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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1941
Page
2
Alabama weather and crop summary reports unusually low temperatures last week slowed seed germination while rain was light to moderate and soil dried in many areas. Central and southern crops grew slowly though stands remained generally good, peanuts and cabbage were shipped, and potato shipments rose to over 200 can days as dry weather hurt strawberries.
In a continued Senate discussion on farm programs, estimates show a reduction of 46 million dollars in agricultural funding. Parity prices would restore 1908 14 purchasing power, with 85 percent loan levels likely above market, alongside steeper penalties for overproduction. Senator Russell advocates 100 percent parity, while Bankhead argues against consumer cost increases.
A water tower at the fair grounds rises as a colossal strawberry sculpture, illuminated to draw attention during the event. The bright display stands near the park center, drawing visitors and adding to the festive atmosphere.
The Gordon-Bibb PTA met Tuesday afternoon at Gordon School. Retiring president Mrs. Charles Norton received a gift from the group. Reports on the state convention at Selma were given by Mrs. Irwin J. Quinn and Mrs. John Fowler. Mrs. John Green led the devotional and Mrs. J. R. Hunter discussed training the child at home.
May 14 reports from New York indicate rumors of further labor troubles in soft coal fields and railroad shares slipping in slow fractions amid an irregular stock market. Final trades show carriers about half a point under yesterday, with total turnover near 350 000 shares.
New York trading ends with May to January contracts higher after final minutes show prices above 1.00 a bale on news of Senate loan bill delays. Futures settle up with notable gains across May July October and other months.
Prime cottonseed meal futures for 41 per cent content closed firm in Memphis. May 22.25, July 26.00, Sept 26.25, Oct 27.25, Dec 27.15, Jan 27.50. Sales total 3,100 tons.
Spot cotton in New Orleans closed steady up 5 points with sales of 3,194 bales. Prices ranged from low middling 11.25 to good middling 13.25 cents per pound. Receipts totaled 3,300 with total stock at 513,835 bales.
Cottonseed futures closed steady in New Orleans trading with values for May to December contracts ranging from 9.50 to 10.58 dollars per unit. Market quotes show bids and asks for several months with firm tones on summer yellow and prime crude grades.
Chicago traders report butter receipts 1 195 337 with market unchanged. Eggs receipts 30 098 and fresh graded extra firsts with local and car price notes. Current receipts 20 1 2 dirties 19 1 4 checks 18 1 2.
Chicago May 14 live poultry prices steady for balance. Small hens at 5 pounds and under quoted easy. Leghorn hens 18 for under 4 pounds, white rocks 1914 2, other prices unchanged.
A German spokesman said Rudolf Hess did not flee as a traitor but to seek an international understanding with pacifist circles including a duke, while Nazi officials warned of trouble from his messiah complex. Hitler pressed the war, threatening destruction of ships in the Red Sea near Suez as Roosevelt opened American shipping.
British and German reports clash over Hess remarks and Nazi aims. Hess, parachuted onto a Scottish farm last Saturday, is disputed as propaganda or truth. Hitler warns ships along the Red Sea route face destruction as RAF raids hit Helgoland and targets in Ostend and St Nazaire. In Africa, Mussolini says Tobruk repelled a British tank assault with six tanks lost. Axis forces push 45 miles into Egypt while the British claim five axis columns were pushed back to Salum. Air operations continue with fragile gains and ongoing combat.
Dizzy Dean was released by the Chicago Cubs after requesting retirement and was signed immediately as a Cubs coach. General Manager James Gallagher said Dean will contribute in batting practice, fungoes for outfielders, and coaching young pitchers, joining Charley Grimm and Dick Spald.
The Senate Military Committee unanimously approved a bill giving the Office of Production Management broader mandatory authority to designate which materials and equipment are produced first in the defense program. The panel rejected a House amendment creating a separate priorities division after rumors that William S. Knudsen would resign as OPM director if priorities were restricted.
The U S Civil Service Commission opens two nurse examinations to meet a wartime need for civil and military service. Public Health Service Indian Service and Veterans Administration recruit nurses across the United States and in Alaska and the Panama Canal Zone. Announcement No 38 offers Public Health Service and Indian Service posts without a written test. Announcement No 100 adds a written exam for Junior Graduate Nurse with pay up to 1 620 yearly.
Labor stoppages halt defense production across several sectors. Shipbuilders blame government, while Southern coal mines resist higher pay scales. Union demands include time and a half overtime and paid vacations. A 50 day Utica cotton mill strike ends with a pending contract ratification.
The civic group unanimously approves the event and plans to prorate costs among employers by the number of their employees. A committee of Mrs. Gussie Buttrey Ewell Gregg and E. N. Shumake is to work out details and arrange a venue, with Rotary club cooperation urged from all rotarians.
The Decatur diary notes W M S of Austinville Baptist held a Bible study on Mathew and invites for a Central Methodist mid week service. Local residents and visitors including J W Jones H B Lyle E H Payne W E Brown Jr J B Pettit J L Vandiver and others are mentioned with various visits, travel and shifts. National Cotton Week announced with shoplifting and bad check warnings for Decatur merchants.
Dr. W. W. Hamilton of New Orleans told 6,000 Baptist delegates from 18 states and D C that dictators and tyrants will pass away while urging believers to prepare for peace and uphold faith. He outlined four needs for future action including true doctrine, active faith, being God's witnesses, and pursuing great things for God. He also said the U S could become the world center of religious thought.
About 400 soldiers from Camp Robinson, training center for the 35th Division, escorted John Henry Riney, 25, a Black man, from Pulaski county jail to Southeast Arkansas for trial on a rape charge involving a young white matron in McGehee, in April.
A group of senators discussed delaying convoy opposition to the administration's policy as Germany warns against Red Sea shipping. No decision made. Tobey expected to speak later. Wheeler says united against convoys. strategy and timing debated. Attendees included Taft La Follette Brooks Clark. Chief executive set to address May 27.
Two hundred fifty seven soldiers of the Second Armored Division will stop over in Decatur tonight and be quartered at the Armory. The unit is en route north from Fort Benning Georgia and is under Captain Richard Steinwack. Armory preparation was started today for the soldiers.
More than 300 students at Biitard Avenue Junior High in Anniston Alabama evacuated as a fire burned the roof and damaged second floor classrooms. Band director L P Jackson at Anniston High School spotted the blaze, and students mistook the alarm for a drill while filing out.
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