Missing Reporter Documents Croatian State Formation
Max Harrelson, Arkansas native and AP correspondent, reports from Budapest on the nascent Croatian state carved from Yugoslavia. He notes a totalitarian, fascist pattern with dictator Ante Pavelic, a Croatian army, and anti Serb and anti American sentiment as war unfolds in Zagreb.
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Max Harrelson
Arkansas
Zagreb
Yugoslavia
Harrelson
Amsterdam
Greece
Budapest
Bern
Associated Press
Albany
Illinois
Hungary
Croatia
Ustachi
Ante Pavelic
Fuehrer
Europe
Markets Rally Fades as Mixed Gains Close Modestly
New York buyers boosted bids for steels rails and industrials lifting prices briefly amid a troubled news backdrop. Volume neared 400000 shares before selling trimmed advances. Chicago cash grain prices moved with untilled gains and losses across wheat corn oats and soybeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Bubank
New York
Near East
Chicago
Markets at a Glance May 2 1A
New York markets show stocks improving with leaders rising moderately. Bonds steady rails improve. foreign exchange easy. Cotton higher on buying and covering. sugar lower on liquidation. Metals quiet with tin edge up. Wool tops firm on demand and contract scarcity. Chicago notes weak corn. hogs steady to 10 lower, top 8.80. cattle weak to very low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Cotton futures end steady higher in New Orleans session
In New Orleans on May 2 cotton futures posted new seasonal highs for the third straight session. Prices advanced modestly with most active contracts finishing 3 to 4 points higher from prior closes amid profit taking after early gains.
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N. C
New Orleans
Svescore
Cove
Cottonseed Meal Futures Steady in Memphis Trading
Prime cottonseed meal futures closed steady in Memphis with May at 23.50 and Oct at 24.25. The May 23.50, July 23.50, Sept 23.70, Oct 24.25, and Dec 24.25 prices were reported alongside 1 400 tons sold.
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Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans Spot Cotton Closes Steady Up Slightly
In New Orleans on May 2 spot cotton closed steady 2 points higher with sales of 366 bales. Prices quoted were low middling 9.93c, middling 11.38c, good middling 11.93c, receipts 4,186 bales, stock 492,617 bales.
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Cotton
New York
N. Mch
New Orleans
Cottonseed futures steady with varied summer and crude quotes
Cottonseed oil futures closed steady. Bleachable prime summer yellow 9.45A, prime crude 8.25 830. May 9.15B, July 9.13B, Sept. 9.24B, Oct. 9.25, Dec. 9.30. B-bid, A-asked.
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New Orleans
Butter and Egg Receipts Reported in Chicago Market
Butter receipts reach 1,281,206 pounds with a 93 score and varied grading. creamery firm stabilize. Eggs receipts total 35,587 with market unchanged and steady conditions noted.
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Chicago
Poultry Prices Steady in Chicago Market Report
Poultry live market in Chicago May 2 shows 24 trucks steady. Hens over 5 lbs 18 1 2 cents. springers 4 lbs up. Plymouth Rock under 4 lbs 22 1 2. ducks 4 1 2 lbs up. colored birds 11. white 12. small colored 10. white 11. geese 10. Other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock
Wheat market gains as stocks advance in Chicago
Chicago May 2 wheat prices edged higher despite bearish crop news as traders priced in already discounted prospects. At the close wheat was about a quarter to a half cent up from yesterday and near the day’s best levels amid broad stock strength.
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Chicago
Croatia Declares Independence Amid German Troop Entry
Croats cheer as Croatia proclaims independence after centuries under foreign rule. German troops enter Zagreb and motorized units surge through city streets while locals greet soldiers with kisses. Serb officers mourn defeat in public gatherings.
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Croatia
Europe
Zagreb
Holland
Gernai
Nashville Livestock Prices Report May Daily Market Snapshot
Salable cattle 75 steady with few common and medium heifers and steers 7.75 to 9.25. Canner and cutter cows 5.00 to 6.00. Wealers top 11.00. Salable hogs 500, 10 lower. good and choice 190 to 250 lbs 8.25. Cows 4K. Salable sheep 400 steady. good and choice spring lambs 12.00 to 13.00.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal State Market News Service
Balable
Tobruk siege and Greek losses dominate Axis push
Axis forces intensify assault on Tobruk defenses as British and Greek forces suffer retreats and evacuations. Berlin claims heavy British losses in Greece while Blamey reports 43,000 BEF evacuees rescued. Churchill reshuffles cabinet naming Beaverbrook as minister of state with broad war production scope.
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Blamey
Greece
Grecian
Crete
Peloponnessus
George II
Winston Churchill
Lord Beaverbrook
Britain
Beaverbrook
Churchill reshuffles cabinet for wartime production and transport
Churchill merges shipping and transport ministries into wartime communications led by Frederick Thomas Leathers. Moore-Brazon takes air craft production portfolio, while Cross becomes high commissioner to Australia. Aims to speed war equipment and unify land sea networks as British forces face Africa and Greece setbacks. AP reports from Alexandria of 5,000 Australian troops landing after anti aircraft raids.
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Churchill
Shipping
Frederick Thomas Leathers
A. TS
Moore-Brazon
Beaverbrooks
Ronald H. Cross
Australia
Africa
Greece
Larry Allen
Associated Press
Alexandria
Egypt
County Clubs Aid Red Cross War Relief
Morgan county home demonstration clubs have made over 200 garments for the Red Cross War Relief Production unit. Mrs Frank H Kirby says the items are delivered to Cross headquarters at 110 W Vine St and ready for shipment. The clubs will continue work toward further quotas under Miss Ween Rowe supervision.
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Morgan County
The
Red Cross
Frank H. Kirby
Cross
W. Vine Street
Ween Rowe
County
City Eyes WPA Paving of 19 Streets with Weakened Tax Rules
City council adopts two ordinances for grading and paving 19 streets under a supplementary WPA project with presidential approval. Projects range 30 to 60 feet wide with curbs and gutters on some streets. June 5 protest hearing set as assessments fund most costs. Roads include Fourth Street north and south, Fifth Street, Seventh Avenue, and others. The Nebraska Mills receive a 10 year tax exemption on buildings and equipment, excluding school property and real estate, starting 1942. J S Wyatt named custodian of city school funds.
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Washington
Fourth Street
Eighth Avenue
Sixth Avenue
Second Street
Seventh Avenue
Gordon Drive
Moulton Street
Third Avenue
First Avenue
Holly Street
Fourth Avenue
Second
Child Street
Try Street
Wilson Avenue
Market Street
Fourth — Street
Fifth Street
Fifth Avenue
Sixth Street
Eleventh Street
Seventh Street
Fighth Avenue
Ninth Street
Tenth Street
Sixteenth Avenue
Grant Street
J.S. _Wyatt
Mediation Board Settles Kellogg Plant Strike Dispute
The Mediation Board announced a settlement of a conflict at Kellogg Switchboard and Supply Co in Chicago. A strike call affecting 580 workers on army signal corps contracts was reviewed as AFL unions accused the firm of not bargaining in good faith.
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Maritime Union
Marine Engineers Beneficials Association
Mediation Board
Kellogg Switchboard and Supply Company
Chicago
Army Signal Corps
AFL
British Navy Rescues Imperial Forces From Greece
An Associated Press report describes a major rescue of roughly 50,000 Imperial troops from Greece by the British navy. Robert St. John, an AP correspondent wounded in Cairo, called the operation possibly among the greatest naval feats. Overnight raids were light as German forces attacked Merseyside briefly.
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Greece
Associated Press
Robert St. John
Cairo
Yugoslavia
Merseyside
Liverpool
Anniversary Observed at First Baptist Church Pastor Marked Two Years
The First Baptist Church observes the second anniversary of Rev. W. B. Waterhouse’s pastorate this Sunday with messages at both services. A church report shows over 19 000 dollars given to causes in two years, a 28 000 dollar building program completed, 114 new members, and 27 percent resident membership. The choir program, organ rebuild, and chimes enhance a maroon vestment setting.
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First Baptist Church
W. EB. Waterhouse
Kentucky
Training Union
Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
T. C. Chandler
W. E B. Waterhouse
Decatur BPW Club Holds Evening Meeting at Clubroom
Decatur Business and Professional Women's Club met Thursday night at 7 30 in the clubroom. New member Mrs Lutie Russell welcomed. Miss Clio Levin spoke on Taking Stock of the Year s Work and the program theme Making Democracy Work was reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Business and Professional Women’s Club
Wanda Harris
Lutie Russell
Frank Longino
BPW
Uy Monery
E. G. Hamilton
Flora Boyd
Montgomery
Bertha Timberlake
Clio Levin
National Federation
Solons Debate War Spending and Tax Measures
The article notes the peak World War spending reaching 18.522 billion dollars and reports the House Ways and Means Committee weighing revenue plans. It cites about 170 economists urging Congress to use taxation to curb defense induced currency inflation.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Food and Grocery Officials Denounce Speculators
William M. O'Miller, chairman of the national food and grocery conference committee, said food distributors are ready to handle any defense emergencies and denounced food speculators as threats to supply and stability.
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William M. O’miller
National Food and Grocery Conference Committee
Liquor licenses suspended today in Alabama
The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board revoked one Madison county permit suspended one beer and three liquor licenses and placed three dealers on probation. Probationers include Busy Bee W L Johnson Prop Sam s Place Mrs Margaret Procato Prop King of Clubs W Y Vaughn Prop. Suspensions lasted 10 days for Russell Erskin Hotel Harlem Club C B Edwards Prop. Indefinitely suspended were Lemley s Place Lena Lemley Prop beers and Southern Cafe Beulah Lee Prop. Revoked Rainbow Cafe W J Holcombe Prop.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Madison County
Busy Bee
W. L. Johnson
Sam's Place
Margaret Procato
King of Clubs
W. Y. Vaughn
Russell Erskin
Harlem Club
C. B. Edwards
L Lemley
Lena Lemley
Southern Cafe
Beulah Lee
Rainbow Cafe
W. J. Holcombe
Local Church Services and Community Notices Update
Decatur diary notes return of Sergeant Howard C Briscoe at Camp Claiborne and lists upcoming church services and social events. Rev Ramage speaks at First Presbyterian. services at Central Methodist Southside Baptist and First Methodist outlined with dates and times. Residents receive travel, hospital, and social updates including Derby plans and local visits.
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Howard C. Briscoe
C” 151St
Camp Claiborne
Vacancies Open in Marines Amid Army Expansion
An official announcement via Sergeant James H. Sandifer notes a new authorized increase in Marine enlisted strength. Thousands of vacancies exist in the United States and abroad as armed forces expand. Eligible men aged 18 to 30 single with no dependents, grammar school education, and good character may enlist after passing a simple physical exam. In Alabama, recruits to be sent to San Diego for six weeks of training covering drills and weapon handling.
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James H. Sandifer
Marine Corps
United States
Alabama
San Diego
Calif
Greeks Flee by Sea with Weapons and Air Support
In a perilous escape from Greece, hundreds of Greek airmen infantrymen and gunners boarded ships carrying rifles food optics and machine guns. They destroyed heavy equipment to hide it from Germans, engines roared at top speed, and a strong camaraderie with British allies formed as they vowed to keep Greece in the fight.
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Greece
Recruiting Slogan At Decatur Post Office Draws Interest
All young men interested in this famous branch of the service are urged to visit or write the recruiting sergeant at the post office in Decatur for information. He will gladly furnish any desired details.
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Decatur
Sermon Set at Heights for Graduation Exercises
The Baccalaureate service for Moulton Heights graduates will be led by Rev. O B Lansbury and Rev W W Coffey on Sunday at 2 30 p m at the Heights. The program lists processional songs prayers announcements and several student speakers with the theme Choose America focusing on America as a beacon to oppressed nations. The sixth grade and high school classes are named with presidents and student participants. the program includes a summary script about America's destiny and responsibilities. The event opens Thursday night May 8 at 8:00 o'clock with public invitation.
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Moulton Heights
Rev
O. B
W. W. Cofffey
Gilbert Thrasher
Betty Jean Wallace
Peggy Wear
Marjorie Grizzard
Audry Smith
Elizabeth Hogan
Ann Harvell
Hadee Owens
Wynelle Miller
Katherine Jett
Loreane Puckett
Pauline McIntyre
Hazel Nix
NeHiawatha Danelel
Buddy Lang
Billy Joe Smith
O. Owens
Richard Roberts
Lonnie Johnson
Charlie Ed Mooney
Shannon Sparkman
James Sparkman
Lazette Jett
Mae Brady
Harold Black
Cleophes Shelton
Peggy Mason
Jessie Smith
Margaret Frances Young
America
Decatur Declares May 4 11 as Music Week 1941
Mayor T R Harrison proclaims May 4 through May 11 1941 as Music Week in Decatur urging citizens to enjoy and participate in planned musical events and to support local organizations in advancing the art of music. The proclamation notes national observance may 4 11 and calls for community cultural activity.
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T. R. Harrison
Decatur
I. T. BR. Harrison
A. D
British rescue of 43000 Greek expeditionary forces complete
Lieut. Gen. Sir Thomas Blamey reports 43000 British troops rescued from Greece. He notes Churchill had cited 45000 to 48000 saved and says sea casualties likely under 500. He cannot estimate remaining sick and wounded or total casualties. Local sources in Melbourne, May 2.
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Tobruk
Italijan
Mussolini
London
Archibald Pwavell
Egypt
Berlin
Axis
Tripoli
Mediterranean
Grecian
Peloponnesus
Gulf of Corinth
Thomas Blamey
Middle East
Greece
Melbourne
Australia
Percy Spender
Churchill
Blamey
Sai
Sermon Series to Begin Sunday at Westminster Church
Rev John A Troxler will start a Sunday morning sermon series at Westminster Presbyterian on The Christian Home and Family with Mother’s Day and Father’s Day features. The first topic is Youth’s Crisis with Christ followed by sermons on home life ideals Christian marriage and a Father’s Day set. Services are at eleven o’clock each Sunday.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
John A. Troxler
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Loulaville
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Cullman Route 3
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