Danish Sailor Cadets In Jacksonville Seek Cash While Afloat
Seventy eight blond Danish sailors from the training ship Danmark are stranded in Jacksonville for Europe’s war. They enjoy shore leave, dances, meals, and better feed with US help allowing use of Danish gold reserves. Cadets wish to earn money to entertain American girlfriends while awaiting return to a Nazi-free homeland.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Europe
Danmark
St. Johns River
Knud L. Hansen
United States Treasury
Romance and peril stalk Linda in New York mystery tale
Linda Avery, a New York models agency receptionist, rekindles with Ronald Stafford while danger looms from Mina Nevins. A chloroform scent and a vanished edge of trust push Linda, Caroline Pickard, and Robert Barton toward a tense hotel escape as they probe who hurled fear into their apartment and why.
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Linda Avery
New York
Models
Ronald Stafford
Sarah Markley
Weanwile
Robert Barton
Nnde
Terry
Adams
Caroline Pickard
Linda
Mina Nevins
Robert
Mina
Caroline
Goodby
Borneo
Mr. Bagley
LARCENY CHARGE AGAINST PAIR IN DECATUR ALABAMA
Athens July 31 Special A G C Clark alias Merle Powell and Belmont Fletcher both of Decatur were bound over on grand larceny in Limestone County Municipal Court. They allegedly stole a suit of clothes from T H Kennemer Sons on July 11 in an alleged shoplifting scheme. County Solicitor George C Johnson led for the state with Russell W Lynne defending.
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Athens
Ala
A. GC. Clark
Merle Powell
Belmont Fletcher
Limestone County
T. H. Kennemer & Sons
George C. Johnson
Russell W. Lynne
Decatur
Program Adopted by Limestone County Negro Association
The Limestone County Negro Conservation Association at Beulah School outlines a program on wildlife conservation for Friday at 4 o clock. The agenda includes talks on conserving Limestone County wildlife, laws to aid wildlife improvement, and the value of wildlife, plus reports, dedication of Bell Boat, boat races, ball games and bathing.
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Limestone County Negro Conservation Association
Beulah School
Limestone County
Shail
Phone lines are defended by Bell System wartime measures
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company and its subsidiaries have set the Bell system on a war footing after a June defense meeting. Extra guards, FBI-approved ex marines, restricted plant access, and armed officers guard vital centers. Men cover 24 hour shifts, emergency power upgrades, and portable radio gear ensures continuous service.
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Leonard C. Hall
New York
American Telephone & Ee Company
Bell System
FBI
Army
Navy
Fire destroys million-dollar paint plant and threatens homes
Gas fumes sickened a foreman and others as firefighters cooled still-smoking ruins in Camden New Jersey. The blaze and explosions left missing people and 67 Midtown homes damaged or threatened. Fifteen treated within hours as crews labored in 15-minute relays.
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Camden
N. J
Alabama ends daylight saving zeal as towns drop time
Alabama communities abandon daylight saving time with only a few cities sticking to new time. Governor Dixon proclaimed daylight saving earlier, but towns from Mobile to rural centers vote to revert to central standard. Public confusion rises as some funerals report timing issues and residents favor daylight hours for recreation.
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Associated Press
Alabama
Montgomery
Act
Frank M. Dixon
Mobile
Birmingham
Gadsden
Attalla
Anniston
Dothan
Tuscaloosa
Decatur
Athens
Hartselle
Huntsville
Headland
Ozark
Enterprise
Ashford
Geneva
Troy
Greenville
Demopolis
Dixon
Two Loop Leagues Formed In Limestone County
Teams from Athens and Limestone County firms enter two loop leagues. Games are played nightly under flood lights at the new high school stadium. Profits go to crippled children of the county.
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Athens
Limestone County
High Schol Stadium
Scout Medal Winners Honor Camp Westmoreland Staff
Fagle Scout Charles Scales and Life Scout Pat Godwin of Decatur Troops 20 and 11 earned camp medals for outstanding service on the Junior Staff at Camp Westmoreland for the 1940 season. Also honored, Denson Barnum of Troop 20 assisted in mess hall work and camp fire ceremonies. Medals were awarded by W. T. Jordan, president of the Tennessee Valley Council.
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Fagle
Charles Scales
Decatur
Pat Godwin
Camp Westmoreland
Tennessee Valley Council
Denson Barnum
W. T. Jordan
Tenessee Valley Council
Demand for Good Apartments Surges in Local Market
Real estate ads report strong demand as tenants seek quality rentals. Listings highlight well maintained units, convenient locations, and affordable rents. Local brokers note steady activity and a competitive rental market.
Cities Reveal Shifts in 1940 Population Rankings
Census counts show major cities like Houston and Denver entering the top ranks while Jersey City drops from 23rd to 20th. Preliminary 1940 rankings list New York and Chicago leading, with Philadelphia Detroit Los Angeles Cleveland and others following.
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Houston
Texas
den Colo
Jersey City
Portland
Ore
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Los Angeles
Cleveland
Baltimore
St. Louis
Beaton
Pitteburgh
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U. S. Gals
Agen
Negro Association
J. R. Daniels
Insurance and Financing
Walnut St
Arthur H. Gass
Association of American Railroads
Princess Theatre
Henry Wilcoxon
Lynn Bart
Washington
America
Louis
Boston
Pittsburgh
Francisco
Newark
Rochester
N. Y
Woolworth
Chesterfield
Tobaccoland
U.S. A
Turkey
Greece
Liscacr & Means Tegacee Co
Poley McClintock
Donna Dae
Fred Waring
Chesterfiele
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