Captain James Roosevelt Sees War Tides in Middle East
Captain James Roosevelt son of FDR arrives in Cairo as U S Marine observer. He says the United States is already in the war except for sending troops and urges aiding Britain by supply relief and responsibility for shipments. He notes Basra fighting lingers, British control improves Iraqi chaos, and reports Iraq air force uses American planes.
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Associated
Middle East
Roosevelt
Iraq
Wand
Far East
U S Exports Near 1 Million in Planes to Iraq
The state department said the United States has shipped about 1 million dollars in airplanes and equipment to Iraq. Exports included 607,963 dollars in 1940 for aircraft plus smaller aerial gun parts and machine guns totaling about 200,000 dollars this year.
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Washington
United States
Iraq
State Department
Cairo
Egypt
James Roosevelt
Roundup of aliens expands to New York, arrests several Italians
Federal immigration agents expanded a national sweep, arresting six Italian hotel workers at the Ritz Carlton and targeting others in the Upper East Side. The operation follows an earlier roundup of 160 German seamen under Attorney General Jackson to curb alleged fifth column activity.
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New York
Ritz-Carlton
Upper East Side
Jackson
Manfred Zapp
Guenther Town
Traan
U. S
Mathias Correau
Baron von Werra
United States
South America
Germany
Samuel Mandelbaum
Funds Transferred Out of Country Rumors
In response to a question about the department’s suspicions, Jackson said there were indications the money might be transferred out of the country or disbursed. He stressed that once in private hands, tracing would be very difficult.
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Justrie
Jackson
Beauty tips for aging skin from LADY Long
The piece urges women to fight premature lines with daily care and home remedies. It advises gentle face washing, egg facial masks, lemon for discoloration, cold cloths for glow, upward strokes, and light eye tapping, ending with a reminder to rest and pray.
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Lady Long
Markets Edge Mild Rally Hopes as Gains Elude
New York May 9 Victor Eubank reports buying of coppers rails and specialties kept the market tentative with few leaders advancing more than fractions. Minor gains and declines sprinkled the ticker at close while many issues held unchanged. Full-day transfers about 400 000 with F O B Memphis prices and 900 tons sold.
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Victor Eubank
New York
Spot Cotton Closes Steady in New Orleans Market
Spot cotton closed steady with gains of 21 points. Sales reached 2,924 bales. low middling 10.73, middling 12.18, good middling 12.73. Receipts 1,529. stock 485,668. Cottonseed oil futures also steady with prices shown for May through December contracts.
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New Oreans
New Orleans
Second desert shooting victim dies in California case
In San Bernardino a second woman, Rose Destree, 17, dies amid a desert shooting tied to a family quarrel. Alfred Wells, 30, a former San Quentin convict, is sought as the gunman. Wells’ brother David remains missing and Violet Davis has been located.
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San Bernardino
Calif
Las Vegas
Ney
Rose Destree
Cable Canyon
Jean Wells
el Cajon Desert
Cullman Kiwanis Program Delights Crowd of 100
Marvin Rankin presented the Cullman program with club singing and individual numbers. Mrs King performed accordion solos Ellis Burns and Spencer Speegle played violin duets Mrs Wills Burns sang two solos. Charter members were introduced the Cullman club born from Decatur. A farewell for Mr and Mrs H H Payne leaving for Atlanta closed the meeting with hospitality remarks by President McLeod.
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Marvin Rankin
Cullman
King
Ellis Burns
Spencer Speegle
Wills Burns
Cullman Club
Decatur Club
H. H. Payne
Atlanta
Georgia
Hotel Lyons
McLeod
Showdown on Aid as Britain Calls for Urgent Supply
A wartime note stresses that half measures won't suffice. Leaders insist on immediate food and munitions shipments to England, warning the situation is terribly urgent and action is necessary.
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Britain
England
Wheeler Lake Yacht Club Encourages Boating Recreation
Decatur hosts a yacht event as boat owners gather to support Wheeler Lake Yacht Club. The group plans ongoing promotion of boating and river recreation, predicting the public will soon recognize the sport's vast possibilities.
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Decatur
Wheeler Lake Yacht Club
Markets At A Glance May 9 Mixed Stocks
New York markets show mixed stocks with leaders narrow and bonds steady. Foreign exchange firm with Canadian dollar slipping. cotton and sugar advance on active buying. metals steady as Buffalo and Alabama iron prices rise. wool tops improve on trading demand. Chicago wheat up two cents on France demand. corn up 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 with brisk shipping. hogs strong to 10 higher, top 885. cattle steadiness in steer and yearling prices.
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New York
Buffalo
Alabama
Chicago
France
NY Stocks Mixed As Declines Lead May Trading
Shares in New York on May 9 showed 255 declines with 182 advances and 212 unchanged. The market reported 664 total issues. Trade activity reflected a cautious session amid uneven results across sectors.
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New York
Ravencos
Wheat and grain prices steady rise at Chicago Board
Chicago traders saw a broad price advance with wheat leading gains as No. 1 hard sold at 1.00 and No. 2 red at 1.01 a bushel. May futures closed up 11 2 2 cents from yesterday with oats corn and soybeans also higher across standard grades and sample yellow.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
British Units Defy Heat and Sand in Egypt Raids
British mechanized forces fought vigorous raids in the Salam sector of the Egyptian Libyan frontier amid a 117 degree Cairo heat and blistering desert winds. At Tobruk near the border, sand and heat forced a halt to operations, the Middle East command reported.
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Ocatro
Egypt
Salam
Cairo
Sataran
Middle East
Tobruk
Holy Spirit in Conversa sermon at Grant Street Church
Decatur diary notes list sermon subjects for Sunday morning by Allen of Grant Street Church of Christ and Rev R L Archibald of Central Methodist. Mentions a cattle ante in Blount county attendees, Bobby Shipp visiting relatives, and Ninth Street Methodist service at 7 30 pm at Mrs Otto Biles home.
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Say Allen
Grant Street
R. L. Archibald
Central Methodist Church
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Mra
Otto Biles
Eighth Avenue
Enat
O. B. Lansbury
Memorial Drive Methodist Church
Edward. V. Ramage
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Dinner and Local Church Notices
First Presbyterian church plans a ladies dinner at St. John's guildhouse starting 7:00 PM with Dr. J. A. Keller of Florence M T College as principal speaker. Dr. Ewart H. Wyle will preach at First Christian Church 11:00 AM before heading to Camp Davis North Carolina.
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First Presbyterian Church
St. John's Guildhouse
J. A. Keller
Florence Mate Teachers College
First Christian Church
Ewart H. Wyle
Birmingham
Camp Davis
North Carolina
Decatur Christian Endeavor Union
Westminster
Westside
First Christian Churches
Cotton Futures Reach Seasonal Highs On Buying Surge
In New Orleans on May 9, dry goods trading and interior demand pushed cotton futures to seasonal highs with gains over $1. Prices closed 21 to 23 points higher. May 12.20 to 12.43, Oct 12.38 to 12.56, Dec 12.41 to 12.60, Jan 12.39 to 12.62, Mayo 12.57 to 12.61.
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N. O
New Orleans
Mayo
Business Brief Addresses Farm Goods Costs
The report notes firms focus on operations without concern for shortages of farm products or steep price surges. It highlights stable supply and pricing, emphasizing steady earnings and ongoing market confidence for merchants amid agricultural trade.
New York Cotton Prices Climb On May Trade
Cotton futures in New York closed up 18 to 26 points with May and July contracts showing gains. Market quotes span various grades from Aly victics to Middling spot rising to 12.59, reflecting broad buying interest.
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N. Y. Cotton
New York
Aly. Victics
Asserse
FAO
Cossaren
Butter Prices and Receipts Report
Butter receipts reach 951 818 with easy creamery grades around 93 to 90 across scores. Centralized carrots show 34. Eggs receipts total 34 454 with firm current receipts at 20 1 4 and dirties 19. other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Dixie Division to Undergo Inspection Parade Preview
About 20 000 officers and men of the 31st Dixie Division finish uniforms and equipment in Blanding Florida for a parade tomorrow. Adjutants general of Florida Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana will review the troops as they pass the stand in full gear. the three hour event will be witnessed by army and civilian notables.
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OA Blanding
Fla
Dixie
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Cottonseed Meal Futures Close Steady in Memphis
Prime cottonseed meal futures for 41 percent closed steady in Memphis on May 9 after a day of unchanged prices. Traders watched nearby supplies and demand for animal feed as markets paused.
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Memphis
Nashville Livestock Market Report May 9
Federal State Market News Service notes salable cattle 75 calves 150 medium 1030 lb steers 9.00. common and medium heifers and steers 7.50-9.00. canner and cutter cows 5.00-6.50. few fat cows 7.50. vealers 11.25 down. Salable hogs 600 steady. good and choice 190-250 lbs 8.35. sows 6.35. Salable sheep 800. spring lambs 25-50 lower 11.00-12.50. grades 9.50-11.00. fat ewes 4.00.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal State Market News Service
Food shortage not probable says farm program head
Washington May 9 Congress heard the nation need have no fear about a food shortage or exorbitant prices. R M Evans administrator of the farm program told the House banking committee that American people can go on.
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Washington
Congress
R. M. Evans
Howse Banking Committee
Uncertain Alliances Hint at Shifts in World War II Preliminaries
Reports from Tokyo and Reuters sketch potential moves as Japan weighs ending Far East warfare and Germany contemplates troop passage through Vichy France. Observers cite Syria routes to threaten Iraq and the Suez while UK forces claim German raids and RAF losses.
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Russia
Japan
Far East
China
United States
Japan Times and Advertiser
Tokyo
Japanese Foreign Office
Near East
Reuters
Berlin
Vichy
France
Syria
Germany
Iraq
Suez Canal
Egypt
Gibraltar
After War Plans Made by Public Works Experts
Pr La Guardia stated at a New York convention that a $3,000,000 plan for postwar public works is under consideration by U S and civil engineering officials. He noted industry dislocation after the war and said a mammoth building program is being prepared to offset it. He mentioned a proposed $200,000 inventory of plan improvements and warned that enemy action could target Atlante seaboard bases if the war does not end.
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York
la Guardia
U. S
New York State Society of Zonal Engineers
Roosevelt
Atlante Seaboard
RAF Bomb Germany as Hull and Hamburg Suffer Heavy Raids
London reports describe the RAF attack on Hamburg and Bremen as the heaviest raid to date with high explosive bombs triggering widespread fires in shipyards and industrial zones. German claims note five British planes down and continued air battles over Britain and the Humber estuary.
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Germany
Hamburg
Bremen
RAF
Air Ministry
Berlin
London
London Ads
Cornwall
Indian Ocean
Premio Mussolini
High Command
Mediterranean
Rome
Britain
London Air Ministry
Luftwaffe
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Betty Grable
Helen Follett
Wall Street
F.O.B
Turkey
Adana
Cyprus
Tripoli
Haifa
Damascus
Aleppo
Jordan
Mosul
Kirkuk
Habbaniyah Airport
Rutsa
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Baghdad
Rutha
Habbaniyaty
Basra
W. E. Steed
Johnny Woodruff
Blount County
Bobby Shipp
Ntaville
James R. Butler
Iarn
Gilbert Edwards
Emens
Twelfth Avenue
East
Mary Powell
Hartacile
Walter EB. Jackson
Somerville
Daisy Gullion
Laceya Spring
Route 1
Roy Buckner
Karl Lang
Vinemontr Rofte 2
Melvin Hutson
Jackson Atreet
A. Crutchfield
Hartaele
Baugh’s Infirmary
T. C. Self
Eva
Jonel Morgan
Falkville
W. E. Waterhouse
First Baptist Church
J. W. Orme
Hartsell
Route A
Misa Louise Taylor
Landersville
Carl Williams
Ted Carlton
Sherman Street
Hartgelle
Williams
Joe Wheeler Electric Corporation
Charles FB. Malone, Jr
Baptist
Max Kanaday
United States Marine Corps
Guantamamo Bay
Cuba
Tom Ratliff
Charita
Billy Hammond
Kanaday
Charles G. Hardwick
T. C.almon
W. W. Benson
L. K. Benson
John A. Troxler
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Decatur Negro High School
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
M. &, Norris
Hamil Clinic
Dewoody Wilkinson
Abbott Laboratories
Lutie Russell
T. M. Jones
Montgomery
James H. Crowe, Jr
Carl Allgood
Cotaco High School
W. 8. Bean
Route One
Falrville
Pauline Powers
Church Street
McAfee, Howell and Young Ambulance
th—Powers Hospital
Greenberg
Hank Greenberg
Fort Custer
Mich
Hank
Hull
Fate One
Hitler
Humber
U. S. Marine Corps
Feyplian
Rashid Ali al Gailani
Thailand
Indo-China
Decatur Yard
Middlebrooks Lumber CO
Canal St
River Phone
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