Ickes takes active charge of government coal mines
Secretary Ickes announced he would assume active supervision and operation of government controlled coal mines for a considerable period. He convened 29 major mine owners to discuss the ongoing labor dispute under War Labor Board jurisdiction and the need to protect government interests while seeking a swift settlement. He also referenced President Roosevelt’s plan to induct striking miners and seek a higher induction age for non combat service.
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Washington
Ickes
War Labor Board
W Y
Roosevelt
Congress
Deadly air and ground battles widen war in Pacific and Europe
Allied and Axis forces trade heavy losses as Allied air raids over England and Pacific operations near Macassar, New Guinea, and Salamaua produce significant casualties. German aircrews suffer steep losses while Japanese advances are halted by fierce Australian and Allied resistance.
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Australia
Southwest Pacific
Macassar
Dutch Celebes
Java
Douglas MacArthur
Wake Island
Hawaii
Juliana
Wilhelmina
Lababia
Mubo
Salamaua
New Guinea
Huon Gulf
Bombers Hit Italian Airdrome in Sicily Raid
British heavy bombers from the Middle East Command struck the Comiso airfield in Sicily during Tuesday night operations from the Mediterranean front. The raid aimed to degrade enemy air capabilities in the region.
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Italy
North Africa
Middle East
Mediterranean
Comiso
Siciy
Herbert Marshall Draws a Laugh With Cartoons and Plans
AP Features writer describes Herbert Marshall as a lifelong cartoon collector and illustrator who finds mood lifts in drawing. He cherishes cartoons by Price Addams Low and others, eyes war films sparingly, and seeks heavier acting parts beyond his soft spoken lead persona.
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New York
Herbert Marshall
Marshall
St. Mary’s
Harlow
England
California
George Price
Charles Addams
David Low
Hank Barrow
Bruce Russell
Rollin Kirby
Americans Hit Olbia and Comiso in Sardinia Raid
Allied heavy bombers from North Africa bases blasted Olbia docks and Comiso airfield in Sardinia. Two explosions and multiple fires reported at Comiso while Olbia docks burned. All bombers returned safely. Bulk of US air forces idle. one coastal plane sank an enemy tanker.
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Olbia
Sardinia
Comiso
Eisenhower
Rpicily
Soviet raid west of Belgorod stirs Moscow war mood
Moscow reports a Russian reconnaissance unit struck German lines west of Belgorod, 40 miles from Kharkov, with over 200 Germans killed. Observers question if Belgorod was captured or if the action was a quick thrust. The front otherwise remains quiet as the Red Air Force raids enemy airfields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Belgorod
Kharkov
Red
War Dispatches Signal Escalating Air Attacks on Ruhr
Reports from Germany describe the Ruhr as a near military zone with constant bombing and plummeting civilian morale. London broadcasts urge evacuation from targets as Axis leaders acknowledge growing damage and prepare the home front for further assaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Ruhr
Hitler
London
France
Belgium
Holland
Aviator A D Holder Among Five Victims In Bomber Crash
In Key West a medium bomber crashed during a routine training flight killing aviation machinist mate second class A D Holder and four others. Authorities released the names and details of the incident from the scene at the base.
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Key West
Fla
A. D. Holder
W. A. Holder
Neva
Ala
Curtin Says American and Australian Forces Equal in Pacific
Prime Minister John Curtin announced that American land forces in the southwest Pacific equal the Australian forces and U S air squadrons exceed the Royal Australian Air Force. He stated the battles for Australia and Britain are won but the Pacific struggle continues, noting the peril faced in New Guinea.
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Canberra
Australia
John Curtin
Southwest Pacific
U. S
Royal Australian Air Force
Britain
Pacific
Mrs Carden Charged With Murder In Alabama Husband Slaying
Mrs. Pete Carden of Pen City Alabama was charged with first degree murder for the shooting death of her husband at their home ten miles southwest of town. Coroner J Degarrett swore to the warrant noting the suspect said the husband had threatened to kill her.
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Pen City
Ala
Pete Carden
Here
Jack Degarrett
Robert Ayerson
Carden
Cotton Gains Hit Fourteen Year High on July Position
Market notes show July cotton rising to a high not seen since March 1929 as 50 cent gains lift the July price to 20.37 with Oct at 19.96 and Dec 19.75. Cattle and hogs trade unevenly with light receipts and varied beef and pork prices, while sheep maintain general steadiness with lambs and ewes quoted across several grades.
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New York
Southern Mills
Wheat Holds Near Day’s Highs Despite Slump
Chicago grain trading shows wheat sliding to a May low then rallying at session close. Hedging and weak buying support kept prices volatile, with July wheat at 1.41 3 4 and September at 1.42 1 8 to 61 42. Corn was about unchanged, oats mixed, and rye edged lower.
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Chicago
Market News Brief from Nashville Cattle and Hogs
Nashville market notes show today’s salable receipts including 100 cattle 150 calves and 700 hogs. Prices and demand details are not fully listed in the available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tenn
Federal-state Market News Service
Chicago dairy market report June update
Butter receipts total 1 048 573 with steady prices per Chicago price current. Egg receipts 22 220 remain firm with fresh graded product, local prices 3 1 2 to 39 1 2 per car. current receipts 36 and dirties 36 3 4. checks 35 1 4.
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Chicago
Hartselle Rotary hears WAAC talks and health notes
The Hartselle Rotary Club met at the First Christian church with Auxiliary Edith Taylor and Auxiliary Paula Johnson of the WAAC guest. They urged recruitment and explained officer candidate requirements. Health nurse Katherine Sewell spoke on syphilis and the Morgan county clinic need. A Mason lodge event followed with degrees and refreshments.
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Hartselle
Auxiliary Corps
Taylor
Johnson
WAAC
Katherine Sewell
Morgan County
Decatur
King visits Malta amid rubble as residents hail him
The King walked through battered shelters in Malta as anti-aircraft shells ran low and civilians cheered. Residents swept flowers from streets and showered him with confetti while a Maltese priest lauded the monarch’s visit. The Maltese, proud of their Phoenician roots and British loyalty, cheered amid destruction.
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Malta
Emmanuel Brincat
Local church groups host summer social events in Hartselle area
Emma Riddle Sunday School class honored Emma Riddle and W J Terry with a spend the day party at E R Currier home. The Young Business Women's Circle met at Miss Tolleson's home with plans for a July 15 picnic at Sherrill's pasture. Baptist Missionary Society circles began the Community Missions study at various homes. Gloria Kilpatrick hosted a high school gathering with ice cream and cookies for several classmates and friends.
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Emma Riddle
Hartselle
W. J. Terrry
Greensboro
First Methodist Church
E. R. Currier
The
Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Jessie Mae Tolleson
Hewlett Roan
Eula Frances Reeves
S. L. Sherrill
Hilda’ Y
Nil. Watson
Sherrill's Pasture
Baptist Missionary Society
Eastside
Lee Palmer
F. M. Speake
Sallie Briscoe
Arthur Smith
J. P. Simpson
Charley Quinn
S. W. Praytor
Frank Cooper
Quinn
Southside
L. N. Whitman
J. W. Montgomery
M. H. Broom
Gloria Kilpatrick
L. B. Kilpatrick
Robbie Quinn
Margaret Ann Cain
Ann Mullins
Jean Praytor
Opal Matthews
Bill Houston
Harry Puckett
Joe Speake
Horace Broom
Hal Pack Smith
Girls Enjoy Outing at Duskins Springs Picnic
A group of girls hiked to Duskins Springs Tuesday evening for a picnic supper. Attendees included Miss Clara Boyce Larkin and several companions such as Mary and Cecil Mimi Groover, with Rachel listed among participants.
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Duskins Springs
Clara Boyce Larkin
Mary
Cecil Mimi Groover
Rache
Funeral Service for Betty Ann George Held Friday
Funeral services for Betty Ann George 13 will be held at 2 p m Friday at Moulton Heights Baptist Church with Rev W W Coffey in charge. Interment in city cemetery McAfee Howell Young directing. Survived by parents Henry G George and wife two brothers Seldon G George and Don R George sister Mrs Mary Emma Cagle. Pallbearers Gorman Yarborough Bev Yarborough Paul Yarborough John Robert Cawson Riley Lake Melvin Lake. Flowers by Sunday school class members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ann George
Moulton Heights
Moulton Heights Baptist Church
W. W. Coffey
City
McAfee, Howell & Young
Henry G. George
Seldon G. . George
Tuscumbia
Don R. George
McLain
City docket reports two cases and local hospital operations
Mrs Myers Aldridge underwent a operation at the Benevolent Hospital today. The city docket listed two cases this morning one arrest for driving without a license and one for public drunkenness. Misses Peggye Joyce Hanks and Nancy Faye Eubank visit Knoxville with relatives. Miss Josephine Wilson underwent an operation at Baughs Infirmary. Mrs Towne dismissed from Hamill clinic. Mrs R L Bridges remains ill at home.
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Myers Aldridge
Church Street
The
Benevolent Hospital
Peggye Joyce Hanks
Nancy Faye Eubank
Knoxville
Tenn
Josephine Wilson
Hartselle
Baugh’s Infirmary
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Florence State Teacher’s College
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