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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1940

Page

10

German Press Chief Rejects Peace Talks for Total Victory

Otto Dietrich, Hitler’s press chief, told Foreign Journalists in Berlin that Germany’s aim is total victory. He ridiculed Britain and France for seeking peace and said Hitler unites the people, armed forces, and weapons to ensure triumph as troops march toward Paris.

Eric Berlin Eee Cologne Louis P. Lochner Paris Otto Dietrich Adolph Hitler Dietrich Germany Puehrer Great Britain France Poland Hitler People's State Volksstaat General Headquarters Fuelrer England Louis Lochner Associated Press Bureau

War Alerts and Strategic Risks as Europe Sees New Fronts

The piece discusses a looming war stance along the Loire with Mussolini's forces eyed for action on the Franco-Italian border and Spain possibly entering on the Allied side. It outlines fears of a Gibraltar assault and a potential British invasion of England if France surrenders, with reports of German troop movements toward Paris and pressure on Britain amid disrupted defenses. It also notes a separate agricultural program by A phrey involving alfalfa, lespedeza, and dairy feed crops as a local relief.

Mussolini France Madrid Tangier North Africa Rock of Gibraltar Mediterranean England Hitler

Pearce and Hill Named to Office at Boys State

Harry Pearce and Johnny Hill two Decatur boys attending Boys State at Montgomery have been elected to office.

Pearce Hill Harry Pearce Johnny Hill Decatur Montgomery

Youngsters Favorable To Boys State Officials

Pearce secretary of state Hill under secretary of state both boys conduct themselves well in their offices and are great favorites with many youngsters attending the Boys State.

Fice Pearce Hill

Carruth Files Challenge to Northwest Lawrence Board Race

Frank Carruth, a member of the Northwest Lawrence County Board of Revenue, contests the June 4 primary result in which Fred Brackin won by 14 votes. Carruth claims Brackin benefited from illegal ballots. a hearing before the County Executive Committee is set for June 26.

Frank Carruth Board of Revenue Northwest Lawrence County W. L. Chenault Fred Brackin Moulton Brackin Carruth

Men’s Supper Meeting At First Presbyterian Church

The men’s supper is held tonight at the First Presbyterian church starting 6 30 PM. All men of the church are invited to attend this monthly gathering.

First Presbyterian Church

Fireproof cotton touted in Charlotte tests

The article reports on a new fireproof cotton treatment tested in Charlotte. An acetylene torch burned a hole but did not ignite surrounding fabric. W J Heenan of the Department of Agriculture lauds the development as a major advance for the cotton industry with federal allotments to a Charlotte firm and a Texas company.

Charlotte N. C Department of Agriculture Beeves W. J. Heenan Department Zin Tyler Tex Heenan

Pageant Cast Rehearsals Begin for Decatur Celebration

Rehearsals for the town 120th anniversary pageant start 1 30 PM Monday at Central High School and run day and night through July 4. About 150 cast members expected. mass meeting set for 8 PM Monday at Lyons Hotel Assembly room to discuss plans.

Decatur Central High School Lyons Hotel Pengents Benson Field Tennessee River Richard Mahar M. E. Edwards W. J. Brown Earle Calvin G. P. Banaiza Maynard Layman Ben Holmes John B. Rogers Fostoria Ohio Decatur Chamber of Commerce

Checks Ready for Saturday at Decatur Dairy Market

Checks totaling 3461.14 will be paid Saturday to 300 farm milk sellers at Alabama Dairy Products plant in Decatur. Highest payout is 60.00, lowest 0.03 after deductions. Program starts at 11 with F. W. Burns of Auburn as featured speaker. several hundred farmers expected.

Decatur Alabama Dairy Products Plant F. W. Burns Auburn

Farmer to Ship Milk Daily to Decatur Cheese Plant

H D Humphrey an demonstrations farmer from Hartselle Route 3 plans to start sending a ten gallon can of milk to the Decatur cheese plant each day in the near future He will source the milk from five well bred cows and heifers on his farm aided by County Agent B G Hall The program began with winter legumes fertilized with triple superphosphate by the county soil conservation association and TVA and has boosted his corn yield to about thirty five bushels per acre last year

H. D. Humphrey Hartselle Route 3 Decatur County Soil Conservation Association Tennessee Valley Authority

Farmer's plan to grow grain for dairy cattle on dairy farm

A farmer estimates several acres of sorghum or similar grain would yield 50 to 75 bushels per acre. His program aims to produce ample grain to feed his dairy cattle and other livestock on the farm. Hay needs for Mr Hum?

Cate Hum

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