London suffers mass burn and blast in wartime terror
Incendiaries ignite fires across London while Westminster Abbey and Parliament sustain heavy damage. Fire, blast and debris flood key landmarks including the Abbey complex and the Houses of Parliament as officials report casualties and structural harm to the landmark site.
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Mike We Basie Roce
Westminster Abbey
British Museum
Tower Ben
House of Commons
Chamber
Westminster Emart
Jocelyn Henry Temple Perkins
America
Sexx
Hitler
William the Conqueror
George VI
Howard V
Rd. Ward VII
Bomba
George
Elizabeth
England
Parliament
Abbey
Big Ben
Empire
Weater Hall
FE. L. H. Elliott
House of
Christopher Wren
Salvation Army
Finger Lady Dorothey Stirrat Sentenced in Jewel Theft Ring
New York reports Dorothy Stirrat, 34, dubbed the "Madame Lady Finger," jailed for jewelry heists totaling over 1 million. Co-conspirators Michael Lomars and Joseph Weiss received 10 to 20 and 30 to 60 year terms for robbing Mrs. V Forrestal, wife of the under secretary of the navy, on July 2, 1937.
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New York
Dorothy Stirrat
Madame Lady Finger
Ring
V. Forrestal
Navy
Michael Lomars
Joseph Weiss
War mood grows as letters urge action against Axis powers
Pepper reports surging mail from Atlan Seaboard States and the deep South in support of affirmative action against the Axis. The Bushnell era contact notes a five to two ratio in favor of bold steps, with supporters calling for a declaration of war and stronger measures to avert Axis victory.
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Pepper
Atlan- Seaboard
Deep South
Far West
George He
Mead
Markets Drift Through Thin Trade In Early May Session
New York stocks edged lower as oil and utility shares showed resilience but many leaders fell modestly. Trading remained listless with about 450000 shares changing hands and the close saw mostly fractionally lower quotes including July oats at 72 71 7-8 and other minor declines.
Markets at a Glance May 12 New York and Chicago highlights
In New York stocks show a mixed day as rallying momentum fades while bonds and foreign exchange stay largely steady. Cotton slides on liquidation, sugar improves amid absorbing demand. metals stay quiet as steel activity rises. In Chicago wheat falls about 3 cents on profit taking, corn declines on greater offers, hogs up to 10 cents, top at 8.00, and cattle remain steady on yearlings and light steers.
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New York
Commission House
Chicago
Nashville Livestock Market Report May 12
Salable cattle 800 calves 200 in Nashville Tennessee market news. Cows active steady, other cattle slow. Good fed yearlings around 10.00, steers 850 lb about 9.50, medium and common heifers and steers 7.50 to 9.00. Medium cows to 7.50, canner cows 5.00 to 6.75. Medium bills to 6.00, eaters 11.00 down. Hogs 800, 15 higher, good and choice 190 to 250 lbs, 840 sows 3.50. Sheep 800, steady, spring lambs 11.00 to 12.50, fat shorn ewes 4.00.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal-State Market News Service
Liquidation Dampens New York Market Recovery
In New York on May 12 traders witnessed a late surge of selling that eroded earlier gains. Much of the decline came from hedging against loan repossessions in the South while some sales targeted Brazilian growths. Futures finished 10 to 13 points lower with mixed price readings across several commodity and financial instruments.
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New York
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Cotton Market Mixed In New Orleans Trading
In New Orleans on May 12 speculative curbs and a possible 75 percent parity loan discussed by Secretary Wickard influence mood. Prices closed steady to lower with May at 12.37 to 12.38 and December around 12.60 as futures showed declines of 11 to 15 points.
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Victor Eubank
New York
Buyora
N. C
New Orleans
Wickard
Wheat futures fall on proposed controls and loan-rate uncertainty
Wheat prices in Chicago dropped nearly three cents a bushel as traders weighed reports of possible government controls on commodity speculation and uncertainty over the loan rate for the new crop. Wheat closed 23 1/8 to 23 3/4 cents lower than Saturday with May at 95 1/8 and July at 93.
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Chicago
Washington
Bombing of Westminster Abbey Stirs British Resolve
World War II commentary recalls London bombings as a test of morale. Big Ben and Parliament near the Thames face attack while observers note civilian stamina remains robust despite severe damage. The piece links wartime resilience to historic battles and symbolic landmarks.
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Big Ben
Abbey
Parliament
Thames
British Isles
Britain
London
Albert
Somme
Willis
Drowning Victims Identified in Alabama Weekend Deaths
Coroner T. J. McCollum identified two drowning victims P A Espey aged 58 and Roland Wilson Herring aged 59 after their boat overturned. The weekend toll also includes Willie Jenkins about 36 killed in a crash near Birmingham and Louise Klein Farkas about 50 struck by a car in Birmingham Alabama.
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Alabama
T. J. McCollum
P. A. Espey
Roland Wilson Herring
Willie Jenkins
Birmingham
Florida
Jefferson County
Louise Klein Farkas
Navy to gate defense program conduct at committee session
Southern coal mine operators and United Mine Workers of America head for New York talks after a temporary wage pact raises southern pay from 5.60 to 6.60 dollars a day. The disagreement remains over a new contract as the CIO pressurizes for a settlement before today’s hearings.
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Gating
Southern Coal
CIO
United Mine Workers of America
New York
Standing by the Cross Mothers call for virtue on Mother's Day
Central Baptist Church ministers on Mother's Day praise Mary the mother of Jesus for her bravery modesty trust and devotion. The sermon urges American mothers to live for Jesus restore the home and resist modern threats from movies cigarettes and indecent dress.
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Land
Union Still Demands Seven Dollar Wages
The union continues pressing for a seven dollar wage, a sum that northern mine operators have already agreed to pay, highlighting a rift over compensation levels and industry standards.
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Union
Northern
Ingenious Mother Sermon On Mother's Day at Central Church
Mother's Day observance at Central church featured an "Ingenious Mother" sermon by Rev. R. Lambuth Archibald. A. M. Smith Jr spoke on the junior board’s two thousand dollar drive. The pastor read Exodus about Jochebed and Moses praising praying mothers who build arks of safety through faith and motherhood. The service included choir anthem and a pastor’s solo.
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Egypt
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Hopkins Explains Costs of Lost Lease-Send Cargoes
Ship istrater Harry Hopkins says the public should know the dollar value of lease-send cargoes lost at sea en route to Britain. He told reporters the sinking of equipment purchased by the people informs decisions on what should be done.
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Istrater
Harry Hopkins
Britain
The Praying Mother and Christian Salvation Call
A sermon extols the mother who prayed read the Bible and guided her family now with many Christians present due to her prayers. It urges those who disrespect a Christian mother to seek the Christ her faith upheld and to find salvation at the cross amid wartime unrest and personal trials.
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Yesteryear
Christ of the Cross
Decatur’s Diary Highlights Local Visits And Births
Decatur notes weekend visits by Mr and Mrs Tom Eddins of Huntsville and other locals. J A Keller of Florence State Normal School speaks at Presbyterian meeting and a dinner honors him at St Johns Guild House. Families attend graduations in Austinville and Birmingham. multiple hospitalizations and recoveries reported at Hamil Clinic and Baughs Infirmary.
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Florence State Normal School
St. John’s Guild House
First Presbyterian Church
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G. D. Tucker
Scottsboro
Decatur
Annie Myrl Hendon
Austinville High School
Edith Laumer
Birmingham
Woodlawn High School
Laumer
Omicron Deta
Glee Club
Thalian Dramatic Club
FDR Improves. Receives Menzies and Hull at White House
President Roosevelt is described as feeling fine today though weak from a gastro intestinal illness. He has remained in the White House to regain strength, with normal temperature since Saturday, and is planning to work while receiving Prime Minister Menzies and Secretary Hull for lunch.
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Roosevelt
White House
Stephen Barry
Ross T. MelIntire
Robert Menzies
Australia
Hull
Harry L. Hopkins
Wheeler Lake Yacht Club Hosts Visitors For River Boating Event
Rough welcomed visitors and outlined the clubs aim to promote river recreation and boating in Decatur. TVA official Milton Terry spoke on river recreation while Guntersville Yacht Club leader Orr invited a return visit. About 100 attendees enjoyed the trip with minor mishap as a boat ran aground but caused no injuries.
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Yacht Club
Decatur
Wheeler Lake
Commodore Eddens
Milton Terry
TVA
Knoxville
Terry
United States
Commodore Orr
Guntersville
Alabama
Brick and Tile
Wheeler ‘Lake
Rally Draws Largest Crowd at Morgan County High
Nearly 600 members of OhF county home demonstration clubs heard Haygood Paterson of the state commissioner of agriculture and industries speak on marketing at the annual rally at Morgan County High School in Hartselle. LeRoy McEntire of Decatur spoke on dairy products. Hal Orr welcomed attendees.
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Haygood Paterson
Montecerry
Hartselle
Ebien Rowe
Hance Hardwick
Winds
James Morris
Massey
Evelyn Robinson
Priceville
Mt. Tabor
Union Club
the Dobbs
Nell Wallace
Moulton Heights
Hartselle Merchants
Hartselle Rotary Club
Agricultural Committee
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Marines Reserve Enlistment Open During National Emergency
Local recruiting office announces Marine Corps Reserve enlistment for the current national emergency. Volunteers transfer to San Diego for six weeks training, then join a permanent unit. De mobilization occurs when the emergency ends. Eligibility includes ages 18 to 30, white, single with no dependents, good character, and education. Parents’ consent required for under 21. Apply at Decatur post office building.
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Volunteer Reserve
San Diego
California
Regular
Marine Corps
Decatur
British Bombers Press Mosul Oil Region Advance
A Cairo communique states a lone bomber drove Iraqi forces from Fort Rutba while British forces gained full control along the Mosul oil line to the Mediterranean. Iraq asserts Rutba fort held against armored units. Additional reports describe Basra activity and a trap on 38,000 Italians near Amba Alaji as Tobruk remains besieged.
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Rutba
Basra
Persian Gulf
Amba Alaji
Ethiopia
Mussolini
Amba Alija
North Africa
Tobruk
Libya
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Somerville
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Athens
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