Little Nation Peaceful: 650 Years of Swiss Freedom Marked
Switzerland plans torch celebrations across Uri Schwyz and Unter for 650 years since the 1291 alliance. Magists light the Pyre amid a peaceful scene as cantons honor a history of independence and mutual defense, while noting a softly carried bayonet and unity among German French and Italian speakers.
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Switzerland
Uri
Schwyz
Unter
House of Hmapshure
Germany
Italy
Dover
Leningrad Stronghold and Nazi Front in War Update
The piece analyzes a potential Soviet defense of Leningrad centered on Kronstadt and the Stalin line while outlining possible German pressure at Smolensk and along the northern front. It discusses redoubt ideas, battleground fortifications, and a pivot toward Pskov if the center weakens.
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Ger
Jon
Leningrad
Kronstadt
Sie
Titan
Red
Stalin
Volkhov
Lake la- Poms
Leninred
Bolshevists
Nov
Pskov
Hinger
Stalin Line
Smolik
Volga
Agriculture Student Deferment Expands Under Draft Rules
Adjutant General Ben M. Smith says local draft boards may defer men in learning or preparing for essential agricultural occupations due to shortages of workers and farm produce. Existing selective service regulations covering women already permit deferment for agriculture students.
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Montgomery
Ala
Ben, M. Smith
Selective Service
Morgan County Local Notices Await Official Deferment
No official notices yet for Morgan County locals in Decatur and Neo Harteselle. Officials expect demtion and deferment details from Gén within the next few days.
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Morgan County
Decatur
Neo
Harteselle
Génwith
Stua
Agriculture
Markets end July as stocks slip amid modest gains
The New York market closed July with a tepid uptick in some sectors while leaders waned, transfers around 850000 shares. cotton futures fell to late-day lows with New Orleans liquidation driving prices down, open highs and lows listing declines across months and contracts.
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N. Y
New York
New Orleans
Commission House
Butter Chicago Receipts Mixed As Prices Steady
Butter markets in Chicago on July 31 showed receipts at 1 471 384 pounds with a steady tone for cream 91 score at 33 cents. Pegs totaled 20 728 pounds with firm prices and little change in other quotes.
Cattle Trade Shows Little Interest in Nashville
Nashville market report notes 200 salable cattle and 200 calves with little more interest in cattle trade as of July 31.
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Nashville, Tenn
Price Fixing Bill Studied at White House Conference
Washington July 31 the head of the federal reserve board and price administrator discussed inflation controls with President Roosevelt. Marriner Eccles and Leon Henderson reviewed prices rents installment credit and market stabilization measures and indicated action to introduce control legislation soon. Barkley warned that revisions could delay Senate consideration until tomorrow.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
White House
Marriner
Eecles
Reserve Board
Leon Henderson
Roosevelt
Eccles
Henderson
Barkley
Senate
Huntsville Man Slain By Mistake
James Edward Kennamer a 46 year old textile mill worker died in a hospital from a gunshot believed aimed at another person. Mrs Laura Shelton 28 a mill worker admitted firing the fatal shot but claimed she did not intend Kennamer. Shelton was questioned in Madison county jail where she was held. a warrant for slaying was expected to be sworn.
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Huntsville
Ala
James Edward Kennamer
Dullet
Jeff D. Smith
Laura Shelton
Kennamer
Knoxville Youth Fatally Injured In Bicycle Collision
Fourteen year old George Matthews of Dearmondville Alabama was fatally injured when struck by an automobile while riding a bicycle in Knoxville Tennessee. He had been visiting his grandmother Mrs W Z Matthews for two weeks. The driver of the car was booked on a manslaughter charge according to County Officer J E Bookout.
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Knoxville
Tenn
George Matthews
8. C. Matthews
Dearmondville
Ala
W. Z. Matthews
J. E. Bookout
University to Honor Hugo Black With Doctor of Laws
The University of Alabama will confer an honorary Doctor of Laws on U.S. Supreme Court Justice Hugo L. Black during summer school commencement on August 28. University President Dr. Richard C. Eté will be the speaker.
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University of Alabama
U. S. Supreme Court
Hugo L. Black
Richard C. Ete
Pal
Virginia to observe daylight saving time this August
Governor James H. Price announced a proclamation ordering Virginians to begin daylight saving time at midnight on Sunday August 10. The action aims to standardize time across the state and align with national practices.
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Richmond
James H. Price
Markets At A Glance Quiet Foreign Exchange
Foreign exchange markets are quiet with British flag monies off. Cotton shows irregular liquidation as mills buy. Sugar climbs with broad buying. Metals ease with tin prices continuing downward. Wool tops steady as trade buying takes spot offerings. Chicago wheat declines on hedging and account adjustments. Corn remains easy with favorable weather. Cattle steady to weak with some prices 10 to 25 lower. Hogs light and weak while heavies firm. top at 11.50.
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Chicago
Poultry Market Roundup In Chicago Quiet At Noon
Poultry market in Chicago on July 31 shows steady activity with no car movement, 36 trucks on site, and prices unchanged as buyers and sellers maintain cautious trading.
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Chicago
Wheat futures close lower on active Chicago trading
Wheat prices finished down near session lows after fluctuating earlier in the session. September and December contracts fell by about 1 8 to 1 4 cents, with corn and oats also weakening as December corn traded around 77 1 2.
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Chicago
Morgan county reports no new infantile paralysis cases
Dr. J R Murphree health officer announced Morgan county has no new poliomyelitis cases today continuing vigilance for any outbreak. The 1936 epidemic had 35 cases and five deaths with eight patients from Decatur and two local fatalities ages ranged from one to 21 years including 19 white and 16 black patients per health department records.
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Morgan County
J. R. Murphree
Decatur
Murphree
Alabama reports July infantile paralysis cases rise toward record
Officials in Montgomery report July paralysis cases totaling 170 with seven deaths likely. An eight year old in Etowah county died and new cases appeared in Butler Lauderdale and Jefferson counties. Health officials warn against travel to infected areas and urge early medical exams for affected children.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Tuscaloosa County
Etowah
Gadsden
Butler
Lauderdalette
Jefferson
J. N. Baker
Mrs Lott Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Unity Lott aged 48 died at her Route 1 Somerville home yesterday at 3 15 pm after months of declining health. Funeral services are set for Friendship church Friday at 3 pm. Survived by three sons Alton Earl Carl. three daughters Pearl Barber Lola Blankenship Nellie Blasengame. three sisters Mary McMillan Lelar King Pearl King. 15 grandchildren. Interment Friendship Cemetery with McAfee Howellh Young directing.
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Unity Lott
Pearl King
Friendship Cemetery
McAfee, Howellh and Young
Prisoner EK offered to leave town by chief’s word
Police Chief Lee Richardson in Freedom Garden City Kansas says he will not surrender belongings left behind by prisoner EK who escaped from a city work crew on July ninth. A letter from Texas asking for papers and items was received yesterday and Richardson refused to forward them without personal application.
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Freedom Garden City
Kas
Lee Richardson
Texas
Richardson
Roosevelt vetoes bill for cooperative extension funding
President Roosevelt vetoed a Senate bill authorizing more appropriations for the cooperative agricultural extension program. The action blocks additional funding for ongoing development of extension work.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Tax bill on joint returns faces likely House vote
Washington July 31 Administration supporters predicted the $3.53 billion tax measure would yield no more than 150 votes against the joint return provision in the House. The issue, the sole item for a separate vote under current rules, likely will be decided Monday as debate continues.
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Washington
Administration
House
Treasury
Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means
McCormack
D-Mass
Senate
Farm Group Sets August Meeting On National Defense
Hartselle National Farm Loan Association will hold its annual meeting August 12 in Praterna Hall. FE Haley notes an address on Agricultural Preparedness For National Defense by John H Peach of Decatur. The program includes 12 months of association reports, assets and liabilities, income and expense, and an election for two three year directors.
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Hartselle National Farm Loan Association
Praterna Hall
FE. L. Haley
John H. Peach
Decatur
Stalin Talks With Hopkins On Soviet War Effort
Hopkins reported a Kremlin meeting with Premier Stalin at Roosevelt's request. Stalin sent a message to the President promising Russia will play its part against Hitler and the U S would aid. Russians described a thwarted German air raid on Moscow and hard fighting near Smolensk Zhitomir Novorozhev Nevel. Soviet air raids hit Ploesti Sulvia as Britain’s carrier activity near Norway drew interest.
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Joseph Stalin
Hopkins
Roosevelt
Stalin
Russia
Hitler
U. S
Moscow
Kremlin
Soviet Information Bureau
Smolensk
Zhitomir
Novorzhev
Nevel
Ploesti
Sulvia
Norway
Arctic
Governors Plan to Aid Uncle Sam in Defense Efforts
Governor Frank M. Dixon of Alabama, chair of a state governments council committee, proposes creating state offices to assist the federal government with defense priorities. The plan includes informing industry of defense needs and promoting subcontracting to decentralize defense production. Dixon discussed these ideas with OPM Director Knudsen.
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Washington
Frank M. Dixon
Alabama
Council of State Governments
Dixon
OPM
Knudsen
Tod
Big Jap liner Tatuta Maru reaches port after tense voyage
The Tatuta Maru, a 15 million dollar liner with 243 passengers, docked in port after seven days of indecision off the California coast. Cargo includes 2.5 million dollars worth of raw silk and 200 tons of tea, with no discharge yet planned. The ship may depart for Japan around noon Friday as officials arrange permits to load supplies and refuel.
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Lance
California
Selden Gate
Japan
Los Angeles
San Francisco
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
Washington
Pacific
Bottlers Oppose Soft Drink Tax in City Council Hearings
City officials heard protests from bottlers and wholesale grocers against a proposed soft drink tax. They argued a 40 cent per gallon levy would raise prices, cut sales, and hurt food businesses, citing examples from Columbus Georgia and Kentucky where similar taxes caused business losses. Council delayed the ordinance by 60 days for further study.
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Dixon
Ways and Means Committee
United States Congress
United States
Bessemer
Columbus
Georgia
Kentucky
South Carolina
Gasoline Campaign Aide Granted Court-Ordered Work Car Use
Wilkes Barre reports salesman Morris Horowitz, previously convicted of speeding over 50 miles per hour, placed under a court order to support a gasoline saving campaign. He must operate his car for business only five days a week and keep it garaged on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Wilkes-Barre
Morris Horowitz
Sharpe Chooses Coaching Over Playing At MacDill
In Tampa Florida on July 31 volunteers for the Fall football team at MacDill Field called Joseph Sharpe of Mobile to join as a player. The 1930 Alabama Rose Bowl center and buck private in the 38th Marines squadron said he was too old to play and would coach instead after previously coaching the Crimson Tide and later teaching. At the time he was principal of Leroy High School in Leroy Alabama.
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Tampa
Fla
MacDill Field
Southeast Army Air Base
Joseph Sharpe
Mobile
University of Alabama
Sharpe
Crimson Tide
Leroy, Ala
Peach prices slump in Georgia orchards this season
Georgia peach growers report abandoning harvesting as fruit sizes shrink. Prices slid from 1.35 dollars per bushel for 2-inch Elberta peaches to 65 to 70 cents, then 55 cents by Tuesday after a drop began last week, signaling a weak market.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Decatur News Briefs Highlight Local Events and People
Community picnic planned at Antioch highway on August 7 features speaking music games and food to raise funds for a lunch room. Attendees include Dr A Pitts district superintendent. Daugherty Lions club notes in Huntsville. Beatrice Siviey to graduate Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Local residents attend events and recover from illnesses with multiple mentions of area families and officials.
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Antioch Highway
Beatrice Carolyn Siviey
W. E. Siviey
Moody Bible Institute
Christian Education
Pew Memorial Church
Chicago
The
Willkie Declines Debate Move in Indiana Visit
Wendell Willkie former 1940 Republican nominee said he wants a quiet Indiana vacation with no engineered publicity stunts. Elwood Mayor George Bonham sent invitations to leaders of two minority parties for an anti war rally in Callaway Park, where Willkie’s nomination was previously announced. Norman Thomas reportedly accepted the invitation, but rally leaders indicated the debate idea might be dropped.
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Bushville
Ind
Wendell L. Willkie
Norman Thomas
White House
Indiana
George M. Bonham
Willkie
Elwood
U. S
Callaway Park
Congress
New York
Thomas
Cora Wilk
Authorities assure Americans of safety in Japan
Officials in Tokyo and allied command reported that Japanese authorities guaranteed safety for American nationals, outlining protective measures and ongoing monitoring of security conditions for travelers and residents.
Japanese Army Arrives in Saigon With Full Support Network
Japanese troops entered Saigon with a first-class army noted for discipline and efficiency. The force moved into naval and air bases with army, navy, and air units coordinating. Japanese business personnel began buying cotton and negotiating for rubber and other goods for shipment home.
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Saigon
Indo-China
Tokyo
Japan
Air Force
Madison Aluminum Brought Here For National Defense
A total of 700 pounds of aluminum donated by the people of Madison County has been brought by truck from Huntsville to the concentration warehouse at the Farmers' Gin. Decatur is one of five Alabama cities chosen as concentration points for storage until government agents arrange sale.
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Madison County
National Defense
Huntsville
Farmers’ Gin
Decatur
Italian Expeditionary Corps at Front in Eastern Europe
Rome reports Italy's expeditionary corps has reached the fighting front to aid Germany against Russia. Dispatches say the unit moved through German Austria and Romania before joining the eastern front.
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Rome
Italy
Russia
Austria
Rumania
USC Receives $53,226.27 From All Star Baseball Game
The United Service Organizations were presented a check for $53,226.27 for net profit from the Detroit all star baseball game held July 8. Major league figures delivered the funds on July 31 as a salute to U S O workers.
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Chicago
United Service Organizations
Detroit
Solon's Plan Irks Pepper in Canada Latin America Takeover Talk
Senator Pepper denounced Senator Clark's interview propose hemispheric dominance and potential puppet governments as a Nazi propaganda boost. Pepper called Clark's plan startling and isolationist foes would seize territory rather than send troops abroad.
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Washington
Pepper
D.-Fla
Clark
Idaho
United States
Canada
Latin America
Goebbels
Roosevelt
Germany
Joseph Goebbels
Reich
National Enlightenment
Europe
AFL Edison strike and Timken plant walkout amid wage dispute
The Edison news powerhouse picket line faced eight assailants as workers protested a 600-member hiring refusal and pay disputes. At Timken, 40 men worked a shifted eight hour, while 300 women entered on the 6 30 shift. Rail talks move to the National Mediation Board over a multi million pay rise.
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Edison Company
News
Consolidated Edison
AFL
Timken
Harry Mayfield
Swocc
National (Railway) Mediation Board
Revival to Begin at Macedonia Church
A week's revival will start Sunday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Services are scheduled twice daily at 11 a m and 7 30 p m central standard time.
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Macedonia Church
Macedonia Baptist Church
Beauty contest judges award prize to twins Betty and Barbara Wallis
In St. Louis on July 31 judges faced a dilemma after narrowing contestants to two equal beauties Betty Wallis and Barbara Wallis. They resolved the tie by granting the prize jointly to both twins.
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ST. Louis
Betty
Barbara Wallis
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