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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1941
Page
2
A Southeast air corps training center report describes the War Department FM 2160 Basic Field Manual. It outlines updated rules for salutes, meals, and conduct, emphasizing self reliance and humane leadership beyond outward signs.
The article stresses Britain depends on sea routes for food and materials, especially the Atlantic, and warns that Nazi disruption could starve Britain. It notes Axis attention to Atlantic supply lines, the need for fast warships, and Washington’s plan to provide rapid aid to keep communications open.
A large crowd from Huntville Tri Cities Athens Moulton Hartslie Cullman and surrounding towns is expected for a concert featuring Orlow. The program includes Bach Liszt Couperin Leo Carlotti Beethoven Chopin Debussy Ravel Strauss and Czerny works. The boy pianist, a prize winner before his teens, studied with Tarnowsky Rubinstein Hutcheson and is praised for technical nimbleness and creative intelligence.
Markets in New York opened with a sharp rally that faded as the day progressed. Volume eased after midday with about 500,000 shares traded. many issues finished slightly lower while some favorites maintained modest gains. Livestock and cattle prices showed mixed results with top hogs and beef cows at varied levels.
New York reports mixed action with bonds irregular rails resisting, currencies quiet as principal rates hold. Cotton weak on profit taking, sugar sees liquidation and new buying. wool climbs on commission house and professional buying. Chicago markets show wheat mixed and corn higher on strong cash demand and broad strength across classes.
Futures ended 4 to 8 points lower amid a choppy day in New York with quotes showing varied gains and losses. Trading details list multiple High Low Last figures around 10.50 to 10.84, with spot and middling quotes noted as nominal and off several points.
May wheat hit new highs before profit taking pulled prices back. May 86 7 8 and 87, July 83 1 4 8 8, corn rose 1 4 3 8 to May 62 and July 62 5 8 3 4, oats uneven as trading closed.
Salable cattle number around 150 head with scattered sales about steady. Mixed offerings include common cattle and median slaughter heifers reported at Nashville Tennessee market on March 1.
Chicago reports March 11 market data with butter receipts at 1 052 011 and eggs at 17 289. Dairy prices largely unchanged while poultry trucks at 19 head and various weights of hens, broilers, and roosters show mixed but steady rates for the day.
The Elks lodge will nominate officers for the ensuing year at its weekly meeting Wednesday night. They will be elected on March 26. A Dutch supper will be another feature and those who will participate in the forthcoming play to be presented by the Elks will be guests at the supper.
Students on the Louisiana State University parade grounds cheered as Maj. Gen. Sprighass B. Hodges was elected school president. A flag bearing Sherman 1861 Hodges 1941 was raised atop the flagpole while the U.S. flag had earlier been lowered to half mast on the law school steps.
H D Breeding 79 year old Birmingham architect died in a hospital from injuries after being struck by an automobile last night. He was the seventh person killed in traffic accidents in Birmingham in 1941.
Farms, land and city property regularly appear in the Want Ads. The listings hint at available real estate, suggesting potential buyers and investors may find a range of options in agriculture and urban parcels.
Twenty three young survivors aged 15 to 25 landed 600 miles off Ireland recount the sinking of the Maralew by a torpedo. They describe heroic escapes and say they are eager to sail again despite heavy losses as 13 of 36 crew remain unaccounted for. Cadet Alan Todd swam two hours after lifeboat swamped. Douglas McKillop, a radio operator, survived after 15 minutes in icy water and vows to return to sea. The youngest cabin boy is 15 and another is 16.
Tokyo briefs say Chiang Kai shek urged stronger measures while Japan defines an Asia wide sphere including China Indochina, Australia and the Philippines. RAF and Nazi raids hit Colosney and other ports as Berlin notes civilian damage. Greek forces claim gains near Tepelent with thousands captured in four days of combat against Italy.
Representative Hobbs reports the War Department seeks a new bag loading plant site near Childersburg Alabama for a $9 436 816 contract after the original area was deemed unsatisfactory. The search targets ground close to the prior selection.
A weather system drives snow from the Mountains toward New England with rain in spots. Winds 75 to 30 mph spread across the area as temperatures fall from Montana to the Central Gulf, with sub-zero readings in some locales and warmer trends along the coasts. A sleet-laden gale near Toronto disrupts traffic and causes a city power outage.
Preparations begin for the Elk's charity minstrel In The Money with about seventy five locals to perform under Arthur W. Cole. Rehearsals start Thursday at 7 30 PM in the Elks club rooms and runs March 27 and 28 at Riverside High School auditorium. Proceeds will aid Fisk's Crippled Children's Fund as announced by Carter Dobbs and Sherman Powell. Talent scouts Baniza Ryan and McCullough urge interested volunteers to contact them before tomorrow evening.
Frank Broadway counsel for the state department of industrial relations told the American Legion Auxiliary yesterday that unemployment in Alabama fell more than 40 percent during 1940.
Major William H. Bell Jr says major construction at Fort McClellan Alabama will be completed by March 31. The expansion now under way costs 8.1 million dollars and will add new quarters and facilities.
Bishop Gaines rests at home after workplace injury at Goodyear Decatur Mills. Mid week service led by Rev. O B Lansbury at Memorial Drive Methodist Church. Ensign Darrah to depart for three year duty in Pacific theater. Rotary meeting speaker John H. Peach. Scout activities and training sessions planned at First Baptist and Cornelian hotel. Various residents noted visiting or ill. Regiment trains in Louisiana with weekend Haleyville visit.
AID Representative Woodrum said a bill would be introduced tomorrow and hearings would begin Thursday with hopes to bring the measure to the House next Monday. Byrnes outlined funds including 5.7 billion dollars in net new aid and 1.3 billion for replacement of American defenses. He said up to 1.8 billion could be moved from existing equipment to carry the program until new appropriations arrive. Opposition senators planned earmarks but Byrnes rejected the idea as unreasonable.
Official circles cite Churchill's Feb. 9 broadcast urging the United States to supply tools for Britain to finish the job. The report notes conscription for men 18 to 40 and a voluntary call for 41 to 55 for home defense as evidence of Britain's preparedness.
Alabama justice of the peace and county courts are without authority to collect fines and costs on an installment plan. Attorney General Thomas C Lawson ruled today.
President Roosevelt maps a two phased aid plan for Britain and other aggressors. Immediate aid includes naval vessels food supplies and munitions valued up to 1.3 billion. Long term armaments to be produced with a three year cost around 10 billion.
In Brockton Massachusetts residents organize to aid 12 widows and 26 fatherless children after a theater fire kills a dozen firefighters and injures many. A city committee plans annuities for widows and annual sums for minors while welfare groups form a private relief fund. The cause remains unknown and the loss cripples local fire protection.
State witness describes Anna Horton leaving home about 8 AM on May 11 heading toward a pressing shop. She returns to Horton residence, speaks of going to a neighbor then cooks dinner. later alleges Helen is dead after entering Helen Baker's room briefly. Other neighbors corroborate timing and sightings.
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