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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1942
Page
1
The forecast notes little change in temperature with scattered thundershowers in the south portion Sunday. The Tennessee River level reached 21.10 feet, with a maximum temperature of 98 and a minimum of 73. Cotton prices paid Saturday include strict middling 18.95, middling 18.70, strict low 17.96, and low 17.20.
A Navy district spokesman says Japanese forces in the Aleutians are “getting attacked” when fog breaks and weather drives operations. He calls the Aleutians a strange, foggy terrain. weather, not bravado, shapes the campaign and battles continue with no surprise attacks announced.
Twin Beds at the Prin and International Lady at the Capitol draw moviegoers. Ben Fennell of Leighton visits Trinity Friday. Families visit Betty Martin in Sherman Street. Betty Littlefield stays two weeks with Mr and Mrs Bill Littlefield. The Baugh infirmary births Sherry Ann to Mr and Mrs R C Borden on June 19. Mrs Earl Knoblock discharged to 905 Canal Street after hospital stay. Local items include travel, welcomes, and church notices. cabbage grows in Hartselle with 12 heads.
Alabama war bonds chief Joseph H. Lyons warns county leaders that June sales lag risk failing to meet a 5 320 300 quota 40.4 percent higher than May urging counties to boost effort in the final 10 days. Officials say pledge drive results from nearly every county are promising overall.
Two Huntsville Alabama Army arsenal employees Brown and McLain were commended by Undersecretary of War Patterson for rescuing two women workers from a fire. Letters from Brigadier General Ditto praised their courage and action at the arsenal.
Plans for the annual Macedonia singing on the fourth Sunday proceed, Tennis Sparkman said Saturday. The Speer family will perform in concert the preceding Saturday evening and also appear on Sunday's program.
The Navy reports the Virginia coast saw two merchant ships damaged or sunk by enemy mines rather than submarine attacks. Officials say mines were likely laid by a submarine under cover of darkness. Germany operates long range minelaying submarines and coastals, signaling broader naval mine activity.
Several hundred men of the Decatur Volunteer Defense Corps are enrolled or soon to enroll in sector classes organized by the Office of Civilians and Aught. Morgan County Defense Council coordinator O S Hagerman notes the courses stress air raid wardens and first aid with Red Cross instructors aiding. Marvin Rankin urges all volunteer first aid workers to attend. Continued on Page Two.
Defense stamp and bond sales at the Woolworth store booth reached $1,360 in the past week, according to tabulations Saturday evening. The booth was managed by the Progressive Culture club led by president Mrs. J. T. Jones.
The European scene dominates weekend war coverage with Churchill visiting the United States to consult Roosevelt on strategy. In contrast, Allied naval successes in the Coral Sea and North Pacific curb Japanese power, while Chinese sources warn of a potential back door Siberian attack by Japan possibly in July.
The article notes Chinese information on Japanese troop and plane movements appears unconvincing. It claims American Japanese air and sea clashes reduce Nipponese strength, especially in ships, planes, crews, and carriers, affecting any possible surprise attack on Russia and the larger strategic picture in the North Pacific.
Washington reports Leon S Henderson facing criticism as price stabilization debates continue. He defends inflation guards but notes slow progress and cites failing wage and farm price stabilization as key threats. Congress weighs 161 million dollars for the Office of Price Administration to fund subsidies and production costs.
A nostalgic column recalls fathers across the world honoring memory and lessons. It contrasts a son’s growth with a father’s longing to guide, noting the old man’s restraint and enduring love as a lesson learned through hardship.
Mrs. Letha Beavers 41 of Somerville route two died Saturday at 4:30 PM at Benevolent Society hospital after an illness. Funeral at Center Grove church with Rev. B P Collier. interment in adjacent Peck cemetery. Survived by husband Lundy, three daughters Mamie Lou Pauline Christine, one son L D, parents Asa and Mrs. Collins, five brothers, three sisters and a host of relatives. Pallbearers listed. This marks third Beaver family death in under three months following burns to daughter Viola and the loss of an infant earlier in the same period.
Small damage reported after a collision yesterday involving a Ford Model A and a one and a half ton truck at Moulton Street and Eighth Avenue West. George Hill drove the Ford, Terry Holmes the truck. Ford damage valued at $30, truck damage negligible per city policemen Whitmire and Terry.
The Office of Price Administration announced that war workers at plants with more than 100 employees may buy second grade tires. Eligibility requires certification by special rationing committees in each plant. Plants under 100 workers are excluded from participation.
Mrs Sallie Stewart aged 88 longtime city resident died at 10 pm Friday at her home 1705 Sixth Avenue South after a long illness Funeral services set for 3 pm at Johnson's Chapel with Rev R N Moore officiating Interment to follow at Brown Cemetery
British pledge a second front and a 36 square mile jumping off point near the Dutch coast as Churchill and Roosevelt plan a major multi theater push. Soviet defenders report heavy fighting near Sevastopol and Smolensk while RAF bombers strike Emden Osnabruck. Submarines sink Japanese ships in the Strait of Malacca as East China fighting continues.
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