SAATS Plans Play in May at Riverside High
A three act musical comedy for Army Emergency Relief will be staged by Southern Aviation Training School personnel in early May. Casting closes Friday night at the armory after two meetings, with 150 to 200 cast, including Maj W O Riley and Capt J H Nunan. Publicity and technical staff named.
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Army Emergency
Southern Aviation Training School
W. O. Riley
Riverside High School Auditorum
Southern Aviation
J. H. Nunan
Corp. W. M. Norris
Pete Sirby
Maj. Bowes
Corp. W. K Littlejohn
Stanley Rabeyak
Evelyn Holton
Churchill Government Defeated on Education Bill Ties Shown
The government faced its first parliamentary setback after four years in power as the House overruled Education Minister Harold Butler, signaling confidence from ministers despite opposition. The defeat marked a rare rebuke to Churchill’s administration and underscored political tension over education policy.
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Harold Butler
Churchill
Markets Slide as Whisky Boom Collapses
New York markets slipped after a late selling surge with declines in rail and major industrial shares. Some volatile specialties fell sharply before recovering slightly. rails and alcohols led the retreat as activity neared a million shares and deferred deliveries rose moderately.
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New York
Bombers Hit Targets in Northern France After Raid
2,100 (Continued from Page One) dan, 30 miles farther Southwest, Reims, 80 miles Northeast and Di jon, 160 miles Southeast of Paris. Madium Mitchells and fighter Boston bombers of the second Bri tish airforce also struck at targets in Northern France yesterday.
Cotton futures swing in nervous wartime market
New York on March 29 saw cotton futures fluctuate wide as war uncertainty persisted. After modest gains, liquidation by commission houses and New Orleans mills pressured prices, with late trading sending May at 20.76 cents, July 20.38, and October 19.95, down 40 to 60 cents per bale.
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New York
Commission House
New Orleans
Butter Eggs Chicago Market Report Unchanged
Butter receipts reach 409075 with market unchanged. eggs receipts 30202 unsettled and price level holds steady in Chicago trading.
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Chicago
Nashville live stock sales mixed as market holds steady
Nashville Tenn March 29 federal state news service cattle runs show scarce salable offerings with steers 950 lb at 16.00 and good heifers 14.50-15.00. Cows mostly 12.00 plus, lighter stock 6.00-8.50. Hogs slow with 115-250 lb at 12.80 to 13.65, sows around 11.35. Sheep 65-85 lb lambs quoted to 16.50, old crop 15.50.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal-state News Service
Grain futures rise as feed shortage and plant closures aid demand
In Chicago on March 29 small advances were posted across grains amid feed grain shortages in major markets and reports of corn processors closing more plants. Government wheat allocations for feeders in April supported prices with May wheat up to 1.73 3-8, oats mixed, and rye gaining about 1.41 cents. May barley closed higher as trading ended.
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Chicago
North better off than he thought says Army instructor
Cpl. Arthur M. MacCarthy, former editor publisher, visiting Atlanta to meet Gov. Ellis Arnall, reports to Massachusetts Gov. Leverett Saltonstall his view that Southern industrial conditions are favorable. He cites well paid workers and good living standards, contrasting with Northern talk. He visited Ft. Benning and various mills.
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Atlanta
Cpl
Arthur M. MacCarthy
Boston
MacCarthy
Ft. Benning
Ellis Arnall
Georgia
Leverett Salstonstall
Massachusetts
State House
Girl Shy comedy staged by Decatur High Dramatics Class
Decatur senior high presented a one act comedy Girl Shy during chapel hour by the third period dramatics class supervised by Mrs. Willard J Brown. Cast included John Lyle Paul Yarbrough James Sellers Gil Crane Billy Lyle and Bobby Powell with Nell Clark Ned Anderson Billy McFerguson Baby Ruth Ratliff and Frances Johnson in production roles.
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Decatur Senior High School
Willard J. Brown
John Lyle
Paul Yarbrough
James Sellers
Gil Crane
Billy Lyle
Bobby Powell
Nell Clark
Ned Anderson
Billy McFerguson
Baby Ruth Ratliff
Frances Johnson
Samuel T Maxwell Rites Set For Thursday
Samuel Taylor Maxwell, 74, died Tuesday morning at his home Somerville 2. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 PM at the residence led by Rev J S Martin with Rev R A Cook assisting. interment in Antioch cemetery Drinkard directing. Pallbearers: Almon Walker Grady Maxwell Wayne Maxwell Gilbert Johnson Talmadge Russell Asa Smith. Survived by wife three sons Dewitt Herbert Durwood one daughter Mrs Guy Walker one sister Mrs Nattie Turner Decatur seven grandchildren.
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Samuel Taylor Maxwell
Somerville 2
J. S. Martin
R. A. Cook
Antioch Cemetery
Drinkard
Almon Walker
Grady Maxwell
Wayne Maxwell
Gilbert Johnson
Talmadge Russell
Asa Smith
Dewitt
Herbert
Durwood
Guy Walker
Nattie Turner
Decatur
Ramspeck Acts as Speaker as McCormack Steps Down
Representative Ramspeck of Georgia served as acting speaker after Majority Party Leader McCormack left the chair. The gavel was shifted from Rayburn’s absence as Ramspeck moved up from acting majority leader to act as speaker in the Democratic party.
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Washington
Ramspeck
Georgia
McCormack
Mass
Rayburn
Texas
Allied American and Yugoslav Partisans Battle Coastal Dalmatia
American combat troops trained for guerrilla warfare fight alongside Yugoslav partisans and British forces in the Dalmatian coastal zone near Bari Italy. Special American raider groups were deployed across the Adriatic several months ago in operations revealed now.
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Bari
Italy
Dalmatian
Adriatic
Billy Meers Dies in Dallas After Transfusions
Billy Meers, a 4 year old boy whose chronic nephritis drew nationwide attention in January, died in Dallas today despite ongoing plasma transfusions amounting to two pints of blood daily. He was too weak to receive another transfusion.
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Dallas
Billy Meers
Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Fast Rheumatic Pain Relief
An inexpensive home remedy endorses Ru-Ex Compound for rheumatic arthritis and neuritis pain. A quart of water with four lemons and three tablespoons taken twice daily allegedly yields results within 48 hours. If not improved, return the package for a money-back guarantee.
Defense rests in Lonergan murder trial after three witnesses
New York March 29 The defense of Wayne Lonergan charged with first degree murder in the slaying of his heiress wife Patricia rested its case after calling only three witnesses. Interior decorator Mario Gabellini testified about Patricia Lonergan’s alleged intoxication and their nightclub stops, while Dr Isidore Michel and detective Prendergast also took the stand.
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New York
Wayne Lonergan
Patricia
Edward V. Broderick
Mario Gabellini
Broderick
Stork Club
National service call and political note in wartime
Congress debate presses national service as Patterson argues work corps would help the war effort. War Department maintains support for universal service. 4F workers seen as nonessential fill. frozen foods and meat values discussed for ration adjustments. Roosevelt fourth term backers claim at least 694 votes ready for nomination if he runs, while the President speaks on health. Mrs. Roosevelt returns from a regional tour and is said to have done much good.
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Luce
R-Conn
Patterson
War Department
War Food Administration
Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt
South
Central America
Caribbean
Flood threat spans Georgia and Alabama rivers
Flood warnings cover Mount Vernon and surrounding areas as Oconee and Ocmulgee rivers merge to push the Altamaha toward a 25 foot crest by April 3 near Hazlehurst. The Flint at Albany falls, but low districts flood. Montgome ry expects eight flood points. Cahaba above stage at Centerville. Tombigbee near Demopolis rising to 47 feet. Agricultural officials report farm work severely retarded. Georgia officials send crews to South Georgia. Moultrie records two inches of rain since January.
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Mount Vernon
Ocmulgee
Charlotte River
Hazlehurst
Albany
Newton
Montgomery
Ala
F E. D. Emigh
Georgia
Alabama
Emigh
Cahaba
Centerville
Warrior River
Tuscaloosa
Demopolis
Tombigbee
Georgia Crop Reporting Service
Athens
South Georgia
Moultrie
Local residents make moves and visits this week
Mr and Mrs G C Kirkpatrick will move this week to be at home with daughter Mrs Northey Cox on East Church Street. Mrs Mary Banks Terrell and daughter Miss Mary Stuart Terrell will be at home after this week on East Cain Street. Ensign Thomas Burks Huie and family were guests of his parents Mr and Mrs J R Huie as they travel to Boston for final training at Harvard. Senior high faculty members including Lillian Odom Aileen Pope Elizabeth Eich Mary Robertson Kathleen Harrison Mary Louise Garrett, H L Ogle and Leon Moody will attend the A E A annual convention in Birmingham this week. Mrs Philip Pointer has returned home from Gulfport with daughter Mrs Terry C Moore. Miss Marie McDowra of Charlottesville Va and Mrs Floyd Ruth of Nashville Tenn, are guests of their sister Mrs Harry Hokett.
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G. C. Kirkpatrick
Northey Cox
East Church St
Mary Banks Terrell
Mary Stuart Terrell
East Cain Street
Ensign Thomas Burks Huie
J. R. Huie
Ensign Huie
Boston
Mass
Harvard University
Lillian Odom
Aileen Pope
Elizabeth Eich
Mary Robertson
Kathleen Harrison
Mary Louise Garrett
Mathison
W. J. Brown
Florence Smith
Mabel Peer
H. L. Ogle
Leon Moody
Birmingham
Marie McDowra
Charlottsville, Va
Floyd Ruth
Nashville, Tenn
Harry Hokett
Capture of Nikolaev Reported in Combined Operation
Premier Stalin announced the capture of Nikolaev after two and a half years of German control. The Berlin radio claimed Red Army forces encircled Kovel, 170 miles from Warsaw, with German troops in the city supplied by air, while the Soviet communique did not note actions in that area.
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Lnow
Carpathian
Czechoslovakia
Nikolaev
Stalin
Berlin
Kovel
Warsaw
Old Poland
Lawmakers debate merit principle in civil service reform
House vice committee heard that a provision would destroy the merit principle and deter public service careers. The Georgian backed a Russell amendment to require agencies after one year to receive funds by congressional appropriation. Bristol city council also opposed a McKellar amendment on the Tennessee Valley Authority, a rare contract held by a Virginia town.
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Russell
McKellar
Tennessee Valley Authority
Bristol
Virginia
TVA
Funeral Thursday for Mrs Morris in Gandy's Cove church
Funeral services for Mrs Fdna Morris 75 who died Tuesday at her Falkville home will be held Thursday at 3 pm at Gandy's Cove Methodist Church. Rev R N Moore will officiate. Survived by daughter Mrs J B Leeman of Decatur two sons William and Turney Morris of Falkville eight grandchildren. Pallbearers named Olim Thompson Earl Thompson Floyd Key Cedric Neill Lem Douglas and Leslie Holmes. Interment in Key Cemetery Peck in charge.
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Fdna Morris
Falkville
Gandy’s Cove Methodist Church
R. N. Moore
J. B. Leeman
Decatur
William and
Turney Morris
Olim Thompson
Earl Thompson
Floyd Key
Cedric Neill
Lem Douglas
Carter's Little Liver Pills Improve Digestion Fast
Ask yourself if digestion is weak then consider Carter's Little Liver Pills. They claim to boost bile flow within minutes, aiding digestion and relief from sour heaviness, with a price of 25 cents at drugstores.
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Carter
Chaplin Mann act case opposed as verdict sought
In Los Angeles on March 29 federal Judge J F T O Connor set the Chaplin Mann act case for a jury. Defense counsel Jerry Giesler urged a directed acquittal after Edward Chaney testified Chaplin admitted intimate relations with Joan Berry. Berry denied demanding a 150000 cash settlement and the defense planned to present its first witness today.
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Los Angeles
J. F. T. O’connor
Charlie Chaplin
Joan Berry
New York
Jerry Giesler
Chaplin
Lean
Edward Chaney
Beverly Hills
Giesler
Miss Berry
Carol Ann
J. F. T. O'Connor
Defense Council
Chaplin Dons Paper Cup As Cap During Court Recess
In Los Angeles during a recess in the Charlie Chaplin Mann act trial news photographers swarmed the scene. The defendant, seemingly bored, placed a paper cup on his head as a cap but Chaplin quickly snatched it off when he saw the cameras trained on him.
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Ducks Camera
Los Angeles
Chaplin
Faulk of Dothan Eagle Joins Navy on Assignment
Nat C. Faulk managing editor of The Dothan Eagle since 1940 was accepted for a Navy special assignment and sworn in at the Birmingham induction station. He becomes the 13th Eagle employee to join the armed forces.
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Dothan
Ala
Nat C. Faulk
The
Dothan Eagle
Navy
Birmingham
Eagle
Armed Forces
Madagascar Size Compared to Texas
An article notes Madagascar is nearly as large as the U S state of Texas in area. It emphasizes the island nation covering a vast landmass comparable to Texas, highlighting its geographic scale and significance.
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Madagascar
Texas
Anzio and Nettuno Mindful of War Toll on Towns
The piece describes the slow erasure of Anzio and Nettuno under German shelling. Described are deserted villas, empty hovels and stores, and widespread damage from ongoing bombardment. Buildings collapse daily, streets fill with shell holes, and wreckage with mud line the cityscape.
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Anzio
Nettuno
German shelling hits little effect on supply push to beachhead
The author notes German shelling and bombing have minimal impact on Allied logistics. Weather disrupts more than months of bombardment. Watching LSTs enter harbor amid shell fire and supply trucks rushing through streets all day highlights the vigorous sea and road resupply effort.
Congressman Cannon Fined in Miami Gambling Case
Congressman Pat Cannon of Florida was fined $10 and costs on a disorderly conduct charge for being in a gambling house. He said he would seek a new trial citing political significance, but Judge Devil C. Curry rejected the argument and offered jail time as an option. Cannon, a Democrat, is seeking re nomination in the May primary.
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Miami
Fla
Pat Cannon
Florida
Devil C. Curry
Curry
Cannon
Lions Club Luncheon Reports $1000 Plus Raised
Lions club members at the Lyons Hotel reported over 1000 in cash and additional materials raised for the T. B. sanatorium shower. Funds will grow as reports from other county clubs arrive. Melvin Ozier led a new quiz program. Ed Rogers won the contest. Guests included Rufus Underwood Ben Britnell and Carter Dobbs.
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T. B
Melvin Ozier
Ed Rogers
Rufus Underwood
Grant Street Church
Bessemer Mayor Narrowly Re-elected in Close Vote
Complete unofficial returns from yesterday's municipal election show Jap Bryant winning the Bessemer mayor race by 26 votes over Clyde W. Morris. Bryant led 943 to 917 with Morris, deputy sheriff of the Jefferson County Bessemer cutoff, as the challenger. Herman Thompson appeared to retain the city council presidency against Steve Colpack and T. R. Mitchell.
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Bessemer
Ala
Jap Bryant
Clyde W. Morris
Bryant
Morris
Jefferson County
Herman Thompson
Steve Colpack
T. R. Mitchell
Price charts available from War Price and Rationing Board
Price charts covering most grocery items are now available at the price office in the courthouse annex. Mary Walker, price clerk, invites requests by writing, calling, or visiting the office. Supplies are limited and shoppers are urged to obtain a copy at once, with more expected soon.
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War Price and Rationing Board
Mary Walker
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Dramatics
Samuel T. Maxwell
Billy
Gomel Drug Store
Deas Bale
Diarts
Drlimale
Philip Pointer
Terry C. Moore
Gulfport
Mrs, Morris
Liemly
Jergen’s
Colgate
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Woodbury
Jacill
Pyle
Bessever
Dillehay
Riecleaul
Pettey
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Memphis
James Freeman
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