Fiddle Dances Proposed to Curb Forest Fires in Mountain Folk
U S forest fire program turns to fiddle dances and backwoods centers to curb arson by mountaineers. Dr John P Shea from the University of Kansas finds boredom and poverty neurosis drive fires. Centers would host rangers and locals with plots showing soil conservation practices.
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John P. Shea
University of Kansas
Shea
Civilian Conservation Corps
CCC
Archive Social Asyatem
Pappy
Joseph Kirchr
Rotary Club Hosts Snow Themed Luncheon in Decatur
The Rotary Club met for its weekly luncheon at 12 15 pm. Dr M E Edwards presented a picture program featuring the 120th F Parade and the Cuil Ae Strawberry Festival. Guests included B Henderson from Moulton R Sb ecto of Hartselle and Forrest man of Charlestown W Va.
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Rotary Club
M. E. Edwards
Decatur
B. Henderson
Moulton
R. Sb. Ecto
Hartselle
Forrestman
Charlestown W
Death of James R. Gray at 84 years
James R. Gray died after a long illness at age 84 at his home 615 Third Avenue West. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Brown Funeral Company. He is survived by his wife, two daughters Lillie Mae and Irene, a son Harold, and grandsons.
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James R. Gray
Third Avenue
Wes
Brown -Puneral
Gray
Lillie Mae
Irene
Lois
Harold Gray
France Establishes National Supreme Court of Justice
In Vichy France on July 29 a cabinet decree set up a National Supreme Court of Justice to try those accused of responsibility for France entering the war. Premier Philippe Pétain’s cabinet announced the measure, aiming to judge leaders linked to France’s war involvement.
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France
Vichy
Supreme Court of Justice
Meer
Philippe Petain
Markets edge higher as steel and motor shares lead rally
New York stock activity showed a brief upswing led by steels and motors after a strong steel production estimate. Quotations later eased, volumes remained light around 250000 shares, with gains limited and many prices retreating.
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New York
New Orleans Cotton Futures End Higher Amid Liquidation Ease
Long liquidation eased in New Orleans cotton futures with prices steady to slightly down. Trading showed Oct closing at 9.40, Dec 9.26, Jan 9.07, May 8.87, and July 8.69, with minor bid and nominal notes in the report.
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New Orleans
Cotton futures close lower with mixed New York quotes
The July 29 Cotton market shows futures down 1 to 3 points in New York. October trading at 9.35 to 9.36, December around 9.28 to 9.23, and March near 9.02. Middling spot quoted near 10.36 with minor adjustments.
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New Orleans
New York
Cottonseed Meal Futures Report From Tennessee
Cottonseed meal futures for August listed at 26.75 per ton FOB Sea pumpkin. Market chatter notes price movement amid July activity and supply expectations in Tennessee.
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Tenn
Grain price quotes from Chicago market report
Chicago July 28 prices show Wheat No. 2 red at 77 1 4 to 72, No. 1 hard 75 3 4, Corn No. 1 yellow 64 1 2 to 67 1 4, Oats No. 1 white 32 32 to 32 1 4, Barley making 48 to 54 and feed 35 to 45, with assorted grades and sample grades listed.
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Chicago
Poultry Market Prices Reported for Chicago Hens and Turkeys
Chicago price sheet lists live hens by weight and breed with price ranges for leghorn Plymouth Rock and white rocks. Toms and hens for turkeys show varied pricing across weight categories.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock
Springs
White Rock
Butter and Eggs Prices Reported in Chicago
Butter receipts reach 700 884 with a 93 score and varied center values. Eggs receipts total 14 519 with steady market for fresh graded and local firsts. several price figures noted for different grades and terms.
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Chicago
Dirtles
Stolen Freight Truck Crashes Into Pole Near Lily Pond
A loaded freight truck stolen from Ma jone Freight Line on Moulton Street was found crashed into a telephone pole in the Lily Pond area south of town. No arrests. the vehicle, containing an interstate shipment from Nashville, Tenn., was abandoned after the nine o'clock theft and crash.
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Majone Freight Line
Moul«ton Street
Lily Pond
Bee’ Line
Here
Nashville
Tenn
Canada aids in defense front line islands fortress to Britain
Ottawa reports Defense Minister Ralston says front line of the war is the island fortress of the British Isles and Canada will soon field two complete divisions with auxiliary troops but not add more to that corps. He cites no manpower shortage in England but a need for equipment and announces a rifle factory and continued mobilization under the National Resources Mobilization Act with 30 day training periods for reserve forces.
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Ottawa
Ralston
House of Commons
British Isles
Canada
England
Great Britain demands Japan justify charges of espionage network
Tokyo reports Britain asks Japan to substantiate claims of an espionage network operating in the country. The British government seeks a full probe into the death of Melville James Cox, a British newspaperman, during questioning.
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Tokyo
Great Britain
Japan
Melville James Cox
Cox
Fans Installed at Civic Center for Decatur-Gadsden Meet
Officials announced fans were installed at the Civic Center and would be ready tonight for the Decatur Club versus the Gadsden Club. Arrangements are in place to handle the season’s largest crowd.
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Civic Center
Decatur
Gadsden
Morgan County Court Opens Two Day Session
Judge Seybourn Lynne presides as the Morgan County Court enters a two day session. The jury civil docket will be heard today and Tuesday's cases shift to the jury criminal docket.
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Morgan County Court
Seybourn Lynne
Hatton Picnic Set Thursday For 40th Annual Event
The Hatton picnic returns for its 40th year with an event in Lawrence and Morgan counties. The program features speaking, music, and baseball with speakers Judge Seybourn Lynne of Decatur and Jimmy Saliba of Florence. Proceeds from barbecue and desserts support the local school.
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Hatton
Lawrence
Morgan
M. F. Hague
Jim Anderton
George Todruff
Seybourn Lynne
Decatur
Jimmy Saliba
Florence
Wars Heat Across Europe and Far East with Bombardments
Reports detail intensified air battles as Germany and Britain clash over the English coast and in the Mediterranean. Ninety German fliers were reported captured while raids on Malta Trieste and other targets continue. Romania’s cession talks loom amid shrinking British influence in the region.
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Far East
England
Air Ministry
Holland
Malta
Trieste
Adriatic
Alexandria
Pong
Europe
Adolf
Germany
Romania
Bulgaria
Hungary
Rumania
Dobruja
Transylvania
Britain
Shanghai
Japan
Pope Election Returns Highlight Association Board Race
Pope continues from page one with a note on the association and announces that nine members of the Board of Directors will be named Tuesday in the annual election.
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Carice
Association
Plenary to Act on Neutrality and Economics Reports
In addition to the peace commission report today's session will also consider reports from the neutrality and economics commissions.
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Peace Commission
Neutrality
Danville Man Kicked by Mule Sent to Clinic
Danville resident J. N. Tanner Jr. was kicked in the face by a mule this morning about 7:00. He was treated at Decatur Clinic and returned home this afternoon after the injury.
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Danville
Decatur Clinic
Decatuy
Peaceful Weekend Report For Local Valley
Highway patrol reported a very peaceful weekend with thousands on the highways and no serious accidents in the area. No notable incidents or injuries were recorded as people traveled.
Decatur Notes Highlight Local Visits and Hospital News
Decatur's Diary reports Mrs. James H Norton moved from Benevolent hospital to her home on Seventh Avenue West. Numerous locals listed visiting relatives in Florence and other towns. Multiple court cases, naval service updates, and community events fill the week with births, illnesses, church notices, and building permits in Decatur and surrounding areas.
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James H. Norton
Drinkard
Benevolent Hospital
Seventh Avenue West
Fourth Week Begins in Moulton Hearing Contest for Probate Judge
The fourth week of the Lawrence County Democratic Committee hearing opened at the courthouse with a smaller crowd. Judge Charles Bragg contests Isaac Johnson Jr for probate judge, and hundreds of witnesses have already testified. the case draws intense interest in Lawrence County.
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Lawrence County
Democratic Committee
Court House
Charles Bragg
Isaac Johnson, Jr
Army awards massive set of contracts for ordnance and supply
The War Department announced about 17.1 million dollars in Army contracts. Of this total 10.5 million covered ordnance including 2.9 million for radial air cooled Diesel engines to be built by Guiberson Diesel Engine Co in Dallas. Quartermaster awards totaled 6.32 million with 1.45 million for clothing and equipment and 2.14 million for construction at Savannah Ordnance Depot in Illinois. Engineers received 0.316 million. Delivery dates were not disclosed. A prior contract for Diesel engines was linked to tanks. a 627 light tanks order was reported. An additional 1.34 million was placed for aircraft radial engines with Continental Motors Co of Muskegon Michigan. American Bantam Car of Butler Pennsylvania received a 171 thousand dollar contract for 70 four wheel drive quarter ton trucks potentially for ammunition transport.
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Washington
War Department
Ordnance
Guiberson Diesel Engine Company
Dallas
Tex
Quartermasters Corps
Savannah
Ilinois
Quartermaster Corps
On Corps of Engineers
Army
Continental Motors Corporation
Muskegon
Mich
American Bantam Car
Butler
Compromise Voices on Conscription and Training Plan
Debate centers on a substitute requiring training for men ages 21 to 25. John L. Lewis denounces conscription after talks with Senator Meyerson. Taft and Van Denberg favor a voluntary enlistment approach before conscription. Congress advances defense bills while awaiting outcomes. Leaders seek quick action on a TVA aluminum production bill worth 25 million dollars.
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John L. Lewis
Eeler
D-Mont
Taft
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Congress
Tennessee Valley Authority
Roosevelt Inspects Chesapeake Bay Defense Installations
President Roosevelt arrives at Norfolk aboard the Potomac for a morning sea, land, and air defense survey. He tours the Norfolk navy yard and plans stops at Fort Monroe, Langley Field, Newport News Shipbuilding, and Hampton Roads with key aides and lawmakers in attendance.
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Norfolk
Roosevelt
Chesapeake Bay
Norfolk Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Potomac
Air Force
Frank Knox
Navy
Harry L.hopkins
Commerce
Vinson
House Naval Committee
Sheppard
Tex
Senate Military Committee
White House
Want Ads Update Prompts Daily Vigor
Daily Want Ads evolve like weather with fresh listings and updates across categories. Readers track shifting opportunities and new opportunities appear, inviting quick responses from buyers and sellers.
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Davidson Coal & Feed CO
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Wall Street
By Victor Eubank
Suly
N. C. Cotton
Girlis Leonore Howe
Fairfax
China
Asia
Wales
Louis B. Pate
Mississippi Shipping Company
Decatur’s
Robert Rice
Teachers Training School
Edward Meadows
Sandra
California
Meadows
Wallace Meadows
United States Navy
Houston
Curtis Gover
the Daily
Crab Orchard Springs
Kentucky
W. B. Smith
Cullman
N.J. Hayes
Carl D. Patterson
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina State College
Mr. Patterson
Ginners Association
Alabama
National Cotton Council
Hollis Johnston, Jr
Austinville
Louisville
L. A. Johnston
John D. McKibben
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Tennessee
McKibben
Mobile Bay
Chamber of Commerce
South
J. Watson Carlisle
Murfreesboro, Tenn
I. D. Carlisle
Sara Walden
8. E. Roper and Son
Sheffield
Bettie G. Crow
John Stelk
E. T. Tonn
Rev. Tonn
Reed Crow
Birmingham
Henry Nebrig
Montana
Robert Nebrig
Frances Kren
Hunteville
Virginia Brazilton
Corrine Spencer
Gordon Drive
Baugh’s Infirmary
Miss Spencer
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
BE. KL Sparkman
Route 1
Sylvia Kay
Sixteenth Avenue
Hollis Lee
16Th Avenue and
Tower
J. T. Stevens
Wadsworth
WC. Anderson
Russia
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Rev. Anderson
Modie Lyle
Dany Yeager
Dora
Jean
Indiana
B. Blankenship
Lookout Mountain
Fontain Ferry Park
M. White
Exioch Poon
Myrtle Crouch
Eva
Harold Johnson
E. C. Stockton
Jackson Street
Desatur
Inez Moody
Buck Shadrix
Somerville
Nell] Johnson
Oneonta
BE. T. Tomn
Henry Meyer
Joe Wilder
Wilder
G. P. Banaiza
Princess Hospital
Mr. Banniza
Marion Schull
Ferry Street
Hamil
City Hall
C. W. Wilson
Seventh Avenue
West
Grimes & Stone
East Grant Street
Rani Mane
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