Pageant Queen Vote Extended Amid Street Ticket Sales
Commitees extended voting for Decatur Queen to 10 PM Tuesday as pageant tickets go on sale in the street sale led by the Sub-Deb Club during the upcoming anniversary events. Twenty five candidates compete with voting tied to ticket stubs. coronation occurs Thursday night with fireworks and yacht parade planned for July 4 to 7 along the Tennessee River.
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Decatur
Elizabeth Anderson
Queen of Decatur
Jeanne Hodges
Estalee Sherrody
Nellie Clark Roan
Billie McNellix
Marjorie Wilder
Brown
Fayis
Mary Virginia Bingham
Tennessee
Benson Field
Tennessee Valley
Tennessee River
North Alabama
Highway Bridge
Guntersville
Wheeler
Wilson
Pickwick Lakes
Florence
Sheffield
Tuscumbia
Courtland
Chattanooga
R. I. Ingalls Jr
Birming
De Gaulle Reports Allied Casualties in Belgium and France
French General Charles De Gaulle estimated German forces captured 358000 men in Flanders and 600000 in the battle of France with about 60000 killed and 300000 wounded. The figures, issued by Denis Saurat, cite allied losses and note French lines were unable to fight due to tank advances and ruined supply trains.
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London
Charles de Gaulle
Flanders
Belgium
France
Denis Saurat
theFrench Institute
de Gaulle
Saurats
Atea
Anse
Petain
Willkie May Leave Move To Democrats
Philadelphia June 29 Wendell L Willkie indicated he would delay his formal acceptance of the Republican presidential nomination until after the Democratic National Convention He planned a possible speech in Elwood Ind after the Democrats meet in Chicago July 15 He will spend a brief vacation to rest and clear up personal matters before returning to New York He may discuss the national committee chairmanship with Senator Charles L McNary and will confer with a sub committee chosen by the RNC to meet with Willkie in New York next week
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Republican National Committee
Wendell S. Willkie
Walter 8. Hallahan
West Virginia
Willkie
New York
Philadelphia
Wendell L. Willkie
Elwood
Ind
Chicago
John D. M. Hamilton
National Committee
Charles L. McNary
Oregon
Willkie Nominated. McNary Picked VP At Republican Convention
Wendell Willkie won the Republican presidential nomination in Philadelphia as the party named Senator Charles L. McNary of Oregon for vice president. The new national committee will meet to choose a chair and induct 30 members, while Willkie vows a crusading, aggressive campaign to unite America. Confetti draped Willkie during his gratitude address to delegates.
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Wendell Willkie
White House
Charles L. McNary
Oregon
Willkie
Republican National Committee
Hamilton
National Committee
John Hamilton
America
Cig
Fate Two
Lady Diana Mosley Held in Custody
Lady Diana Mosley wife of Sir Oswald Mosley and sister of Unity Freeman-Mitford was arrested at Savetay Farm Denham Buckinghamshire by plainclothes men under defense regulations. Sir Oswald Mosley leader of British Fascists was jailed May 23. Freeman-Mitford admirer of Adolf Hitler returned from Munich last January with a neck wound of unclear cause.
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London
Diana Mosley
Oswald Mosley
Unity Freeman-Mitford
Savetay Farm
Denham
Buckinghamshire
Diana
Oswald
Miss Freeman-Mitford
Adolf Hitler
England
Munich
War News Sees Peace Hopes Tied to Balkan Shifts
Reports say Europe’s war mood hinges on shifting fronts as Russia invades Romania to cut supplies to Germany, risking a Balkan upheaval and possible Nazi Bolshevik clash that could empower Britain. German forces face a setback as General Mittelhauser in Syria surrenders 500,000 troops.
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Europe
Germany
Britain
Russia
Romania
Reich
England
Mittelhauser
Syria
World War II Era Reflections on Alliance and League
The piece reflects on Allied defense in the Balkans and doubts over French support and fleet, noting the shifting balance between peace and chaos. It also reports the impending collapse of the League of Nations as Secretary General Avenol announces resignations, marking a pivotal world event amid the war.
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Germany
Balkans
England
League of Nations
League
Avenol
Decatur Represented on Tennessee Valley Waterway Conference
Mayor Tom Harrison will represent Decatur on the Tennessee Valley Waterway Conference formed in Chattanooga by nine Tennessee river towns. Delegates including Joe Duncan Julian Harris E W McLeod John Patterson Barrett Shelton and Wallace Meadows attended with TVA officials James P Pope and John P Ferris speaking on river transport. A resolution called for forming the conference to link the Tennessee with the national inland waterways system.
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Tom Harrison
Decatur
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Joe Duncan
Julian Harris
E. W. McLeod
John Patterson
Barrett Shelton
Wallace Meadows
TVA
James P. Pope
John P. Ferris
Commerce Department
Tennessee Valley Waterway Conference
United States
Mrs Chenault Injured in Fall at Home
Mrs. W. M. Chenault sustained painful injuries from a fall at her Grant street home about 7 am Saturday. She lost balance on the stairs and suffered severe bruises and shock, likely to be confined to bed for several days.
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W. M. Chenault
Grant Street
Man Held In Knife Attack On Hanceville Pastor
Earl Lee a 22 year old Cullman county man faces assault with intent to murder charges after a knife attack on Rev Arno McGriff pastor of First Baptist Hanceville. Lee fled after stabbing the minister four times and later surrendered with a $2500 bond pending. The victim was hospitalized recovering from wounds to the back arm and side. A 200 person posse and bloodhounds hunted for Lee before his voluntary surrender on Thursday. Sheriff J D Mitchell said no statement was made by Lee.
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Earl Lee
Cullman County
Arno McGriff
Hanceville
McGriff
First Baptist Church
Cullman Hospital
Lee
Rev. McGriff
Tom Combs
Cullman
J. D. Mitchell
Dentist George Wheeler dies at 60 in Montgomery
Dr. George Wheeler a Montgomery civic leader and former Alabama Dental Society president died of a heart attack at age 60. He was a prominent figure in local dental and civic circles. June 2 report notes his passing in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Ala
George Wheeler
Alabama Dental Society
Young Asked to Assist in Defense Plan
President Roosevelt asks Owen D. Young retired General Electric chair to advise on national defense programs and youth work while limit of emergency powers is debated. Public notice notes secrecy surrounding fleet plans and administrative actions under wartime conditions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Owen D. Young
General Electric Company
Stephen Early
Hillman
Theovernment
Civilian Conservation Corps
White House
Early
U.S
Treasury Department
United States
Europe
Call a Spade: American Labor vs Communism
Walter Winchell warns that European mass murder believers threaten American liberty and labor. He urges workers to resist the Communist Party of America and defend freedom by preserving standards of liberty while stamping out communism through mass production.
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Europe
Communist Party of America
Communist Party In
America
Collier Rites Set at Cave Springs Sunday Afternoon
Funeral services for John Henry Collier 72 will be at Cave Springs at 3 p m Sunday conducted by Rev W L Spearman assisted by Rev B P Collier. Burial directed by Drinkard. Procession leaves Pair View home at 2 p m Sunday. Survivors include his widow a daughter Mrs Lake Kin solving of Birmingham four sons five brothers two sisters and many relatives.
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John Henry Collier
Cave Springs
W. L.spearman
B. P. Collier
Collier
Bathview
State Highway Department
Drinkard
Pairview
Gomorrow
Mr. Collier
Lake Kinsolving
Birmingham
Frank Collier
Little Rock
Arkansas
J. R. Collier
Decatur
W. T. Collier
R. D. Collier
Charles F. Collier
Priceville
Mason Crow
Jim Crow
First Cotton Bloom Of The Year Shown
E W Benich a Decatur route 2 farmer brought the first cotton bloom of the year to the Daily office on Saturday. The bloom is about 10 days ahead of the usual time and grows near Priceville.
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E. W. Benich
Decatur Route 2
Roosevelt signs law on alien registration and fingerprinting
President Roosevelt signs a measure requiring registration and fingerprinting of about 2.5 million aliens in the United States. He warns against state or local enforcement and says only Federal control is effective. The plan doubles border patrols and expands maritime inspections to curb illegal entry and potential Fifth Column activity. registratie records will be stored in Justice Department files. Georgia Gov proclamation also cited.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Congress
Army
Navy
Justice Department
E. d D. Rivers
New Federal Amusement Tax Takes Effect Monday
The new federal amusement tax becomes effective Monday alongside other defense fund levies. It adds one cent to every 10 cents of ticket price above 20 cents, with 25 cent and 35 cent tickets totaling 3 and 4 cents respectively. Passes used at 25 or 35 cents must pay the corresponding tax, while 10 and 15 cent tickets are exempt.
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Defense Fund
Rites Held for Henry Gullian at Valhermosa
Funeral services for Henry Guy Gullian 40 of Valhermosa were held at 2 p m Friday conducted by Rev Fletcher Turney with burial in charge of Drinkard. Gullian died at 10 40 Wednesday morning at Benevolent Society Hospital and is survived by his widow two sons James and Gean and six daughters Mrs Ruby Garrison Mrs Jewel Boles Geneva Marguerite Bertis and Edna Gullian
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Henry Guy Gullian
Valhermosa
Fletcher Turney
Drinkard
Mr. Gullian
Benevolent Society Hospital
James
Gean Gullian
Ruby Garrison
Jewel Boles
Geneva
Marguerite, Bertis
Edna Gullian
Nazis in Bucharest promise aid to Romania amid Soviet threat
Apparent high level assurances from Rome and Berlin to Romania claim land and air help if Russia pushes beyond the demarcation line ceded in Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina. Reports cite palace and cabinet sources. Germany and Italy aim to deter further Soviet advance.
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Bucharest
Germany
Italy
Romania
Carol
Rome
Berlin
Rumania
Russia
Bessarabia
Bucovina
Soviet Forces Penetrate Romania Under Ultima Tum
Allied reports say Soviet armed forces moved deeper into Romania today surpassing boundaries ceded under ultima tum. The Balkans face heightened war alarms as King Carol and regional leaders react to the latest Soviet advance.
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Associated Press
Russia
Romania
Balkans
Carol
U S Non Concur In Japan Monro Doctrine For Far East
United States signals it will not back Ari’s Monroe Doctrine for Asia and maintains opposition to Japan's plan for a new order. Officials cite past policy and a 1939 note as still valid, stressing no single power should dictate terms beyond its sovereignty. Secretary Hull supports keeping Dutch East Indies status quo.
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Washington
United States
Far East
Arita
Japan
Asia
Tokyo
Hull
Dutch East Indies
Russian Red Army May Have Crossed Limits in Bessarabia
Sporadic fighting marked the Russian thrust amid 2 000 000 men mobilised. Uncertain reports from jammed areas say the Red army occupying Bessarabia and northern Bucovina might have overstepped agreed lines in error as refugees and troops flood the front.
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Red Army
Bessarabia
Bucovina
Weather Summary for Tennessee and Nearby States
The Tennessee River gauge Saturday read 20.6 feet and rising or falling as reported. Highs near 92 with lows around 68. rainfall of 0.51 inch. Alabama shows cloudy skies with thundershowers in the south, cooler tonight and Sunday, becoming partly cloudy with more showers in the far south. Winds light to moderate along the coast, variable later. Tennessee sees partly cloudy skies and slightly cooler temperatures Sunday. Week outlook calls for a fair start in the South Atlantic states with showers in Florida and scattered showers midweek into the latter part of the period, with northern portions drier near week’s end.
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Alabama
Tennessee
South Atlanti
Florida
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