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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1944

Page

2

Ford Output Still Drops At Rouge Plant

Detroit March 17- After-effects from a labor dispute at Ford Motor Co reached the Rouge plant where the Army Air Forces said aircraft engine production was behind schedule. AAF gave no reasons but noted 92 suspensions and dismissals from the plant after a demonstration and unauthorized walkout and a barricade incident. Ford announced 22 more suspensions, while ten discharges and sixty suspensions had been revealed earlier. UAW CIO President R J Thomas called company claims of union approval for disciplinary actions completely untrue.

Detroit Ford Motor Co Army Air Forces Rouge AAF Colny Ford R. J. Thomas United Automobile Workers CIO

MacArthur Ties With Fadden for Home Front Support

General MacArthur, in Australia, received by Country Party Leader Fadden who called him a fellow Queenslander. Fadden warned he hopes MacArthur retires peacefully but avoids Darling Downs seat due to heavy tasks and limited chances. MacArthur has been speculated in the US as a possible Republican nominee but offered no firm answer.

Australia MacArthur Country Party Fadden Darling Downs United States

Mrs. Sarah E. Sanderson Dies in Memphis

Mrs. Sarah E. Sanderson 76, Courtland resident, died Thursday in a Memphis hospital after March 8 admission. Funeral at 4 p.m. today at the Courtland residence with Rev. M. A. Gregg and Rev. W. M. Ware. Survived by daughters A. D. Srugley, Mrs. Walter Davis of Courtland, and Mrs. Monroe Sandlin of Memphis. sons H. C., A. G., J. F. of Memphis, F. M. of Albuquerque. stepchildren Alfred Young, Claude Sanderson, Ben Sanderson. sisters Ruby Hakett, Mrs. W. H. Ennis, Mrs. Allen Farley. brother A. H. Garnett. Pallbearers named. interment Brown directing.

Sarah E. Sanderson Courtland Memphis M. A. Gregg W. M. Ware A. D. Srugley Walter Davis Monroe Sandlin H. C

G I aid bill approved by Senate finance committee

The American Legion's GI bill of rights, authorizing up to 3.5 billion dollars for veterans' aid, was approved unanimously by the Senate Finance Committee. Chairman George estimated 3 billion for benefits, plus 500 million for new hospital construction. The measure bears 81 senators' names and will be taken up in the Senate next week under Senator Clark.

Washington American Legion G. I Senate Finance Committee George Senate Clark D. Mo

Broncho-line promise eases cough says drug firms

Goidel Drug Co and local druggists offer Broncho-line with a 65 cent guarantee. One dose provides quick relief and often a few more doses finish the job. The ad claims no dope or sweeteners, no stomach upset, and a refund if not satisfied.

Goidel Drug Co

Easter Hats And Hairdos Parade Advice For Spring

Easter fashion tips advise matching hats to hairdos with many bonnets designed for chignons upswept styles and nets. The piece notes popular hats from pillboxes to cloches, veil colors, and ways to wear hair for the parade with last wartime influences and modern twists.

Lilly Cache Lilly

Debunking chorus girl life at New Amsterdam theatre

A first person look at trying out for a chorus role in Allah Be Praised at New Amsterdam theatre. Fifty hopefuls, strict selection by Bloomingdale and Jack Cole, and a dull, demanding first day reveal why chorus work pays little glamour.

Broadway New Amsterdam Alfred Bloomingdale Jack Cole Bloomingdale Margie Jackson Sparks

Warning Is Given Chickens Runners Must Be Confined

Chief of Police Whitmire warned chicken raisers this afternoon that the department will enforce the ordinance against chickens running at large. He said arrests would be necessary if the rule is ignored, noting gardens are being planted and free-roaming birds could damage them. Cooperation from the public is sought.

Whitmire

Bid Submittal on Donalsonville Dothan Project Appears Low

Atlanta firm Sam Finley Inc submitted an apparent low bid of 43 567 dollars to day on a state highway department resurfacing project covering 10 731 miles from Donalsonville to Dothan Alabama.

Atlanta Sam Finley Inc Donalsonville-Dothan Ala

House Committee Shelves Palestine Migration Resolution

The House foreign affairs committee, advised by military authorities, shelved a resolution opposing Britain on Palestine. The measure urged free Jewish migration and a Jewish commonwealth, opposing the British white paper that would cap Jewish immigration after month’s end.

Washington House Foreign Affairs Committee Congress Britain Palestine

TVA Amendment Sparks Battle Over Officials Marking Cars

Bitter Bankhead will not oppose a McKellar proposal requiring TVA official business cars to display TV A on two sides in white two inch letters. Rep Joe Starnes plans to oppose the amendments, arguing they would hamper TVA flexibility in its postwar construction program. Starnes praises TVA as efficiently run and warns against revamping its finance system as costly and restrictive.

Bankhead McKellar TVA House Rep Joe Starnes Tennessee Starnes House Appropriations Committee House Representatives Senate Alabama

TVA Mayors Telegram Seeks Senate Vote on McKellar Amendments

Support from TVA Mayor T R Harrison circulated to United States senators asking them to vote against the McKellar amendments that would insert TVA into county politics in Alabama. Senator Langer of North Dakota pledged to oppose the move, while Senator Burton of Ohio offered a noncommittal reply. Senate and House recessed until Monday, with debate over the amendments expected to resume upon reconvening.

TVA T. R. Harrison United States Senate Senate McKellar Alabama William Langer North Dakota Harrison Tennessee Valley Authority Burton Ohio Senate Appropriations Committee House

Miss Audrey Suggs Dies at Hospital

Miss Audrey Suggs died this morning at 5:30 at Benevolent hospital after a brief illness. She was 17, resident of Falkville. Survived by mother Mrs. T. B. Suggs, four brothers and three sisters. Body to sister’s home at 330 Moulton Street. Funeral Saturday at two at Red Hill conducted by E. E. Byars. Interment at Red Hill. Mutual Service directing.

Audrey Suggs the Benevolent Hospital Falkville 2 T. B. Suggs Moulton Street Red Hill E. E. Byars

Markets at a Glance New York March Markets Summary

New York market roundup reports mixed stocks as rails advance while bonds show irregular activity. Cotton remains steady with scattered liquidation and hedging. Chicago wheat eases, rye weak under alcohol program. Hogs active and generally steady to strong with top at 14.45. Cattle fully steady and active with steer prices reaching 17.00.

New York Chicago

Cotton futures slip as hedge selling and liquidation mount

New York March 17 scattered hedge selling and liquidation brought a small recession in cotton futures as mill buying against textile contracts slackened. Spot March cotton expired at noon at 21.22 cents a pound. Afternoon values were about 10 cents a bale lower with May at 20.74, July 20.12, October 19.57.

New York Jly

Grain futures faltered as rye drop spurred cash bid shifts

Chicago grain trading opened unsettled as rye prices slid about a penny amid disappointment over rye usage in the industrial alcohol program. Wheat eased to May 1.72, oats 81 5-8, rye 1.29 1-4, and barley moved between 1-2 and 1-8 higher, May contracts.

Chicago

Cattle Hog and Lamb Prices In Nashville Report

Nashville Tenn March 17 cattle prices mostly steady slaughter slow most stockers firm odd lots good to choice steers 15.50 16.00 good steers 14.50 15.00 heifers 12.50 14.25 beef cows 11.25 12.50 calves 14 15. hogs 700 head early light steady good to choice 200 250 lb 13.90 250 330 lb 13.50 160 195 lb 12.95 sows 11.50 week week 15 25 higher sheep 50 head wool lambs steady. few 82 lb spring lambs 16.00.

Nashville Tenn Federal State Market News Service

Chicago Market Report Carries Steady Tone For Eggs And Butter

Chicago on March 17 reports butter with receipts of 478 227 and a steady market. eggs receipts 25 580 show unsettled trading. U S specials range 35 1 2 to 36 1 2, extras 34 to 35 1 2, standards 1 4 33 to 33 1 4.

Chicago U. S

Bentham's 19th century proposal for universal disarmament

Jeremy Bentham, the British jurist, advocated universal disarmament more than 200 years ago as a path to world peace. The note highlights Bentham's antiwar stance and his call for global reduction of armaments to prevent conflict.

Jeremy Bentham

Jesus Crucified in Mark’s Gospel and the Joseph of Arimathea Narrative

A devotional overview of Mark’s Passion narrative, noting Simon of Cyrene bearing the cross, the mocked king inscription, crucifixion details, the ninth hour cry, temple veil torn, and the centurion’s declaration. It then introduces Joseph of Arimathea who requests Jesus’ body, wraps Him in linen, and places Him in a rock tomb. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

Jesus Mark Jerusalem Simon Golgotha Elijah God Mary Magdalene Mary James the Less Joses Salome Joseph of Arimathea Pilate Joseph

Allies Hold Cassino Hill as German Fire Rages

Allied forces, with Benedictine abbey on Mona Hill, fight fierce resistance from German gunners at a key Cassino crossroads. Allied smoke and shells cloak the valley while AP reports the Germans cling to dugouts and machinegun positions after fierce aerial attack. Major, once a postal worker in Oglesby, dies near the railroad.

Monastery Cassino Associated Press Lynn Heinzerling Via Cassilina Rome

Famous Georgia dog Major dies at Elberton post office

Major, the famed Georgia mail dog, has died in Elberton. The beloved canine regularly trotted to the railroad, meeting two daily mail trains for the Oglesby post office, delivering pouches from passing trains and ignoring others. Mrs. C. W. Carithers was among locals noting his service.

Major Associated Press Oglesby Georgia Elberton, Ga

Cox Qualifies for renomination in Moultrie race

Moultrie Ga March 17 Rep E E Cox of the second district qualified as a candidate for renomination with the district congressional committee yesterday. The committee fixed April 1 as the closing date for entries in the July 4 primary and commended Cox for his outstanding support of the war effort.

Cox Moultrie E. E. Cox

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