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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1944

Page

3

Ban on King Is Demanded by Italian Leftists

In Naples leading leftist parties the Communist Socialist and Action groups circulated petitions demanding the removal of King Vittorio Emanuele and Premier Badoglio to enable a true democratic government to bolster Italy's war effort. Their mass rally denounced the monarchy fascism and Badoglio, replacing a scheduled March 4 strike halted by Allied authorities.

Naples Vittorio Emanuele Badoglio Italy Action Churchill Republic Grouth

Soldier Killed in Birmingham Auto Crash

James A. Tiddle of Adamsville stationed at Camp Rucker was killed in an auto accident at a Birmingham street intersection. His wife, Mrs. Tiddle, was only slightly injured when the car left the street and struck a telephone pole, according to Officer Q. R. Trott.

Birmingham Ala James A. Tiddle Adamsville Camp Rucker Q. R. Trott Tiddle

Doctor Louis Small Vanishes During Extradition Transport

Sheriff John B. Walker directed a search for Dr. Louis G. Small of New York as he vanished while en route to Bibb county jail in Macon to await extradition on a New York abortion conviction. Small had just lost a bid to avoid return, with 20 days for appeal granted, when he disappeared after stopping at a trailer camp to change clothes.

Moraf John B. Walker Telfair County Louis G. Small New York Macon Small Eschel Graham Walker

Army Recruiting Station Ad

Apply at any U S Army Recruiting Station or write for illustrated booklet The Adjutant General U S Army Recruiting and Induction Section 4415 Munitions Building Washington 25 DC Women in essential war industry must have release from employer or U S Employment Service.

U.S. Army Adjutant General Washington D. C U.S. Employment Service

Mallory Faces Conflicts in Mexico Journey and Love

Mallory grapples with giving up her singing career for marriage to Carlos Estrada. After a tense confrontation with Senora Estrada, she travels with Prism toward Taxco and Mexico City, evading danger and reuniting with Ted Patrick and Richard Blythe as she contemplates her future and love.

Mallory Baker Senora Estrada Mallory Latham Manuelita Carlos Senora Prism Velvet Name Miss Mallory Montecito Monterrey Mexico City Taxco Richard Blythe

Ration rules tightened for off highway gasoline use

The Office of Price Administration announces April 1 effective limits on off highway R coupons. R stamps become invalid at filling stations and may be exchanged only at bulk plants or on site of storage tanks. Bulk transfer stations may accept R coupons with district approval. Farmers may buy at other stations with E coupons. The goal is to reduce black market leakage among non highway users and stations.

Washington Office of Price Administration OPA Florida Georgia

John Paul Jones Becomes Admiral in Russian Navy

U S naval hero John Paul Jones ascends to the rank of admiral in the Russian Navy following the American Revolution, marking a notable postwar shift in his maritime career and international service.

John Paul Jones U. S

Weeds Cause Billions in Annual Farm Damage

Weeds inflict an estimated three billion dollars in damage yearly to soil and crops on American farms, highlighting widespread agricultural losses and the need for effective control measures.

Alleged Spy Held in Chile

SANTIAGO Chile March 13 P Else Von Flaten former employee of the German embassy arrested on espionage charges Police found espionage papers including instructions for spies in Chile in her possession Two other Germans were arrested yesterday Juan Moller seized with a radio transmitter and Maximo Kutzner arrested at Valparaiso with 9000 dollars Five others were seized and Juan Westermeyer a physician at the military hospital was suspended by the minister of defense

Santiago Chile Else von Flaten Juan Moller Maximo Kutzner Valparaiso Kutzner Juan Westermeyer Military Hospital Defense

Hohenzollern Name Origin Tied to Zollern Hill

The ruling German Hohenzollern family derived its name from a hill named Zollern near Stuttgart.

Germany 1918 Zollern Stuttgart

Large crowd hears pastor at Central Baptist church

A Sunday at Central Baptist featured Dr John C Cowell Jr delivering a morning message on The Vine and the Branches and Dr Walter R Alexander of Dallas in the evening on When I have a more convenient season I will send for thee. Miss Lena Harvey sailed for Nigeria, Africa December 2 and arrived January 16 to work with Sudan Interior Mission supported by the church. Baptism was administered to several candidates and Rev T A Brannen, assistant pastor and chorister, will arrive Thursday. Visitors were recognized and many in uniform honored.

Central Baptist Church John C. Cowell, Jr Walter R. Alexander Relief and Annuity Board Dallas Texas Cowell Lena Harvey Nigeria Africa Miss Harvey New York Sudan Brannen Decatur Northside Baptist Church Chattanooga God Jesus Christ Hell Temple Israel

Postwar Battle Looms For Structural Steel Market

Atlanta March 13 A postwar scramble for the structural steel market foresees fierce price competition and many weak firms failing as demand drops from wartime levels. R I Ingalls of Ingalls Iron Works says only well managed firms will thrive, while government disposal of surplus materials will affect the industry's recovery and employment.

Atlanta R. I. Ingalls Ingalls Iron Works Birmingham Ala Ingalls

Hebrides transfer ends Norwegian rule in 1266

The Hebrides, once governed by Norwegian kings, were ceded to Scotland in 1266 marking the end of Nordic suzerainty. The shift redefined regional authority and aligned the isles with the Scottish crown.

Hebrides Islands Norway Scotland

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