Nervous War Hype Prefaces Invasion Buildup In Europe
Washington dispatch cites Churchill warning of deception as Allied and German forces prepare for the greatest amphibious assault. Reports claim Germans recruit in occupied Europe, flood Dutch lowlands, and fortify Breda while Rommel concentrates near the Western Front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Brightower
Washington
English Channel
Churchill
Europe
Atlantic Wall
Germany
Aneta
Erwin Rommel
Breda
Holland
Pur e Heart Order Founded By George Ashington In 1782
The Military Order of the Pure Heart was founded by George Ashington in 1782, establishing its early origins and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Order of the Pure Heart
George Ashington
Language Diversity Among American Indian Peoples
A note on the vast linguistic landscape of Native American communities highlights some 55 distinct languages and numerous dialects. The claim underscores rich cultural heritage and the need for preservation and study of these languages.
Tax Declaration Due By April 15th
Dr Henry J Willingham collector of internal revenue announced that 1944 estimated tax declaration forms have been mailed to 125000 taxpayers in this district. All citizens or residents expecting income in 1944 must file by April 15 unless eligible for extensions. Farmers may post pone to December 15. First installment due with filing, rest June 15 September 13 December 15. Armed forces outside the US receive extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Willingham
Internal Revenue
Willingham
Collector of
Birmingham
United States
Continental
Johnson Chanel and Morgan County Social Notes
Albert G. Roberts Sr. left March 22 for Norfolk Virginia after a month with family. He celebrated his 24th birthday at home by cooking his own supper. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Austin Self, Hollis Roberts, Fletcher Hill, and Miss Eula Aldridge. Various local residents and visitors share meals, visits, and gatherings across Decatur Danville Upton's Chapel and Johnson Chapel as community events fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert G. Roberts Sr
H c
Norfolk
Virgiia
Austin Self
Macedonia
Hollis Roberts
Fletcher Hill
Decatur
Eula Aldridge
Danville
Wilma Rachel Ellis
Neel
Ann Puckett
J. R. Glenn
Austinville
Frank Puckett
Sybie Wilbankes
J. B Roberts
Mailroom Secrets at Courtland Army Air Field
In Courtland Army Air Field finance office Cpl. Frank J. Snell and Cpl. Malcolm J. Lewis share desks. Lewis watches Snell open a bulky envelope, read with pleasure and a rising smile. Snell then hands the envelope to its owner and walks away, leaving others watching intently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Frank J. Snell
Malcolm J. Lewis
Courtland Army Air Field
Cpl. Lewis
Cpl Snell
Snell
Cpl. Snell
Lawrence County Chalybeate News Summary
Mr and Mrs Bill Voss visited his parents Mr and Mrs J W Voss. Mrs M J Clark died Saturday at her son’s home. Pvt Manor Filgan from Great Lakes Ill is on furlough. J F Clark returned home after his grandmother’s funeral. Donnell Claborn from Brooksville spent with C M Claborn. Granny Oden visiting the Voss family. Austin Terrys spent night with Arthur Austin. Phillis Austin sick with pneumonia. R P Clark of the Marine Corps returned to camp after furlough. Lloyd Glenn family visited aunt Rube Voss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Voss
J. W. Voss
M. J. Clark
Pvt. Manor Filgan
Great Lakes
Ill
J. F. Clark
Donnell Claborn
Brooksville
Miners Case Bolstered by Supreme Court Ruling
Washington March 28 The Supreme Court decision upholding portal to portal pay for Alabama iron ore miners strengthens the United Mine Workers claim to pay for underground travel time for about half a million soft coal miners. The coal case involves different unions and facts, with the iron ore ruling not automatically decisive for coal mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Loftus
Washington
United Mine Workers
Supreme Court
Alabama
CIO
UMW
John L. Lewis
War Labor Board
Congress
Homecoming Planned for Johnson Chapel Church
Amber Glasgow Hartseller announced the new Johnson Chapel church is near completion and a homecoming will be held next Sunday the first Sunday in April. The day will feature Sunday school in the morning and singing thereafter with all singers invited and a cordial invitation extended to the general public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amber Glasgow
Hartseller
Johnson Chapel
Island purchase and state boundary claims in colonial era
Governor's Island in New York was bought from Native Americans in 1637 for $1.65. The land was also claimed by both New York and New Hampshire in a historic boundary dispute between early colonial governments.
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Governor's Island
New York
Vermont
New Hampshire
Discovery Its Colds Relief Penetro Salve Ad
An old advertisement promotes Penetro salve as cold relief for coughs nasal congestion and muscle aches using a mutton suet base. It claims a modern medicated formula taught by a grandmother to mothers for family relief, priced 25 cents for a single and 35 cents for a double supply.
Many Die In Hotel Blaze In San Francisco
A rapid blaze at the New Amsterdam hotel in the industrial district south of Market killed twenty one people and injured many more. Fire Chief Sullivan called the blaze incendiary in origin. Police and firefighters struggled to rescue tenants from upper floors as flames spread quickly through the three story frame building housing about 100 workers from shipyards and war industries. Eighteen men and three women were among the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Albert J. Sullivan
New Amsterdam
Market Street
Southern District
E. J. Glover
Glover
Sullivan
Oakland
San Fancisco Bay
Bessemer Mayoral Ballot In Tight Race With Morris and Bryant
Bessemer residents vote in a municipal election pitting incumbent Jap Bryant against Clyde W. Morris, chief deputy sheriff of Jefferson County, for mayor. Voters also elect 10 aldermen and a president of the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Ala
Jap Bryant
Clyde W. Morris
Morris
Jefferson County
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Hansger
Jimmy Dorsey
Merry Music Makers
Eleanor Powell
Red Skelton
Princess Theatre
Richard Ainley
Patricia Dane
Sam Levene
Thurston Hall
Lena Horne
Hazel Scott
John Hodiak
Butterfly McQueen
Marjorie Gateson
Andrew Tombes
Helen O'Connell
Bob Eberly
Morgan County Johnson Chanel
Laverne Maples
Glen Roberts
Hollis
Calvin
Martha
Bettie
J. B. Roberts
Bobbie Ann
Lottie Glenn
Arline Howell
Hilda Aldridge
Janette Russell
Upton's Chapel
Gumneline Glasgow
Onie Stroup
Pumpkin Center
Mary Puckett
Orman King
Baugh’s Infirmary
J. M Long
Hollis Long
Winston County
V. A. White
Fr. White
Upton
Boudoir
Bank Street
Lawrence County
Crampton Harris
Harris
Edward R. Burke
Southern Coal Producers Association
Burke
Lewis
L& N
Cologne
L&n
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Edward L. Meadows
USN
Athens
Wallace Meadows
Treasury
Pette
Bessemer Ballots
U. S. Senate
WMSL
Morgan County Friends of
Simpson
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