Churchill discloses Soviet ship deal via Tehran arrangement
Prime Minister Churchill told the Commons Britain met Russian demands on the Italian fleet by turning over eight former American destroyers and other ships. He said the United States also supplied ships including the cruiser Milwaukee and that Britain provided most merchant ships and warships except Milwaukee. The Russians sought one battleship one cruiser eight destroyers four submarines and 40000 tons of merchant shipping.
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London
Churchill
Britain
United States
U.S
Milwaukee
Commons
Italy
Russia
Tehran
Mediterranean
Red Navy
Royal Sovereign
U. S
Giant all wood seaplane looms near completion at Hughes
Culver City Calif June 5 A giant new all wood seaplane from Hughes Aircraft Co nears completion in a vast hanger. It is touted as the worlds largest plane with a 300 foot wing and a 40 ton payload designed for intercontinental freight. The War Production Board approved a 203990 dock and hanger in the Los Angeles harbor area.
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Culver City
Calif
Howard Hughes
Charles W. Pereile
Hughes Aircraft Co
Earth
Perelle
War Production Board
Los Angeles Harbor
Heat Resistant Glass For Piping Developed
A new tough heat resistant glass supports use in piping. Researchers demonstrate strength and durability suitable for harsh industrial environments, offering potential for safer, long lasting piping systems.
Market Summary Mixed as Stocks Rally Fades
New York stocks edged higher on recovery hopes led by aircraft shares while many major leaders failed to attract broad support. Trading paused at times with about 1,000,000 shares changing hands and bond and commodity activity varying. In Chicago wheat held steady to down a penny. cotton rose then fell late, with July at 22.96 cents, October 22.62, December 22.51, as traders waited on price control legislation including the Bankhead amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Senate
Pvt Poole Is Honored With Family Dinner in Danville
A dinner was hosted Sunday at the Poole family home in Danville to honor Pvt. Charles E. Poole. Relatives and friends attended including Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Poole and Leon, Pvt. and Mrs. Poole, and many others with spouses and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Poole
A. M. Poole
Danville
A. H. Poole
Leon
Sue McBride
Lola Lawrence
R. S. Long
Robert Earl
Elmer Puckett
June
W. . Long
Rodney
J. B. Moore
James
F.>-Moore
Alton Moore
Hal and
Marie
Lizzie Hampton
Alma
Arthur
Howard
Claud Poole
Pauline
Mansie Poole
Guss Pike
S. D. Lowery
Raythel Long
Willard Poole
N.R- Johnson
Money Joe
Davine Douglas
Cong Ant
Betty Jeash
Johnie Brown
Clara
C. D. Long
William Landers
Glasgow
Walter McCaghren
Frank Jckett
Catherine
Arolyn
R. E. Puckett
Ann
Bobby
A L Frazier Passes Here
A L Frazier 70 long prominent in this city died Monday at his residence 337 Grant Street He was a retired L and N Railroad engineer with over forty five years service He was a deacon at Central Baptist Church Funeral services will be held Wednesday at ten with Rev Paul Roberts and interment in Pisgah Cemetery Brown directing He survived by wife two daughters two sons two sisters and four grandchildren Bearers named.
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A. L. Frazier
Grant Street
L and N Railroad
Central Baptist Church
Decatur
Paul Roberts
Pisgah
Flint
Brown
Harry Higdon
Larry H. Dye
Santa Anna
California
Ormand W. Frazier
Birmingham
Kyle Frazier
C. T. Sewell
W.B. Lindsey
Auburn
C. W. Wilson
W. J. Brown
Raymond Britain
Jess Brannum
Barnes Ross
Claud McMillan
Lilienthal Testifies On TVA Bill Charters
The bill discussed would insert the TVA electric business and Lilienthal urged charters tailored to each government corporation. Electric interests represented by J. Wilhoite T R Cuthbert K A Waltersdorf S R Finley J F Chambers and Ken Whitaker spoke for Chattanooga Huntsville and Guntersville electric systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TVA
Lilienthal
Tennessee Valley
J. Wilhoite
Electric Power Board
Chattanooga
T. R. Cuthbert
Grld
K. A. Waltersdorf
Huntsville, Ala
K. H Couch
Guntersvill
S. R. Finley
J. F. Chambers
Huntsville Electric System
Ken Whitaker
Chattanooga Electric Power Board
Limestone County Oak Grove News Briefs
Milton Moore, longtime Athens Route 4 mail carrier, moves to Route 3 as Fred Dawson takes Route 4. Moore has served on various routes for years. J. M. Birdsong improves after appendicitis surgery at Courtland Hospital. Social notes: the Brooks family and friends visit Tanner with the Brooks and Russell households.
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Milton Moore
Athens
Fred Dawson
Moore
Corps
J. M. Birdsong
Courtland Hospital
Walter Brooks
Bud. Brooks
Mildred Russell
Violet Brooks
Bobbie Brooks
Tanner
Soldier letter from 60 miles from Berlin reports patrols and boredom
Sgt. Gene Jones writes from about 60 miles from Berlin after censorship ends. He notes service in multiple Armies, recalls the 83rd Division's harsh fighting, and lists France Belgium Holland and Luxembourg as places he has seen. He mentions a German motor boat and hand grenades, a lake by the house, and longing to forget the war as summer arrives.
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Gene Jones
Berlin
Mitchell Jones
Hartselle
Germany
Tam
Ninth Army
France
Belgium
Holland
Luxemburg
Baltic Sea
Dot
Wesley
Cattle Feeders to Receive 50 Cents Subsidy Per 100 Pounds
The War Food Administration announced direct subsidy payments to cattle feeders through local banks. Eligible feeders get 50 cents per five hundredweight for cattle averaging 800 pounds or more, with payments via sight drafts from county AAA on CCC accounts. Requires sale to federally inspected or OPA permitted slaughterers and cattle weighing at least 800 pounds.
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Washington
War Food Administration
WFA
County Agricultural Adjustment Agency
Commodity Credit Corporation
AAA
OPA
Chicago
Picnic Shared By Sunday School Class Members
Mrs. Onnie Waugh hosted a bountiful picnic for her Sunday school class on Sunday June 3. In the afternoon a group photo was taken and games followed with many participants and visitors enjoying the day at the Waugh home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onnie Waugh
Elizabeth Sharp
Jura Mae Winton
Wilda Faye Turney
Lottie McCutcheon
Eloise Lemmond
Mildred Siviey
Eigie Rose Freeze
Ina Dunaway
Gloria Ann Winton
Lurline Dunaway
Inez Henderson
Nell Waugh
Pauline Draper
Ollie Clyde Dunaway
Evan Freeze
Troy McCutcheon
Dolphus
John Herman Turney
Iris Winton
Bobby Turney
James Harold Winton
Jack Lemmond
J. F. Turney
Longest U S Pipeline Little Big Inch Rules Gasoline
The Little Big Inch pipeline spans 1.475 miles and 20 inches in diameter. It transports gasoline and other products from Texas and Louisiana refineries to outlets in New York.
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United State
Texas
Louisiana
New York
One Language for World Peace Urged by Reader
A reader argues that lasting peace requires a single universal language to reduce doubt and conflict across nations. The letter cites Civil War as a family feud example and warns multilingual Europe fuels wars and confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily
Earth
United States
Europe
Veto Deadlock at Conference Tests France and Allies
The conference stalls over veto rights as the Americans push a strong stance and Moscow decision is awaited. Small nations favor delaying tactics while the five Arab states vow to unite against France's veto policy amid Syria policy tensions. Stettinius weighs a high level decision as committees prepare for broader peace enforcement measures.
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Britain
France
China
Moscow
United States
Stettinius
Stalin
Egypt
Syria
Lebanon
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
de Gaulle
N. R. Hudgins Celebrates 75th Birthday at Home
N R Hudgins marked his seventy fifth birthday with a family dinner at his home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs T McNutt and their children, Mr and Mrs Alfred SieNutt and children, Mr and Mrs Willman McNutt and children, Mrs Charlie McNutt and baby, Mr and Mrs Palla Hudgins and children, Mr E W McNutt and others. Also present were Mrs Delias McNutt, Mrs Bertha Price and daughter of Huntsville, Mrs Mattie and aene Chooks, Howard Stenson, Selma McNutt, Albert McNutt, and Magalene McNutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R. Hudgins
T. McNutt
Alfred SieNutt
Willman McNutt
Charlie McNutt
Palla Hudgins
E. W. McNutt
Paul Jones
Delias McNutt
Bertha Price
Bond Sales Slow as Morgan County Trails Quota
Morgan county bond buyers lag as E bond sales rise just 5 675 to 458 493 75, well under the 821 000 quota. Perch totals reach 14 165 886 25, 160 000 shy of 1 326 000 goal. Five nearby counties exceed E bond quotas during First Army Day weekend across Alabama.
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Morgan County
Perch
Alabama
Mississippi
Montana
Washington
Blount
Fayette
Cherokee
Escambia
Cleburne
T. T. Morgan Honored With Surprise Dinner Party
Relatives and friends of T. T. Morgan of Trinity held a surprise dinner Sunday in his honor. Guests included numerous Morgans and extended family members, with many children listed among attendees.
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T. T. Morgan
Trinity 1
Postwar economic shifts and policy moves outlined
Congressional backers acknowledge weak lines amid European victory as OPA plans to restore clothing prices. Bowles reports a new price order on woolen goods to curb costs. Truman seeks almost 2.0 and 2.4 billion dollars in lend lease and unused balances to speed Pacific victory and fund reconstruction. The Veterans groups propose peacetime draft approaches and Office of Civilian Defense is abolished with assets moved to Commerce.
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OPA
Price
Truman
Congress
Pacific
House
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
National Guard
Naval and
Marine Reserve
Johns Rites Held in Athens
Final rites were held Saturday in Athens for Mrs. Jamie D. Johns 73 who died May 25 at home. Rev. Pat Abernathy of Elkmont officiated and interment was in Athens City Cemetery with Rainey of Ardmore directing. She is survived by her husband three sons two daughters fourteen grandchildren two great grandchildren six sisters and two brothers. Pallbearers were Percy Burns Henry Garrett James Johns Willard Elrod Haske Bain and Odie Chambers.
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Athens
Jamie D. Johns
Pat Abernathy
Elkmont
Athens City
Rainey
Ardmore
Tenn
A. L. Johns
Decatur
Clifford
Will Johns
A. L. Die
Ellen Johns
Percy Burns
Henry Garrett
James Johns
Willard Elrod
Haske! Bain
Odie Chambers
Russian Officer Paul Jablochkov and the Arc Lamp
Russian officer Paul Jablochkov invented the arc lamp in 1876 using two parallel red carbon rods separated by an insulating material. The design produced a bright electric arc, paving the way for early electric lighting and advancing electrical engineering.
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Paul Jablochkov
Local Notes And Society Bits From Decatur Area
Floris Smith of Baileyton had her tonsils removed. A PT-19 Fairchild plane owned by Miss Muriel Thomas was added to city airport private planes, flown from Clarksdale to Decatur. Pvt. Coy Robinson, a Nazi prisoner for seven months, returned home. A daughter Elizabeth Jane was born to Ernest Héfila and wife in Cullman. Fire caused under $100 damage to a vacant apartment above 408 Bank Street. Mrs. W. L. Pate and infant son William Ralph returned home from Decatur General Hospital. Miss Lou Jean Johnston of Alabama College will leave to resume final senior studies after visiting her Athens parents. Loren Willoughby and son Tommy visit Knoxville relatives. Sheriff and Mrs. Willoughby noted. Bibb Humphrey and W. T. Edgemon visit Tuscaloosa on business. Herbert Meadows of Tanner dismissed from hospital. Two $15 cash bonds forfeited for disorderly conduct in city court. only two docket items.
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Muriel Thomas
Decatur
Clarksdale
Miss
Lou Jean Johnston
Alabama College
Montevallo
Elmer Johnston
Athens
GREAT Continues Push as Japanese Fall Back Near Canton
About 300 miles east, Chinese reports say Japan is retreating toward Canton over weeks, with towns abandoned within 50 miles. Chinese troops seize Saipa as Foochow areas recapture. U.S. divisions close on Davao garrison in the Southern Philippines while Luzon fronts show slow progress.
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Liuchow
South China
U. S
Canton
China
Saipa
Foochow
Wenchow
Delano Fire Chief Jim Robinson Gets Weekly Pay Raise
Assistant Fire Chief Jim Robinson received a weekly $2.50 raise while his salary was increased by $5 a week. A bill to place a traffic night on Gordon Drive West of the L and N railroad tracks was approved. The parallel persing ordinance for Decatur was reviewed at last night’s meeting.
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Jim Robinson
Robinson
Gordon Drive
L. and N
Decatur
Four-Power Control Council Arranges Postwar Germany
The Soviet British United States and French commanders will form a control council to govern occupied Germany. A coordinating staff with 13 divisions will function in joint oversight, while Germany must provide records, allow troop movements, reveal mine data, and aid in the surrender of Nazi leaders and traitors.
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United States
Germany
Control Council
United Nations
Berlin
De Gaulle Mulls Broad Conference After Levant Talks
French sources say De Gaulle is preparing a counter-proposal to widen a proposed French American British conference to include Russia and cover the whole Middle East. Paris notes no formal results from yesterday's talks. French commander Oliva-Roget recalled from Damascus as British forces evacuate garrisons in Syria.
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Paris
de Gaulle
The
Levant
London
Russia
Middle East
Britain
Oliva-Roget
Damascus
Syria
Cancer check up urged by Morgan County unit
Mrs. W. P. Baugh chair of the Morgan County Cancer Control Unit urges civic clubs to arrange cancer check ups now with physicians of their choice. June 15 is the last date in the drive. The plan aims for one hundred examinations with ten men per club, certificates signed by the physician, and county wide educational outreach. Morgan County leads Alabama in cancer control efforts with funding from the Community Chest.
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W. P. Baugh
Morgan County
Alabama
Community Chest
Mrs. Lucy Whitten Dies at Rural Home in Morgan County
Mrs. Lucy Jane Whitten 58 a Morgan County resident died this morning at 4 30 at her Hartselle home. Funeral services set for Mount Tabor Church Wednesday at 3 pm with Rev. H D Chitwood officiating. Interment in nearby cemetery with Peck Funeral Directors. Survived by husband J B Whitten seven daughters six sons three sisters two brothers and numerous grandchildren. Pallbearers listed as Carl Frances Herbert Dobbs Seldon Lawrence Sidney Martin Mack Eubanks Sherrill Moore.
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Lucy Jane Whitten
Morgan Cdanty
Hartselle
Mount Tabor
D H. Chitwood
Peck
J. B. Whitten
Arthur Key
Roy Burgess
H--L. Dobbs
B. B. Coffelt
Soddy
Tenn
John Halbrooks
Mary Kate
Vivian Whitten
Howard
Paul Whitten
S. D
Whitten
Flint
Roy Whitten
Ed Tapscott
Earl Murphy
Ace Turrentine
Tarrant City
Elliss Murphy
Hartseller
Harvey Roan
Louisville
Buster Thompson
Virgil Thompson
U. S. Army
Philippines
Carl Frances
Herbert Dobbs
Seldon Lawrence
Sidney Martin
Mack Eubanks
Sherill Moore
Famous discovery acts fast on the kidneys
Thousands praise Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for relieving nighttime urination and bladder irritation. The herbal remedy, created by a physician, increases urine flow and eases backache and run-down feeling. Send for a prepaid sample to Kilmer & Co., Stamford, Conn. Offer limited. All druggists sell Swamp Root.
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Moulton Street
Albany Broom Works
Wallace Barber Shop
Caddell's
Gottic Soc
Gaddell Drug Co
Wall Street
Limestone
County Oak Grove
Robert Broadway
GENE
City Park
Voice OF
People
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Central Church
Sixteenth Avenue
Ernest Morgan
Paul Brul
Virgil
James H. Morgan
Wilma
Mary
Walter Morgan
Nelia
John
Homer
Legler _ Dotson
Grady
Frank
Vera
Inez
J.B. Ella
Earline
Nora Morgan
Molly Couch
Emmett Callahan
Evie Morgan
Dottie
Mamie Morgan
Asia
Casey
Redding Morgan
Docie Montgomery
Elizabeth and
Flossie Lee
Omie Tucker
Office of Civilian Defense
Commerce Department
Grew
William D. Leahy
Joseph E. Davies
Drbinale
Floris Smith
Baileyton 1
Tom Ratliff
Sixth Avenue West
Ernest Heftla
Cullman Hospital
Pvt
Coy Robinson
Sadie Terry
Thomas Moore
Elizabeth Jane
Ernest Héfila
Cullman
J.S. Patterson and Son
Bank Street
Floyd Elkins
Elkins
W. L. Pate
William Ralph
Decatur General Hospital
Loren Willoughby
Tommy
Knoxville, Tenn
Sheriff
Mrs
W. T. Willoughby
Bibb Humphrey
W. T. Edgeman
Tuscaloosa
Herbert Meadows
Delano
Thornton & Minor
Odom
Motora Frefrigeration
E. Church ST
BUICK
Service
Poole-Buick Co
Lee
Lee Hal
Femune
Appoi
Princess Theatre
Roxy Theatre
Capitol Theatre
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