Administration seeks defeat of crop loan freezing plan
The administration urges the House to defeat a Senate plan to freeze government stocks of cotton and wheat. The government owns over 6 million bales of cotton and 780 million bushels of wheat from foreclosures. Secretary Wickard opposes the Senate move saying it could punish compliant farmers and invite noncompliance with AAA crop control.
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House
Senate
Wickard
Palmer
House Agriculture Committee
Stalin in Supreme Command for Soviet War Effort
A wartime analysis argues Stalin may direct Soviet military strategy from a central role behind three marshalled fronts. It questions whether Voroshilov Timokov Budenny function independently without a single commanding authority, suggesting Stalin as ultimate chief.
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Overiook
Berlin
Voroshilov
Timoko
Budenny
Stalin
Red Army
Majin
Churchi
O. K
Lond
Market Report Mixed as Cotton Slumps On Roosevelt Message
Bell ing led gains while cotton futures tumbled about five dollars per bale after Roosevelt's price ceiling proposal. Stocks edged toward a tentative recovery. steels rose post dip, rails and rubbers firm, markets slow with about 650000 shares traded. Cotton futures closed lower. grain, cattle and hog values showed varied trends amid profit taking and weak demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
New York
Roosevelt
Congress
Nashville cattle market report
Nashville Tennessee July 30 salable cattle 150 calves noted in daily market news service report from the Federal State Market News Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal State Market News Service
Tutuila Afloat Saga Over Damages From 1937 Actions
The Tutuila, a 150 foot 370 ton gunboat sister to the Panay, faces uncertainty over compensation after a 1937 incident on the Yangtze near Nanking. Commissioned in 1928, the vessel carried two 3 inch guns and a crew of 58, with questions if it returned fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Operations Bureau
Ives
Yangtze River
Nanking
United States
US gunboat Tutuila damaged by Japanese raid near Chungking
The US gunboat Tutuila 370 tons suffered damage to small boats and deck gear when Japanese raiders bombed near the Chinese capital Chungking. No crew were hurt, though the stern aircraft prop was slightly damaged. The ship commands by Lt Cmdr William Alger Bowers, 30, of Sevierville Tennessee.
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Shanghai
United States
Chungking
Tutuila
Navy
Washington
Tire Price Schedule Fixed Akron
Major tire makers announce a new price structure increasing retail list prices 2.4 percent and dealers’ lists about five percent, effective immediately. The change uses a tax handling net and applies the rise after excise tax, resulting in about five percent for dealers on a 6.00 X16 tire with an 8 cent excise.
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Akron
Butter and Poultry Prices Steady in Chicago Market
Butter receipts at 1 047 764 and eggs receipts at 16 405 remain firm with prices unchanged. Live poultry in Chicago shows 30 trucks steady with small weight ups and listed Plymouth Rock and White prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Cash Wheat and Corn Prices in Chicago Pulse Market
Commodity quotes show cash grain values in Chicago with No 2 red wheat at 1.04 to 1.04 1-4, No 1 hard 1.04 1-2, No 2 yellow hard 1.04, and corn No 1 yellow 73 84 with various grades listed. Oats and soybeans prices also posted including No 3 yellow soybeans at 147 1-4 and mixed oats quoted in the 34 1-2 to 35 1-2 range.
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Chicago
Wheat futures fall on cooler weather and showers
The Chicago wheat market posted overnight losses up to a cent per bushel as hedging and selling by professionals increased with forecasts of more showers in the grain belt. Prices closed lower with September wheat at 1.06 1/2 to 5/8 and December at 1.08 1/2 to 5/8. corn and oats also declined.
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Chicago
President Signals Price Controls and Rent Stabilization
The president outlined flexible ceiling prices not fixed or frozen and described actions to boost supply through purchases. He warned rent increases threaten civilian morale and stated decisive measures are needed to curb profiteering amid defense needs.
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SSS
Morgan describes early symptoms of disease
Dr Morgan lists typical early signs including vomiting headache and moderate fever. He notes back and spine pains stiffness coarse tremor and that in most cases the patient remains mentally clear though drowsiness and irritability may appear.
Americans Arrive in Britain for Construction Work
A 460 strong corps of United States construction men landed at a port in northern Ireland and were welcomed by British War Secretary H. D. R. Margesson. The technicians joined existing U S workers in the region and bring their own provisions. They are guaranteed three months work and will work double shifts through the summer earning 60 to 120 dollars weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Northern Ireland
H. D.R. Margesson
Queen Wilhelmina vows to fight if needed in East Indies
London July 30. Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands declared that if circumstances force a fight in the East Indies the Netherlands with its allies would accept it. She added that aggressive measures by the government would not be feared and the nation remains determined to defend its territory if threatened.
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London
Quen Wilhelmina
Netherlands
East Indies
Kiwanis Rotary Joint Meet in Hartselle at First Christian
A lively Kiwanis Rotary joint gathering at the First Christian church in Hartselle featured local and Decatur guests. The program, planned by the Building Standards Committee led by Sam Malone, showcased fellowship, welcomes, songs by Marvin Rankin, and a Kiwanis donation toward United Charities feeding programs in Decatur schools.
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Kiwanis
First Christian Church
Hartselle
Rotary Club
Everal
Builess
Sam Malone
Dwight Mixson
T. J. Cottingham
Ince Eddins
James H. Johnson
Tom Ftzpatrick
Decatur
Brown
McLeod
B. G. Hall
Hartcelle’ Rotary Club
Mali
Eddins
Marvin Rankin
United Charities
Frank Longino
Steel Scrap Shortage Threatens Steel Production
Shortages of steel scrap threaten production as the Iron Age reports plans to add 6.5 million tons of pig iron yearly, but experts say this will not fix the immediate scrap deficit. Wheeling Steel and American Rolling Mill Co. organize drives while Washington faces rapid action.
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New York
Iron Age
OPM
American Rolling Mill Co
Wheeling Steel Corp
Portamouth
Wheeling Steel
Columbus
Washington
Boll weevil infestation grows in Alabama crops
Montgomery July 30 The weekly state federal weather and crop report says boll weevil activity is rising due to recent rains though some northern areas remain better. Cotton grows well but humidity shade and moisture keep grubs alive. rainfall was light last week with scattered showers in early July. only one day since June 7 had no rain. Vegetation advances in all areas with adequate moisture promising corn yields and improving legume hay. Pastures recover strongly as grasses spread, though rapid growth reduces grazing value.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama College Offers First Female Medical Technician Course
Montevallo Alabama July 30 Alabama College introduces a historic program for women to become medical technicians. The biology and physical science departments cooperate to meet rising national defense demand and open new study opportunities.
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Montevallo
Ala
Alabama College
National Defense Program
Traffic toll climbs in first half of 1941
The National Safety Council reports a 17 percent rise in traffic deaths in the first six months of 1941 versus 1940, totaling 16,810. If trends continue, annual deaths may exceed 40,000, with rural areas and small towns hit hardest and cities over 10,000 showing only a small rise. June alone reached 3,050, up 16 percent from 1940.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Memphis
St. Paul
Birmingham
Ala
Providence
Wilkes-Barre
Manchester
N. H
Seizure of 19 Japanese Fishing Boats Revealed
The Treasury Department disclosed that 19 Japanese fishing boats were seized in Hawaiian waters on false registry charges. Officials alleged some ships carried radio and photographic gear and had crew with naval reserve members, with six boats forfeited and 71 fishermen plus three Honolulu companies indicted.
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Washington
Hawaiian
Treasury Department
United States
Japan
U. S
Honolulhi
Pacific
William Jennings Bryan, Jr
Bryan
Los Angeles
Elmer L. Ivey
Treasury
Decatur’s Diary Highlights Local Movements and Visits
Decatur notes a flurry of local travel and health updates. Milestones include Milton Andrews leaving for Santa Monica with other western trips, Melvin Wells returning from furlough to Camp Claiborne, and Mrs. Haynes visiting Louisiana. Army and church events, illnesses, and area social visits populate the week.
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Milton Andrews
Santa Monica
Calif
West
Melvin 8. Wells
First Engineers
Camp Claiborne la
Mrs
R. L. Wells
House Rules approves separate vote on joint tax return provision
Washington July 30. The House Rules committee agreed to modify the tax bill plan to allow a separate vote on a provision requiring married couples to file joint income tax returns.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Big Farm Parley Draws 800 at Belle Mina Meeting
A large crowd of 800 to 1,000 farm men and women gathered at the Belle Mina Farm Station for an instructive meeting and lunch. Ed A. O Nea l and P O Davis spoke on agricultural outlook with Alabama Farm Bureau and Extension Service leaders present. Rep John Sparkman was to be the principal speaker that afternoon before continuing his eighth district tour.
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Belle Mina
Alabama
Ed A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau
P. O. Davis
Alabama Farm Extension Service
Walter L. Randolph
Alabama Farm Bureau
John Sparkman
Ashington
Fall continues from Forge One across war tied labor actions
In fall reports the Eastern hemisphere disrupts oil shipments to the Netherlands Indies and Japan. Sentries guard American oil properties in Shanghai under protective custody as Washington discloses the seizure of nine Japanese fishing boats in Hawaiian waters for espionage and false registry. Labor turmoil spans the U S with CIO and AFL actions at Bendix Bendix plant and Champaign Clifford Jacob Forge, Key West naval project, and U S Gypsum strikes amid wage demands and contract talks.
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Netherlands Indies
Japan
Americ
China
Peiping
Shanghai
Washington
Treasury Department
Hawaiian
Seiz
Thes
Air Associates Inc
CIO
United Automobile
Bendix
N. J
New York
Clifford-Jacoba Forgin Company
Champaign
Ill
AFL
Unio
Naval Constructio
Key West
Fla
Wester Cartridge Company
Alton
Til
Mediation Board
CIO Chemcal
Captain Brown Dies by Own Hand at Fort Benning
A special officers' board at Fort Benning Ga reports Captain Lewis Brown shot and killed himself during a temporary mental derangement from service origin. The panel recommended recording his death as line of duty. Brown, 31, was found dead Monday afternoon. funeral services with military honors planned for this afternoon at Fort Benning.
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Fort Benning
Tugwell Nominated Governor of Puerto Rico
Rexford G. Tugwell of New York, an original adviser in the agriculture department, was nominated by President Roosevelt to be governor of Puerto Rico. The nomination was announced today in Washington.
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Tugwell
Washington
Rexford G. Tugwell
New York
Roosevelt
Goers Nor
Puerto Rico
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Cotton
Des Lower
Qoraigh Low
PANAY
William Alger
Bowers
Sevierville
Morgan
Britain
Robert Decker
Miami Beach
John March
Pelham Manor
N. Y
Mamaroneck
Claire Beringer
Model
New York City
Decker
March
Quaker Ridge
Scarsdale
Decatur’s
J. A. Jordan
I. C. Haynes
Louisiana
C. L. Cobbs
I. W. Myers
W. E. Beasley
Cobb
Ollie Wilhite
Otis Grantland
Benevolent Society Hospital
Somerville
Route 2
A. D. Parker
Eva
Route 1
Baugh's
Nada Ruth Emerson
R. E. Emerson
Bowles Street
Baugh’s Infirmary
James Rankin
FE. R. Whitton
Hamill Clinic
Jackson Street
Olean Brown
Leighton
Colbert County Hospital
Sheffield
Austinville
J.A. Sparkman
J. A. Meadows
W.h.curl
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Austinville Methodist Church
Prentice Sparkman
John. D. Crow
Falkville
Robert F. Browin
Route 3
Albert Baker
William King
Lacey’s Spring
George Grantland
Joseph Thomas
Lacey's Spring
Frank Liles
Vultee
Hubbard
Waterhouse
Camp Westmoreland
F. A. Woods
J. S. Wilder
Tommie Woods
Sadie Gillespie
Pontiac, Mich
Clovis Babler
Probate
Thomas Ransom
City
Bob Murphy
Woodland Mills
Cornell Jennings
Hugh Rice
Edgar Smith
Paul Thomas
Waldermose Springs
Morgan County
J. W. Lynn
Florette
J. T. Aker
R. L. Handley
Max Michelson
Red Boiling Springs
R. F
Rufe) Warren
Speake, Warren & Ratliff
Margaret Peer
Allen Justice
Paul J. Spain
Lacon
John Callahan
William E. Clyde, Jr
Margaret Crow
Robert M. Lowery
Danville
Earl H. Payne
Mary Wright
Ruth Sullivan
Washington, D. C
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