Whisky production halt tempers hopes for holiday
Washington May 4 Chairman Donald M Nelson of the War Production Board said there is no prospect for resuming whisky making for at least three or four months. He testified before the McCarran subcommittee on whether an industrial alcohol holiday could boost whisky output and ease war needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Senate
Ferguson
Nelson
McCarran Judiciary Subcommittee
Ferguson R
Walter Whitman
WPB Chemical Division
Florida Delegates Named In Byrd Split At Democratic Convention
Florida will send four Byrd supporting delegates and 14 pledged for a fourth term to the Democratic national convention. Byrd indicated he was not seeking the nomination, while rivals for the presidency in the just concluded South Dakota primary shaped Republican expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
Florida
Virginia
Pepper
Hill
Alabama
Mississippi
Perry Howard
Sheldon
Nebraska
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Harold E. Stassen
South Dakota
Stassen
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Dewey
Chicago
Alabama Garden Club Federation Elects President
Mrs. Thomas H. Edwards of Montgomery was elected president yesterday at the Alabama Federation of Garden Clubs closing session of the 12th annual convention in Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heads Clubs
Birmingham
Thomas H. Edwards
Montgomery
Alabama Federation of Garden Clubs
Three Army fliers killed in bomber crash near Westover Field
Three Army airmen died when a training flight bomber crashed about three quarters of a mile from Westover Field shortly after takeoff today in Ludlow Massachusetts.
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Ludlow
Mass
Westover Field
Market recap shows mixed gains as leaders slip
Markets in New York reported scattered stock favorites facing profit taking with many leaders settling lower after a firm opening. Turnover reached about 650000 shares with moderate activity and fractional declines erased near the close. Late afternoon quotes put May 21.10, July 20.57 and Oct 19.93 higher by 10 to 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Markets at a Glance May 4
Markets at New York show easy stock trading with profit taking delaying a full rebound. Bonds mixed with narrow chances. Cotton quiet as New Orleans buyers liquidate. Chicago wheat firm with mill buying. Rye gains in May contract. Hogs moderately active with 10 to 15 cent gains, top 13.75. Cattle steady with medium grade steers and yearlings up 25 cents, top 16.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Orleans
Chicago
Cotton Prices Hold Narrow Range in New York Trade
New York May 4 cotton prices moved in a narrow range as traders awaited developments on price control textile wages and government plans to speed up textile output. Small price fixing and buying through New Orleans were noted.
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N. Y
New York
New Orleans
Graduating Exercises Outline for Flint Junior High
The Flint junior high plans its graduation program on Saturday at 8:30 pm with theme Loyalty and Service to Our Country. The program includes prologue by Glenn Johnson and Dorothy Starr, invocation by Rev Thelmer Vaughn, diploma presentations by Principal S D Whitten, and an epilogue featuring students Hollis Plemons Dorothy Star Harvey Poole and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Glenn Johnson
Dorothy Starr
Thelmer Vaughn
Milton Cary
America the Beautiful
Pioneers O' Pioneers
Annie Belle Johnson
the Makers of the Flag
Barclif Baker
Garland Willingham
Roy Lee
Geneva Kelsoe
J. W. Eaton
Josephine Baker
S. D. Whitten
Hollis Plemons
Dorothy Star
Harvey Poole
Lois Johnson
Willerdean
Mary Ann Plemons
Taps
B Y P U Attended Services As Locals Socialize
A large crowd attended church services and B Y P U Sunday night. Several from here attended the baccalaureate sermon at Cotaco Sunday. Mrs Della Higdon Miss Laura Douglas of Birmingham and Mrs Bessie Poteet of Hartselle spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs T A Horton and family. Major Mobbs of Tennessee was with Mr and Mrs E T Hipp Saturday night. Kathleen Horton was in Cullman on business Saturday. Andrew Hemphill and son John of Cedartown GA with Neil Bass and daughter Janice of Decatur visited Carrel Ryan over the weekend. Belle Foreman of Arab visited Mrs John Haze last week. Rupumnen is weenies at ter Grove week in Vincent's place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotaco
Della Higdon
Laura Douglas
Birmingham
Bessie Poteet
Hartselle
T. A. Horton
Joe Hamilton
Decatur
W. D. Hamilton
Alvin McKee
Selba Ann
Tennessee
E. T. Hipp
Kathleen Horton
Cullman
Andrew Hemphill
John
Cedartown
Neil Bass
Janice
Carrel Ryan
Belle Foreman
John Haze
Rupumnen
Ter Grove
Vincent's Place
Nashville Livestock Market Report May 4
Cattle light supply with limited slaughter classes. Beef cows 9.00 to 10.75, canner 6.00 to 8.75, light bulls 8.50 to 10.50, replacement trade weaker. Calves 200 head, good to choice 15.00 to 16.00, common 10.50 to 14.50. Hogs 800 head, 160 to 195 lbs up 45 cents, 200 to 270 and 275 to 330 lbs quoted, lighter weights down to 4.75, sows 9.95. Sheep 300 head, spring lambs 15.00 to 16.50, wooled ewes 7.00 down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal-state Market News Service
Butter Egg Market Summary Chicago May 4 14
Butter firm receipts 524 257. market unchanged. Eggs receipts 31 839. market weak. U S specials 34 to 35. extras 33 to 34. standards 31 to 31 1 2. Current receipts 27 3 4 to 28 3 4. dirties 25 1 2 to 26. checks 25.
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Chicago
U. S
Austinville High School Plans Commencement Service
The May 5 commencement plans for Austinville High School were announced. Program elements include processional Waltz in A flat, Invocation by Rev H E Weston, Welcome by Eva Mae Roper, America audience, and War Peace and Postwar Plans by honor graduates Mildred Lang Clera Maner Avery Roberts Masinah Smith. Dr H Clifton Pannell delivers address. Diplomas presented by H R Leeman. Alma Mater and Benediction follow. Class officers are Eva Mae Roper president Reba Odell vice president Clera Manor secretary Geraldine Tucker treasurer. Class roll lists 22 seniors including Eva Mae Roper Martha Faye Roper Clera Manor Masinah Smith and others. Accompanist Mrs F E Hamilton Sponsor Miss Lottie Weinman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austinville
Hms
H. E. Weston
Eva Mae Roper
America
H. R. Leeman
Mildred. Lang
Clera Maner
Avery—Roberts
Masinah Smith
Mary Allen
W. H. Blankenship
Greek Bynum
Evelyn Clark
Rudolph Glass
Sara Hamilton
Mildred Lang
Frances Long
Peggy Mason
Reba Odell
Evelyn Poole
Avery Roberts
Martha Faye Roper
Norene Schrader
Gladys Scott
Tom Sutton
Geraldine Tucker
Local Notes and Visits Across Morgan County
J C Bagwell is on fur lough with his parents after serving in the South Pacific. Daisy and Elsie Crawford are delegates to the State Garden club convention in Birmingham this week. Mrs Janie Whisenant visited her daughter Mary Bramlett and family. Isabel Phelps from Louisville Tenn is visiting Mrs L W Moon. Cynthia Black visited with her daughter Jim Moon. Morgan County High School graduation exercises will be held Friday May 5th in the school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Bagwell
Homer Bagwell
South Pacific
Daisy
Elsie Crawford
State Garden Club
Birmingham
Janie Whisenant
Mary Bramilett
Rt. 2
Bramlett
Carolyn
Isabel Phelps
Louisville
Louisville, Tenn., Is Visiting Mrs. L. W. Moon
Cynthia Black
Jim
Yan
FEPC Policy Battle Reopens in Congress Debate
Washington May 4 The FEPC fight resurges as Rep Norton notes broad angles require study before hearings. House labor panel will review bills by Lafollette Scanlon and Dawson to create a seven member FEPC with anti discrimination based on race color creed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Johnson Washington
Tadeyes
Mary T. Norton
N.J
House Labor Committee
Labor Committee
Lafollette
Ind
Scanlon
Dawson
D. IL
Norton
Ida’ Fox
National Council For
FEPC
Gibson
Miss
Appropriations Committee
Smith
D., Va
Allied Air Campaign Targets Axis Supply Lines Across Europe
British and Mediterranean Allied air forces report heavy raids on Italian rail and supply hubs and Bucharest, with about 750 RAF aircraft taking part in a major offensive. Bomb tonnage and exact losses not disclosed, but strikes aimed at disrupting Nazi depots and staging areas ahead of an anticipated invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lia
Italy
Bucharest
Mediterranean
Britain
RAF
Axis economic controls could be applied abroad
The speaker notes that economic warfare measures against Axis spearhead firms could be carried out quickly in distant regions such as Latin America and other countries where Axis operations were disrupted. He lists companies like Farben, Ferrostahl, Tubos Mannesmann, Mitsu, Mitsubishi, and Siemens Schuckert as examples of firms used in Axis policy. He adds that the British American strategy aims to destroy these branches and that surviving parent companies may have to restart their international efforts after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latin America
Russell
Ll. G. Farben
Ferrostahl
Tubos Mannesmann
Mitsu
Mitsubishi
Siemens Schuckert
Germany
Local notices and society briefs from Decatur area
Continued from Page One the Bible Study class meets at 7 30 tonight. P Joe Sideman a Decatur General patient. Vernon Norton announces birth of a son in Decatur. Mrs Joe Magnusson admitted to Decatur General. Mrs Asa Brandon Smith of Somerville a Decatur patient. Mack Jacobs returns home after a Jeffersonville visit. Trinity juniors thanked for banquet served to seniors at Cornelian hotel. Pvt Willie A Earp on furlough. husband of Mrs Earp. Pfc Clyde Overall arrives in New Guinea. Pvt and Mrs Jackson Hodges visiting Decatur relatives. Hodges to Ft Meade MD. Julia Weaver to return home for weekend visit. Lt Sarah Peck Weaver with grandmother Mrs J C Tidwell at Gandy's Cove. Cub pack five meets at 7 30 tonight at Riverside. Mr and Mrs Lewis Turney and son John H of Benton Ky expected to visit relatives.
Voice of the People in Vinemont on wartime relief
A reader from Vinemont Alabama decries reliance on government aid, urging able workers to bear the wartime burden and oppose slackers while supporting old and needy who cannot work. The letter argues for honest labor and self reliance during the war effort.
Mollie Horton of Moulton Dies at 80
Funeral services for Mrs. Mollie Horton 80 will be held Friday at two oclock in the Moulton Methodist church with Rev. J W Brooks Rev Will Wear and H E Patten officiating. Interment at K P cemetery under Highsmith direction. Survived by two sisters four nieces five nephews including Hudson and Monroe Sandlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Horton
Moulton
Moulton Methodist Church
J. W. Brooks
Will Wear
H. E. Patten
J. M. Sandlin Sr
G. W. Hargett
Sunland
California
R. P
Tito envoy says no Yugoslav deal with Peter before war end
London dispatch reports the mission leader said there can be no agreement between the Yugoslav national liberation council and King Peter until hostilities cease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Josip Broz
Tito
Yugoslav National Liberation Council
Peter
Debate Begins on G I Bill as Amendments Mount
The G I Bill moves toward House consideration amid expected amendments. Proposals include a $15 to $25 weekly unemployment benefit for up to 52 weeks, later trimmed to 26 weeks, and a home loan maximum rising to 1500 with private lenders guaranteed by the VA. Education benefits remain but require 90 days service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liam F. Arbogast
Washington
May Ant
American” “Legion
Smmmsume Benseeo Secute
Senate
House
Rankin
Miss
Winantos
Rep. Rogers
Massachusetts
Veterans’ Administration
Sparks urges non interference to solve Southern race issue
Alabama Governor Chauncey Sparks told Negro church leaders that outside interference worsens the race question. He urged open discussion and a three point plan of education economic improvement and civil rights, arguing the race problem involves whites as well as blacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Chauncey Sparks
Alabama
South
General Connectional Board
The
Colored Methodist Episcopal Church
Mason and Dixon Line
Gov. Sparks
Annual Decoration Plans Set for Mt. Zion
Plans completed for Mt. Zion decoration day on Sunday May 7. Rev. Otto Winton of Decatur will deliver the 11 o clock sermon and there will be singing in the afternoon. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion
Otto Winton
Decatur
Bankhead Pushes Probe Into Rayon Substitutes for Cotton
Senator Bankhead introduces a resolution urging a full investigation of rayon and other synthetic products used as substitutes for cotton or wool. The inquiry seeks to determine how government agencies may have encouraged or financed the production of these synthetics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bankhead
D-Ala
Mrs. Catherine Smith Dies in New York at 65
Mrs. Catherine A. Dunn Smith, wife of former New York Governor Alfred E. Smith, died early today at St. Vincent's Hospital after five weeks of illness from virus pneumonia. The Bronx native was 65 and married to Smith since 1900.
India and China in war theater via Burma routes
Subhas Chandra Bose argues the Japanese Burma plan aimed to cut Allied China India communications and cripple supplies. He notes Stilwell pushing toward Myitkyina as MacArthur Nimitz force drives from the east pressure Nippon, a high risk, high stake gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Subhas. Chandra Bose
Imphal
China
Nippon
India
Burma
Stilwell
America
Myitkyina
Tribute to Army public relations men who kept journalists fed
The writer salutes enlisted Army public relations drivers and staff in the Mediterranean theater. He highlights Delmar Richardson Paul Zimmer Jerry Benane and others like Corp. Thomas Castleman Pvt. Don Jordan and Sergis Art Everett Harry Cowe for their loyalty and service. He notes their cooking translating bookkeeping and support roles, expresses gratitude, and bids farewell with hopeful wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Delmar Richardson
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Paul Zimmer
Oakland
Cal
Jerry Benane
Minneapolis
Corp
Thomas Castleman
Albuquerne
Don Jordan
Don
New England
Welles
Attleboro
Mass
Brown University
Boston
Our Place
Sergis
Art Everett
Bay City
Mich
Harry Cowe
Seattle
England
Europe
India
Round Top Decoration Day Planned for May Seventh
The Round Top Decoration will be held May 7 with a morning program and singing in the afternoon. The event promises a very interesting program starting at ten o'clock and the public is invited.
Montgomery Declares May 21 as American Day
Gov Chauncey Sparks proclaims Sunday May 21 as American Day urging Alabama citizens to recognize those who have attained full citizenship or were naturalized in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Chauncey Sparks
Junior CLAS to Present Sparkling Riverside Comedy
The Decatur Riverside auditorium hosts a Friday 8 PM performance of When are Young at the Junior Journal. A lively junior high play features editor Tommy Sheehan and a cast including Ben Bloodworth Jr, Florence Hart, Sam Hall, Nancy Thomason, Miss Elizabeth King, and Principal Dosier in a tale of publishing ambition and love entanglements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aver Rees
Riverside
Decatur
Tommy Shééhali
Ben Bloodworth Jr
Porky Botts
Junior Journal
David Field
Lester” Johnson
Sammy Hall
Florence Hart
Tommy
Ter Wiley
Alice Evans
Ann Smith
Shorty Stokes
Carl Mittewede
Pansy Meyers
Mary Ann Rountree
Velma Mason
Nancy Thomason
Celia Shaw
Betty Tuck
Elizabeth King
Willodene Campbell
Allen Dosier
Albert Kizziah
Walt Carver
Jack Catlett
Margaret Purcell
Charleen Garnett
Christmas In Germany Letter From POW Cpl Johnson
Cpl Thomas Thurman Bud Johnson writes from Germany to his parents Mr and Mrs P E Johnson of Hartseller. He describes the cold weather and snow, notes concern for fellow soldiers overseas, hope for the war’s end, and says he attends church every Sunday with an American preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Thomas Thurman
Bud” Johnson
Germany
P. E. Johnson, Hartseller
Africa
Memorial Day Preaching and Death Notice in Local Services
Regular preaching by Rev. Willie Parker next Sunday marks Memorial Day observance. Jim Burgess’s death is mourned by many with funeral at Andrews Chapel Cemetery. Families and friends in Danville and nearby communities share visits and support amid the bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Parker
Floyd Hogan
Richard Morris
Jim Burgess
Burgess
Andrews Chapel
Auzelia Parker
Annie Sue
Decatur
Jim —Asherbranner
Burney Smith
Wilda Fay
Near
Robert Childers
Louise Poole
Briscor
Ruby Burgess
Will Burgess
Mobile
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Loyd’s Drug Store
Eesti Isistl
Idillehay
BEL Line
Grane
Memphis
James Freeman
Southern Railway System
Lister Hill
U. S. Senate
Wall Street
Morgan County Center
Clera Manor
Morgan County
Ryan
Lola W. Cudlip
Ecatur
Diarth
Ipti
Joe Sideman
East Cherry Street
Decatur General Hospital
Vernon Norton
Sixth Avenue West
Joe S. Magnusson
Ardmore, Tenn
Ee General
Wednesay
Asa Brandon Smith
Somerville
Mack Jacobs
Jeffersonville
Indiana
Trinity
Cornelian Hotel
Willie A. Earp
Earp
Fourth Avenue Path
Pfc
Clyde Overall
New Guinea
Pvt
Jackson Hodges
Camp Fanning
Texas
Pvt. Hodges
Ft. Meade
Marylland
Julia. Weaver
Alabama College
Elbert Weaver
Sarah Peck Weaver
Lewis Turney
John H
Benton, Ky
Voice OF
People
Vinemont, Ala
Sparks
Probe
Pyle
Cpl. Johnson
Lawrence County
Friendship
Miss Vera
St.Joseph
Rey
Eee
SAU
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