Decatur High to Graduate Largest Class on May 27
Decatur High School plans to graduate its largest class of 115 students in a ceremony on May 27 in the auditorium. The program lists graduates including Mary Virginia Bingham, Margaret Buchanan, Ruby Best, Jane Britain, Helen May Brewer, Dorothy Compton, and many others, with a long roster of names in the ceremony lineup.
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Decatur High School
Ieeaiae
Mary Virgina Bingham
Margaret Buchanan
Ruby Best
Jane Britain
Helen May Brewer
Dorothy Compton
Mary Anne Coolidge
Gloria Carlisle
Rose Crow
Sarah Bliner
Madge Eustace
Bertha Sue Edwards
Inez Freeman
Juanite Frank
Virginia Massengale
Mary McClure
Maxine McCutcheon
Betty McGehee
Kathleen McGlathery
Ala Doris Norton
Helen Pitts
Frances Pettey
Hilda Petey
Dorothy Lee Powell
Dorothy Anne Park
Frances Palmer
Constance Peerscor
Betty Poster
Ponter
Nellie Clark Roan
Marie Safley
Edith Sheffield
Annie Laura Lively
Edith Sybert
Harriet Jane Sittason
Elayne South
France Fights On As Nazis Push Inward In Frontline Bulge
Allied dispatches describe French resistance along the Avenes to Sedan line as Nazi tank columns breach the frontier. Britain reports RAF strikes into western Germany while Brussels and Beveland face withdrawals. Churchill seeks warmer Soviet ties amid Balkan tensions and repatriation fears spread across Europe.
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France
French War Ministry
Avenes-Vervins- Rethel-Sedan
Maginot Line
Great Britain
Germany
Britain
London
War Office
Berlin
Brussels
Beveland
Walchéren
Zeeland
Sitt
Market turmoil fades as war fears keep stocks down
Stocks fall to two year lows amid war fears and wartime defense boost hopes. U S Steel Bethlehem and Republic Steel regain some footing late while aircraft makers edge higher. Cotton futures slide on reports of Allied setbacks from Nazi advances.
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Wall Street
Victor Eubank
New York
U.S. Steel
Bethlehem
Youngs¢town Sheet
Republic Steel
United Aircraft
Great Northern
U. S. Rubber
Caterpillar
Tractor
Glenn Martin
Sperry
Curtiss
Wright
American Telephone
Westinghouse
du Pont
Allied Chemical
Consolidated Edison
J.S. Case
International
Harvester
Sears Roebuck
Montgomery Ward
American Can
Texas Corp
Heden Chemical
American, Gas
International Petroleum, &. W. Bliss
Master Electric
Puget Sound Pulp
Markets at a Glance May 18 New York
Stocks heavy and war ceiling continues with declines across all groups. Bonds lower. foreign exchange erratic. sterling improves. Cotton weak due to liquidation. sugar irregular with producer covering. Metals steady. steel schedules jump. Wool tops heavy from commission houses to local selling. Chicago wheat down 4 1 2 to 73 4 cents. corn down 11 2 to 234. cattle and hogs steady.
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New York
Chicago
Cotton futures slump to new lows amid war liquidation
New York May 18 reports cotton futures tumbled to the lowest levels since last November as war liquidation intensified. The market closed 27 to 31 points lower on the day.
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N. Y
New York
World War II Powers Move to Shield Allies
The Siamese premier sent word to King Ananda in Switzerland urging either US education or return home. Romania renews drive against fifth columnists as Greece and Yugoslavia discuss aid amid potential Italian attack. The 21 American republics back a protest against Nazi invasions. US reactions vary to Uruguay's circulating declarations. Domestic leaders press wartime preparedness while Congress pushes a large defense package toward passage. Strikes and battles continue across the theater with Japanese actions noted.
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Thailand
Siam
Luang Bipol Songgram
Ananda
Switzerland
United States
Romania
Greece
Yugoslavia
Italy
Uruguay
Weven
Repub Mc
Congress
Ward House
Senate
Hese
Tsaoyang
Spot Cotton in New Orleans Dull, Prices Up on Revised Basis
Spot cotton in New Orleans May 18 closed dull with prices 21 higher on a revised basis. Sales none. Low middling 8.72 cents, middling 9.72, good middling 10.17. Receipts 4,656 bales, stock 6.68 69.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed oil prices hold steady in New Orleans trading
In New Orleans on May 18 the market shows steady closes for cottonseed oil with bids across months. Prices note May 5.75, July 5.77, September 5.898, October 5.80, and December 6.00, all in cents per pound or basis indicated.
Average cotton prices fall at Southern markets today
The May 18 report shows middling 15 14-inch cotton at 9.39, down 19 from yesterday. The 30 market day average stands at 10.39, while middling 7-8 inch cotton trades at 9.21 across ten designated southern spot markets.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed Meal Futures Steady in Memphis Closing Prices
Prime cottonseed meal futures closed steady in Memphis with May 28.25, July 25.25, Sept 22.85, Oct 22.00, and Dec 21.75. Sales totaled 5,300 tons as of May 28.
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New Orleans
Memphis
Tenn
Chicago grain prices report May 18
Cash wheat had no sales reported while corn No 1 yellow ranged 61 to 64 and No 4 at 61 half. Oats No 2 mixed 37.5 and No 2 white 38.75. Barley malting 53 to 66 with feed 0.40 to 0.50, No 2 malting 62.
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Chicago
Wheat pit slumps then recovers as markets close lower
Wheat prices tumbled for the third time this week with a 10 cent limit at daily lows before a late recovery. May and July contracts for wheat fell about 1 to 2 3/4 cents, corn and oats also declined across the board, rye dropping about 1 1/8 to 4 1/4 cents.
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Chicago
Butter and Eggs Prices Steady in Chicago Market
Butter priced at 1 046 648 with steady, unchanged values. Eggs noted at 48 215 with weak demand for fresh graded extra firsts local prices 16 1 4 to 16 cars 16 1 4, current receipts 14 1 4 1 2, storage packed extras 17 1 4 with firsts 17 1 4.
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Chicago
Nashville Livestock Market Report May 18 1940
Nashville Tennessee livestock totals show salable cattle 25 and calves 25. Market steady to active for slaughter cattle with good fed steers and yearlings 9.25 to 9.75, few at 10.25, beef cows 6.00 to 7.00, canner cows 4.00 to 5.50, bulls 6.75 down, top vealers 10.50. Hogs steady with butchers 5.25 to 5.00, sows and pigs 4.70 down. stocker cattle slower but better grades active.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
U. S
Dept. Agr
Power Sale Hearing Set in Alabama County Counties
The Alabama Public Service Commission schedules a June 18 hearing at the Jefferson County courthouse on Alabama Power Company’s request to sell facilities in 11 counties to the Tennessee Valley Authority and other public agencies. The $4.6 million deal, already approved by TVA and company officials, covers Jackson, Madison, Limestone, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Colbert, Morgan, Marshall, DeKalb, Cherokee and Cullman counties as part of long term utility adjustment.
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Birmingham
Ala
State Public Service Commission
Jefferson County
Alabama Power Company
Tennessee Valley Authority
Commission
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Alabama Power
TVA
Jackson
Madison
Limestone
Lauderdale
Lawrence
Colbert
Morgan
Marshall
DeKalb
Cherokee
Cullman
Local GOP chief Ralph Williams dies in Portland
Ralph E. Williams a wealth Portland banker and longtime vice chair of the Republican National Committee died Thursday. A Decatur friend Augustus Bassett recalled their Dallas childhood and Williams rise from a $60 monthly bank clerk to owner of two national banks and major Pacific Northwest real estate operator. Williams once drew treasury secretary interest and was offered RNC chairmanship. Bassett helped him secure a 1936 Cleveland convention seat where the pals met last.
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Ralph E. Williams
Portland
Oregon
Republican National Committee
Augustus Bassett
Decatur
Dallas
Bassett
Williams
Pacific Northwest
Wiliams
Treasury
Hardy
Cleveland
Allied withdrawal described as strategic maneuver in France
In northern France the retreat to a point west of Brussels was called a strategic move by a spokesman. He said German penetrations occurred in the sector but the overall withdrawal was a planned maneuver and not a catastrophe.
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Brussels
Hitler
England
British Isles
Italy
Karl Megerle
Germany
Virrginia Gayda
Eversen Zeitung
Virginia Gayda
Mussolini
Mergerle
Bankers Association elects Alabama leaders
Roland Adams of York is named president of the Alabama Bankers Association. New officers include J. W. Brown of Sylacauga as first vice president, Henry J. Whitfield of Demopolis as second vice president, and Gordon Palmer of Tuscaloosa as treasurer. Group chairmen named include C. L. Haley Florence W H Broom Hartselle W W Jackson Albertville Frank S Daniel Tuscaloosa J R Morgan Anniston David Adams Pineapple FP J Callen Clanton G H Wright Auburn L Ty Dees Monroeville and Dean Eufaula.
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Birmingham
Ala
Roland Adams
York
Alabama Bankers Association
J. W. Brown
Sylacauga
Henry J. Whitfield
Demopolis
Gordon Palmer
Tuscaloosa
C. L. Haley
Florence
W.—H. Broom
Hartselle
W. W. Jackson
Albertville
Frank S
Engineer Bunau Varilla Dies in Paris at 26
Philippe Bunau Varilla engineer and former director general of a French canal project company dies in Paris at age 26 his early leadership role in the Panama Canal venture noted by the report
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Paris
Philippe Bunau-Varilla
Panama
Plans Ready for Central Methodist Church Auditorium
Raymond Britain, chairman of the building committee, announced plans and specifications for a $40,000 main auditorium at Central Methodist Church. Plans are on file at City Park Greenhouse, Decatur. Sealed bids are due before 7 p.m. May 30, with committee to open bids Thursday night May 30. the committee reserves the right to reject bids and to decide until June 30, 1940.
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Raymond Britain
Central Method'st
Er Britann
City Park Greenhouse
Second Avenue
Decatur
Britain
Nazis Aim for Antwerp to Cut Allied Flank
A Belgian communique reports Belgian troops inflicting heavy losses in Antwerp province as Germans push toward coastal batteries and seize Dutch positions. Observers link German advances to a broader plan to reach Channel bases facing England and to turn the Allied flank toward Paris.
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Antwerp
Belgium
Zeeland
Netherlands
England
Paris
Reims
St. Quentin
France
Alabama Delegation Likely to Back Taft at Convention
Alabama Republicans expect Taft to be the first choice for the presidential nomination though delegates are uninstructed. The at large slate includes Lonnie Noojin J C Swann Homer F Mitchell and others with alternates from Camp Hill Montgomery Mobile Jasper and nearby towns. District delegates are listed with alternates for each of eight districts.
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Taft
Lonnie Noojin
J. C. Swann
Wedowee
Charlie Robinson
Birmingham
Homer F. Mitchell
Cullman
J. P Aaron
Camp Hill
Walter J. Kennamer
Montgomery
A. D. Henderson
Mobile
Virgil Sartain
Jasper
Armbrecht
J. E. Paterson
Charles B. Kennamer, Jr
Charles Moore
Alabama 4-H to Hold Statewide Speaking Contest
Over 100000 Alabama 4 H Club youths will be eligible to participate in a statewide speaking contest planned for next fall. T A Sims state club leader said local contests start September or October with district and state finals to be scheduled later. Subject will be found farm financing.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
T. A Sims
Salable Sheep Prices Steady Through Week
Active all week with mostly steady markets. Good and choice spring lambs run 13.00 to 42.00, top price reached on fat wooled ewes at 4.00.
Unsettled Weather Spreads Across Central Nation
The weather map shows a generally unsettled pattern from the Texas and Louisiana coast to the Canadian border with showers and thunderstorms. East of the Mississippi, skies are clear except Pennsylvania northward, while light rains touch New England. Temperatures in Alabama and Georgia return to seasonal averages, with highs 70 to 74, and cooler conditions shift into the Dakotas and the Rocky Mountains. Sheridan Wyoming reports 32, with notable overnight lows in Atlanta 55 and New York 50.
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Associated Press
Texas
Louisiana
Canadian
Mississippi River
Pennsylvania
Lake Huron
New England
Alabama
Georgia
Dakotas
Rocky Mountain States
Sheridan
Wyo
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Miami
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Seattle
Washington
Meeting Aimed at Expanding War Plane Production
The American Aircraft Manufacturers were called to a Monday meeting to discuss raising aircraft output to 50 000 planes annually. President Roosevelt hedged on timing for reaching 200 000 annual production but expected a clearer view in two to three weeks. Assistant Secretary of War Johnson projected 25 000 planes a year by next January with emergency measures.
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Roosevelt
Johnson
Yugoslavia Seeks Pact Amid Moscow Diplomacy
Reports say Yugoslavia sent delegation to Moscow negotiating a trade treaty as a step toward full ties with the Soviet Union. A Yugoslav military commission reportedly prepared to depart for Moscow, with Balkan circles hinting at possible Russian ally efforts to counter German influence in the region.
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Kremlin
Berlin
Germany
Yugoslavia
Moscow
Balkan
Balkans
Kickoff dinner marks start of WPA projects week
The WPA kickoff dinner will be held Monday night at Central High gym to launch “This Work Pays Our Community” week. About 8,000 Morgan County visitors are expected to tour county and district projects through May 25. Mrs. Earl Calvin will host, with a program featuring musical numbers, skits, a sermon, and community sponsors greetings.
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WPA
Central High School
Morgan County
Earl Calvin
Leslie Doss
David Allen Gison
Christopher Columbo
John Eyster
F. W. Sharp
Martha Young
Diana Spurlock
Polly Paul
Anne Teer
Rachel and
Reuben
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Elizabeth Calvin
Mary M. Dodge
Haniette Lee Higdon
Eloise Riethmaier
Eleanor Buchannon
Charles Murphy
Ikestein
Dizzy Day
Karl Mittwede
Jimmie Forbes
Carl Patterson
Washington
Rutledge S. Thomas
Ribbentrop Receives Italian Ambassador Alfieri in Berlin
Berlin reports May 18 German naval units mined south African ports serving as bases for enemy ships. Alexandria notes rising American family evacuations with eighty from Alexandria set to sail May 22 on the Excam bon liner Excambion.
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Berlin
High Command
Alexandria
Egypt
Mediterranean
Excambion
Marco Polo
Regeo
Italy
Goebbels Stock Seized in Paris Court Action
Paris May 18 A civil tribunal seized 100 shares of stock in the Suez Canal company which authorities say belong to German Propaganda Minister Paul Joseph Goebbels. The Suez Canal Co is French and British controlled. All coupons to date cashed, funds deposited to Goebbels' Luxembourg bank account.
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Paris
Suez Canal
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Suez Canal Company
Goebbels
Luxembourg
Pardoned Arctic Explorer Cook Receives News in Illness
Nurses at Port Chester New York report that 74 year old Frederick A. Cook, ill from a stroke, was told he had been fully pardoned of a fraud conviction. President Roosevelt granted the pardon yesterday. Cook had claimed discovery of the north pole for years.
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Port Chester
N. Y
Frederick A. Cook
Roosevelt
North Pole
Georgia Governor Faces Reconsideration in Federal Appeal
New Orleans May 18 Miller chairman of the highway board of Georgia asked the Federal appellate court to reconsider the injunction and contempt proceedings against Governor E D Rivers in a Georgia case.
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New Orleans
WL. Miller
Highway Board of Georgia
Federal
E. D. Rivers
Georgia
Independent Russian Pressure Acknowledged In Discussion
The remark notes the possibility of independent Russian pressure toward a stated end within the broader geopolitical debate. It highlights concerns about external influence shaping policy directions and decision making among involved parties.
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