Cotton prices and local notices from Decatur area
Prices paid Saturday for cotton ranged strict middling 21.25, middling 21.05, strict low 19.85 and low 16.56. Local attractions featured Lady Of Burlesque at the cess, Rhythm Parade at the Roxy, Tramp Tramp Tramp at the Capitol. Construction on the river terminal on the Tennessee advancing. terminal expected by September 1. Various local residents and military personnel are noted including Norman Marris’s operation, Frank Hulse in New York, Pvt. West at Camp Campbell, and Ensign Guy Blackwell proceeding to Camp Peary. Director changes and upcoming meetings mentioned for Decatur organizations.
Army Sends Frozen Foods To Arctic For 1943 Needs
Army quartermaster depot in Jersey City announces over 4,000,000 pounds of quick frozen vegetables for shipment to the frozen North this year. In 1943, 71,000,000 pounds of quick frozen peas beans corn and spinach will go to all armed services, with none for Alaska this year.
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Navy gunners recount survivor ordeal after ship torpedoed
Three navy gunners from a United States merchant ship describe a Japanese submarine firing on life boats as survivors clung to rafts. A second vessel, also sunk, saw two crew killed and four injured while rescue planes dropped food boxes and survivors fought sharks with oars until rescue after 16 hours at sea. George Pirie of Oakland stayed at his radio key until water swept him free.
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United States
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South Pacific
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Los Angeles
Eugene N. Hudson
Cincinnati
Ohio
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Grand Haven
Navy
George Pirie
Oakland
Calif
Alabama lawmakers set to speed up 60 day session
In Montgomery Alabama with two weeks left the legislature plans a faster pace next week as both houses move to begin Monday sessions Senate votes on the Bradford bill creating a state Labor Department and requiring labor unions to file financial statements Governor Sparks backs either labor measure for quick passage Senate to review a temperance bill and a statewide liquor referendum proposal while debates continue on income tax surplus use and a sales tax increase for old age assistance.
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Hoyt Ware
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Alabama
Senate
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State Labor Department
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House
Vernon St. John
Lawrence
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House Rules Committee
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Joseph Sullivan
Mobile
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Jefferson
Reuben Newton
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Sheriff to Face Trial in Macon County Brutality Case
Federal attorneys said they were prepared to open the government's case Monday at Opelika against Macon County sheriff Edwin Eugene Evans and deputy Henry Franklin Faucett on 15 counts of brutality against white and Negro prisoners. The trial will be handled by District Attorney EB Burns Parker, Assistant Attorney Hartwell Davis, and Maynard Smith. Walter, a Negro convict, allegedly died during arrest, prompting federal charges under civil liberties laws.
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Hartwell Davis
Maynard Smith
Justice Department
Macon County
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Henry Franklin Faucett
Alabama
Wendell Berge
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Walter
New Health Plans Shaped by AMA Leader in Atlanta
Dr. James E. Paullin, new AMA president, outlines postwar aims for government-supported medical centers and physician relocation to ensure care for all. He proposes funding modeled after schools, with subsidies and patient contributions to offset costs, noting war-time material shortages could delay full implementation.
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American Medical Association
James E. Paullin
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Soviet Feelings This Year 10 Bring Victory
Moscow reports growing confidence after two years of war as Allied and Russian efforts drive toward destroying the Teuton aggressor. Stalin pledges a second front. Allied landings advance with Africa, Pantelleria, and plans for invasion. U.S. and British help boost Soviet production and weapons.
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Italy
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United States
England
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Murmansk
Atlanta Leads In Food Price Hikes
Atlanta showed the largest increase in food costs among nine Southeastern cities from April 20 to May 18, with a 19 percent rise. Jacksonville fell 1.2 percent, and five cities posted declines. Norfolk and Savannah each rose 0.9 percent, Memphis up 0.6, while Charleston, Richmond, Birmingham, and Mobile posted small decreases.
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Atlanta
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Jacksonville
Fla
Norfolk
Savannah
Memphis
Coal Strike Spreads as UMW and Operators Meet
Washington reports a spreading coal strike as John L. Lewis and operators recess bargaining to Sunday after a day of talks over the War Labor Board's portal‑to‑portal pay ruling. About 50,000 miners have already quit ahead of a looming truce deadline.
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Sanatorium Doing Great Work Here
Frances Jordan profiles Morgan County tuberculosis sanatoriums progress. The facility emphasizes patient care with organized filing systems, spotless treatment rooms, and advanced equipment including X ray and fluoro scope to monitor treatment responses. Dr Teagarden advocates compression therapy as a promising approach.
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Amphibious Forces Announced By Navy
The Navy announced a powerful Army Navy amphibious force to lead an Allied invasion of Hitler Europe. Training aims to unify Army and Navy practices and eliminate jargon for seamless operations. Marines' role not specified and speculation centers on Army led landings after beachheads are secured.
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Booze Status Remains Unchanged After Montgomery Trip
Rep. Harris returns from Montgomery with Rep. Stewart and Sen. St John noting cooler Decatur weather. House Rules has not advanced any of three liquor bills to a floor vote this session. Harris expects the measures may never reach the floor. The Bradford labor bill passed 27-4. Harris predicts House action will mirror the Senate.
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Town Creek
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Senate
Sparks Order Still Stands in Alabama Mine Crisis
Governor Chauncey Sparks affirmed his order to reclassify vital workers from military service remains in effect. He noted Birmingham area coal mines are under federal control and the state will not intervene unless riots occur. Col. James T. Johnson Jr. said some workers have been reclassified but no figures were available.
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Montgomery
Ala
Chauncey Sparks
Birmingham Area
Sparks
James T. Johnson, Jr
Selective Service
Minister Hurt On Way To Funeral In Talbotton Ga
Rev. E. R. Lewis pastor of the Talbotton circuit Methodist churchs was injured when his automobile overturned en route to the funeral of Walter Baldwin 88 former state representative. He suffered a broken leg and internal injuries and was taken by hearse to a Butler Georgia hospital. Baldwin rites were delayed over two hours and conducted by another Methodist minister.
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A&a
E. R. Lewis
Walter Baldwin
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Butler
Baldwin
War production debate signals modest rise in May output
Undersecretary Patterson and WPB officials clash over May production figures. Patterson says Army ground forces need higher output with 5.5 percent short of May needs, while WPB cites a 2 percent overall rise. The discussion notes cuts in ground- forces and broader gains across Navy Air and lend lease.
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Patterson
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United States
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Lend-Lease
Ten white men charged in Beaumont race riots
Charges filed in Beaumont city corporation court against ten white men for drunkenness receiving stolen property assault and battery and unlawful assembly after riots that killed two and damaged property. Gol Mason said martial law troops completed inquiry and 15 more held on serious charges including murder and arson.
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Tex
Albert Tatum
Gol
Sidney C. Mason
Rumors of Italian Envoys in Algiers Amid War Tides
Allied air power intensifies strikes on Sicily Sardinia and mainland targets as reports surface of Italian envoys in Algiers. Reuters cites Crown Prince Umberto and Marshal Pietro Badoglio as agents, though Berlin and Rome offer skepticism.
Peace Feelers Stir Rumor of Italian Peace Move
Reuters reported uncorroborated rumors that Italian leaders including Crown Prince Umberto and Marshal Badoglio might seek peace with the Allies in Algiers while Mussolini pressed cabinet meetings. Allied air raids continued and Italy imposed martial law in nine provinces as Rome denied the peace claim.
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