Army plans rush to build camps and ships for defense
Washington reports a surprise push to accelerate a new billion dollar construction program. Brigadier General Breighton Somervell testified that contracts at the Army’s construction quartermaster were ordered rushed for about 1 billion dollars in work. The Maritime Commission aims for a 2 million ton pool and 1.875 million tons diverted coastwise ships. The plan envisions 28 new cantonments to raise housing capacity toward 3 million troops with a goal of 2.8 million men.
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Roosevelt
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IU Tion
Army budget boosts for planes and manpower in 1942 plans
The budget committee adds 648 million to prior sums and 20 million to hire 30 000 personnel for cantonment housekeeping. William Knudsen says 12 856 new planes with a 2 790 billion request would push annual air output to about 50 000 by mid 1942, while Marshall warns on costs and obsolescence.
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Office of Production Management
Roosevelt
Marshall
Army
Air Corps
Stomach trouble halts bathing at royal pool
The report describes a dramatic stomach ailment affecting a princess who cannot bathe and as a result a ramp had to be built to her swimming pool. the scene notes a peculiar detail about her two ton hip and the unusual constraint.
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Chicago
Markets show steady gains amid mixed trading across sectors
New York prices firmed late as traders covered positions and blue chips added modest gains. Cotton fell on nervous late-session liquidation while futures quotes for July through May hovered around the day’s ranges. Nashville livestock reports show steady hogs and higher lambs with solid cattle demand and solid vealers topping 10.50.
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New York
Wei Ee
Nashville Livestock
Nashville Tenn
Federal-State Market News Service
New York Stock Market Summary and Chicago Wheat Note
New York reports show mixed bonds and firm recovery in industrials. Foreign exchange sees a narrow market with the Canadian dollar down. Suva Steadiers Trade noted for buying and covering while metals stay quiet. Wool tops steady amid trading. Chicago reports wheat prices lower on reduced milling demand.
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Decatur School Band Winners Attend Alabama Polytechnic Camp
Homer Louis Jones Raymond Baker and Morris Dillard of the Decatur school band attend band camp at Alabama Polytechnic Institute in Au urn after winning scholarships at a state musical festival in Tuscaloosa. Jones won first chair alto clarinet Baker first chair cornet and Dillard first chair bass clarinet.
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Raymond Baker
Morris Dillard
Decatur
Auurn
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Tuscaloosa
Young Jones
Baker
Dillard
Harold Lichtenstein
Annie Reeves Dillard
Lavern
Axis peace move rumors swirl as bomb blitz hits parts of Britain
In Vichy circles Hitler reportedly floated a Europe Africa League of Nations linking France to peace efforts with America, but no outside confirmation emerged. London endured a 24th straight night without bombs while Nazi raiders buzzed central and eastern England. three German bombers were said to be shot down.
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Hitler
France
London
Midlands
England
East Anglia
Steel men discuss firing production increase in New York
June meetings in New York brought steel industry officials together to consider a request from the office of production management for a 10 million ton rise in annual output. Reliable sources say the demand originated from a secret Washington gathering of defense officials with leaders from U S Steel and Bethlehem Steel, who together control about half of the sector's capacity.
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Wife swapping case passes state supreme review in Alabama
The Alabama Supreme Court upheld penitentiary sentences for three of four principals in a widely publicized wife swapping case, reversing a Court of Appeals ruling that would have freed them. Odell Brand 33 his first wife Della and Will Johnson 26 face bigamy convictions in Franklin County. Annie Fay Johnson acknowledged guilt and agreed to plead guilty but no further action is shown.
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Patterson Again Heads Ginners at Alabama Convention
Montgomery Alabama June 5 The Alabama Cotton Ginners Association reelected C D Patterson of Decatur as president M Paschall of Uniontown as vice president and A Burkart of Hanceville as secretary treasurer at its seventeenth annual convention Closing the meeting the group instructed its power rates committee to seek a hearing before the Alabama Public Service Commission on power and TVA rates.
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Hanceville
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Hill presides in Harrison's place in Senate
Washington June 5 Senator Hill D Ala became acting presiding officer of the Senate by designation of Senator Harrison D Miss the president pro tempore who is recuperating from an illness at Hot Springs Ark
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Three Runaway Boys Shine Shoes in Atlanta Police Room
Detectives receive daily orders as Superintendent J. McKibeen describes three runaway boys from a neighboring state. The youths, with shoe shining kits, sit in Beets room and begin shining shoes. The scene draws a loud reaction from officers.
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Red Cross to Meet Auburn Leaders for Defense Institute
More than 300 Red Cross chapter executives and officers from Georgia and Alabama will gather in Auburn on June 16 for a four day institute to coordinate services into a unified program for national defense.
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Alabama
Tallulah Bankhead Acquires Lion Cub Amid Divorce News
Tallulah Bankhead, amid divorce proceedings with John Emery, adds a lion cub nicknamed Winston Churchill to her menagerie, calling it her British lion while planning to send the impractical pet to a farm. The amphibious mix of celebrity life and animal care reflects her ongoing preparations for stage work in New York.
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German Forces Build Up In Syria Report
British dispatches quote Syrian frontier reports that German forces are increasing in Syria by land sea and air. Berlin Vichy Beirut deny landings at Latakia while Turkish radio says a full division is assembling and France may supply arms. Reuters notes more German air strength and 150 empty transports at Rayak airfield.
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Wage dispute tale roils coalfields across seven states
The board convenes to hear recommendations ending a wage dispute involving 400 000 miners in seven Appalachian states. The United Mine Workers demand a 40 cent raise to 7 dollars in the South, while Southern operators cap at 6 60 after a prior 1 dollar increase. The board pauses a strike at five American Aluminum plants in Cleveland as union leaders threaten action if no hearing is held today.
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Pipeline bill offers no quick fix for oil transport
Informed sources say the pipeline bill will not immediately ease oil transport as new lines would take 12 to 15 months to build. Reallocation of tankers could help, but growing defense needs may limit added supply. Defense Petroleum Administrator Ickes met with President Roosevelt and urged wider use of existing tanker capacity.
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Roosevelt
Army May Release Skilled Soldiers for Industry
The War Department announced a new policy allowing enlisted regular army, Selective Service trainees, and National Guard in federal service to be released for civilian employment in defense industries. Requests must come from former employers to address skilled labor shortages.
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War Department
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Who is Leslie the Great Dane Goes AWOL at Camp Stewart
The 20th regiment stage musical comedy "Who is Leslie" faced a scare when Leslie the great dane vanished last night. The dog’s absence was resolved by substituting the tiny duck mascot of the 20th medical detachment with no issues.
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Turkey’s Dilemma as War Pressures Mount on Syria Border
Turkish leaders weigh risks asGermany shows troops near Syria and Turkey’s 1936 Montreux pact allows wartime transit of merchant ships through the Dardanelles. Ankara warns of security steps while Britain eyes a strong ally on the Syrian border and Turks debate fighting on if needed.
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Former Resident Mrs Preuit Dies in Tennessee
Mrs Frank Preuit a well known former Decatur resident died at 7 am Wednesday at her daughter Mrs E I Hitt s home in Tullahoma Tennessee Funeral services were held at the Hitt home this afternoon with burial in Tullahoma cemetery She is survived by her daughter Mrs Hitt a son Breuit Preuit of Houston Texas two sisters Mrs B E Neeley Decatur and Mrs G Griffin Falkville and several grandchildren She lived in Decatur and Hillsboro for years
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Decatur
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Tullahoma
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Drivers Not Hurt In Bee Line Collision
J. L. Wood of Bessemer and Thomas Orr of 621 Cain Street were not injured in a collision at Bee Line and John Street at 9 45 this morning. Both cars were slightly damaged. Policemen J. B. Whitmire and J. W. McCall investigated.
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Army favors 21 to 27 age limit for draft
Brig. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey told senators that inductees would be limited to ages 21 through 27 if Congress amends the selective service act. The director of selective service testified the president would gain power to defer induction by age group as proposed.
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Washington
Lewis B. Hershey
Congress
Director of
Selective Service
Decatur Diary Highlights Church Talks and Local Notices
Sunday observances at First Methodist with Dr. R M Howell on Christian Laymen and The Holy Spirit. Ninth Street Methodist class meets at 1617 Sixth Avenue. Pavement work on Wells Street underway. Prayer service at First Christian led by Dr Edwin Wyle. Various local residents mentioned for travel, illness, jury duty, and incidents including a car accident near Monteagle leaving several women unharmed. Hazel Horton reported in satisfactory condition at Benevolent Society Hospital after illness at Vincé Cortaine Grill.
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Lee Street
Southern power officials weigh expansion and daylight time
Federal power commission chairman Leland Olds urged democratic cooperation to coordinate power expansion. In a meeting with about 30 power companies across 11 southern states he warned against dictation and noted the region needs 890,000 kilowatts more by 1943, with daylight saving saving 100 million kilowatt hours annually. Georgia Power opened a 60,000 horsepower plant near Macon adding 1,000,000 kilowatt hours daily, part of three new plants ordered.
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Olds
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Scattered showers relieve drought in Alabama crops
In Montgomery Alabama scattered showers overnight brought relief from drought and heat to downstate areas after upstate rains. Water power reservoirs gained little from the moisture while the forecast called for fair weather tonight and Friday. Rain totals included Ozark 0.74, Evergreen 0.80, Mobile 1.28, with upstate reports such as Decatur 0.67 and Haleyville 1.25.
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William U Barnes Dies in Lawrence
William U. Barnes 87 longtime resident of the Hillsboro route 3 area died at his home at 7 30 this morning. Born in Lawrence county he lived there all his life. Funeral arrangements are pending with Brown Funeral Company of Decatur.
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Lawrence County
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Decatur
Vacation Bible School Ends Friday at Westminster Church
A successful daily vacation Bible school will close Friday evening at Westminster Presbyterian church with commencement exercises. Taught by Rev. John A. Troxler, his wife, and instructors Louise Watkins Foa Love Wyatt and Louis Ling, the program marks the end of the session.
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Foa Love Wyatt
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Seaway Plan Urges Fast Action On St Lawrence Project
President Roeew urges Congress to authorize immediate construction of the St Lawrence seaway and power project to boost shipbuilding and transportation for national defense. He says only this plan offers the required speed and power, noting foreign rivals exploit hydroelectric resources and waterways. The project would be undertaken jointly with Canada.
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ROTC Graduates to Join Army After Graduation
War department expects about 000 college seniors with ROTC training to receive reserve commissions upon graduation this month or be drafted as privates. Lt Col L S Ostrandey told a House subcommittee that full ROTC graduates have five years to accept commissions. If not, they may be drafted immediately after graduation.
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