Finland Awaits Soviet Reply On Armistice Terms
Helsinki reports Finland awaiting Russia's response to a note seeking negotiation of armistice terms on the fourth anniversary of the 1940 winter war. Finns grow calmer with delay seen as a good sign while warlike streets, curfews, and mass evacuations press from bombed districts as German soldiers appear downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Shanke
Helsinki
Finland
Russia
Foreign Office
Mannerheim Avenue
WEWAK Continues Coastal War Toll in Pacific Fighting
Allied air and sea forces sunk patrol boats and small coastal vessels along New Guinea New Ireland and New Britain. Two troop laden barges were downed off Cape Hellman as Marines push toward Talasea and Leatherneck defenses. Japanese at Empress Augusta Bay Bougainville faced a day of bombardment while enemy casualties mounted after a failed attempt to break through. Rabaul in New Britain endured multiple tonnage bombing with significant damage to town fields airfields and waterfront and small craft losses followed.
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New Guinea
New Ireland
New Britain
Cape Hellman
Willaumez Peninsula
Talasea
Leatherneck
Empress Augusta Bay
Bougainville Island
Solomons
Cape Torokina
Rabaul
New Itain
County War Finance Districts and Chairs Listed
District counties and fund figures are shown with Jackson Limestone Madison Marshall and Morgan counties. Robert D Ward chairs Jackson county war finance, W A Owens leads Limestone, James R Marcon heads Madison, Roy H Drinkard leads Marshall, Rutledge S Thomas heads Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Limestone
Madison
Marshall
Morgan
Robert D. Ward
Scottsboro
Jackson County War Finance Committee
W. A. Owens
Athens
Limestone County
James R. Marcon
Huntsville
Madison County
Roy H. Drinkard
Guntersville
Marshall County
Morgan County
Rutledge S. Thomas
Decatur
Markets Wall Street Sees Liveliest Session in Months
New York March 13 Investors bargained stocks higher amid cheering earnings prospects domestic optimism and Allied war progress. Pivotals and blue chips led while low priced issues like Packard Motors moved big blocks. rails steels and motors highlighted the rally with near closing gains mostly fractions to above one. Transfers around 1,600,000 shares. market tone steady though profit taking surfaced. Sheep and lambs quoted at 14.50 for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Victor Fubank
New York
Packard Motors
New York Cotton Futures Rise on Hedge Selling Strength
New York March 13 4 percent broad trade and commission houses bought cotton futures as hedge selling and profit taking boosted values. Market strength driven by expectations of an expanding war textile program and strong new crop positions selling below anticipated higher scan rates next season. Afternoon values rose 25 to 60 cents a bale with March 21 24, May 20 79, July 20 18.
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N. Y
New York
U S Appeal in AP Suit Filed
The government filed a cross appeal to the U S Supreme Court from a federal expediting court ruling in the civil anti trust case against the Associated Press. It argues the lower court erred in limiting the scope of the prohibition on new member restrictions and that AP still monopolizes or dominates news reporting. The AP argues the ruling would impose ongoing supervision by the Justice Department and courts on its news gathering activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S. Supreme Court
Associated Press
Department of Justice
United States
Dies says radio claims often false as probe looms
The article reports Senator Dies alleging that about 60 percent of radio commentators statements can be proved false and signaling a forthcoming investigation. It covers OPA ration talk, Barkley seeking Roosevelt dialogue, Stimson urging draft-age youths to try out for Army college program, and Wickard’s testimony reversal on Rural Electrification Administration interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dies
Kentucky
Roosevelt
FDR
Barkley
White House
Stimson
Army
Wickard
Songte
Rural Electrification Administration
Chicago Dairy Prices and Receipts Report
Chicago market notes show butter receipts 359,140 with creamery grades AA to C and cooking at 88 to 92. Eggs receipts 26,490 steady with U S specials 35 1 2 to 36 and dirties 30 1 2 to 30 3 4. current receipts 32.
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Chicago
U. S
Rye futures rise as grain market remains quiet in Chicago
In Chicago on March 13, rye futures advanced while oats and barley held firm and wheat stayed steady. Near the close, wheat finished unchanged to 1-8 higher, with May and July contracts up. rye rose 3-8 to 1 cent, and barley gained 1 1-2 as May prices listed.
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Chicago
Funeral for infant Charles Ed Lewter to be held at Flint
Funeral services are set for Charles Ed Lewter nine month old son of Mr and Mrs Leroy Lewter. He died Sunday evening at their Decatur residence. Survived by parents two brothers Robert and Junior and sister Agnes. Interment in Flint cemetery Mutual Service directing.
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Charles Ed Lewter
Leroy Lewter
Decatur 2
Flint
Robert
Junior Lewter
Agnes Lewter
Cattle and hog market report from Nashville Tennessee
Cattle trade slow early with higher asks. scattered sales steady. Good steers 14.50 to 15.25, late arrivals around 16.00. beef cows up to 12.00, common 8.75 to 10.60, canners 5.85 to 8.60. Calves 13.75 to 16.00, light calves 10 to 14, slaughter calves 11.50 to 14.00. Hog demand active 120 to 250 lb range, prices 13.90 to 15.00 for select weights, lighter and heavier weights varied as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Federal-State Market News Service
Gly-Cas Advertised as a Gentle Constipation Aid
Thousands of users testify Gly-Cas pleases with its effectiveness in a comfortable way for constipation and related ailments. Never neglect symptoms. Gly Cas, the Common Sense preparation, may save the discomforts that follow when used as directed.
Neutrality hardens as Fire workers face travel curbs
In a Dublin report the London Daily Herald notes a drastic purge of 30,000 Fire workers holding Northern Ireland resident permits since the war began. De Valera’s stance on neutrality is affirmed with no wavering. Police guard the German legation as travel limits bar Fire natives from visiting home and restrict holidays in Eire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eire
Northern Ireland
London Daily Herald
de Valera
Associated Press
Dublin
Britain
Navy Bill Introduced Aims at Quick Contract Settlements
Washington March 13 The Navy Department would gain major authority to settle claims on termination of contracts under a proposed bill introduced by House Naval Affairs Committee Chairman Vinson. The secretary could authorize interim payments and arrange private loans while the General Accounting Office would review only for fraud or term compliance. The measure also covers surplus property disposal with safeguards against market glut and monopolies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
House
Vinson
D-Ga
Naval Affairs Committee
Navy Department
Navy
General Accounting Office
Muncy Tent Feasts and Odd Pranks During Camp Night
In a dirt-floored tent Muncy enforces a 50 cent fine for litter and serves fried chicken bought at five dollars a bird. Guests recall GI soap in soup and a funny stove scare as Sgt Bohn and friends share steaks and laughter, while Muncy bonds with Italian pals called gooks with affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncy
Jack Bohn
Scranton
Jack
Bohn
Death toll climbs in London air raids report
The Ministry of Home Security announced that last month 961 people were dead or missing and believed dead in air raids on the United Kingdom. An additional 1,712 were injured. The deaths compare with 252 in February 1943 and 109 in January 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Kingdom
Ministry of Home Security
Yugoslav Unit Joins Soviet Forces Under Tito Banner
A Yugoslav unit, trained by the Red Army, pledged allegiance to Marshal Tito in Russia and prepared for battle. Veterans from German labor corps, the Italian and Hungarian armies, and the Yugoslav forces spoke against monarchy, favoring Tito’s leadership. The review featured Zhukov and other Allied representatives as Yugoslav, Czech, Polish, French, American, and British flags flew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Gilmore
Russia
Red Army
Tito
Hurccrian
Peter
Yugoslavia
Valeriir Viakhovic
Marko Mesic
Mesic
Rumania
Stalingrad
George S. Zhukov
Ziegmund Berlin
Soviet Union
Emile Petit
French Committee of National Liberation
Red Banner
Ireland and De Valera: neutrality and anti English sentiment
A journalist recalls Ireland's stance toward England during World War II era. He notes about 200000 Irish fight or support British forces while most Southern Irish favor neutrality and distancing from John Bull. He recounts Easter Week revolt and De Valera's role as a leader. The piece reflects lasting enmity and loyalty to Allied cause with cautious sympathy.
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England
Eire
Devalera
Ireland
Local Docket Summaries and Social Notices
Weekend visits and family updates fill the column as Cpl Joe E Philpot returns to duties after seeing his mother Mrs J N Philpot Miss Hazel Pence stays with relatives in Hartselle and Olivia Fowler visits Somerville Pfc Howard D Hovis heads to Tampa after home leave Mrs Raymond Z Birdwell of Belle Mina admitted for surgery James Henry Burgess hospitalized Twenty one docket items include gaming drunkenness traffic violations assault disorderly conduct and trespassing A NY guest Mrs Robert Banta remembered as Welcome Wessehan Lillie Shelton leaves Benevolent hospital for home James Wardlow and family name son James William Jr Richard James McClarney and infant return home Lou Jean Johnston visits Alabama College Moira Meadows set for Great Lakes boot training.
Robbers Loot Rainbow Tavern Whisky Stash
In Tampa on March 13 two men bound the bartender with nylon hose and a bright red necktie and stole 150 cases of whisky valued at 4500 dollars from the Rainbow tavern. Detective Chief D D Stephens said the nylon used was old stock.
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Tampa
Fla
Rainbow Tavern
D. D. Stephens
Stephens
Steel mills run at 99.1 percent capacity this week
New York March 13 The American Iron and Steel Institute reports that the nation's steel mills will operate at 99.1 percent of rated capacity this week versus 98.8 percent in the prior period.
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New York
American Iron & Steel Institute
Hitler Fails to Make Talk On Memorial Day Broadcast
Admiral Karl Doenitz spoke in Hitler’s stead in a Memorial Day address promising a merciless struggle for existence. He warned of harshness and seriousness in the war and cited enemies’ openly proclaimed aims to show what is at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Adolf Hitler
Karl Doenitz
Hitler
Germany
Doenitz
Stilwell Says Hukawng Valley Might Soon Be Ours
Allied forces press the Hukawng Valley push as 26 MP British troops seize the Buthedaung base 55 miles north of Akyab and American Chinese units advance two miles farther to reach within 11 miles of the valley southern end. Lt General Stilwell notes the drive may soon yield control and references the Japanese 18th division, famed for Singapore.
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Buthedaung
Akyab
Hukawng Valley
Joseph W. Stilwell
Hukawng
Stilwell
18Th Division
Singapore
Crosby loses alimony reduction bid in Skippy creator case
Richmond based report says the Virginia supreme court ruled Percy L Crosby not entitled to any reduction in the $14,500 annual alimony awarded to his wife Agnes Dale Crosby who had been granted a divorce in July 1939 and custody of the children.
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Richmond
Virginia Supreme Court
Percy L. Crosby
Skippy
Agnes Dale
Negro crew to man Navy subchaser in Miami
The Navy announced an all Negro crew will man a subchaser in Miami on March 13 14. Initially the vessel will be commanded by 52 Negro sailors and nine white officers. As Negro officers are trained the crew will become all Negro according to the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Navy
Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis Ady
Chronic bronchitis may develop if a cough or chest cold is not treated. Creomulsion claims to loosen and expel phlegm and soothe inflamed bronchial membranes. It blends beechwood creosote with other medicines and contains no narcotics. If not satisfied, the druggist offers a money back guarantee.
Mrs Jennings Is Claimed By Death
The many friends of Mrs. J. H. Jennings, 78, Decatur resident, mourn her death this morning at nine o'clock at Benevolent hospital after a long illness. The body will be taken to Tuscaloosa by Brown for funeral services at four o clock Tuesday from Jones Spigener funeral home, with Rev. Watson officiating. Survived by daughter Mrs. J. W. Williams, son Henry Dutton of Holt, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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J. H. Jennings
Old Decatur
The
Benevolent Hospital
Tuscaloosa
Brown
Jones Spigener
Rev. Watson
J. W. Williams
Henry Dutton
Holt
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Floweps
Mayflower Transit Co
Elliott
Truk Harbor
U.S
George Blair
Sewickley
Denver F. Baxter
Summertown
Reuben F. Hickman
Waverly
U. S. Navy
Wether
Nashville Livestock
Loyd'’S
Pyle
Democratic National Committee
Dorothy Vredenburgh
Vredenburgh
Ala
Henry A. Wallace
Vredenbrugh
Robert E. Hannegan
John H. Bank
Alabama
Mango
MacDill Field
Army Air Forces
By Dewitt MacKenzie
Hscatur
Diarte
Cpl
Joe E. Philpot
J. N. Philpot
Hazel Pence
Hartselle
Mrs
Frank Philpot
Olivia Fowler
Somerville
Pfc
Howard D. Hovis
Florida
Raymond Z. Birdwell
Belle Mina
the Benevolent Hospital
James Henry Burgess
Ublic
Robert Banta
Anne Miller Gamble
Banta
Miss Welcome Wessehan
Lillie Shelton
East Church Street
J. W. Wardlow
Ninth Avenue East
James William, Jr
Richard James McClarney
Thirteenth Avenue Eest
Brown's Ambulance
Lou Jean Johnston
Alabama College
O. B. Smith
Bessie Black
John Henry Peck
Sam Thomas
Matthew Bass
Maurice Meadows
Great Lakes
Jennings
BABY
Decatur Hatchery Bank St
Murdock
M.r.rankin
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