Teamwork of scientists and businessmen needed in South's development
Mobile Alabama March 20. TVA Director David E. Lilienthal urges partnership among scientists engineers and businessmen to boost Southern industrialization and income through public and private research. He cites phosphate and cottonseed products and notes TVA’s role in regional development.
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South
Mobile
Ala
David E. Lilienthal
Tennessee Valley Authority
Lilienthal
Alabama Academy of Science
Lillenthal
TVA
New South
Georgia
Ohio
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Miss
Anne Adams Pattern 4725 at home sewing appeal
The advertisement promotes Pattern 4725 by Anne Adams offering a gay month outfit with a bolero jacket and two section skirt. It notes sizes 12 14 16 18 20 and fabric needs for size 16 as 4 yards 39 inch fabric and 5 8 yard contrast with a back buttoning detail. Order includes 15 cents pattern book combo. Meanwhile local notices report illness in the Walters household.
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Anne Adams
Onv
Decatur Daily
Pattern Department
West 17Th St
New York
Rickenbacker Says Cause of Eastern Crash Won’t Be Known
Atlanta report quotes Eddie Rickenbacker, EAL president, after a giant sleeper plane crash near Atlanta. Eight people died and he was injured. he recalls trying to reach the pilot as the plane struck a pine grove, lights failed, and a fire hazard loomed. Picture of a routine flight ending in disaster.
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Atlanta
Eastern Airlines
Here
Rickenbacker
BAL
Porter in Hospital After Ill Health Traced in Independence
In Independence Missouri James Woodrow Porter a 228 pound six foot four policeman is in hospital for a nasallectomy. He is expected to be out in 30 days. Porter faces crowded hospital conditions and is being quartered away from his beat.
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Ward
Independence
James Woodrow Porter
Strawberry Harvest Delayed by Cold Spell in Alabama
In Alabama the strawberry crop is delayed by a mid March cold spell that slowed germination of coastal region potatoes. Growers expect to dig late April in most areas with Gullman county not until April 25. A harvest of about 400 000 crates is forecast, up from 323 000 in 1940.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
South Alabama
Cooperative Service
Gullman County
Nursery Ward Beds Short and Pillows Labeled Nursery
A fragment notes a maternity ward with beds that are too short and pillowslips bearing the word nursery. The unobtrusive detail suggests cramped conditions in the care area.
Helps You Overcome Loose False Teeth with FASTERTH
An ad for FASTERTH an improved alkali line powder for dental plates claims it keeps false teeth firmer reducing wobble and irritation. It promotes buying at any drug store to improve comfort and prevent slipping during use.
Ford trucks offer tailored options for loads and economy
Choosing Ford trucks gives a 3 engine sizes 6 wheelbases and 42 body and chassis types. Ford engines deliver power stamina and high gas economy with lower maintenance through a parts exchange service and easy access engine and chassis.
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Ford
Ford Parts Exchange Service
Ford Easy of Access
National vigor linked to industrial readiness and tonics
The article notes advice for recovering after illness and endorses S.S.S. tonic as a remedy to regain strength. It discusses the cooker by Lilienthal, tested by TVA and the University of Tennessee, and its role in industrial preparedness to boost national vigor.
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Issippi
Lilienthal
TVA
University of Tennessee
South
Soldier dies at Fort Devens after collapse during mess
Sergeant Oliver McLemore aged 36 from Scottsboro Alabama collapsed during evening mess at Fort Devens Massachusetts. He served 16 years attached to the 26th Infantry first division and died after post physicians said he suffered a heart attack.
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Fort Devens
Mass
Oliver McLemore
Scottsboro
Ala
26Th Infantry
Morgan County Social Roundup of Visits and Guests
Local residents report a sequence of weekend visits and calls across Morgan County. Families including Edwards Moon Helms Pettit and others hosted and visited relatives in Decatur Huntsville Laceys Springs and nearby communities with multiple Sunday calls and weekday calls noted.
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Henry Edwards
Owen Edwards
Claudie Edwards
Birdie Moon
Huntsville
Joe East
Anna Hennessee
Grady Black
Rey
W. W. Owens
H. M. Helms
Ed Thomas
Oliver Donahue
Dollie "Mae Edwards
Laceys Springs
Cleo Edwards
Mesdames Jocie Naylor
June Edwards
Decatur
M. W.pettit
Rev. Manderson
Alfred Hendrix
Fitzhugh Goodson
Modie Edwards
Dewey Moon
Gilbert Criscoe
Walter Vaney
W. E
Ean J. D. Whisenant
Arthur Hendrix
Virgie Mae
Catherine Helms
Wilma Moon
Verlia Mae
Verna Helms
Felton, Garrison and
Huston
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Gene Ahern
Robin
Velia
AWP
Helms
Frank Walters
Southern
Southern Railway System
New Orleans
Delphine Clark
H. A. DeButts
Clark Hungerford
Sam Jones
Louisiana
SSS Ie
S.S.S
Decatur Cab Service
Morgan County Rescue
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