Hitler overreliance on highways harms German rail system
The article argues Hitler bet on blitz era roads for rapid troop movement while neglecting rail infrastructure. It notes unemployment relief via road building, quick victories in Poland and France, but rising fuel and lubricant shortages and greater wear on roads. It concludes steam railways offer cheaper long haul transport, highlighting strategic railway neglect.
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P. Lochner
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Europe
Poland
Holl
Belgium
France
New Han
Seizg
Oeles
Navy eases enlistment rules by widening eyesight limit
Navy changes enlistment standards at Decatur station easing vision tests and allowing joint eye readings from 15 feet if the worst eye reads six feet. Teeth requirements simplify to enough teeth to bite and chew with conditional acceptance for those with false teeth.
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Naval Reserve
Navy
Decatur
5,000 Pledges In Hand As Week Juxtaposed With War Bonds
A Morgan County War Bond drive led by E. K. Gregg advances toward a 20,000 pledge goal with 5,000 already in hand. Henry Morgentau extends pledge reporting to June 17, while Decatur headquarters at 513 Second Avenue remains open for bond purchases and applications.
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Morgan County War Bond Committee
Henry Morganthau
U. & Treasury
Washington
E. K. Gregg
Decatur
B. G. Hall
Second Avenue
Gregg
Landings Aboard Carrier With First Jet Planes Observed
The observer recalls the carrier deck routines as planes land, noting the towed target dives by small fighters and the alert gong that summons plane handling, firefighting, and medical crews. He compares engine sounds to World War II air battles and watches crews prepare after sunbathers on deck.
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Britain
Flag Day Celebration Across Nation Honors MacArthur
Across the country Americans honored the flag and united nations with marches and ceremonies. From Australia MacArthur urged June 13 as MacArthur day, Wes Point ideals cited. At the White House Roosevelt and allied reps prepared a broadcast as Quezon and Najera attended. In New York a 500000 parade and 2 million spectators marked a major patriotic display.
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Associated Press
United Nations
Douglas MacArthur
Australia
Philippines
MacArthur
West Point
Roosevelt
White House
Manuel Quezon
Don Francisco Castilo Najera
New York
Fifth Avenue
Judge Bale To Speak On Temperance At Central Methodist
Fred G. Bale, noted judge from Columbus Ohio, will address a June 16 audience at Central Methodist church on Temperance. The speaker, praised for poise logic and ministerial zeal, has long advocated temperance reform after leading the juvenile and domestic relations court and touring colleges and campuses.
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Judge Bale
Fred G. Bale
Central Methodist Church
Billy
Columbus
Ohio
Bale
North American
Methodist Board of Tempérance
Washington, D. C
Naval patrol near Coral Sea eyes Japanese forces
The speaker recalls routine life at sea near the Coral Sea as American forces, including an additional carrier and accompanying cruisers and destroyers, moved together to hunt Japanese targets.
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Coral Sea
Victory Gardens Planted by Falkville FFA Members
Falkville high school FFA members plant victory gardens as part of war effort. Each member displays a gate sign reading the path to victory, pledging to boost food production for the United States and allied nations. Surplus produce will be canned preserved dried and stored. Animals with 25 or more capons contribute to extended food supply goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Gardens
Falkville
FFA
FHA
United States
Uncle Sam
Funeral Sunday for Slain Man Theo Pepper
Athens Ala June 13 funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon for Theo Pepper a 52 year old farmer killed in an altercation over chickens on the Pepper farm by Arnold McLemore a 36 year old tenant Pepper complained to McLemore about his chickens and was told to move McLemore shot Pepper in the chest with a 410 shotgun Pepper died almost instantly McLemore is jailed with a warrant in Limestone County Municipal Court preliminary hearing set for June 22 Pepper is survived by his widow and eleven children.
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Athens
Ala
Theo Pepper
Arnold McLemnor
Pepper
McLemore
Tanner Lads Carry On at Vocational Agriculture
The Tanner students at Vocational Agriculture contribute to the war effort despite farm labor shortages. They receive systematic instruction on soybean, milk, beef, pork, egg, poultry, peanut, vegetable and fruit production. All plan increased output and fall gardens. 22 boys oversee 4500 chickens and will sell roosters while keeping pullets. McLemore, married with five children, is involved.
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Tanner Students of Vocational Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
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