Charges Fly Over New Trans Atlantic Air Line Subsidy
Debate centers on a proposed subsidy for a second trans Atlantic airline American Export Lines. Senator Tydings warns of Nazi financed routes and landing rights tied to Portugal while Pan American Airways accuses American Export of seeking half the mail traffic.
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Gamauratox
Sal
United Tydings
D-Md
Treasury
Senate
Portugal
State Department
Ford
United States
Pan-American
Tydings
Appropriations Committee
High Administration
House
American Export
Jean Export Lines, Inc
American Export Airlines
Alabama Supreme Court Decisions Drawn From March Term
The Alabama Supreme Court issued a series of rulings from Montgomery on March 27, affirming, reversing, or denying writs in numerous cases. Key actions include ex parte Department of Industrial Relations versus Wm. M. Drummond denied certiorari, Sam J. Rips v. Arnold Herring ton reversed and remanded, and various petitions for certiorari denied or opinions extended. Several appeals from Jefferson, Mobile, and other circuits were affirmed, reversed, or remanded, with rehearing denials noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Supreme Court
Gardner
Philip Noble
First Naonal Bank
Ex'r & Tr
Calhoun
Department of Industrial Relations
Wm. M. Drummond
Court of Appeals
Dopinion
Bouldin
Sam J. Rips
Arnold Herrington
Mobile Circuit
Lee
William W. Maynor
Harry
Jefferson Dirt
N. A.R. Co
W. C. R. Griswold
Jefferson Court
Solomon Grabove
Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Ass'n
Jefferson Circuit
L. D
Malhoun
Poster
Elizabethi
H” Wagar
X'Rax
Portia W. Mashburn
Mobile Circuit Court
Hollingsworth & Whitney Co
of Alabama
Tromery Circuit Court
E. A. Porter
Porter
Asa
Miller C. Emerson
State
Livingston
W. M. Naugher
State of Alabama
Jefferson
J. A. Thompson
Alabama Ate Milk Control Board
Jefferson Circuit Court
Afcuriam
John Murphy
Brooks
Conecuh
Reed
Parte
Larry Hardin
Mertiorari
Cation
John Dalton Waller
J. Hunter
Brown Service Funeral Company
Randolph Circuit Court
Nick Tsimpsides
Charlie Tsimpides
Woodman
The
World Life Ins
Society
Minnie Reid
Bob Teague
J. Edgar Bowron
City of Birmingham
Robert W. Smith
Admr
Elizabeth I. Levens
Madge Hardy Goldman
William H. Hicks
Equity
Dora Hinson
MacBell N. Cook
Fayette Circuit Court
Madeline Law
Rosabel Saks
Birmingham Electric Company
the Bell Turner
Cour
R ‘County Adm
J. O. Belue
Limestone Circuit
King Peter II Takes Power in Yugoslavia
Seventeen year old King Peter II assumed control in Belgrade after protests against the Rome Berlin Tokyo pact. Premier Dragisa Cvetkovic and Regent Prince Paul were ousted amid riots. General Dušan Simović formed a new cabinet and pledged defense of Yugoslavia’s independence."}
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Budapest
Hungary
Peter II
Yugoslavia
Axis
Prince Paul
Greece
Olga
Dragisa Cvetkovic
Vienna
Adolf Hitler
Belgrade
Ovitkovic
Alk Sander
Oinear-Markovic
Dusan Simovic
Air Corps
Banjatuka
Simovic
Air Force
Reuters
Paul
Defense chiefs push to avoid strikes in war plants
William Knudsen and Secretary Knox urged an end to disruptions that could hamper defense production. CIO strikes hit Bethlehem Yard, Johnstown ERP, Chicago Harvester, and U S Steel contracts as unions seek wage hikes and recognition. Authorities warned of possible seizure of plants if talks fail.
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Defense
William 8. Knudsen
Navy
Knox
Knudsen
War
Army
Allis-Chalmers
Harold Christoffel
CIO
Jocal
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Yards
Bethlehem Steel
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
ERP
Johnstown
Pamili
Chicago
International Harvester Company
McCormick
Market rally lifts industrial stocks on hopeful war news
Industrial shares regain ground as war news and domestic labor shifts spark optimism. Ralls rise then steady, Santa Fe common and Pere Marquette preferreds reach new highs for 1941. Prices end mixed with several gains and about 550 000 shares traded. Cottonseed meal futures in Memphis close dull with prices for May July Sept Oct Dec listed.
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Victor Eubank
New York
Santa Fe
Pere Marquette
Stocks Firm Leads Rally Amid Broad Market Gains
New York reports a firm rally with industrials leading as rails gain in a quiet exchange markets. The Canadian dollar strengthens, cotton rises on trade and mill buying, sugar trends easy on liquidation, copper futures advance, wool mixed with selling and buying, Chicago shows profit taking, corn easy on hedging, hogs down 10 to 15, cattle steady as trade slows.
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New York
Chicago
Spot cotton closes steady to three higher in New Orleans
New Orleans spot cotton closes steady to three higher with 1,883 sales. Low middling 9.48, middling 10.98, good middling 11.48. Receipts 1,386 and stock 667,920.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed oil futures close steady with varied bids
In New Orleans on March 27, cottonseed oil prices closed steady with supplies showing bids and asks. Bleach able prime summer yellow 7.70A, prime crude 7.00. May 7.70B, July 1.798, Sept. 7.89B, Oct. 7.90. A-Asked, B-bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Poultry Market Prices Chicago March 27
Chicago buyers note live poultry prices with hens under 5 pounds selling at 18 and 20 cents per pound depending on weight. Broilers 2 1 2 pounds and under 22 cents, colored Plymouth Rock and springs priced around 22 to 26 cents, other categories unchanged.
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Chicago
Futures Close Mixed as May and July Grind Higher
New York reports futures closing higher for May and July contracts amid firm trading. Prices show May at 10.83 in most columns with slight shifts across the board, while December and March futures reflect modest gains and the middling spot remains around 11.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cotton futures buoyed by price fixing and weather reports
New Orleans on March 27 saw cotton futures strength driven by price fixing by spinners and unfavorable weather reports. Closing prices reflected these factors.
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New Orleans
Nashville Livestock market results and prices
Nashville Tenn March 27. Salable cattle include 150 calves and 125 head, cows and canner grades steady to higher, slaughter yearlings 7.50 11.00, top vealers 12.00. Hogs steady to 10 higher with good and choice weights 7.80 7.00 and sows 5.80. Sheep 50 head, fat wooled lambs 10.00 down, springers 14.00.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Market News Service
Chicago grain prices on March 27 with mixed bids
Chicago market notes no cash wheat sales. Corn values range No 1 yellow 70 1 2 cents, No 2 69 1 4, No 8 65 1 2, No 4 63 1 465 1 2. White wheat bids include No 1 white 75 and No white 66 1 2. Soybeans No 2 yellow 1.09 1 4 1 2, No 3 1.07 1 2 1.08 1 2. Oats show varied levels across grades.
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Chicago
Rubber wages urged to 40 cents an hour in industry
The rubber committee of the wage hour division recommended a minimum wage of 40 cents an hour in the rubber industry. If approved by Administrator Fleming the change would raise hourly wages for about 9,900 of 132,000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rubber Committee
Philip B. Fleming
Hatfield Tackles Bull in Benton City Scene
Charles Hatfield faced a charging bull in Benton City Washington. He grabbed a horn with one hand and the bull by the nostrils with the other until help arrived thirty minutes later. His wife summoned assistance as neighbors were distant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton City
Wash
Charles Hatfield
Hatfield
Indictments Returned in Geneva County Funds Case
Geneva county grand jury ended a four day session with 19 indictments charging misuse and mishandling of county funds. Jurors reported 24 indictments in total with five other offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Ala
Geneva County Grand Jury
Senate approves $450 million fund for parity payments
A Senate Appropriations subcommittee approved a 450 million dollar fund to support parity payments to farmers, marking a major agricultural aid measure. The action signals momentum for aid programs tied to farm prices and income support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin
Washington
Senate Appropriations
Greeks Celebrate Athens Overthrow Sparks Street Fest
Reports that a Yugoslav government overthrow sparked spontaneous celebrations in Athens. Government leaders appeared pleased as crowds gathered in the streets amid jubilant scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Many Plants Affected By 65 Day Allis Chalmers Strike
The 65 day Allis Chalmers strike ordered settled by Naval Secretary Knox and OPM Chief Knudsen disrupts operations of over one third of U S defense contractors. Iron Age says efforts to build destroyers planes and strengthen Panama Canal defenses are hampered by the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Allis-Chalmers Corp
Naval
Knox
OPM
Knudsen
U. S
Panama~Canal
Secretary Stimson urges rapid formation of home guards
Secretary Stimson urged states to speed up home guard formation to replace National Guard troops and curb fifth column activities amid possible labor unrest. He said 27 or 28 of 48 states were organizing or processing guards, naming Massachusetts New York Florida California and Pennsylvania as progressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stimson
War Secretary
War Department
Congress
Massachusetts
New York
Florida
California
Pennsylvania
Secre
No official comment after ed
A report notes that there was no official comment following the event or development referenced, leaving details unclear and awaiting confirmation from authorities or involved parties.
Churchill outlines war aims and aid routes to Yugoslavia
The prime minister stresses that victory over Hitler remains the core war aim and warns of ongoing hardships ahead. He notes three pathways for aiding Yugoslavia including British naval pressure in the Adriatic, Middle East military support, and RAF air assistance from established bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Churchill
Hitler
Adriatic
Middle East
Salonika
Yugoslavia
Nation Seeks Great Industrial Drive Amid Talks of Disturbances
Lary warned that a large industrial push often brings disturbances, noting history shows unrest can accompany major national efforts.
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Lary
Yugoslav Crisis and King Peter Appeal for Allied Aid
The report describes Churchill's view that Yugoslavs will fight the axis if needed and that a worthy government would receive allied aid. It notes potential Balkan cooperation with Britain Greece Turkey and Yugoslavia, and compares Prince Regent Paul and King Peter as popular figures amid war.
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Churchill
United States
Balkan
Britain
Greece
Turkey
Yugoslavia
Paul
Peter
British aid shifts in the Balkans amid Yugoslav revolt
London sources say the Yugoslav revolt reshapes the Balkan balance favoring Britain. The Adriatic ports Fabrovnik Split and Sib enik could receive aid from Britain and the United States, with the British navy ready to move to Italy's doorstep if King Peter II requests and Germany acts against Yugoslavia.
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Greece
Adriatic
Fabrovnik
Split
Sibenik
Britain
United States
Italy
London
Peter II
Yugoslavia
Balkan
Old Charges Worry Selective Service Board in Virginia
In southwestern Virginia selective service boards reject many otherwise eligible men due to old liquor felony convictions from Prohibition. Franklin County shows 25 of 100 rejected, with officials arguing for leeway on moral unfitness while state HQ stands firm on the felony rule.
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Rocky Mount
Belective Service Boards
Virginia
Franklin County
Wickersham Commission
Virginia Selective Service
Richmond
Low-flying plane terrifies Robertsdale farmers
Farmers in Robertsdale reported by the Mobile Press-Register that a yellow airplane flew low on Tuesday. One farmer said he and companions ducked under a truck to avoid being hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Press-Register
Robertsdale
Athens Shooting Case Ties Up Local Court Actions
Sheriff Whitt reported that Officer Bracke was fatally shot and that Redus hid in a grove off Brown Ferry road day Sunday and rode a freight train to Nash. Thomas Kirby, charged with concealing a felon, posted $500 bond and was released. Dr W H Peyton, a physician who treated Redus, remained jailed and faced similar charges. A preliminary hearing for Kirby and Peyton is set for Monday April 7 before Judge Rosenau.
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Bracke
Alabama
Whitt
Redus
Brown Ferry
Athens
Nashville
Thomas Kirby
Limestone County
W. H. Peyton
Peyton
D. L. Rosenal, Jr
Kirby
Rosenau
District Songfest at Kings Memorial M Church in Decatur
The District Songfest brings elementary and high school winning groups from all counties in the district plus guest choirs. It will be at Kings Memorial M Church on West Lafayette Street in Decatur Friday at 8 p m. Prof W C Ross of Leigh-ton Training School Colbert County serves as master of ceremonies. Competent judges have been selected. Music lovers may attend to hear favorite numbers.
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Kings Memorial M
West Lafayette Street
Decatur
W. C. Ross
Leighton Training School
Colbert County
Judge Murphree Calls For Camps For Deportable Aliens
Federal District Judge T A Murphree urged camps for alien enemies who cannot be deported during a talk to newly naturalized citizens in Birmingham Alabama. He proposed concentration camps as a solution to handle this group and reduce immigration processing pressures.
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Birmingham
Ala
Federal District
T. A. Murphree
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Hartselle
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Ninth Avenue
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Trinity
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George Phillips
Baugh's Infirmary
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Hot Springs, Arkansas
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E. Gordon Drive
Chas A. McCommon
el Paso
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Addison
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