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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1942
Page
8
The Navy tallies 10 Japanese ships sunk with four carriers down and 275 planes lost in the Midway clash. Reports note at least one Japanese destroyer sunk and only one US carrier damaged, with several ships confirmed or suspected sunk or damaged.
Washington reports New York will receive a July war bond quota exceeding one sixth of the $1 billion total. Illinois holds the second largest quota while Nevada has the smallest at about $1.038 million marking the first billion dollar month. State quotas cover Alabama Florida Georgia South Tennessee and others with totals rising from May through July.
June 29 report from Daringo notes Clyde Har, aged 21, released an arrow that misfired and struck his hand, causing an injury requiring hospital treatment. The fragment suggests aeronautic or archery mishap during a local event with limited details remaining.
Edwin A. Shanke compares life in wartime London and Berlin noting British morale high after raids and greater freedom, while German spirits fall and shortages persist. He contrasts rationing, costs, travel, and social life, highlighting BBC-style urban life under bombardment and the ease of movement in London versus Berlin restrictions.
Eddy Gilmore reports from aboard the Serov on the Volga noting Stalingrad’s booming industry and war tempo with new American trucks on display. He describes workers during shift changes, local attitudes toward Americans, camels used near Kuibyshev, and cultural oddities seen by a Western observer as the ship continues toward the Calmuck country and Kamyshin.
Euclid Gray 85, popular Athens resident, collapsed at the Athens bus station after buying a ticket and died of a heart attack. He was in good health recently. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs J B Gray, a former county tax assessor, a sister in California, and a son, Master Jackie Gray of Birmingham. Funeral plans await word from the California sister.
Lovett Atkins of Belgrade Florida visited Philadelphia with two small children but learned his wife had left for Belgrade to see them. He now begins the return journey alone.
Dr. Robert Emory Park age 72 former head of the University of Georgia English department died yesterday in Athens. Funeral services will be held today in the University chapel.
President Roosevelt urged to save the Civilian Conservation Corps as Congress races to finish key appropriations before the new fiscal year. A $76.5 million CCC fund faces last minute haggling while a $1.16 billion Labor and Social Security package advances. Senate action included Wallace vote tipping a CCC aid measure previously blocked by the House.
Joe B. Sarver, newly named Athens postmaster, will be sworn in starting July 1 after the fiscal year ends June 30. His appointment follows a recommendation by Congressman John Sparkman with the permanent postmaster role to be determined later under civil service rules.
Southern Aviation Training School beat Mechanics 7-6 in a rain shortened game. Timely hitting sparked the Trainers to a 3-0 start, with Farris and Harris among the leaders.
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