Peanut industry warned to plan for postwar markets
Atlanta May 2. wartime peanut industry leaders warn of deflated subsidies and prices after the war. William P. Draper calls for a million dollars annually for research promotion and advertising. Roy E Parrish urges ending government subsidies and seeking new uses and lower distribution costs. Earl R French pushes cost reductions to boost farmer profits. Woodley notes half of edible peanuts on hand frozen for armed services and that permanent markets can be built for peanut products after the war. Consumption rose from six to 11 pounds per person since 1938 with 2,910,000 acres in 1938 expected to exceed 5,000,000 acres this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Tegences Council, Inc
William P. Rapar
Norfolk
Roy E.parrish
Moultrie
Earl R. French
Woodley
Armed Services
Quartermaster Corps
Council
America
Russians poised for final offensive against Berlin say war columnist
Dewitt Mackenzie outlines how Soviet rail gauges shift and German reworking of tracks signal preparations for a decisive Allied push. He predicts two to three blows on the front across the Baltic and Poland, with renewed pushes into Rumania and the Balkans to topple Axis control and sway southeastern governments toward the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Berlin
Hitler
Baltic
Lwow
Poland
Germany
Runania
Balkans
Hungary
Stalin
Finland
Six Cadets From Decatur Report To Maxwell Field
Six youths from Decatur have reported to the pre flight school at Maxwell Field to begin another phase of training in the U S Army air forces. The aviation cadets receive nine weeks of intensive physical military and academic instruction. The cadets listed include Arlee M Blankenship Elwood Burks John W Howell Marshall W Sandin John D Sherrill and Edward H Thompson.
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Decatur
Maxwell Field
AAF Training Command
U. S. Army Air Forces
Arlee M. Blankenship
Elwood Burks
9Th St
John W. Howell
Grant St
Marshall W. Sandin
John D. Sherrill
New Racial Group the inanimate Is Formed in South
A new Southern organization with about 300 members, white and Negro citizens, forms to advance democracy in the region. It absorbs the Interracial Commission and pursues social, economic, civic, and educational goals, aiming to reduce racial tension and promote unity. Council leaders include Drewferd Woodum and Carter Westey with officers from both communities.
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South
Atlanta
Richmond
Aame
Durham
N. C
Council
Guy B. Johnson
Interracial Commission
Johnson
Virginia
The
Carolinas
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Kentucky
Drewferd
Wo @dum
University of North Carolina
P.B. Young
Norfolk Journal and Guide
Ue Trustess
Howard University
Homer Omer
University .of
Stock Market Stages Mixed Rally Despite Profit Selling
In New York on May 2 4, the market tried to sustain Monday’s selective gain but many leaders stalled by light profit selling. Volume peaked in the forenoon then declined as trends wavered and irregularity rose near the close with transfers around 600 000 shares. Nashville cattle hogs calves and sheep prices posted varied results as markets moved through steady to uneven declines and gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
New York
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal-state Market News Service
Stranglehold on Pacific coast noted in war report
Tokyo radio described a broad reach of Allied action from Rabaul to Bougainville, while claiming a carrier task force raided Truk and damaged ships. The report cited 30 aircraft destroyed and one carrier heavily damaged with no Nimitz confirmation, and noted Libera tor bomber and other strikes on Ponape Paramushiro and Marshalls.
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British New Guinea
Rabaul
New Britain
Bougainville
Solomons
Tokyo Radio
Truk
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Ponape
Carolines
Marshalls
Airplane Production Down in April War Board Says
Air craft production dropped to 8 343 planes in April from 9 118 in March the War Production Board announced. Executive vice chairman Charles E Wilson cited planned reductions but said output still fell short of the lower schedule.
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Washington
War Production Board
Charles E. Wilson
WPB
Negro teacher attempts to vote in Florida primary
In Tallahassee on May 2 a Black high school teacher tried to vote as a Democrat but left without being admitted. Precinct officials refused to identify, saying she was not denied the vote but asked to await a legal ruling on her qualifications.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
Johnson named acting chief at Alabama Public Service Commission
Norwood Johnson of Montgomery was appointed acting head of the Commission transportation bureau. A veteran rate clerk, he becomes assistant bureau chief in place of J. G. Bruce who resigned.
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Johnson
Montgomery
Ala
Norwood Johnson
State Public Service Commission
Transportation Bureau
J. G. Bruce
Canada Population Density Per Square Mile Report
A historical note states Canada has a population density of 3.32 people per square mile, indicating a sparsely settled national landscape and the broader demography of Canadian territories.
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Canada
Butter firm holds steady amid mixed receipts in Chicago
In Chicago on May 2 the butter market shows receipts of 530 382 with steady tone. Eggs receipts total 34 161 and unsettled current receipts are 291 4. U S specials extras and standards note cars sold at a premium.
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Chicago
U.S
Schenley Company Faces Indictment in Price Conspiracy
The Justice Department disclosed a sealed indictment against Schenley Distillers Corp New York a Bayonne New Jersey wholesale liquor firm and ten others for conspiring to violate price ceilings and falsify records. The Newark federal grand jury returned the case April 26 alleging sales above maximum prices in Georgia Texas and Louisiana under the price control act and false entries in receipts and distribution records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Department
Schenley Distillers Corp
New York
Bayonne
N. J
Newark
Charley Fahy
Georgia
Texas
Louisiana
Fahy
Mrs. Nancy Payne dies at rural home
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy R. Mindie Payne 69 will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Smyrna church with interment in Smyrna cemetery Brown directing She is survived by two daughters Miss Nancy Payne and Mrs. Phrona Hill three sons Tony Payne E C Payne Joe Payne two sisters and three brothers and many grandchildren and great grandchildren
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Nancy R. Mindie Payne
Hillsboro
Smyrna Church
Smyrna
Brown
Nancy Payne
Phrona Hill
Wheeler
Tony Payne
Courtland
E. C. Payne
Decatur
Joe Payne
Sally Marion
Lou Kelley
Hillsboro 1
Mac Letson
Ed Letson
Mississippi
Odie Letson
Moulton
Jury Receives Case On Mann Act Conspiracy Ties
A federal court jury today heard the case of seven women accused of conspiracy to violate the Mann Act through alleged connections with the Hopkins Institute described as a million dollar call house. Conviction could bring four months to two years in prison.
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Njury
Washington
Hopkins Institute
England bans steel in bridge building in 1877
As late as 1877 England prohibited steel usage in bridge construction marking a cautious adoption of newer materials. The restriction reflected engineering conservatism and standards of the era.
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England
Soda in Cooking Diminishes Vitamins, Experts Say
Health guidance warns that using soda in meals can degrade essential vitamins and minerals, reducing nutritional value. Experts advise minimizing baking with soda to preserve nutrient content.
Battleship Missouri Requires One Million Rivets
The battleship Missouri may be afloat but it needed about one million rivets to stay seaworthy as a massive reconstruction effort faced supply and fabrication challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Glass making among Romans dated to year seventy nine
The article notes that Romans knew the craft of glass making by the year 79, tracing early developments in glassware to ancient times.
Cancer Control month ends with strong Alabama drive
April 30 marks the close of Cancer Control Month nationally observed by the Women's Field Army of the American Society for the Control of Cancer. In Alabama the campaign saw energetic local efforts with Morgan County commended for its clinic and for including the Women’s Field Army in the Community Chest. Decatur physicians donated clinic services. the county ranked third in quota and helped lead state participation. Local leaders thank volunteers, Federated Club members, and health and civic groups for support.
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Women's Field Army
The
American Society For the Control
Alabama
Ray Meade
Morgan County
Federated Club
Earl Calvin
Austinville
Elmer Bussey
Falkville
S. R. Long
Somerville
C. P. Johnston
Danville
George ‘D-Sims
Hartselle
van Pattillo
Erien Rowe
Home Demonstration Club
N. E.cashin
Countess Cashin
Jessie Winters
Alabama Democrats choose Hill over Simpson in primary
Absentee voters from Lister Hill's Montgomery County home base gave him a 1265 to 60 edge over James A. Simpson in the Democratic primary. Initial totals showed 1640 absentee ballots issued, with 18 overseas ballots received, as Montgomery County tabulations proceeded and other results awaited.
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Montgomery
Ala
UPI
Lister _ Hill
James “A. Simpson
R. T. Goodwyn
AP Winners Take Nine Pulitzer Prizes
The Pulitzer prizes were announced by Columbia University trustees. Martin Flavin won for distinguished correspondence and Daniel De Luce, Frank Filan earned two prizes including war front photography for Tarawa Island. Others honored include Ernie Pyle, Earle L. Bunker, Byron Price, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, and several journalists for reporting and editing achievements.
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New York
Martin Flavin
Daniel de Luce
Frank Filan
de Luce
Yugoslavia
Anzio
War Front
Filan
Tarawa Island
Flavin
Cat
Mr. Littlejohn
Ernie
Paper Alliance
Earle L. Bunker
Omaha
Neb
World-Herald
Byron Price
Office of Censorship
Associated Press
Graduate School of Journalism
Columbia University
Army
Navy
Richard Rodgers
Oscar Hammerstein
Oklahoma
The
New York Times
Kansas City, Mo
Star
Henry J. Hasell
Clifford K. Berryman
Washington, D. C
Evening Star
Dewey L. Fleming
Baltimore
Carleton Mabee
Leonardo
Samuel B. More
Stephen Vincent Benet
Columia University
Mail order firm fights in court in Chicago
Montgomery Ward and Company challenged in court President Roosevelt's authority to place the firm's Chicago plants under federal control. The case raises questions about presidential power over large private industry during the era.
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Chicago
Montgomery Ward and Company
Roosevelt
Absent Ballot Applications From Overseas Soldiers
Secretary Howell Turner forwarded over 5,000 absentee ballot applications from overseas service members to probate judges. Records reviewed show no percentage of applicants meeting Alabama qualification requirements.
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Howell Turner
Alabama
Hill and Simpson Lead In Coosa County Primary
The Coosa County absentee ballot results show Senator Lister Hill with 99 votes and James A. Simpson with 36 in the May primary. Results are unofficial.
Limestone absentee vote totals for Hill and Simpson
Partial count shows Hill 62 and Simpson 10 in Limestone. The board recessed for lunch after announcing these totals.
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Hill
Limestone
Simpson
Simpson Leads Early In Mobile Absentee Vote
In Mobile County first precinct absentee box results show State Senator James A. Simpson with 31 votes to 18 for Senator Lister Hilt. Balloting continued as precincts opened across Mobile.
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Simpson
Mobile
Ala
Mobile County
James A. Simpson
Lister Hilt
Senator Hill Leads in Lauderdale County Absentee Ballots
Florence Alabama May 2 4 unofficial tabulation shows Senator Hill 180 James A Simpson 27 in Lauderdale county absentee box for today s primary with results continuing.
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Florence
Ala
Lauderdale County
Senator Hill
James A. Simpson
Hill Leading in Chilton County Absentee Primary Count
In Chilton County Alabama the unofficial absentee ballot count from May 2 to 7 shows Senator Lister Hill with 300 votes and State Senator James A. Simpson with 37 votes in the given primary race.
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Chilton Clanton
Ala
Chilton County
Lister Hill
James A. Simpson
Pepper Leads Florida Primary With Narrow Edge At Brown's Farm
Tiny Brown's farm precinct on the lower East Coast reports in Florida's Democratic primary. Senator Claude Pepper wins one vote against nine for Judge Edmunds and one for Millard Conklin among Pepper's four opponents. Byrd pledged delegates favored over a one term for Roosevelt. Pepper had only two 19 votes in 1938.
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Hill
Simpson
Montgomery
Alabama
Roosevelt
House
Congress
Frank Boykin
Mobile
George Grant
Troy
Pete Jarman
Livingston
John
Birmingham
Chauncey Sparks
George O. Miller
D. Hardy Riddle
Talladega
Mark Hode
J. E. Folsom
Cullman
Wallace D. Malone
Dothan
A. D. Wilkerson
Columbia
Robert T. Simpson
Supreme Court
William H. Thomas
Maenza B. Grace
J. Alex Huey
Enterprise
Joel B. Brown
E. M. Creel
Gordon Persons
Commision
State Public Service Commission
Marion Rushton
Guy W. Hanna
Lennard Thomas
Franklin A. McCartney
Anniston
Pepper
Jacksonville
Fla
Tiny Brown
Florida
Claude Pepper
Qhie Edmunds
Millard Conklin
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Rooseveltt
Brown
Why Boys Don’t Repeat Dates Says Dorothy Dix
Dorothy Dix explains why girls may fail to secure a second date. She cites family interference, overbearing suitors, and luxury demands as factors that deter boys from repeating outings. She urges girls to refine their approach and avoid flaunting multiple suitors.
Allied Air Losses and Targets Hit Across Europe
Allied and American air forces conducted a broad daylight and night campaign across Italy France Belgium and Germany with 4000 sorties in the prior day and 1300 more in Italy. RAF RCAF and US bombers attacked Lyon Tours Toulouse Chambly Mechelen St Ghislain Ludwigshafen La Spezia Livorno Genoa Alessandria Popoli Moricone Florence Rome and rail yards at Brussels Liege Reims Troyes Metz and Sarreguemines while losses included ten RAF planes missing and three American bombers and three fighters not returning.
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Italy
Britain
Lyon
Tours
Toulouse
Chambly
Paris
Mechelen
Brussels
St. Ghislain
Mons
Ludwigshafen
Rhineland
Mediterranean
la Spezia
Livorno
Leghorn
Genoa
Alessandria
Milan
Popoli
Moricone
Florence
Rome
Metkovic
Yugoslavia
U. S. Army
U. S
Allied bombers attack Genoa La Spezia and Livorno targets
Allied air forces report heavy night raids on Genoa and La Spezia with four engine bombers blasting Livorno Alessandria and Florence rail yards and a locomotive factory. Two Allied aircraft missing and two enemy planes destroyed. Daylight strikes hit Rome rail targets and Adriatic coastal routes.
P T A State Convention Report to Be Heard Tonight
Mrs Greer Hendon and Mrs Pepper who attended the P T A State Convention in Montgomery last week will present a report at the First Ward P T A meeting tonight. Also noted are families visiting, illness updates, and military arrivals including Sgt Ralph Namie returning from overseas to visit his family in Decatur.
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Greer.Hendon
R. Pepper
Montgomery
First Ward
Ralph William’ Namie
Birmingham
Decatur
Namie
Marion Namie
East Church Street
Committee to Meet Wednesday for State Guard Enlistment
C. B. Kenton, chairman, calls committee meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p m at Railroad Street city hall. Members urged to attend as plans are made for further enlistment of local State Guard.
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C. B. Kenton
State Guard
Railroad Street
German thrusts repulsed near Anzio and Cassino fronts
Allied forces report several small enemy raiding parties repulsed near the Anzio beachhead seven miles southeast of Cerreto Alto. The German push gained a small measure at Carroceto as Cassino front sees intensified shelling. An Allied raiding party at Cerreto Alto yields unclear results. German aerial attack Sunday night on the beachhead is broken up by anti aircraft fire with heavy losses among the attackers.
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Fifth Army
Anzio
Carroceto
Cassino
Cerreto Alto
Spain Allies Reach Pact on Wolfram Exports to Germany
The State Department announced a wartime accommodation with Spain limiting tungsten ore shipments to Germany to 20 tons monthly in May, 40 tons for rest of 1944, expelling Axis agents from Spain, closing Axis offices in Tangier, releasing interned Italian ships, withdrawing Spanish forces from the Russian front, and lifting the oil embargo with resumed Caribbean, metropolitan, and colonial quotas. The move aims to curb Germany’s supplies as Allied operations advance in France.
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Washington
State Department
Spain
France
United States
Sae Points Ag
Germany
Spanish Morocco
Tangier
Swinton
Caribbean
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
Pyle Comments on Propaganda and Army Plaque Controversy
Soldiers write in about minor errors in broadcasts to civilians and a BBC program. The Fifth Army awards a plaque for meritorious noncombatant service, upsetting a chemical mortar unit contested for front-line status and proper recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BBC
England
Fifth Army
Soldier Letters Lift Spirits Amid War Time Furlough Thoughts
An air corps captain extols home letters and suggests readers share the idea that “A letter is like a five-minute furlough.” A boy pleads for servicemen to get first chance at postwar Army surplus clothing and warns against profiteers seizing the control after the war.
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Air Corps
TVA Directors Praised By Jennings For Valued Work
Jennings voiced the well high unanimous feeling of the Tennessee Valley and cited civic groups chambers of commerce and labor organizations backing him. He concluded that the directors of TVA have done and are doing a magnificent job.
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Tennessee Valley
Chambers of Commerce
Jennings
TVA
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Maxwell
Ban
Huntsville, Ala
Schenley Company
BEE Lane Higmm SY
Dorothy
Dix
Marybelle
Adsy
Papa
Lirhat
Troual
Calon
eShe
Bell Syndicate
Dorothy DIx
Yank
Naples
Adriatic
Moriconei
Bie
Gscaturs
DIA Aw
Ipulmale
J. M. Standridge
Ab Sims
Mary Brandon
J. W. Everett
Houston
Mary Kate Nungester
A. R. Michael
Mr. Michael
E. Cherry Street
Raymond Richardson
Buckley Field
Col
W. T. Horton
H. O. Grizzard of
Baugh's Infirmary
Chloe Philpot
New Pagt
Pyle
Columbus Circle
Tennessean
Memphis
James Freeman, G. P. A
Southern Railway System
Nad
Pettey
M.r.rankin
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