Southern governors seek united action over railroad segregation laws
Alabama Governor Frank Dixon said he would write ten southern state attorneys general to discuss convening a meeting to address defending segregation on railroads. Attorney General Thomas Lawson called a U S Supreme Court case a threat to southern segregation statutes and urged inter-state intervention with Alabama.
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Montgomery
Ala
Frank Dixon
Alabama
Thomas
Lawson
U. S. Supreme Court
Thomas&. Lawson
Rep
Mitchell
D. T
Arkansas Line
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Solicitor General xxx
United States
Rock Island and
Illinois Central Railroads
Pullman Company
Rape News General
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Prorida
Mississippi
Louisiana
Tewnessee
Arkansas
Kansas
Supreme Court weighs equal railroad seating for riders
The case brought by Rep Arthur W Mitchell D Mississippi seeks federal protection for Negro travelers from Arkansas to Chicago and Hot Springs in 1937. Mitchell says forced removal to a Jim Crow car violates the constitution and interstate equal rights, backed by a fire department urging ICC reversal.
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Supreme Court
Arthur W. Mitchell
Congress
Arkansas
Chicago
Hot Springs
Mtchell
Fire Department
Interstate Commerce Commission
Five Planes Lost in Night Bombing Across Europe
An official report notes five British planes lost in raids stretching from Berlin to Boulogne. Bombers used moonlight for success and included new four motor types. fires in Berlin hit railway yards. Attacks also hit Amster dam shipyards district and targets in northwest Germany, the Low Countries, and the invasion port along the French coast.
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Berlin
Boulogne
Bomber Command
Atlantic
Europe
Amsterdam
Germany
Low Countries
Naziag
Bremen
Channel
Georgia House backs nationwide Eastern Time shift
The Georgia House of Representatives voted to support adopting Eastern Standard Time for the entire state. The measure passed 116 to 51 and now awaits Senate action. The vote reflects lawmakers backing a unified time standard across Georgia.
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Atlanta
Georgia House of Representatives
Senate
Markets Report Mixed Stocks and Commodities Edge Lower
In New York on March 13 buyers favored scattered specialties while most leaders drifted to lower territory. Overall volume was light as declines and gains balanced, with minus signs slightly ahead at the close. Cotton futures rose in the final half hour before hedge selling capped gains.
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Victor Eubank
New York
New Orleans
Bombay
Chicago
Poultry Prices Across Varieties In Chicago Market
Poultry live prices listed with 28 trucks in Chicago. Broilers 2 1 2 lbs and down, colored 18 1 2, white rock 19, others ranging from 19 to 23 1 2 depending on breed and weight. Prices for under 4 lbs colored 19, Plymouth Rock 22, white rock 20 1 2. Other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Eight Week CIO Strike Shuts Parts of Key U S Defense Work
In Milwaukee the CIO strike against Allis Chalmers reaches week eight as John R. Steelman plans separate talks with unions and management over recognition. The walkout halts work on 45 million dollars of national defense orders and affects about 76 tradesmen on an Army Air Corps base project near Everett Washington.
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Wilwaukee
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company
John R. Steelman
U.S. Conciliation Service
Army Air Corps Base
Everett
Wash
AFL
New York
Fiorello H. Laguardia
Manhattan
CIO Transport Workers
J. G. Brill Company
Philadelphia
CIO
Mrs Stallworth Re-elected WMU President
Mrs Ida Stallworth of Cuba Alabama was reelected president of the Alabama Woman's Missionary Union at the three day annual convention. Birmingham was chosen for the 1942 meeting with officers named including Mrs OQ Humphrey vice president and Mrs Ro Marshall executive secretary all from Montgomery. The 1941 registration was 1317 at Rahama Baptist Church in Birmingham where next year's meeting location was set.
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Mobile
Ala
Alabama Woman's Missionary Union
Ida M. Stallworth
Cuba
Birmingham
OQ. K. Humphrey
Ro S. Marshall
Bina M. Byrd
A. K. Smith
Eva Berry
Young Peoples
Montgomery
Rahama Baptist Church
Kiwanis Club Presents American Portraits at Meeting
The Kiwanis club viewed a thirty minute film titled American Portraits during the regular meeting led by R. E. Rogers with announcements from E. W. McLeod John Caddell and Charles W. Young. Eugene Speer from Decatur schools operated the film which highlighted advantages of modern America through ingenuity and salesmanship.
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Kiwanis Club
R. E. Rogera
E. W. McLeod
John Caddell
Charles W. Young
Eugene Speer
Decatur
America
Bond cost low marks Alabama county sale record
Tuscaloosa county sold bonds for 64 000 at one and one half percent, the best rate in Alabama history, with a premium of seven cents per hundred dollars. State finance director A. R. Forsyth announced the outcome confirming the favorable financing terms.
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Montgomery
Ala
Tuscaloosa County
Alabama
A. R. Forsyth
Nashville Livestock Prices Report From March Market
Salable cattle 150 calves 100. mostly steady on light run. Vealers steady to strong. common and medium slaughter cattle 7.50 to 9.50. top 11.00 for strictly choice. Beef cows 6.50 down. canner and cutter cows 4.50 to 6.00. Top vealers 11.50, bulk 11.00 down. Hogs 400 salable. market opened steady. Good to Choice 190 to 250 lb 6.40 to 7.30. 700 and 125 to 185 lb 6.40 to 7.30. sows 5.90 down. Sheep 26 salable. good to choice wool 9.00 to 10.00. 55 to 65 lb springers 16.00.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept. Agr
Full Speed Ahead Urged in Armament Meeting
Military experts urged rapid armament production at a two day army navy meeting in Cleveland. Frank A. Scott said American manpower can match the world if drafted as in the Civil War, while James L. Walsh touted lend lease to unite efforts and keep the enemy from shores. Tank expert John K. Christmas claimed US tanks are among the best and produced by American brains and industry. Attention focused on precision gages with seven month to one year delivery times as priorities slow manufacturing.
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Cleveland
United States
Frank A. Scot
World War Industries Board
Scott
James L. Walsh
New York City
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
National Defense Committee
Walsh
John K. Christmas
Army
Aberdeen, Md
Proving ‘Grounds
Memorial singing for Morris brothers at McKendry Chapel
Huge crowds are expected for a day long memorial singing for the Morris brothers at McKendry Chapel on Sunday March 16. The Daniel Quartet of Nashville and the Wade quartet of Birmingham join many other groups from out of the county for a full day program with noon dinner.
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Morris Brothers
McKendry Chapel
Daniel
Nashville
Wade
Birmingham
Steward Sentenced in Gem Theft from Yacht Elsanbil II
Howard Jensen former steward on the yacht Elsanbil II received a three year sentence in Raiford state penitentiary for stealing $17 400 in gems aboard the vessel on February 14.
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West Palm Beach, Fla
Howard Jensen
Raiford State Penitentiary
Want Ada boosts economical turnover for buyers and sellers
The notice highlights that participants can achieve the lowest transactional costs by using Want Ada as the marketplace tool for buying and selling items. It emphasizes efficiency and broad reach for market activities.
Auxiliary Unit Meeting in Morgan county with Elks and Red Cross plans
The Morgan Unit of the American Auxiliary held its meeting in the Ladies Parlor with Mrs. Lou Allen Williams presiding. Letters from Elks Exalted Ruler Carter Dobbs and Red Cross chairwoman Mrs. J. W. Clapton were read. sewing for the Red Cross will continue. A May program for the Veterans Hospital was set, a Birthday Party for the American Legion planned at the Elks Club, and Poppies will be sold on May 31. Committees for refreshments, programs, and games were appointed.
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Morgan
American Auxiliary
Lou Allen Williams
Wessie Pilcher
Carter Dobbs
Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks
Elks
J. W. Clapton
Morgan County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
J. Shepard
E. D. Gregory
U. S, Veterans Hospital
Tuscaloosa
Veterans Hospital
American Legion
Elks Club
Ruby Jones
O. J. Shepard
C. H. Campbell
J. B. Whitmire
Bertha Timberlake
O. B. Smith
T. B. Middlebrooks
Elmer Loyd
Butler Hine
Jack Coolidge
I. V. Jolly
American Legion Auxiliary
Murder Trials Highlight Sevens Years for Manslaughter
In a series of Alabama courtroom actions, Willie Mack pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter and received seven years. Susie Ann Haraway also pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter and was sentenced to seven years. State witnesses testified in the Alford case, detailing events at the Main Street and Bee Line Highway intersection and the gun and weight mechanism used at the scene.
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S. A. Lynne
Russell Lynne
Willie Mack
Andrew Clark
Mack
Susie Ann Haraway
Clara Moore
Lynne
W. H. Long
Alford
Charlie Frazier
Dutch Dean
T. L. Roberts
Andrew Means
E. M. Chenault
Frazier
Main Street
Bee Line Highway
Hartselle
William Segars
Segars
Stewart's Gin
Dean
Black-Howse Clinic
Benevolent Society Hospital
Decatur
Roberts
Third quota work starts in Morgan County Red Cross relief
Mrs. Roy Poteet announces that the second clothing quota has shipped and work has begun on the third quota. The drive totals 1355 garments including dresses, sweaters, shirts and gowns, with 4335 hours recorded. Local clubs, schools, and volunteers contributed across Morgan County to deliver refugee garments to the Jersey City Red Cross warehouse for Britain and Greece.
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Roy Poteet
War Relief Production Committee
Morgan County
Red Cross
American Legion Auxiliary
Berean
Cotaco
Berean Study
Entres Meres
Mary Lou Dancy
O.ef
Mothers
Questers
Zetomen
Coterie
Gordon-Bill School
Frances Nungester
Riverside High School
Elizabeth Cochran
T. B. Sanatorium
Edna Wilson
Cullman Hospital
Music Study Club
Stephens
D. A, RR
Annie Wheeler
Wheeler
American Red Cross
Jersey City
Britain
Greece
Auxiliary urges return of forms by Registration Day
The report on the National Defense and Americanism Conference and luncheon honored national president Mrs. Louis J. Lemstra of Clinton Indiana. Mrs. O. J. Shepard announced 35 memberships at the conference boosting enrollment to 64 adults and 14 juniors with ten new members this year. Community service chair Mrs. Jack Coolidge sent 184 magazines to the T. B. Hospital in Flint for the library. Attendance prize went to Mrs. O. J. Shepard.
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Bers
National Defense and Americanism
Louis J. Lemstra
Clinton
Indiana
O. J. Shep- 10Th
Williams
Community Service
Jack Coolidge
T. B. Hospital
Flint
O. J. Shepard
Augusta Mayor to sue Tobacco Road producers over libel
Augusta mayor James M. Woodall announced plans to sue the producers of the motion picture Tobacco Road for libel claiming the film prejudiced the nation against Augusta. He said he would seek damages of 500000 dollars.
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Augusta
James M. Woodall
Woodall
Defense Highlights Witnesses In Alford Murder Trial
The defense called 20 character witnesses attesting to Alford’s good reputation and long acquaintance. Verdie Redding testified he and Alford worked at a rock quarry, returned home, and were together until about 7 pm. G P Woods said Alford was at his home around 7:30 pm seeking work, supporting alibis.
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Alford
Verdie Redding
Hartselle
Redding
G. P. Woods
E. M. Chenault
Ségars
Decatur Diary notes births illnesses and civic events
Local column records the birth of Lenda Gayle to Mr and Mrs Bill Robinson of Guys Tennessee on February 28. It also lists illnesses and visits, social notes from Decatur and surrounding towns, plus church and civic announcements and a grass fire incident.
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Bill Robinson
Guys, Tennessee
Lenda Gayle
Nazis Celebrate Fuehrer Hitler Independent Rally
Nazis celebrate the third anniversary of Austria’s union with the Reich. Hitler, in Linz, predicts a tremendous German victory and a greatly expanded Germany. He pledges independence from classes and groups and outlines plans for postwar development.
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Fuehrer
Hitler
Austria
Reich
Linz
Germany
Public sentiment shifts toward aid for allies before war
The speaker reflects on how public opinion in the United States and Britain hardened against inaction as aggression rose in Europe. He warns that the danger of being drawn into war remains serious, urging readiness while noting Roosevelt’s January 6 remark on dictators preempting formal acts of war.
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England
Munich
Czecho-Slovakia
Republic
United States
Axis
America
Triple Alliance
Roosevelt
Government Program Advances 1.2 Billion in June
The speaker noted the total would top 1.2 billion in June, equating to more than 15.8 billion annually. Some funds under the program are to be used for buying agricultural products.
Death of Inmate At Alabama School Attributed to Acute Leukemia
Dr. R A Hamrick of the Alabama Boys Industrial School reported that 15 year old inmate John McKuhen died from acute leukemia. He made the diagnosis after an autopsy by pathologist Dr George Graham at Hillman Hospital.
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Birmingham
Ala
R. A. Hamrick
Alabama Boys Industrial School
John McKuhen
Hamrick
George Graham
Hillman Hospital
FDR Eyes Deferred Spring Vacation Next Week
President Roosevelt may clear his schedule to begin a deferred spring vacation trip sometime next week as he weighs time off from duties in Washington.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Local Woman Argie Chalfant Dies in Nashville
News from here reports the death of Mrs Argie Neil Chalfant of Nashville on Wednesday. She was a wife to Bertram H. Chalfant and active in social and religious circles. Survived by husband, a son Bertram H. Chalfant Jr, an infant daughter, sister Mrs C Neil Bass, and her parents Dr. and Mrs David R. Neil.
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Nashville
Argie Neil Chalfant
Bertram H. Chalfant
Navy plan shows large cost increases for ship and aircraft programs
The navy reports $5 553 976 000 still to be appropriated and all combatant ships under construction will finish ahead of schedule. Projected 68 ships now cost $837 674 000, up from $728 000 000 due to design changes. Existing ships’ alterations cost $485 160 000. 161 commercial vessels converted to naval use total $161 660 452. Navy on July 1 expects 3678 aircraft with 7471 more planned by July 1, 1942, up from 2457 on hand and 6204 on order last Feb 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Ships
Navy
Membership drive nears six thousand in Decatur
Decatur Chamber of Commerce reports 478 memberships and 5740 dollars pledged toward an 8000 dollar 1941 budget. Co-Chairmen Buck Rogers and Tom Fitzpatrick plan a new prospect classification for unseen or previously refused members to close the gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Buck Rogers
Tom Fitzpatrick
Three Die In Alabama Traffic Accidents
Traffic accidents in Alabama killed three people last night. George Dewey Kinney of Birmingham died in an auto crash near Fulton Springs. In Stevenson Dave Willis and John West of Gonce were killed when their log truck was struck by a train.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
George Dewey Kinney
Fulton Springs
Stevenson
Dave Willis
John West
Gonce
Moye's Barber and Beauty Shop Marks 18th Anniversary
Local firm Moye's Barber and Beauty Shop in Decatur celebrates 18 years in business this December. The building recently underwent extensive renovations and the shop is "all dressed up" for the milestone party.
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Moye’s
Decatur
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