
Belle Mina
Billie Nelson
Sixth Avenue West
Benevolent Society Hospital
B. P. Collier
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Southside Baptist Church
W. M. Landers
Route 3
O. D. Dobbs
Hartselle
Route 1
Frances Lamon
Bernard Hugo Tanner, Jr
Camp Crosby
Shirley Tanner
Bessemer
Haskell. Harris
Lester Sanders
Hamill Clinic
Austinville
Cactus Jack Garner
Garner
Uvalde
Mrs. Garner
Werdel L. Willkie
Cheyenne
Wyo
Nels H. Smith
Wyoming
Wall Street
Victor Eubank
F.O.B
N. Y. Cotton
Nashville Livestock
Jersey City
N. J
Lisbon
Exeter
Hazelle Loyd
Los Angeles
Norma Murray
Ida Jorgensen
Copenhagen
English Channel
DNB
Portland Naval Base
Raider Operates
Decatur’s
E. 8. Loyd
Skeggs Crawford
L. T. Pride
Pride, Ala
Board of Stewards
Woodall’s
Cecil J. Brown
Church of God
James B. Johnson
Route 8
Buford Foster
Somerville
Margaret Boley
Morristown
Knoxville
Tennessee
Martha Collier
Carl Boley
M. A
W. L. Spearman
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Edwin Wyle
First Christian Church
W. J. Edwards
New York City
D.C. McNutt
P. c. Oliver
Henry A. Wallace
National Committee For Agriculture
William Settle
Petroleum
Ind
Lrrankin
Goodyear Service Store
Lee
Sts. Decatur
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