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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1941

Page

3

Soviet Makes Good Showing

Washington reports cautious optimism on the Russo German war effort with officials noting that the crisis may still lie ahead. Berlin and Moscow communiques are supplemented by uncertain official reports. German victories could continue but fall weather may affect the Red Army's resistance. An encircled unit was reinforced into a spearhead, and the German army is seen ready to sacrifice for objectives.

Edward E. Bomar Washington Berlin Moscow Tler Rep France Balkans Crete

Scientists at Commerce Department Develop Many Instruments

Scientists at the Department of Commerce developed many instruments used by researchers, reflecting a broad program of innovation and practical tool creation across multiple disciplines.

Department of Commerce

Doan's Pills Relief for Backache and Tired Kidneys

The ad claims Doan's Pills ease nagging backache and fatigue by flushing acids and wastes from the blood. It promotes relief from kidney related pain, swelling, puffiness, and dizziness, noting the product has helped for over 40 years.

Dean Doan

Shreveport Mystery: Henry Potter in Night Lodge Trap

The sheriff lays out a plan to test four suspects including Henry Potter as he hides in a lodge cellar. Laurence, Hans and Spinelli arrive with tension rising while banker King and Marcia confront Henry over a night shooting claim. The scene builds toward a tense confrontation.

Henry Laurence Hans Jones Ayl Spinelli Low Stanley King Marcia Wensley King Marcia Henry Potter

Bankhead Opposes Lower Cotton Price Fix. Parity Cited

Senator Bankhead pledges an amendment to prohibit any cotton price fix below 20 percent above parity. Parity price set at 16.40 cents per pound. proposed ceiling near 20 cents. He argues against agricultural price fixing and its impact on farmers while Roosevelt urges Congress to curb runaway prices. Also notes July 4 cinema attendance records and local visits by Willard and Howell Way of Five Points.

Washington Bankhead Ala Senate Congress Roosevelt

Morgan County Flotette social notes from local visitors

Birmingham resident L E Vincent and brother G C Vincent spent Saturday in town. Mrs. Julia St John of Sixmile visited Mrs. J Bral Peck. Sam Morland and sons from Lawrence County are visiting relatives. Payne Peck stayed in Somerville with James Jackson. Ralph Pence from Chanute Field visited Edith Peck. Lorene Gordon spent time with Dorothy Mae Wiggington of Sixmile. Mrs. G C Vincent plans a few days in Decatur with her daughter. Families from Anniston, Center Point, Nashville, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Denver noted visits around Peck households. Picnics and dinners featured, with several local residents hosting guests and relatives. Little Nancey Dunn is listed as ill at home. Evan Breeding from Somerville was Fayne Peck’s dinner guest.

L. E. Vincent Birmingham G. C. Vincent Julia St. John Sixmile J. Bral Peck Sam Morland and Sons Akiine Sam, Jr Lawrence County Payne Peck Somerville James Jackson Ralph Pence Chanute Field Rantoul Ill Edith Peck Lorene Gordon Dorothy Mae Wiggington M. G. Peck Pines Edward Morrow Center Point Lila Ryan Neomia Barbara Fane Nashville Nancey Coney Raymond Vines Patricia Ann Asa Bean Bill G. W. Peck Watson Peck Bean Denver Howard Bian Tuscaloosa Nancey D. Dunn Alex Dunn Evan Breeding Fayne Peck

Venezuela declared lost with eight passengers and 41 crew

Swedish officials ruled the cargo passenger liner Venezuela was lost with eight passengers and 41 crew after a two month inquiry. The ship vanished on a Gothenburg to Rio voyage after leaving Gothenburg April 8 and was last heard April 17. The fate, wreckage, and location remain unknown despite no storms or wreckage found and belligerents denying sinking.

New York Stockholm Venezuela Gothenburg Rio de Janeiro North Atlantic

Local Social News From Lawrence County Red Hill

Several residents attended preaching at Antioch Sunday and Sunday night. Mrs. Biddie Johnson and Mrs. Wesley Curtis visited Mrs. Robert Sandlin of Enon. Stepeenie spent the week end with her parents here. Mrs. John Sullivan of Oakville visited her parents Monday. Little James Deal Johnson stayed with his aunt and uncle in Speake Monday night. Mr and Mrs Grace Callahan visited Mrs J W McCaghren. Opal Johnson, Oakville, spent Monday with grandmother and aunt. Mr and Mrs Bob McC have named their baby Thurman Dayton. Margaret Johnson visited Jessie McCaghren Tuesday. Friends regret Jim Roger's condition.

Antioch Wilbur Jackson Speake Grace Callahan J. Ow. McCaghren Frank Owens Mose Owens Opal Johnson Oakville Kate Sullivan Pearl Crow Bob McC Thurman Dayton Margaret Johnson Jessie McCaghren Jim Roger

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