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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1942
Page
2
Treasury records show a historic spike in 1919 20 spending with about 32 5 billion dollars spent including 26 0 billion for direct war costs and pensions totalling 76 6 billion dollars in government obligations. Army expenditures exceeded 12 billion while the Navy approached 8 billion.
US bombers attacked Wake Island under a full moon last Saturday night, hitting all targets and destroying surface facilities. Col Art W Meehan, veteran pilot, called it the longest range over water mission yet, with no losses and all planes returning safely. Wake lies about 2 000 nautical miles west of Pearl Harbor and over 1 000 miles southwest of Midway.
Decatur friends mourn the death of Mrs J T Bowser at her Chattanooga home, yesterday morning. Funeral services were held at 10:30 AM in Chattanooga. She is survived by three daughters and two sons including Mrs B L and Miss Rose Bowser of Decatur, Mrs K L Dietrich of Orlando, and sons T Bowser of Winchester Kentucky and Bowser of Los Angeles.
Twelve certified first aid instructors from Morgan County Red Cross assist the Office of Civilism Defense by conducting ten hour first aid training tied to OCD classes. The list includes Phillip Carden Ada Ruth ach Floyd Elkins Comer Ezell Mableann Hanson Pacar Napps Tarzwell Ryan Nina Wood Woodard and H L Thornton.
Army football squads from the Eastern and Western service units will play a slate of eight games against professional clubs next fall. Rice, head of the Army Emergency Relief fund, announced the plan as part of the service's fundraising and support efforts.
Scattered buyers kept the market in narrow ranges as war news offered little stimulus. Santa Fe rose about two points after a $1.50 dividend was declared, while others stalled. Trading slowed with transfers near 225,000 shares. Livestock prices ranged broadly with hogs steady and spring lambs easing, sheep steady.
New York reports mixed stock trends with small gains in some rails and milling prices. Chicago notes wheat up and corn higher. hogs steady to weaker, top at 14.65, cattle steady with top 14.40. Futures close higher by 1.50 per bale with July to May contracts advancing.
Grain quotes from Chicago dated June 30 list Wheat No 2 mixed 114 to 1314, Corn No 1 yellow 485 to 5 12, No 2 83 12 to 85 14, No 3 83 to 85 14, No 4 82 12 to 83, sample yellow 78 14 80, No 1 white 98, No 2 97 34, Oats No 1 mixed 47 14 to 3 4, No 1 white 48 14, No 2 47 12 to 48 14 4, No 8 45 34 to 4 14, No 4 44 34. Soybeans No 1 yellow 176, No 2 174 14 1 2.
Mrs. Mattie Speck age 75 dies at her home in Decatur at 111 East Cherry Street. She lived in Decatur for many years and is survived by daughter Mrs. Mattie Brooks of Huntsville and sons T. B. Speck and J. D. Speck of Birmingham. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Brown.
Mrs. R. R. McGuire of Decatur died suddenly of a heart attack yesterday noon at her daughter Mrs. Matthew Tine’s Washington D C home. She had been visiting for a month and the body will be brought to Decatur by rail with funeral arrangements to be announced by Browne.
Cotton futures in New Orleans gain over a point as traders price in potential parity rider adoption to the appropriation bill. Prices closed steady, with July to May contracts showing gains and some reductions amid the market's uncertain reaction.
Nashville Tennessee June 30 market news reports salable cattle 125 calves 200 hogs 800 and sheep 1200 with limited activity early. Underselling wheat noted as steady for most classes. Slaughter cattle ranges 9.50 to 12.50 with best lots around 12.50. cutter cattle 8.00 to 9.00. cows 8.25 to 9.25. canners 6.25 to 8.00.
The piece explains the 50 caliber Browning machine gun’s range to 2000 yards and 600 rounds per minute, compares it to a 30 caliber gun, costs of about 1500 and 600 dollars, and urges communities to fund rapid-fire weapons through War Bonds, with at least ten percent of income each pay period.
The Navy announced the sinking of two more United States merchant vessels with an estimated 43 lives lost. AP tally shows 326 ships unofficially lost in the Western Atlantic since Pearl Harbor as ships from the United and neutral nations.
The Decatur Civilian Defense Training school for sectors five and six begins at eight o'clock tonight at the Central Methodist church officials said. Air raid wardens auxiliary policemen auxiliary firemen and messengers in these sectors are urged to attend the initial meeting taught by deny Nelson and Rev R L Archi. Civilian Defense committee members stress the importance of regular attendance to avoid compulsory training as seen in other cities.
The regional Office of Defense Transportation announced an extension until July 15 of turn load provisions allowing carriers to return to home points with payloads under 75 percent capacity. The 75 percent turn load rule will become secure July 15 for all common, contract and private carriers operating more than two miles from their starting points.
Nazi Air Force Lieutenant Hana Peter Krug testified that he escaped from Bowmanville prison camp last April to inform the German government about camp conditions and the shooting of a comrade officer. He is a government witness against Max Stephan a Detroit restaurant proprietor on trial for treason. Krug, 21, was captured after a fight over the English Channel and spoke with a German English dictionary.
The Alabama Supreme Court released a batch of decisions and overrules on pending appeals from circuits including Covington Cullman Mobile Montgomery and Jefferson. Several cases were overruled while others granted or denied certiorari and remanded for further action.
A black Ford with a Mississippi plate, allegedly stolen in Meridian on June 11, was found abandoned on Johnston Street between First and Second Avenues in Dees. Police noted it had been parked for about ten days and contacted Mississippi authorities. The vehicle will be towed soon.
Lynchburg Virginia police arrested Warren Myers 51 a salesman after shooting killed T Franklin Daniel Virginia House of Delegates member and T Gibson Trobbs Lynchburg city attorney in the Law Building. Hobbs died from three gunshot wounds and Daniel was killed in his office moments later. Myers was charged with murder and questioned.
Mrs Rose McGuire, daughter of the late Charlie Bassett, died this morning at her Birmingham home. The body leaves for Decatur at 3 PM on the L and N Number Two and will go to City Cemetery for services by Rev Daniel O Reilly of St Ann s Catholic Church. Interment by Brown. Survivors include three sons John Birmingham Bassett Longan Utah Charles Tucson Ariz two sisters Miss Florence Bassett and Mrs Rose O Connell both of Birmingham pallbearers listed.
The article describes strained lines of communication, Rommel's tank power, and British disorganization after defeats in Libya. It notes the favorable coast positions at Puka and Fl Daba, risks to Alexandria, and fresh Allied help from American air power and New Zealand troops.
Birmingham officials said the $1,000 victory war bond breakfast would proceed as scheduled despite a protest to Treasury Secretary Morgenthau against a distillery president speaking. Lewis F. Jeffers noted Wachtel of Calvert Distillers had spoken nationwide to boost bond sales and the event remains open to all who buy at least $1,000 in defense bonds. The telegram, signed by Alabama Temperance Alliance leaders, urged sobriety and branded liquor traffic as a saboteur of manpower.
A Morgan County Health Officer article compares the heart to an engine and urges annual physicals after thirty five, early disease detection, and avoidance of infections and tobacco. It emphasizes regular light exercise, adequate rest, and a cheerful outlook to extend life.
Community brief items report residents visiting relatives and receiving medical care at local infirmaries. Salvage rubber collection urged to remain active. Band concert at Delano Park hosted by Decatur High School. Local workers relocate, new jobs announced, and buildings for a miniature golf course planned in Delano Park.
The article describes intense air battles over Kursk and Kharkov as German invasion forces push east toward Moscow and the Caucasus. It notes grave outlooks in Egypt but hints American airmen and New Zealand reinforcements bolster weary British troops, while RAF bombers strike Bremen and attacked airfields in occupied Europe.
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