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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1941
Page
1
Belgrade reports Premier Dusan Simovicki warned that the army air force and navy are ready to do their duty and no evacuation will be permitted without a written order. Police surrounded Belgrade stations blocking exits as officials urged civilians to stay at posts.
A British fleet returns to port unscathed after night combat and delivers a relief appeal from the Greek War Relief Association in New York. The local committee urges immediate broad donations, reporting a current need of $549.35 to fund food clothing medicines and shelter in Greece.
J D Vinson of the Alabama Highway Patrol said two brothers Alva McCoy 20 and Gayle McCoy 18 and Angelina Richardson 18 were held in Gadsden on investigation charges after a Birmingham gas station robbery. They allegedly robbed across several states with Alva admitting armed robberies in Gadsden and elsewhere. The FBI confiscated their car and may take over the case.
Governor Dixon said he would take no action on his own initiative and neither side has approached him about the likely closing of coal mines in the Birmingham district as the United Mine Workers of America and operators near the contract expiry. State labor director William H. Ivey said mines would close at contract expiration unless a new deal is reached today.
British vessels paraded into Alexandria claiming a decisive victory. Italian ships Zara Fiume Pola Maestrale and Vincenzo Gioberto were sunk or seriously damaged. Littorio badly damaged after torpedo hits. British losses minimal with planes missing. Over 900 Italian sailors captured. UK reports over 1,000. Night battle near Crete preceded daylight air strikes by Fleet Air Arm and RAF.
The Lions club gears up for a Tuesday 2 30 PM major league game between the New York Giants and the Cleveland Indians at Alabama Mills Park. About 3 500 spectators are expected as ticket sales run well despite possible rain. Officials promise refunds if the game is rained out and nearby cities seek tickets for groups.
The new defense mediation board created by President Roosevelt has ended four strikes it reviewed. Three cases at International Harvester plants and Cornwell Dubilier Corp in New Jersey proceed to wage and job negotiations, while one Vanadium Corporation of America strike at Bridgeville Pennsylvania ended before formal action. Workers will return as positions open and remaining issues go to future talks.
Funeral services for J. H. Bolan 11 of Moulton route 3 were held at Aldridge Grove Lawrence county after he was fatally injured when a wagon wheel ran over him on the farm Saturday afternoon He died from a crushed lung. Survivors include his parents a brother Franklin D Bolan and three sisters Cora Dean Shirley Jean and Dorothy Ann Bolan.
Four people were killed in Alabama traffic crashes over the weekend. H G Mouldin of Mississippi died in a crash near Sylacauga while working on a defense powder plant project. Philip Bellina of Birmingham was struck by a train. Herschel Franklin was thrown from a motorcycle near Huffman. A woman hitchhiker identified as Frances Sullivan of Abilene Kansas died when the car left the highway near Pet City.
All members of the Cleveland Indians and New York Giants baseball clubs playing here Tuesday afternoon are invited to attend boxing matches at the Armory tomorrow night as guests of Decatur Boys Club. There are more than 30 men with each club. The teams arrive early tomorrow morning and will not leave until 11 o clock Tuesday night.
Farm leaders pressed for quick Senate approval of a record 1.34 billion agriculture bill far above Roosevelt estimates. House funds rose from 212 million to 450 million for farm payments, with conferees expected to trim later. Defense bills would fund 4 3 billion total, Army and Navy allocations, and new weapon and base programs, amid possible broader powers over strike-bound plants.
Washington reports split reaction to President Roosevelt on Jackson Day. White House supporters praised his call for unity and action while Senate opponents labeled the speech bellicose. Roosevelt spoke from the Potomac off Port Everglades urging courage and national policy above party lines.
J L Roberts of Roberts Bros in Hartselle announced a $100 reward for the arrest and conviction of the burglar who robbed the firm Friday night. The thief pried cash drawers, taking nearly $1,000 mostly in cash. Police say no clues yet and no fingerprints were found, suggesting gloves were worn.
A search party located the wreckage in a swampy Osceola National Forest area 22 miles northeast of Lake City Florida. Victims were William D. Bullock Jr. and Robert Bruce Bullock both 22 and 45 respectively from Atlanta. The private plane owned by Culver Cadet airplanes departed Brunswick for a business conference when it crashed Thursday morning. both bodies were buried at the scene.
Deputies B. C. Pittman and Bibb Humphrey raided two houses Saturday afternoon, arresting two men—one Black and one white—charged with violating the prohibition law. About two and a half gallons of corn whiskey were seized, with two gallons at the Black suspect’s home and the remainder at the white man’s residence. Bonds were posted.
Belgrade reports say German secretary cautioned that only an unexpected miracle could avert the crisis with Yugoslavia as Hitler allegedly planned a midnight ultimatum. An exodus of Axis nationals accelerates while Yugoslav leaders rally between Serbs and Croats amid mounting tensions.
Frank L. Royer 78, a well known farmer of Decatur route 3, died after a four day pneumonia illness. Services set for 3 pm Tuesday at the home with Rev. J D Praytor and Rev. J A Gomes officiating. Burial in Rapler cemetery directed by Drinkard. Surviving widow two sons J E Royer Decatur route 3 E C Royer Trinity route 1 a sister Mrs George Long Dawson TX nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren pallbearers will be grandsons.
Dewitt Mackenzie argues that Italian sabotage of Fascist ships in American ports mirrors Axis stance at lend lease passage. He says such acts signal more to come as Germany previously sabotaged industry and shipping to hinder US war preparation and support for Britain.
Report warns Italy is full of spies as Nazi leaders vow to block American aid to Britain. It notes Hitler aims to starve Britain of support while pressing a decisive campaign, following a major British naval victory near Crete claiming multiple Italian ships sunk.
Seizure of seventy German Italian and Danish ships by Coast Guard and Navy in U S ports and the Panama Canal Zone followed sabotaging by crews and extensive damage to at least 20 Italian ships. About 300 000 tons were placed under protection and officials weighed further actions amid diplomatic protests.
The Tennessee river gauge stands at 21.55 feet with a 67 degree high and 49 degree low in the last 24 hours and a trace of rain. Alabama expects showers and thunderstorms with cooler relief in the extreme east as fronts move through tonight. Tennessee forecasts occasional rain in the east and central plus warmer conditions in the far east with partial clearing tomorrow.
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