Gas Rationing Cuts Accidents and Delinquency Statewide
Authorities report the first month of gasoline rationing reduced highway fatalities by up to 40 percent and total accidents by as much as 50 percent. Hundreds of service stations closed. juvenile delinquency declined as families conserved cars. Georgia cites a one third drop in fatalities. Florida notes toll bridges losing revenue. public golf and beaches affected. many details remain unavailable.
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Associated Press
Seaboard
Maine
Florida
Georgia
Robinson
Georgia Petroleum Retailers
Martin m
Gandy
Tampa Bay
Turbulent World War II Front Reports Heavy Fighting
Allied and German forces clash along Sevastopol and Kharkov sectors with heavy casualties. German command claims advances and prisoner captures, while Russian reports cite losses on both sides and shifting fronts. An American volunteer notes Italian and British losses near Ain El Gaza as Norwegian and Paris disturbances surface.
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Crimean
Ern
Sevastopol
Kharkov
Caucasus
Hitler
Peeden
Moscow
Russia
W. B
St. Petersburg
Fma
Libya
Market wrap struggles as leaders fail to lift stocks
Markets on a mixed note with transport shares dragging overall. Pre noon trading slow but gains appeared late with small positive moves. volume light with 300000 transfers and screenings 58-62. Soybeans quoted No 2 yellow at 1.70 to 1-2- LT1 and No 3 at 1.65 to 1.69, with 1-4-1.69.
Courageous sailors deny rescue to save others at sea
Survivors from a South of Cuba torpedoed American merchantman tell of two lifeboats escaping after a June 1 sinking. Two deaths, 53 survivors including four passengers, 14 gun crew, 35 crew. The crew refused help from two Brazilian ships due to the presence of a submarine, warning them to flee.
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Caribbean
Cuba
Navy
William J. McCarthy
New York
Markets at a Glance New York and Chicago Trading Report
New York stocks steady as air transports advance and bonds show irregular price changes with narrow moves. Cotton prices ease in New Orleans liquidation, while Chicago wheat trends easy on profit taking. Corn remains about steady with quiet trade. Hog prices rise 10 to 15 cents, top at 14.35, with Monday’s small supply. yearlings hold steady to strong.
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New York
Gotton
New Orleans
Chicago
Futures close at lower levels on reduced demand
Cotton futures in New York settle near day lows as trade demand wanes and selling pressure persists. July through January contracts slip with quotes around 18.5 to 18.8 cents, reflecting broad weakness and limited immediate buying interest.
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New York
Cotton futures drift lower in New Orleans trading
In New Orleans on June 15 cotton futures fell as traders weighed long realizing and optimistic for a sound new crop. The market ended barely steady with July and December contracts showing slight declines from earlier levels.
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N. C
New Orleans
Butter and Egg Receipts and Bids at Chicago Market
Butter receipts total 1,181,221 pounds with bids and offers: tubs and boxes quoted in various bids and offers including 92 36 bid and 96 1-2 offer for tubs while eggs show 33,888 cases with graded extra firsts on track around 30 3-4 bid and 31 1-2 offer. No bids or offers reported on other grades.
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Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Grain prices report for Chicago market
June grain quotes show no cash wheat trading. Corn values for No 2 yellow 41 2 86, No 3 84 85 1 2, No 4 83 85, No 5 84. sample yellow 77 78 and white 79. Oats across grades range from 50 50 1 2 to 51, 50 1 4, 48 1 2, and 45 for heavy red sample. Barley and hard barley quoted around 99 1 07 nominal and 81 87 nominal for feed.
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Chicago
Threats Reported Over Plot Against German Figure
A report notes threats tied to a plot against a single German figure, signaling heightened security concerns and potential retaliation amid ongoing tensions.
Baseball group fined for street brawl in Memphis
Five Memphis and Little Rock players pleaded guilty in city court after a street brawl in West Memphis. Infielder Thomas Irwin faced 10 dollars for public drunkenness and 50 dollars for assault and battery. Jim Trexler 10 dollars for public drunkenness. Lee Riley 10 dollars for assault and battery. Norbert Kleinke 10 dollars for assault and battery. John Morris 10 dollars for public drunkenness.
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West Memphis
Ark
Memphis
Little Rock
J. T. Cockrell
Jean —Hillencamp
Thomas Irwin
Jim Trexler
Insurance Savings From Want Ad Agents
Local want ads list insurance agents offering cost saving policies. Readers are encouraged to compare quotes from named agencies and contact details provided for personalized coverage options. The notices emphasize affordability, policy options, and direct outreach to brokers.
Alabama Rotarians Buy Ambulance For War Effort
Rotary District in Alabama leads a drive where all clubs and Rotarians contribute to fund an ambulance. Rotary International tests the plan in eight U S and Canadian districts and may expand if successful. Harry Hall of Dothan serves as district governor and pledges support.
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Rotary ~ International
Alabama
Rotary International
Rotary
United States
Canada
Rotary Club
Harry Hall
Dothan
Gilbert Illness Stuns Athens Leader and Former Sheriff
L N Gilbert a leading Athens capitalist and longtime county landowner lies seriously ill at his home in Athens with little hope for recovery His son W Van Gilbert also away serving as a lieutenant in the U S Army Gilbert previously served as sheriff of the county.
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Athens
Ala
L. N. Gilbert
W. van Gilbert
Gilbert
New Alaskan Move Likely
Washington reports military authorities expect Japan to expand landings in the Aleutians. Large scale operations near American bases could draw heavy US air power, with Attu and Kiska already used by Japan. Experts say task forces may probe defenses and threaten Dutch Harbor and other Alaskan posts.
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Washington
Aleutian Islands
Western Hemisphere
United States Army
Navy
Coral Sea
Midway
Attu Island
Kiska Harbor
Rat Islands
Kiska
Ditch Harbor
Attu
Aleutians
Japan
Aleutian
Dutch Harbor
Alaskan
Distribution of lend lease costs and mutual aid during war
The report details lend lease transfers totaling 3.673 billion dollars with 2.138 billion shipped abroad and the rest in transit or processing. It notes aid flows in both directions, including food and equipment for Allied troops, and says repayment will not be dollar for dollar but by blood and toil, aiming for lasting peace and shared prosperity.
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Britain
Australia
Ailing
Local social notes and court reports from Morgan County
Weekend visits and weddings are noted alongside a police court report counting twenty arrests for public drunkenness gaming and traffic violations. Births are announced in Emens clinic and at home, with residents visiting relatives in Trinity Sheffield and Eva.
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Cliffs Pinand “Humphrey
Morgan County
Dependents' Pay Deductions for Soldiers
The text explains monthly deductions for Senate and B dependents totaling $27 from a soldier's pay. A dependent mother would receive $5 from the soldier, with the government adding $15 monthly. Without Class A dependents but with a mother, the soldier would pay $22 monthly with the government $15, totaling $37. Class B dependents receive smaller sums than wives and children.
Funeral service for Lonnie Cribbs held in Athens
Lonnie Cribbs 44 assistant postmaster at Athens post office died Friday night after a sudden illness. Funeral conducted at First Methodist Church by Dr B T Waites with burial at Sandlin Cemetery. Survived by widow and five children. Cribbs had served the post office about a decade and was well respected locally.
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Athens
Ala
First Methodist Church
Lonnie Cribbs
Decatur
B. T. Waites
Spry
Sandlin
Cribbs
Post Office
Youngest General Perrin Nominated in Army
Colonel Edwin S. Perrin, born October 15, 1905, is nominated to brigadier general at age 36, slated to become the Army’s youngest officer. He hails from Custer South Carolina and is serving overseas, following Brigadier General Laurence S. Kuter who recently turned 37.
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Washington
Edwin S. Perrin
Army
Perrin
Custer, S. C
Laurence S. Kuter
Movable Alabama Farm School Ends Successful Morgan Morgan Session
The Movable School or Alabama Agricultural School on Wheels wrapped up a productive session in Morgan and Lawrence counties, teaching 370 residents through demonstrations on home canning gardening dairy care and poultry. Instructors included B. T. Pompey J L Dent A Gee R R Bell and T. W. Bridges with health unit representatives also presenting on communicable diseases.
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Morgan
Lawrence
Alabama Extension Service
T. M. Campbell
Macon County
Moulton
Davis
Temple
Wheneezer
Spring Creek
Nebo
Danville
Talucah
Priceville
B. T. Pompey
J. L. Dent
A. Gee
R. R. Bell
T. W. Bridges
Feud Blamed in Double Killing Near Biloxi
In Biloxi area a 69 year old farmer Alex Scarborough and his son Clifford Scarborough were ambushed and killed while driving their truck. Matt Riley, severely wounded, said two men in a pursuing car opened fire, with Constable McDonnell blaming a feud. No arrests were made. The younger man’s home had recently burned.
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Biloxi
Miss
Alex Scarborough
White Plains
Clifford Scarborough
Grand Bay
Ala
Herbert McDonnell
Matt Riley
Riley
King of Greece Addresses Senate in Washington
King George II of Greece told the Senate that Greece is proud to stand beside the American democracy again. He praised US aid during the war and recalled past support, as a group of Native Indian attendants watched from the galleries.
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Washington
George II
Greece
Senate
United States
George
Japanese pincers close on Chinese rear rail line
Chekiang Kiangsi front reports Japanese forces tightening their hold on the Cha kiang Chekiang rail corridor from Hangchow to Nanchang. Chungking confirms advances near Kiangsi border and loss of Yushan position. Nanchang battles intensify as Chinese troops push toward the Kan River. Darwin bombed by 27 Japanese aircraft, with limited damage reported. United States Navy confirms a destroyer lost and an aircraft carrier damaged in the Midway area battle.
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Associated Press
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Nanchang
Chungking
China
Kwan
Yushan
Kwangfeng
Chiang Kai-Shek
Kiangsi
Cent Daily
Kan River
Darwin
Australia
Tokyo
Midway Island
San Francisco
United States Navy
Britnell Addresses Decatur Rotary on Draft Board Duties
Ben L. Britnell of Morgan County Draft Board No. 1 spoke at the Decatur Rotary Club meeting at Cornelian Court hotel. He explained draft board duties in war efforts as roses were given to Norman Harris James H Johnson and Frank Stone and Reid Sher ard joined the club. Attendance prizes went to A C Bailey and D L R Murphree while guests included Rev Noble R Edwards W J Terry T A McGough Holmes Turner Carl Martin Rev Edwin Wyle and John Wilks.
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Morgan County
Decatur Rotary Club
Cornelian Court
Mr. Britnell
Harry Higdon
Norman Harris
James H. Johnson
Frank Stone
Reid Sherard
Clu
A. C. Bailey
D L. R. Murphree
Noble R. Edwards
Bessemer
W. J. Terry
Hartselle
T. A. McGough
Birmingham
Holmes Turner
Carl Martin
Athens
Edwin Wyle
John Wilks
Decatur
New Tax Plan Proposes Excise Taxes on Daily Goods
Treasury and congressional tax experts proposed new excises on coffee tea sugar and salt and higher postage on newspapers to the House Ways and Means Committee. Sources said the ideas, raised in response to a weekend request, are unlikely to be adopted.
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Washington
Treasury
Congressional
House
Ways and Means Committee
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