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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1944

Page

3

Sensational court martial at Camp Anza over slayings

Army court martial at Camp Anza centers on Swancutt charged with murdering Dorothy Douglas and Lourdine Livermore both 19 from Long Beach California and wounding four others at a Sunday night dance. Witnesses say Swancutt drew his .45 pistol and fired at Lt Harry Light Miss Livermore Miss Douglas before targeting Capt Serfling and was later wounded by Riverside officer Ernest Cole. The trial examines sanity defenses and includes a 12 officer jury.

Campanza Calif el Beaufort G. Swancutt Dorothy Douglas Lourdine Livermore Long Beach Aubrey Iling Preston Minn Liverside Arthur B. Simpson Arlington Camp Anza Officers’ Club Swancutt la Crosse Wis Riverside Ernest Cole Los Angeles Wan Pale Miss Douglas Harry J. Light Bridgeport Conn Miss Livermore Douglas Serfling Army Anza

Gly-Cas Users Praise The Drug In Clear Terms

Gly-Cas purchasers call back to their druggist and insist on another package. Over 90 million Gly-Cas capsules already used proves public satisfaction. When constipation occurs use Gly-Cas as directed. sold by Loyd's Drug Store and leading local outlets.

Loyd’s Drug Store

Prohibition Hearings Postponed as Opposing Views Emerge

Washington May 22 Congress faced a setback as a House judiciary subcommittee postponed hearings on a wartime anti liquor bill. Three of six members opposed the measure, with others doubtful it will be heard before elections. Bryson’s proposal would outlaw beverages over half a percent alcohol for war duration to curb absenteeism among war workers. Celler warned that dry pressure could trigger further hearings.

Washington House Judiciary Hobbs D-Ala Brysox D-S. C Subcommittee Bryson Celler D-N. Y

Doctor Hagood Dies in Montgomery Hospital

Dr. M. H. Hagood aged 70 of Brewton Alabama died in a Montgomery hospital yesterday. He practiced medicine in Brewton since 1896 and served as a major in the U S Army Medical Corps during World War I. The item notes the nation’s first strike by New York printers in 1776.

Brewton Ala M. H. Hagood Montgomery U.S. Army Medical Corps New York

Learmonth's Winter Trade Sparks Northland Tension

On Learmonth docks Nate Tennant arrives with thirty rugged trappers as Olsen eying conflict warns Colin and Blair. Tensions rise as Dove Benedict and Cree watchful Indians mingle with white settlers and the stage is set for clashes over trap lines and power in the North.

Olsen Colin Alec Nelson Dave Nate Tennant Blair Nate Rae Learmonth Dove Mr. Dove Briggs Ser Tennant Selkirk Irina Ma Corrigate Meredith America Bath Benedict Benedita

Dismissal of Carver Aide at Tuskegee Sparks Royalty Dispute

Austin W. Curtis Jr. says he was dismissed as Carver successor at Tuskegee Institute over contract royalties from a Carver biography. President Patterson accuses Curtis of ethical breaches after Curtis hid contract terms for four years and declined to resign or relinquish royalties. Curtis says he acted in line with Carver and his close association.

Tuskegee Ala Austin W. Curtis Jr Tuskegee Institute George Washington Carver Curtis Carver Charleston West Virginia State College Cornell University Dr. Carver Patterson Institute

Alabama Baptists Raise Funds to Clear Debts in 1944 Drive

The Alabama Baptist State Convention reports progress in a debt drive to raise 500000 dollars for 1944 to clear debts of Baptist institutions. Subscriptions totaling about 200000 have already been received, with 71 district associations and 2327 churches participating. Rev J A Gomes leads Muscle Shoals efforts and several churches have surpassed quotas.

Alabama Baptist United Debt A. H. Reid Alabama Baptist State Convention Ceeed Alabama J. A. Gomes Okolona Baptist Church Town Creek Muscle Shoals Association Rev. Gomes Courtland Billy Stevenson Oko« Yona Pleasant Grove

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