Mussolini lauds end to Allied blockade stance in Senate
In Rome on May 11 Premier Mussolini applauded as Admiral Cavagnari told the Senate that the blockade of Italy by Britain and France must change. Cavagnari warned the blockade disrupts Mediterranean trade and hurts Italy, arguing force may alter the situation. Fascist press welcomed shifts in Britain and France, while Italians watched for direct entry into war with restrained excitement.
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Rome
Mussolini
Italy
Great Britain
France
Domenico Cavagnari
Cavagnari
Mediterranean
Germany
Winston Churchill
Neville Chamberlain
Paul Reynaud
Milan
One War's Enough in Hat Incident at City Court
William Brown charged with assault and battery after a dispute with Ethel Brooks over a hat. Brown said he offered honest criticism of her hat then she attacked his necktie, leading to his grab. Judge Elijah Adlow found him not guilty and warned against trouble over a hat.
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Boston
Mass
William Brown
Ethel Brooks
Elijah Adlen
Brown
Adlow
Markham
William Calla
George Markham
Markham Place
Louise
Bill
Calla
George
Goodby
San_ Francisco
Dope case ties Alfred Markham to killer trial
In the police station, William Calla admits meeting Alfred Markham for narcotics. The revelation links Markham to drug dealing and a murder, disturbing George Markham who struggles to accept the new angle as Jerry Montcalm faces preliminary hearings.
Lipscomb Decoration Day Service Set at Local Cemetery
The annual Decoration service will be held at Lipscomb Cemetery near Lacey's Spring on the third Sunday in May at 2:00 p.m. Rev. W. D. Campbell leads a singers group from Huntsville. Volunteers are asked to help clean and prepare the cemetery.
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Lipscomb
Lacey's
W. D. Campbell
Huntsville
Mrs. F. J. Dial Dies at 88 in Warrior
Mrs. F J Dial aged 88 died Friday noon at Warrior. She was mother to Mrs J M Philpot and Mrs Charles Darnell of Decatur. Funeral services set for Sunday at 11 A M at Mt Zion near Cullman.
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F. J. Dial
Warrior
Saints and Sisters Herald Faithful Service Across Communities
A Catholic appeal extols the work of nuns across the United States as hundreds of educated women join orders to care for the sick, educate children, feed the hungry, and aid orphans. It warns against misleading tales of escaped nuns and praises the nun’s vow of poverty and devotion.
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Eveiling
Christ
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Debris Clearing Plan Emerges From Wyoming Culvert Work
In Kemmerer Wyoming on May 11 a highway crew clearing debris from a jammed culvert tried to pass a drag chain through. One worker then submitted a plan to a foreman outlining the approach to unclog the obstruction.
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Kemmerer
Wyo
Florette and Winton Home Demonstration Club Reports
Florette club met May 8 at Mrs James Palmer Jr s home with 21 members and guests. Miss Jo Peck led mini committee selection and demonstrations on butter tests and garment care while 14 attendees heard reports. Winton club met April 30 at Mrs Jimmie Winton s home with 21 members present and 4 visitors. Mrs Tom Lyle demonstrated honeysuckle vine basket making.
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Florette
James Palmer Jr
Jo Peck
Bowens
Winifrey Day
Stacks
James Jr Jr
Russell Peck
Earl Peck
M. Guisaina Rowe
Burney Gurley
Josephine Peck
Florette Club
Winton
Jimmie Winton
Bernice Byrant
Tom Lyle
Local girl Ruth Dare to perform flaming wall stunt
Decatur teenager Ruth Dare will crash through a flaming wall while standing on a speeding car bumper at Benson field Monday eight o clock as part of Elks thrill show benefiting Flint sanatorium. The act follows her Montgomery stunt at Crampton Bowl drawing loud gasps from spectators.
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Ruth Dare
Decatur
the Elks
Flint Sanatorium
Benson Field
Miss Dare
Crampton Bowl
Montgomery
Rescue technique saves kittens in culvert
A man named William Reynolds placed several baby kittens at one end of a culvert and lined up the mother at the other end with a string. The kittens cried and the mother crawled toward them while workers threaded the string through the culvert. They then tied a heavier cord to the string and attached a cable, successfully pulling the mother and kittens to safety.
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Willima Reynolds
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Secres
Mr. Strickland
Jerry Montcalm
Mr. Montcalm
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