Eva School Red Cross Rally Draws 750+ In Eva Gum Pond Lawrence Cove
An audience of more than 750 residents from Eva Gum Pond and Lawrence Cove filled Eva School for a Red Cross show last night. Principal J J Holliday presided as Elbert Drinkard spoke on the Red Cross, then Rankin presented the campaign pictures and Charles G Hardwick urged everyone to support the drive on March 6.
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Eva
Gum Pond
Lawrence Cove
Red Cross
J. J. Holliday
Eva High School
America
Elbert Drinkard
Rankin
Charles G. Hardwick
Holliday
Otis J. Self
Herman Smith
Vickrey Speaks at Salvation Army Meet
Mrs M K Vickrey was the guest speaker for the mid week Salvation Army young people's meeting. Using a flannel graph board she delivered an inspiring lesson on The Good Samaritan. The program opened with music by Salvation Army youth and officers. fifty three boys and girls attended. Miss Lucille Emens served as a visitor.
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M. K. Vickrey
Salvation Army
De Gaulle Proposal Lacks Washington Approval
London reports that only Washington has not approved Gen Charles De Gaulle's plan for governing occupied France. Plans for military government in the Netherlands Norway and Belgium have been approved.
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London
Washington
Charles de Gaulle
France
Europe
Netherlands
Norway
Belgium
Cotton futures rise amid price fixings and liquidation
Markets report New York spot cotton gains late on price fixing against textile contracts and entry of replacement buying as liquidation hits March. Nashville notes cattle slow to open with weak demand. 900 lb steers around 15.50, fat cows 11.50, calves 150 to 16.00. hogs 13.75 for 200-250 lb, sows around 11.00. sheep 50 ewe and weather lambs about 15.00.
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New York
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Reprieve Looms for Lepke as Red Cross Window Demo
Law and order notes mix with Red Cross outreach as Gov Dewey's counsel hints at a possible sixth reprieve for Louis Lepke Buchalter while a Decatur window display showcases Red Cross chapters. The piece details appeals, potential testimonies, and a broad public demonstration of wartime charity through window exhibitions by production, nursing, and junior divisions.
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Lepke
RED Cross
Alabama's potential $62 million highway share eyed
Alabama officials project a $62,400,000 share of a $3 billion postwar road program if Congress passes the highway omnibus bill. State Highway Director Robin Swift and office engineer W. G. Pruett urge action before the House Public Roads Committee. Swift estimates Alabama would receive about $20,800,000 annually for the first three postwar years.
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Washington
Alabama
Congress
Rep
Robinson
Utah
House Public Roads Committee
Robin Swift
W. G. Pruett
Swift
Rome Policy Bared By War Secretary Stimson
Secretary of War Stimson outlined Allied policy toward Rome during a briefing in Washington. He said the aim is to spare city portions the Germans themselves do not use for military purposes, but American lives must be safeguarded regardless of material costs.
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Rome
Washington
Stimson
Allied Counterattack Recovers 1000 Yards at Anzio
Allied forces renewed pressure around the American British defense line at Anzio. American troops counter-attacked Tuesday night and by noon yesterday had regained about 1000 yards. German infantry supported by tanks entered early combat but weather turned fields to mud, hampering armor. Spitfires claimed three Rockwell-B 190s, while a Junkers 88 was downed over Anzio. No German aircraft appeared yesterday.
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Anzio
Jury verdicts in Alabama circuit court trials
Multiple cases disposed. Edward Elliot found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to fifteen years. Edward Reese convicted of assault with intent to murder and received three years. Gordon Kelley convicted of burglary with two year sentence. Foster Rice Jr. also guilty and bound to one year and one day. Charlie White pleaded not pressed. Charles Farrow pled guilty and received five years, probation granted for five years. Frank Edgell Thompson not guilty of grand larceny. Mack Speegle discharged for misidentity. Doyle Suit pled guilty after jury verdict, one year and one day, probation granted. Margaret Lee Smith arson found guilty, probation for one year. Willie Brown manufacturing whisky pled guilty, two years, probation set. Grandville Sivley sold mortgaged property not pressed, Haynes bigamy not pressed and discharged. Robert Porter pleaded guilty to manufacturing whisky with still. two years plus probation. Theodore Yates charged with first degree murder, presiding judge Julian Harris.
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State of Alabama
Edward Elliot
Edward Thomas Reese
J. V. Reeves
J. V. Reese
Gordon Kelley
Foster Rice Jr
Foster Rice
Charlie White
Charlie Farrow
Charles Farrow
D. T
Doyle
Margaret Lee Smith
Willie Brown
Grandville
Helen Elvis Haynes
Robert Porter
Theodore Yates
Julian Harris
Nips Continue Pacific Raids and Landings
Allied news from the Pacific reports continued air and naval actions. Clements notes a strong enemy force on Manus Island with no confirmed battle. Rabaul endured a 153 ton bombing raid. Wake Island was attacked for the 14th time since Pearl Harbor. U S and RAF crews struck Burma targets, hitting transports, communications, and troop concentrations.
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Manus Island
Rabaul
New Guinea
Central Pacific
Wake Island
U. S
Pearl Harbor
Navy
Pacific
Americal
Dutch East Indies
Finns Open to Russian Proposals Despite Troop Standoff
Finland would accept the Russian proposals mainly because it could not afford to withdraw troops from current positions as a prelude to further talks. Earlier reports from Helsinki said Finland planned a delegation to Moscow but these were unconfirmed.
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Land
Helsinki
Moscow
Vatican City Bomb Dropped Last Night Reported
Vatican radio reported that bombs were dropped in Vatican City last night, with details unclear and no immediate word on casualties or responsible parties.
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London
Vatican Radio
Vatican City
Paul Takes Chance in Possible Hold Up Confrontation
Paul faced a would be robber and declared he prepared to shoot it out if necessary. He admitted the risk but said eight to ten thousand dollars might have been lost otherwise.
Pompeii Wartime Tour From A War Correspondent
Ugo Prosperi, tall and Ameri can in appearance, wears a fedora and fur collar as he addresses the group. Bombs fall around Pompeii but ruins remain intact, while a mosaic of military personnel on leave wanders with guides. Brisk scenes include a British brigadier, a Scot officer in kilts, naval ensigns, and American fliers in leather jackets among the doughboys.
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Ugo Prosperi
Pompeii
Major Bland
Italy
England
War sightseeing in Pompeii and Berlin ruins
A narrator recalls how war has not changed scribbling in Pompeii walls names like Pvt Joe Doakes and Sergt Jock McLean. The piece notes dirty wall pictures and discreet guides in peacetime now less restrained, mentioning Major Bland and Corporal Cowe among travelers, with hopes to visit Berlin ruins next time.
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Pompeii
Joe Doakes
Kansas City
Sergt
Jock McLean
Glasgow
Bland
Oklahoma
Cowe
Seattle
Indiana
New Mexico
Old
Berlin
Siege of Vitebsk Deepens as Rail Lines Fail
Berlin reported Russian attacks on the Northern front bringing frigid conditions with temperatures just above zero. The Russians aim to cross swampy forests East of Pskov using tanks and heavy transport, while warmer conditions prevail in the South.
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Vitebsk
Bagramian
Orsha
Berlin
Pskov
Brother of Local Resident Passes
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 4 30 p m at the First Methodist church Florence for Haygood G Cunningham Florence who died Monday morning at Coffee Memorial hospital after a short illness The service was conducted by Dr I D Patterson with Dr J D Hunter and interment followed in Florence cemetery Brown Service Florence directing He is survived by his wife Lila Belue Cunningham Florence one daughter Mrs Melvin Wikle Chattanooga two brothers J W Cunningham Decatur and J S Cunningham Rogersville two sisters Mrs Weaver Fuqua and Mrs G S Weaver Rogersville Pallbearers were B V Beade J B Bailes Sam Williamson C L Haley James McIntosh Shane Haraway Dr J R Waddell and W J McMurray
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Haygood G. Cunningham
Coffee Memorial Hospital
I. D. Patterson
J. D. Hunter
Brown
Lila Belue Cunningham
Melvin Wikle
Chattanooga
J. W. Cunningham
Decatur
J. S. Cunningham
Rogersville
Weaver Fuqua
G. S Weaver
B. V. Beade
J. B. Bailes
Sam Williamson
C. L. Haley
James McIntosh
Shane Haraway
J. R. Waddell
W. J McMurray
Two More Qualify for Democratic Primary Races
On Wednesday afternoon two more candidates qualified for the Democratic primary. R. L. Ferguson of Trinity qualified for a Morgan County Board of Education seat. R. L. O'Neal of Huntsville filed as an alternate delegate to the Democratic National Convention.
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R. L
Bob) Ferguson
Trinity
Morgan County
Trinity Plans Auction Sale for Red Cross Fund
Plans were nearly complete for an auction sale of hams and scarce articles to aid the Red Cross war fund. The sale is set for Monday evening March 6 at the Trinity school house with arrangements by Chairman Elizabeth McBride. The Morgan County Training School glee club from Hartselle will provide entertainment.
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Trinity
Red Cross War Fund
Trinity School
Elizabeth McBride
Red Cross Fund
Negro Glee Club
Morgan County
Hartselle
Assault at Los Negros: Navy landings and fierce shelling
Eye witnesses recount naval bombardment off Los Negros island as destroyers shell shore positions and assault boats deliver troops. Cavalry in boats sweep snipers while Mitchell bombers strafe Japanese positions. Capt North from Fort Worth jokes about last words before a fatal hit.
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Los Negros Island
Phil North
Fort Worth
Texas
North
Police arrest two suspects in McDaniel murder plot
Chief Whitmire and Patrolman McCall questioned the two Black men in county jail and obtained sworn statements. Baker and Elliott, linked by a detective break, were captured after earlier suspicions. Elliott had a Kilby prison record for petit larceny. FBI had word of a Chattanooga jail hold for vagrancy and carrying a pistol. Police credited swift cooperation and rapid resolution.
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McCall
McDaniel
Baker
Elliott
State Department of Corrections and Institutions
Kilby
FBI
Chattanooga
War Today preview on Finland and Bulgaria defection
Dewitt Mackenzie argues Finland and Bulgaria quitting the Axis would shift the war. He says their exit would threaten Hitler forces, ease Soviet supply to Murmansk, and force Germany to defend a tighter eastern line while Western Allies grind at Hitler’s fortress in Europe.
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Hitler
Finland
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Arctic
Murmansk
Bulgaria
Balkans
Romania
Hungary
Festung Furopa
British Quads Enjoy Notable Start in Heanor News
The Heanor quadruplets story notes the father, unnamed per law, has rejoined his unit after helping name the babies. Mother Nora Carpenter, 24, remains at home as MacDonald, the frailest child, battles a cold and care restrictions continue.
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Heanor
Derbyshire
England
Britain
City Hall
Nora Carpenter
Nora
MacDonald
Wounded Get Best of Care in North Africa Ward
A letter to Rev F K Gamble from Lt W H Parham in Fletcher Hospital Cambridge Ohio praises Capt John J Gamble of the 33rd General Hospital for excellent care overseas. Parham notes Gamble worked long hours, received acclaim from other hospitals for skin grafts, and maintained patience with patients. The message reflects high regard for medical treatment of wounded servicemen.
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F. K. Gamble
Decatur
The
Methodist Church
Daily
John J. Gamble
33Rd General Hospital
North Africa
Xxx
Gamble
Capt. Gamble
Maj. Stein
Quadruplets flourish after move to hospital home
“Flourishing,” said Mrs Edith Mathews, superintendent of the nurse in a home to which the quadruplets were moved Tuesday. The brief remark captures progress as the siblings settle into the new care setting and begin recovery under supervised attention.
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Edith Mathews
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Lepke) Buchalter
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