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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1945

Page

3

White Meat and Lard Requested to Relieve Shortage in Alabama

Gov. Chauncey Sparks telegraphed OPA Administrator Chester Bowles seeking immediate relief after officials said at least 200 cars of white meat and lard were needed in Alabama to ease a critical supply shortage. Sparks said relief is needed for about 60 days until new orders take effect, with a July meeting of a committee led by Judge Emmett Hilbreath to coordinate with national legislators.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Chauncey Sparks OPA Chester Bowles Sparks Emmett Hilbreath Eutaw Alabama Cattle Wren’s Association State Legislative Invesigating Committee State Chamber of Commerce Alabama Farm Bureau Federation Extension Service Union Stock Yards District Opa

Statutory Rule: Under sevens Not Criminally Liable in US and UK

The rule states that a child under seven years of age is not criminally liable for any act in the United States and in England. It reflects a common law and statutory position on infancy and criminal responsibility.

The United States England

Combat Horrors Told By Vinemont Soldier

Pfc. Frank Puckett of Vinemont describes the Battle of the Bulge front line conditions in a letter to his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Puckett. He recalls freezing cold foxholes, four to five days on the line, and the heavy price paid by infantry and comrades in the Ardennes. He notes his unit the Rail Splitters and reports wounds on March 8 as he prepares for a move to southern Germany.

Frank Puckett H. F. Puckett Vinemont Puckett Germany South Pacific Stars and Stripes Ninth Army N. C Pacific States England Dad Ardennes Forest Bulge Henry Virgie Norman Edwards

Quick relief Lotion at Owl Drug Co

Advertisement for LI ROY LOTION claims relief for athlete’s foot and ringworm in three days with money back guarantee. First application stops itching and product sold at Owl Drug Co in Decatur Alabama.

Carrie A Gee Dies. Noted Negro Home Demonstration Agent

Carrie A. Gee died Thursday night at 9 oclock at her home in Decatur. She taught in county and city schools before serving in home demonstration work and was widely known in North Alabama for aiding African American communities. Survived by brother Berry C. Jones and other relatives. Funeral Sunday at 3:30 at King's Memorial M E Church.

Carrie A. Gee Morgan County 9Th Avenue West Decatur North Alabama Berry C. Jones King’s Memorial M. E

CRYPTOQUOTE PUZZLE AND CROSSWORD CLUES

A cryptogram quotation appears with a 41 Across style crossword list. The clue set includes standard puzzle prompts and a quoted line from Burke, with the solution line provided as a crypto substitution. The day’s theme hinges on patience over force and puzzle-solving insight.

Saving Food As Never Before In Alabama

Alabama farmers and urban residents increase food conservation through canning brining and drying as curb markets face high demand for fruits vegetables and meats. 4 H Club and FFA youth plan to feed and show calves across multiple cities with sales in spring and summer involving hundreds of calves and interstate feeder consignments.

L. C. Brackeen Auburn Ala Alabama Chattahoochee Valley Lanett Alabama 4-H Club FFA Birmingham Montgomery Dothan Demopolis Decatur Florence Columbus Cullman County Houston Geneva Dale Coffee Henry Counties

Canada a Top Producer of Common Base Metals

Canada stands as one of the world’s leading producers of common base metals reflecting its large mineral sector and export capacity. The country benefits from rich resources, established mining industries, and global demand for copper zinc and lead products.

Canada

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