Sea Attacks Are Defeated
British officers recount Crete evacuation losses and German naval failures. They note 20 000 Germans drowned, and American, British, and Greek troops evacuated to Egypt while RAF fighter protection proved insufficient. An embedded crewman recalls 1 200 soldiers aboard Perth night May 20 and the brutal retreat through Crete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Allen
Crete
Germany
Egypt
Perth
RAF
Cretan
Germ
Aher
Nightfar
Leaders clash over requisition power plan in Senate debate
Senator Wheeler blasts a wartime powers bill as a threat to democracy. Senate foreign relations chair George and Senate military chair Reynolds reserve judgment while May and McCormack pledge swift action. Hill says new powers needed to speed production.
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Wheeler
United States
George
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Reynolds
Senate Military Committee
Gee
Senne
May
Dky
House Military Committee
McCormack
Massachusetts
House
Hill
Ala
Bible School Opens With Large West Area Enrollment
Vacation Bible School at Memorial Drive Methodist Church reports a strong start with high enrollment. Invitations to children in the west Bide area were renewed today and credits will be given to certain local helpers as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Drive Methodist Church
West
Anne
Miss Sheats
R. L. Penn
Cully Martin
W.f. Wright
Bansbury
Markets on rally as industrials lead New York trading
Despite war news, stocks rise with industrials up two points or more. Volume lifts to around 400,000 shares, markets show firm cotton futures and steady metals as bonds hold steady and rails improve.
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Wall Street
Victor Eubank
New York
London
Chicago
New Orleans
Spot Cotton Gains Steady Close on Strong Receipts
Spot cotton closed steady and 15 points higher with sales at 4,820 bales. Low middling 11.65, middling 13.00, good middling 13.55. Receipts 3,304. stock 529,216.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Cottonseed Meal Futures Steady in Memphis Close
Prime cottonseed meal futures closed firm in Memphis with F.O.B. prices for July at 25.05, September 25.15, October 26.10, December 30.30, January 26.15, and 800 sales recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
F.O.B
Cottonseed Oil Prices in New Orleans Market
Cottonseed oil closed steady in New Orleans. Bleachable prime summer yellow 10.55A, prime crude 950N, July 10.45B, Sept 10.35, Oct 10.20B, Dec 10.338, Jan 10.30B. B bid and A asked, N nominal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Nashville Livestock Market Report June 3
Salable cattle 125 calves 200 mostly steady. Cows 6.00 7.00, canner 4.50 6.00. Hogs 700, market 15 down. Good and choice 190 300 lbs 9.05, 185 lbs 8.15 8.55. Sheep 2,000 steady. Ewes and wethers 11.25 12.25. Fat ewes 3.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Crete Battle, U-boats, and Middle East Drive Reported
British reports detail six weeks of food shortages and 479000 tons sunk by U boats along with 215000 tons by Luftwaffe. Berlin raids hit Berlin, Duesseldorf and the Ruhr as Goering signals possible further offensives. Crete evacuees recount 20000 Germans drowned. in the Middle East, expected Nazi thrusts threaten Syria Lebanon and Iraq Palestine lines as British forces hold Trans Jordan and Iraq borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luftwaffe
RAF
Berlin
London Air Ministry
Duesseldorf
Duisburg- Rubrort
Germany
Ruhr
St. Nazaire
France
Ostend
Belgium
Hermann Goering
Crete
Adolf Hitler
Middle East
British Isles
Hitler
Mussolini
Brenner Pass
Syria
Lebanon
Mediterranean
Turkey
Palestine
Syrian
Latakia
Ankara
Iraq
Trans- Jordan
Britain
Poultry price report from Chicago market
Poultry prices listed for Chicago on June 3 show trucks and hens firm. White Rock chickens easy to market with hens over 5 pounds at 18 1 2, 5 pounds and down at 20, leghorn hens at 16, springs at 4 pounds up, white rock 20, under 4 pounds 17 1 2, white rock 18, roosters 13, leghorn roosters 12 1 2, other prices unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
White Rock
Chicago Dairy Prices and Receipts Report
Butter receipts total 1 435 027 with prices steady across grades. Eggs receipts 286 066 firm with local fresh graded extras and firsts. current receipts 23 3 4 to 25 1 4 per unit, storage packed extras 26 1 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grain futures prices in Chicago.
Wheat and corn prices listed for various grades with No 3 red wheat at 97 cents, No 1 mixed at 98, corn No 4 mixed at 71 1 2, No 1 yellow 74 1 4, oats No 1 white 37 3 4, soybeans No 2 at 1.35, and other grade spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grain Chicago Wheat Prices Rise on Flour Purchases
In Chicago on June 3, flour purchases lifted a weak wheat market with prices advancing up to 2 cents a bushel. Trading focused on nearby contracts as buyers showed renewed demand amid limited supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lebanon Singing to Be Held June 8
An all day singing will be held in Lebanon on Sunday June 8. Keefer Vaughan, noted singer from Lawrenceburg Tennessee, will perform on the program along with the committee arranging the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Keefer Vaughan
Lawrenceburg
Tennessee
Not Her Biddies: Hen Hatches Then Abandons Nest
In Elberton Georgia on June 3 a hen that had hatched 16 eggs was replaced by Mrs Charlie Allens hen. The substitute hen laid a fresh egg as the 16th chick broke its shell and then abandoned the nest leaving the remaining chicks without a mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elberton
Charlie Allen
Local Mascot Elmer the Pig Dies in Stewart Ga
The 209th coast artillery unit mourns the death of Elmer a municipal mascot pig named Corporal Leary alias Elmer. The pig died in Stewart Georgia on June 3. Local diners fear pork chops after the loss of the mascot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Camp Stewart
209Th Coast Artillery
Elmer
Corporal Leary
Campbell named director general of British information services
London reports the government announces Sir Gerald Campbell to Washington as director general of all British information services in the United States. He is appointed to lead British information efforts from the U S during the ongoing international assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gerald Campbell
Washington
United States
New Defense Health Plan Urges Quick Federal Aid
Dr. Thomas Parran urged rapid federal assistance to protect health in defense boom towns surrounding cantonments and industries. He outlined a defense health program including full time health departments, 43 hospital beds per 1 000 population, safe water, sewer systems, and organized medical care under public or private auspices. He cited Camp Blanding, Fort Campbell, Camp Peay, Camp Scriven, Hinesville, and Charlestown as examples of aggravated conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Irvin Abel
Louisville
Oe Eta Security
Parran
Cantonmentsa
Defense
Camp Blanding
Fila
Camp Peay Tullahoma
Tenn
Camp Scriven
Hinesville
Charlestown
Ind
Tribute to a Landmark Chief Justice and His Turbulent Era
A retrospective on Chief Justice Hughes highlighting his public service career from New York governor to associate justice, and his pivotal rulings on the NRA and AAA, labor relations, minimum wage laws, and civil rights for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Taft
Supreme Court
United States
Hughes
Woodrow Wilson
Harding
Coolidge
Hoover
William Howard Taft
NRA
Washington
Two-Year-Old Twins Die After Window Fall
In Boston a fourth floor apartment tragedy left twin sisters Ellen and Eva Grinvert dead after both climbed through a window. Neighbors saw Ellen fall and police say Eva following minutes later died on the sidewalk. Ellen died ten hours later in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Elen Grinvert
Ellen
Eva
Auburn approves 200000 bond for dormitories and pool
The Alabama Polytechnic Institute Board of Trustees approved a $200,000 bond issue to fund two new dormitories a swimming pool and a bathhouse. The project continues the self liquidating building program started in 1938 which has overseen about $2,000,000 in new constructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
Board of Trustees of
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Be benevolent society hosts hospital graduates picnic
The Be nevolent Society Hospital Alumnae Association entertained the hospital graduating class at a Seneca Springs picnic on Monday night. Attending were Virginia Bunion Mack cobs Frances Coleman Dr J Bam Smith and others. Graduates honored include Ruby Jolly Ruth Teague Mary Emma Gargus Imogene Murphree Inez Hill Mary Ruth Whitt and Princes Mooney. Diplomas will be awarded at Central Methodist church Sunday night. The event was notably enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumnae Association of Benevolent Society Hospital
Seneca Springs
Virginia Bunion
Mack Cobs
Frances Coleman
J. Bam Smith
State Health Department
David Templeton
Templeton
JR. Vaughan
Vaughan
Malcolm Smith
Amith
Frances Templeton
Dick Harris
Madie Lee Coleman
Umitta
Florida
Ruby Sandhii
Netta Bittick
Ruby Jolly
Ruth Teague
Mary Emma Gargus
Imogene Murphree
Inez Hill
Mary Ruth Whitt
Princes Mooney
Central Methodist Church
Decatur Chamber Plans Detailed Discussion At Morning Meeting
The De catur Chamber of Commerce board met to review aviation housing entertainment coal rates and other community matters. Secretary John Nelson presented items to committees for study and action at the regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Ars
Alabama Press Association
John Nelson
Labor strife widens as Bay Area shipyards strike
The AFL CIO machinists walkout at Bethlehem Shipbuilding amid a regional wave of defense order disruptions. Union leaders seek a $1.15 hourly rate. a June 9 Washington mediation hearing is set as six members head to the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bers
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Company
Bethlehem
AFL
CIO
Bay Area
Clarencé A. Dykstra
Bethlehem Management and Union
Washington
Union Council
Metal Trades Council
Scretary of Labor Perkins
ALF
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
AFL Teamsters
Navy Knox
St. Louis
Busch-Sulzer Brother Diesel Engine Co
Navy
CID
International Longshoremen and Warehousemen’s Union
Mt Nebo Singing Set for June 8 Homecoming
The annual Mt Nebo church homecoming singing is scheduled for Sunday June 8. Christian Harmony song books will be used in the morning and smaller books in the afternoon. All are invited and asked to bring well-filled baskets. Walter H. Speegle of Falkville route 3 is chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Nebo
Walter H. Speegle
Falkville
Sing
Decatur Diary Recaps Local Visitors and Events
L W Patterson and Billy Patterson attend Decatur high school graduation. Lt W Patterson and Mrs Patterson visit Birmingham. Layman attends Little Theatre ballet debut with granddaughter Mary Ruth Layman. Various residents travel, study, and host guests. banks close for Jefferson Davis Holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Patterson
Tampa
Billy Patterson
Birmingham
Decatur High School
Co. BE. Layman
Little Theatre
Mary Ruth Layman
Defense costs at new high in May and June
Defense spending rose to a peace time high of 27 million dollars daily and 836.6 million for May. Eleven month totals reach 5.24 billion, about half of federal costs. defense costs near two thirds of expenditures. Budget bureau projects 15.5 billion defense costs next year. The eleven month deficit stood at 4.81 billion, up from 3.46 billion a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Two Drownings Reported in Gadsden Area
The Gadsden district records two drowning deaths amid a severe heat wave. Roger Hayes age nine, son of Waltz Hayes, drowned while swimming with his brother and two friends in the Coosa river north of Gadsden. his body was recovered. Robert Lee Hawkins, 38, a Cherokee county carpenter, drowned apparently after falling from a boat in the Coosa river near Cedar Bluff. his body was recovered last night. Coroner R O Perry identified Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadsden
Ala
Roger Hayes
Waltz Hayes
Coosa River
Robert Lee Hawkins
Cherokee County
Cedar Bluff
R. O. Perry
Mark Zehner Dies of Heart Attack in Tennessee
Athens Alabama June 3 Mark Zehner a 46 year old prominent local man died suddenly of a heart attack Saturday afternoon at Rockwood Tennessee Funeral services were held Monday at the First Presbyterian church of Athens with Rev Berry L Copeland and Rev S O Payne officiating Burial was in Athens cemetery with Woodmen of the World rites and McConnell in charge of undertaker duties. Zehner was well known across the district and the death came as a shock to many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Mark Zehner
Rockwood
Tenn
First Presbyterian Church of
Berry L. Copeland
S.O. Payne
Woodmen
McConnell
Zehner
Jacksonville to Aid Power Pool For Defense Industries
Jacksonville will contribute excess electric power to a large southeastern pool supplying defense industries, as stated by Leland Olds, chairman of the federal power commission, on June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Southeastern
Leland Olds
Federal Power Commission
Birmingham backs road to Huntsville in good roads push
Birmingham officials emphasized support for completing the airline highway to Huntsville with A C Montgomery of the Chamber of Commerce saying the city is intensely interested. He noted State Highway Director Chris Sherlock promised paving in the Dixon administration. Plans call for surfacing except for 13 miles in Cullman and Morgan counties along the route from Birmingham through Oneonta Blountsville Arab to the Whitesburg bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Huntsville
A. C. Montgomery
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery
Alabama Motorists Association
Chris Sherlock
Dixon
Cullman
Morgan County
Oneonta
Blountsville
Arab
Whitesburg Bridge
Rotary Club Hears Talk On Children's Dental Care
The Rotary Club met at the Cornelian Hotel with O. G. Hagerman in charge. Dr. Sam Pruett spoke on dentistry focusing on children's dental care. Visiting Rotarians included Fred Osborn Florence Ed Price Farriday Louisiana and L C Brabson Precator. Birthdays this week belong to Frank Stone Sam Pruett and Jim Johnston and funds will go to the Crip pled Children’s Society per Rotary custom. Tom Fitzpatrick presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocational Service Committee
O. G. Hagerman
Rotary Club
Cornelian Hotel
Sam Pruett
Fred Osborn
Florence
Ed Price
Farriday
Louisiana
L. C. Brabson
Precator
Frank Stone
Jim Johnston
Crippled Children’s Society
Rotary
Tom Fitzpatrick
Ice Cream Supper Planned at Morris Chapel Church
The Epworth League hosts an ice cream supper at Morris Chapel Methodist Church on Saturday night starting at 7 o clock. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Chapel
Methodist
The
Epworth League of the Church
Republic Steel posts new May ingot records at open hearth plants
Republic Steel Corp reports May production at 103.4 percent of capacity with record ingot output across its Chicago Cleveland and Massillon open hearth facilities. The company's May results mark an all time high for its steelmaking operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Republic Steel Corporation
Chicago
Massillon
Eva Singing Big Success At Local Pro School Event
An all day singing attracted 3000 attendees at the Pro School Sun day in the park area. The Speer Family from Tennessee headlined a program of quartets trios and soloists as organizers praised public cooperation and thanked parking chief Clarence Patton Ernie Oden lunch coordinators and others for smooth operations and a public address system supplied by the Linton Company of Cullman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speer
Tennessee
Clarence Patton
Ernie Oden
Fred Morgan
Charley Woodard
Fay Parker
Linton Company
Cullman
British Labor Delegates Hear Call to Speed Victory
Emanuel Shinwell urged Britain to repair ships and replace losses as the labor conference backed a memorandum insisting on total victory over Germany. The bloc vote passed 2,430,000 to 19,900. Clement Attlee warned of hard times but pledged growing strength and eventual victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Emanuel Shinwell
Churchill
Germany
Clement R. Attlee
Privy Seal
Weather and power updates from TVA region and Southeast
Floods and storms cut power use as rains fell across the Tennessee Valley and Southeast. A Charleston carpenter was killed by a lightning strike while with his daughter. a university commencement was moved indoors due to showers. Utility officials urged conservation as kilowatt hours fell in multiple states. Temperature swings ranged from eighties to the mid nineties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Howard
Charleston
University of South Carolina At Alumbia
Chattanooga
Tenn
Nashville
Knoxville
Little Rock
Shreveport
Florida
Orange County
K. C. Moore
Jacksonville
Georgia Power Company
James H. Barry
Alabama Power Company
Electric Power Board
Mississippi Valley
Arkansas
Ohio Valley
Virginia
Canadian
Not Subversive Station Maintains Signage Until Pressure Rises
Montgomery June 3 PE. C. Lazenby defended his bright filling station signs as patriotic while urging power conservation. He said he operated a private generating plant but faced public criticism for wasting electricity. After the appeal, he shut the signs off to aid national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
PE. C. Lazenby
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Fate One
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Mrs. W. C. Martin
Bryan Layman
Nancy
Fort Myers, Florida
Rex Steenson
Ralph Steenson
Fairview
Margaret Bloodworth
Florence State Teachers College
A.S. Pitts
Decatur
Montevallo
Decatur Business and Professional Women's Club
Woodall’s
R.E. Chandler
McAfee, Howell and Young Ambulance
Benevolent Society Hospital
Fourth Avenue
Hazel Pope
Ferry Street
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Homer Banks
Riverside Avenue
Jack Teague
Davis, N. M
Asa Teague
Alice Teague
Paul Jacobs
University of Alabama
Sallie Smith
4Th Avenue
Tom Harrison
Florence Lovelace
Dorothy Kelly
Sistina Moore
Peggy Rainey
Geraldine Masterson
Juanita Nunn
Rufua Underwood
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C. W. Taylor
C. O. Blankenship
Hartselle
H. C. McGuyre
Route 3
Isaac Story
Lorene Robertson
Alonzo Putman, Jr
Danville
J. E. Privett
Moulton
Robert W. Kelley
Judy
Mr. Kelley
Anniston
Julian Butler
Eva Schools
City
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Molly Tapscott
Sixth Avenue
R. BE
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Johnston Street
Decatur Clinic
TVA
Decatur Yard
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Middlebrooks Lumber CO
Cana St
River Phone
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