Nation News Inconsistent Split On War In Europe
The piece cites views on US stance toward Hitler and Mussolini, notes French industry under German control, and discusses Monroe Doctrine enforcement. It laments political rhetoric, praises decisive action to stop fascism, and argues for diversified Southern agriculture beyond cotton.
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Senator Lee
Oklahoma
The
Baptist Church
Southern Baptist Convention
America
Hitler Mussolini
Europe
War machine and alliance readiness in world conflict
The remark notes astonishment at the German war machine and criticizes British and French preparedness for the looming crisis, framing the issue as a measure of Allied readiness versus German strength.
A Friend Voices Critique of Rural Churches and Ministers
A commenter argues rural church buildings are not better than others and questions how preachers in the countryside sustain themselves with pledged salaries across four or five churches. He notes exceptions but claims the preacher often lacks sufficient income despite church funding.
Red Cross Call Appeals for Aid Across Morgan County
The Red Cross urges immediate support for human beings in need, urging all residents including immigrants and diverse faiths to donate. It emphasizes that those who earn daily bread at home, on farms, in mills, or in stores should share their fortunes with sufferers in Belgium and beyond.
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Morgan County
Belgium
The
Red Cross
Britain Reconsiders War Plans and Urges Speed
The Associated Press reports Britain has radical revised national policy toward a shorter war and a blitzkrieg approach. The editorial argues the United States must abandon delays and mobilize immediate armament and training to confront Hitler, noting Washington’s slow path to readiness and urging rapid action now.
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Ed Press
United States
Britain
Rumor of Russian Entry in War Probed and Debunked
Washington dispatch traces a France prompted rumor that Russia joined the Allies to a French officer near Paris. The tale, spread via Tours and New York stock exchanges, sparked diplomatic maneuvering as Hitler plays USSR Turkey and Italy against each other. War Department cautious on deliveries while businessmen flood Washington offering aid.
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Washington
Yostock Exchange
Russia
France
Tours
Paris
Turkey
Italy
Stock Exchange
New York
Stalin
Hitler
Balkans
Balkan
Berlin
Hoover Curtis Ticket Hints at Local Political Year
One year ago today the Hoover and Curtis republican ticket is noted. Limestone County covers one third of the cost for lighting on Keller Memorial Bridge. The Municipal Paving Company won the Alabama street paving and Second Avenue repair contract. Cover-Wells plants here report 136 employees. Events include Mrs. A. T. Hanson hosting the Decatur Baptist choir, Jack Hinds returning from Huntsville, Miss Lila Mae Jolly out after illness, and several girls visiting Huntsville. Mrs. Sarah West visits Birmingham relatives. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Garnett on June 13. Dr. F. L. Chenault departed Thursday.
Movie Medicine and Misplaced Medical Detail
The column examines film realism from Gone with the Wind’s Confederate thermometer moment to medical school teaching quirks. It notes late introductions of clinical thermometers, silver plates in skulls, Ehrlich’s work, and humorous anecdotes about professionals, all while praising accurate drama in parts and critiquing others.
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Atlanta
Clifford Allbutt
Ehllich
Paul Ehrlich
For Sale 1934 Car in First Crash Condition
Odd inventory of phrases describes a 1934 car offered for sale in rough condition. In a stream of quirky remarks a wagon maker, a blind carpenter, a deaf ranchman and others are mentioned amid reflections on modern automobiles and public road use.
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Brighty
Local Students Return From Sewanee Dances
Three youths named Joe Broadus Billy Giles and James King returned Thursday night from Sewanee where they attended final dances while another relative faced illness.
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Malcolm Austelle
Joe Broadus
Billy Giles
James King
Sewanee
Dr Clendening Publishes Seven Health Pamphlets
Readers may obtain seven Dr Logan Clendening pamphlets by sending 10 cents per pamphlet in coins plus a self addressed stamped envelope with a three cent stamp to Dr Logan Clendening care of this paper. Titles include Three Weeks Reducing Diet Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
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Clendening
Logan Clendening
Drive-Driven Drifter Faces Restless Stretch
A man addicted to travel prefers long journeys over settled work and becomes irritable when forced to stay put. The text portrays his deep craving for alcohol and constant urge to roam.
Washerwoman notes a playful score at the Wieners Hamburgers shop
A washerwoman passing a butcher shop notices window lines reading Wieners 30 Hamburgers 27 and exclaims at the playful ball game. The piece contrasts wartime sympathy with domestic tragedy and references highway deaths in January 1940. A professor and Mars joke close the snippet.
Memo Curio Parade On Broadway Memo Headlines
Walter Winchell items reveal lively Broadway gossip and celebrity antics. Notes mention Jimmy Durante legal trouble, Rudy Vallee's Marines bid, Cooking up anti Nazi efforts, Murder Inc. and Murder International headlines, film industry moves, divorces and romance rumors across stars like Barbara Blair and Gracie MacDonald, plus travel, tourism surges, and charitable or showbiz quirks.
Congress considers outlawing Communists and allies
A terse rumor column notes Rep McLeod plans a bill in Congress to bar Communists from office and similar actions targeting opposition groups. It mentions Fannie Brice listing a $75 000 mansion sale on Long Island and speculates she will stay in California.
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McLeod
Congress
Fannie’ Brice
Long Island
California
Universal Films
Reno
France
Poincaire
Schuz
Switzerland
del Monte Ranch
Gutentag
Jamaica
Local Notes From Morgan County Center Point
Mr and Mrs Alton Williams of Raleigh NC spent Tuesday with Mrs Jo die Evans. Miss Agatha McRanaly has accepted a position at the Alabama Hosiery Mill. Mr and Mrs Donald Helms of Atlanta GA were weekend guests of their mother Mrs Cora Helms. Miss Edith Humphrey and Joe Sample returned home after a few days at Montevallo. Mrs Jimmy McAnally and children and David McAnally of Decatur were in the community Monday. Mr and Mrs Otis Campbell and a daughter Bobby of Lutpon City TN were Sunday guests of Lorimer Oldacre and son A. Mrs Albert Lyle is attending summer school at Florence State Teachers College. Mrs Ellis Mason was in Hartselle Saturday. Mrs Amly Elders is improving after an illness. Joe Turney was in Birmingham last week on business.
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Alton Williams
Raligh
North Carolina
Jodie Evans
Agatha McRanaley
Alabama Hosiery Mill
Donald Helms
Atlanta
Georgia
Cora Helms
Edith Humphrey
Joe Sample
Montevallo
Jimmy McAnally
David McAnally
Decatur
Otis Cambell
Bobby
Lupton City
Tennessee
Lorimer Oldacre
Albert Lyle
Florence State Teachers College
Ellis Mason
Hartselle
Amly Elderss
Joe Turney
Birmingham
Your Want Ad in 7000 Area Homes Tele Phone 46
Local classified note offers space in a 7000 home distribution and provides a telephone contact 46 for placing an advertisement. The short notice emphasizes broad reach and easy response for readers seeking classified help.
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Jack Hinds
Priiday
Huntsville
Lila Mae Jolly
Phyllis
Evelyn Giles
Hilda Carpenter
Julia Bingham
P. £. Phelps
Sarah West
W. J. Garnett
F. L. Chenault
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Mars
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Jupiter
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China
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Maxwell Field
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E. 84Th Street
Bob Montgomery
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Murder, Inc
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Jayne Manners
Hildegarde
Savoy Plaza
Jim Farley
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Barbara
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Royal Air Force
Pierpont
Gracie MacDonald
Joe Lewis
Jane Frazee
J. Paterno, Jr
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Phila Rifle Club
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Jeanne Engels
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Stork
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