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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1941
Page
8
The article notes a Panamanian infantry unit receiving Special training amid a broader War Department push toward air power. Major General M. Andrews leads the new command focusing on aerial mobility and air force readiness as Germany’s aerial campaigns influence U.S. strategy.
Kenhaw Kershaw reports on defense plants and job needs in Decatur Morgan area. Secretary Nelson cites ordnance and chemical warfare plant benefits and potential hundreds of workers. Hospital expansion urged to serve incoming personnel while Chamber and local leaders press for housing, roads, and U S Highway 31 improvements.
New York traders faced a mixed day as the market steadied despite a U S Britain Japan asset freeze dispute. Some issues rose to year highs including rayon stocks while cotton futures reached new seasonal highs on Washington Senate actions. Volume reached 362 180 shares with several notable gains and a few declines across sectors.
A 24 year old Gontortionist from Atlanta was found dead in his Cat and Fid apartment with a self inflicted head wound. A note on the wall and a night watchman reported discovering the scene. Police are reviewing the bizarre suicide case and motives remain unclear.
Markets show mixed activity with gains in wheat and corn in Chicago led by mill and professional buyers. Cotton rises on trade with New Orleans buying, while hogs weaken to about 11.65 and June domestic production lowers amid a heat wave.
New York cotton futures rose to an 11 year high after early declines as persistent demand from New Orleans and local buyers offset jitters. Prices gained under Senate Agricultural Committee moves to freeze government cotton loan programs with liquidation pressure seen in initial trading.
On July 26 wheat futures rose with May 1942 contracts above 1.11 per bushel, the strongest since May 1940 and within 2 cents of four year highs. Wheat closed up 1 1/2 cents from the previous day, with September at 1.07 3/8, December near 1.098 1/8. Corn, oats, and rye also advanced, within fractions of a cent to several cents higher.
Spot cotton in New Orleans closed steady with a 15 point gain. Sales reached 907 while low middling rose to 15.57 and middling to 16.87. good middling at 17.32. Receipts totaled 4,580 with stock at 457,045.
Chicago July 26 butter receipts total 886954 pounds and eggs reach 16249 cases with no market activity noted.
Dr E L Orr 61 former field representative of the Presbyterian board of national missions for Tennessee Alabama and Mississippi synods died at his home in Nashville after months of illness. He served from 1923 to 1940, retiring due to ill health after 34 years in ministry. Born Benton Arkansas he studied at College of the Ozarks and Cumberland University Theological Seminary. Survivors include his widow two daughters and a son. Funeral services set for 8 pm Monday.
Navy reports a court martial verdict against two reserve fliers for decapitating a woman during a low-flying dive. The case, involving Paul C. Brown and Joseph C. Thompson of Pensacola, was sent to President Roosevelt for action after review. Authorities say the fliers remain confined to quarters pending the outcome.
D G Roberts of Danville route three found an odd tomato trio in his garden. The three tomatoes grew from one stem, with two smaller ones and a larger one resembling Peter Rabbit’s head.
Dr. R Lambuth Archibald announced the Ministerial Alliance will meet this afternoon at four to discuss the city’s leadership. The gathering occurs in the ladies parlor of the Central Methodist church with the Seren tn present.
Falkville FFA members will meet August 4 at 3 00 PM in the vocational building for a special session. The gathering aims to discuss equipment needs and Mr Long will speak if available.
Japan and Britain announce retaliatory freezing orders linked to Indo China defense accord with France. Tokyo stocks slide to a decade low as markets react, while U S and Japanese authorities gain widened control over foreign assets amid growing tensions.
J T Wallace infant son of Mr and Mrs Freeman Wallace died at home on Danville route one Friday night at 11 45. Survived by parents four sisters Lorline West Marie Heidt Lorine and Aline Wallace six brothers Bluett Luther Lewis Morris Wallace J P Heidt Mitchell Heidt. Services at Johnsons Chapel Monday at 2 000 with Rev R N Moon. Interment Johnson Chapel cemetery Peck Piartselle involved.
Quincy Mass July 26 The San Diego one of the fastest cruisers ever built for the United States Navy was launched at Bethlehem Steel Fore River plant. Builders said there were indications the vessel and other Atlanta class ships would approach the speed of new destroyers.
The United States transport West Point, carrying 400 consular officials and other American citizens from Germany, Italy, and axis-occupied territories, was scheduled to sail for home today after a one day postponement.
George R. Jordan of Dallas was unanimously chosen president of Lions International at the 25th annual convention in New Orleans which closed July 25. He succeeds Karl M. Lerrick of Michigan. Melvin Jones reported 453 new clubs and 9,680 new members for the 1940 41 year, bringing total clubs to 4,082 and members to 147,407.
One hundred and one farmers from Morgan and Lawrence counties visited the Tennessee Valley sub-station at Belle Mina to study improved farming methods in the Tennessee Valley. They observed demonstrations on permanent hay, crop rotation, pasture, fertilizers, and seed variety test plots. Supt Fred Stewart and staff guided the tour. In the afternoon, key farmers reported on their farms and new enterprises to boost cash income. Negro county agent T W Bridges noted farmers increasingly use information from these trips.
Eleven new cases listed but Morgan County reporters none. Dr L R Murphree county health officer says no polio cases on record this time despite infantile paralysis raging in other parts of the state.
Three counties Mobile DeKalb and Hale reporting first infantile paralysis cases as 11 new cases were tallied by the State Health Department. Jefferson DeKalb Marshall Shelby Hale Mobile Walker counties show 134 cases since July 1 and 158 since January 1.
The article discusses Japan's fear of a trade embargo, noting London experts expect a blockade could cripple Japanese industry in six months. It argues Tokyo may wait to gauge European war outcomes and avoid siding with the Allies or Nazis, while Soviet resistance could push Japan to act cautiously.
Dr. John C. Cowell Jr of Central Baptist Church will discuss whether Morgan County should repeal its liquor laws at a Sunday 10 45 am sermon. He argues residents would not vote to liberalize sales and aims to strengthen convictions. No evening service. Congregation urged to attend a tent meeting at Fourth Avenue and Johnston Street led by Dr Monroe Parker of Cleveland Tennessee, sponsored by the Business Men's Evangelistic Club.
The British and American powers escalate economic measures against Japan amid Japan’s plan to occupy French Indochina. Britain freezes funds and suspends treaties while the United States ends its 28 year old commerce treaty with Japan.
Mrs J A Jordan ill at home as friends learn of illness. Bill Patton to read sermon at St John s Episcopal Church Sunday at 11. Judge Lynne to teach Men s Bible class at 9 45 and Mrs Rufus Adams to teach Ladies class. Morning services at Ninth Street Methodist, evening service canceled due to revival. D C Shaw reports heavy rain and boll weevil damage in South Carolina cotton crop but peach crop excellent. L N Standridge routes 3 De catur a Saturday visitor. St John s will observe daylight saving time Sunday. Curtis Gover improving after appendix operation at Benevolent Hospital. Mrs I J Quinn to visit Ashley Ala. Prof I J Quinn, Judge Lynne and Tax Collector Hardwick attend Mt Zion Home Demonstration picnic SE of Hartselle. J C White of Hartselle in city. Earl Lang visited from Hartselle. J M Jones and W M Sandlin in city from Hartselle. O K Holt route 3 Danville on business.
The House Ways and Means Committee recommended enactment of a 3.52 billion tax bill as part of a defense funding plan for the 1942 fiscal year. The panel noted taxes would cover about 60 percent of expected expenditures, with borrowing covering the rest. It urged national unity, citing WWI tax reliance and defense needs.
Robert Sterry and government inspectors tested a supposedly harmless white faced Hereford bull on the Paul Davis farm near Decatur. The bull suddenly charged as a needle pricked the skin, lifting Smith by the horns and charging toward the barn. The animal halted abruptly at the barn wall, preventing serious injury to Smith.
The European war news for week five shows claims of German checks in Ukraine and slowed Smolensk progress toward Moscow. Moscow says enemy losses are heavy while Finns and Rumanians reclaim parts of Bessarabia and areas near Lake Ladoga. RAF claims heavy bombing of Berlin Hamburg Hannover and Egyptian base Alexandria with mixed results and some losses.
A V Alexander said the British convoy that repelled Italian attacks carried reinforcements in ships fresh troops munitions and stores for Mediterranean forces. The admiralty called the passage a success with no merchant ships lost, while Rome claimed heavy losses including several freighters and warships.
Secretary of State Welles warned that Japan’s government actions threaten regional safety and could endanger the Philippines and other Pacific areas, urging direct focus on the vital national security problem.
The Tydings McDuffie act framework permits the move as the Philippines nears independence in 1946. About 150000 Filipino troops plus 140000 reserves and 7090 constabulary join Major General George Grunert for Far East defense. Several thousand Philippine Scouts and additional American forces stand ready for island defense.
An American made flying fortress conducted a reconnaissance mission and bombed Emden port this morning. Allied fighters patrolled the French coast, attacking an enemy patrol vessel off Boulogne with cannon and machine gun fire, and one enemy fighter was shot down. No aircraft are reported missing.
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