Committee Votes To Refer Farm Land Tax Cut And Housing Plan
A committee referred the farm land ad valorem tax cut and a rural housing authority plan to the House and Senate for action. Governors opposition, House Rules consideration, and a revision to state laws were noted as lawmakers eye a June 25 formal session. The legislature also floated a sliding unemployment tax scale amid proposals to revise the code.
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Georgia
Lewis Critiques Republicans Before Convention Committee
John L. Lewis of the CIO told the Republican resolutions committee labor has no reason to trust the GOP, claiming the party has abandoned labor. He spoke as a representative of about 10 million workers and urged no special privilege, stressing rights and recommendations for the 1940 platform.
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Resolutions Committee
Bombers shift to home defense amid D F withdrawal
Military circles say the B E F will devote itself to one task home defense using battle trained units. England now houses many troops with modern combat experience and holds large stocks of guns and stores from France. German terms for France imply Hitler may demand surrender of the French fleet to Britain.
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TVA officials to take new place in Knoxville
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced the resignation of Earle S. Draper as director of regional planning studies and named Howard K. Menminick acting director. Draper leaves to become assistant administrator of the Federal Housing Administration in Washington. Menminick joined TVA in July 1937 as senior regional planner, a Lansing Michigan native who previously taught at Michigan State College and Harvard University.
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Earle S. Draper
Howard K. Menminick
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Federal Housing Administration
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Lansing Mich
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French Advice Urges Civilians to Stay Home
Military leaders continue to stress that civilians should remain in their homes as the safest place during ongoing operations.
Decatur’s Diary Finds Friends Between Towns and Travels
Local notes show residents visiting relatives in Chattanooga Ardmore and Florence. Many attend funerals hospital transfers and church events while planning trips to Florence Nashville and New York. Individuals named include Martha Berry Anita Fergerson Billie English and Atlee Hoff with updates on health travel and community activities.
Red forces push through Baltic towns as Soviets probe influence
Soviet artillery infantry and cavalry, supported by bombing planes and armored detachments, reportedly occupy major towns in Lithuania Estonia and Latvia. Guards are posted at rail hubs and bridges while talks continue on pro Soviet governments. Rumors of German moves in east Prussia surface amid talk of Norway protectorate plans.
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Britain prepares for total air war as invasion threat grows
The narrative frames a likely shift to total warfare with a German air onslaught aimed at Britain while Churchill pledges strength in air and sea to thwart invasion. Roosevelt faces criticism over compulsory national service, with Alf Landon accusing the plan of undermining American tradition and prompting congressional debate on universal training and defense funding.
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Women’s Chamber of Commerce Holds Luncheon Meeting
Members of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce met at the Tennessee Valley Hotel for a luncheon. Richard Mahar outlined plans for the 120th anniversary pageant. Mrs Comer Brell introduced new members and Miss Mary Vernon Dix leads the welcoming committee.
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New secretary crowds coast guard college with reservist officers
A new secretary announced classes will include about 70 Army Navy and Marine officers mostly reservists. First class starts August 1 after 53 officers received diplomas from Johnson following nine months of training in munitions procurement. Johnson urged grand scale motorization and mechanization in defense. The Navy deferred 20 torpedo and submarine chaser boats from Electric Boat Groton allowing sale to Britain. White House said Roosevelt approved the plan.
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Pageant Tickets Drive City Celebration
The Chamber of Commerce sponsors a pageant with 3000 reserved seats mailed to 1500 patron buyers. Officials urge public support by buying tickets for the parade and celebration. General admission tickets total 12000 on sale.
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Economy Bill Beaten Again in Senate Vote
The Senate rejected a modified economy proposal seeking a $500 million reduction in non defense appropriations for the next fiscal year. A rider to the tax bill to direct review of all appropriations was also defeated. Prior measures to force Roosevelt to recapture 5 to 10 percent of non defense funds failed as well.
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Leases for Wheeler Reservoir Cabins Finalized
Five Decatur residents completed leases today to build cabins on Wheeler Reservoir. Seventy seven cabin sites are available at Finley’s Island and other properties. W M Rice, Wheeler Reservoir manager, invites more applicants at the TVA warehouse offices in Decatur.
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Washington liner Washington obstains from torpedoing lifeboats
Captain Manning recalls signaling restraint when a submarine commander spared the lifeboats crowded with women and children. He details avoiding radio to keep position hidden and describes speeding engines to flee another submarine. The ship carried two motor lifeboats with navigation gear ready for rescue operations. The Washington was due in New York Friday.
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French hydroplane crew interned after Palma landing
The French hydroplane crew, en route to Algeria, landed at Puerto Cristo Mallorca as fuel ran out. Military authorities seized the aircraft and interned the crew.
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Medwick Case Probed After Ebbets Field Incident
Brooklyn district attorney opens inquiry into the Medwick incident after a rough game with the St. Louis Cardinals at Ebbets Field. Key figures from both clubs questioned as doctors describe Medwick’s concussion and five day hospital stay.
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France Accepts Axis Peace Terms Unconditional surrender implied
Diplomatic hints from Madrid and Rome indicate French acceptance of Axis terms. Hitler seeks unconditional capitulation while Franco hosts talks with Franco’s residence in Madrid. British raids continue as invasion fears rise and civilian casualties mount.
Train wreck near Cullman disrupts line and halts service
A southbound freight wreck in Alabama caused gondola cars to spill steel onto the tracks near Cullman. Debris blocked the main line, forcing trains to run single track from Wesoda to Hanceville. Officials contemplated FBI involvement for sabotage. Passengers were transferred by private cars and trucks while investigators work. Two deceased suspects held at a mortuary as relatives are sought.
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Stocks Rally Mixed Amid War News Over France
New York stocks drifted with brief advances and declines as traders awaited Hitler’s plans for conquered France. About 600000 shares changed hands amid focus on the French fleet and potential Nazi control affecting U S trade with Britain. Aircraft stocks showed strength after Rep Vinson opposed cutting profits for plane makers on government contracts. Prices of iron ore and Plymouth Rock shipments listed with several readings unchanged.
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New York
Hitler
France
Great Britain
Representative Vinson
U. S
Markets At A Glance
NEW YORK June 19 steady rails extend firm tone bonds mixed foreign loans down foreign exchange erratic Swiss franc climbs cotton higher trade wall street and mill buying metals steady scrap copper cut 18 cent a pound wool tops firm Boston buying short covering CHICAGO wheat higher corn higher cattle strong to 25 higher hogs steady to 10 higher
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Cotton futures rise on New York and New Orleans boards
Futures for July and other contracts edged higher on June 19 as market attention focused on upcoming first July notice day. New York listings show gains from 8 to 14 points with multiple months higher. New Orleans prices closed steady to up.
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N. Y. Cotton
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New Orleans
Cottonseed Meal Futures Close Quiet in Memphis Trade
Prime cottonseed meal futures in Memphis closed quietly with July 18 at 21.70, September 21.70, October 20.70, December 20.70, and January 20.70. Sales totaled 300.
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F.O.B
Cottonseed Oil Market Notes and Bid Ranges
Market bulletin shows Cottonseed Oil closing steady with bleach able prime and summer yellow at 6.05 nominal. Prime crude ranges 0.00 to 5.25 with July at 5.51 B, September 5.65 B, October 5.66 B, December 5.72 B. Bid quotations indicated as B-bid.
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Cotton market closes dull in New Orleans
Spot cotton in New Orleans on June 19 closed dull with no sales. Prices fixed at low middling 10.00, middling 11.00, good middling 11.45. Receipts 897, stock 604,830.
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Poultry Market Report from Chicago Auction
Chicago market notes show live poultry steady to firm on June 19 with 47 trucks. Hens under 5 pounds and under 14 pounds, broilers at 2 1 2 pounds and down, colored stock at 16 cents, Plymouth Rock at 17 1 2 cents.
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Plymouth Rock
Grain price report from Chicago market action
Cash grain prices listed for Chicago on June 18 show no cash wheat. Corn values include No 1 yellow at 64 1 2 67, No 5 at 65, No 1 white at 76 1 4 3 4. Oats and soybeans feature No 2 mixed at 35, No 2 white at 35 3 4 36, No 3 at 1 2 35 1 4, sample grade 33 1 2, barley malting 54-60 nominal, feed 40-48 nominal, No 3 50, No 3 malting 54, No 3 yellow soy beans 77 1-2.
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Chicago dairy prices show steady with minor butter rise
Chicago notes butter at 1,146,537 firm creamery 88 score 24 and other prices unchanged. Eggs listed at 29,686 with steady price and no changes.
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Wheat prices rally after early losses in Chicago
In Chicago on June 19 wheat futures reversed intraday losses to close higher across the board. Wheat futures gained about a cent with July at 78 1-2 3-8, September at 78 5-8. corn rose 3-8 5-8 as July and September moved to 60 1-8. oats advanced 58-3-4.
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Nashville Livestock Market Report Summary
Nashville Tennessee June 19 salable cattle 125 calves 150 mostly steady prices for grass heifers and yearlings 6.50 to 7.50 with some around 8.00 dry fed yearlings up to 9.00. canner and cutter cows 3.50 to 5.00 with some beef up to 6.00. top bulls 6.00 and top vealers 8.50. Hogs 500 mostly 10 higher with good and choice 150 lbs and up 4.20 to 5.10 and some sows 3.10. Sheep 1,500 spring lambs 25 lower with good and choice ewes and wethers 9.75 to 11.00. top clipped ewes 2.50.
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U S II The American Position Outlined By Ambassador
Ambassador William Phillips outlined U S policy to Italian authorities, listing French possessions in the Western Hemisphere as those most affected by a potential armistice. He warned European powers against extending systems to any Hemisphere territory, stressing the need to support independent governments and oppose interference.
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Britain Eyes Buying Russian War Supplies
London June 19 The British government studies negotiating with Soviet Russia to purchase tanks guns airplanes and other war weapons. Richard A Butler permanent undersecretary for foreign affairs told the House of Commons today.
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Fleet Unlikely to Sail for Canada
New Haven Conn June 19 Lord Lothian British ambassador to the United States said Americans should not expect that the British fleet would be moved to Canada as part of the defensive system of their nation.
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