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Entry as second class matter February 26 1912 at Decatur Alabama July 1 1917 under the act of March 6 1878 member of the Associated Press The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the re publication of all news dispatches credited to it or not credited in this paper and the latest news published herein All rights of re publication of special dispatches herein are reserved
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Decatur
Alabama
THE
Associated Press
Inflammatory Opinion and War Notes Take Center Stage
A mosaic of wartime comments and political potshots, noting a sedition trial, weather, and invasion hints. Significant items include Churchill's Balkan stance, Tokyo peace talk gibes, Will Rogers Jr. resignation, and debates over voting legality in Birmingham.
Michigan car brakes test shows one in seven defective
A Michigan study finds one of seven automobiles have defective brakes. The piece urges regular vehicle checks to protect public safety and prolong both driver life and car life, noting no time limit on ongoing war.
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State of
Michigan
Soldiers from Alexander City on Italian Front Kill Three Germans
An Alabama soldier from Alexander City and two buddies engaged German forces in Italy. It was their first sight of the enemy, and three Americans survived while three Germans died.
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Italy
Alabama
Alexander City
Chrysler Strike Ends Amid National War Effort
The Detroit strike at Chrysler is declared ended after a week of turmoil with 12 000 workers off the line. Meanwhile Allied offensives in Italy and the looming invasion of Europe press on as Americans fight for freedom and the nation's well being.
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Chrysler
Detroit
Italy
Europe
Philippines
United. States.of America
Alabama Congress Runoffs Narrowly Split May 30
In Alabama two U S Representatives John Newson Birmingham and Carter Manasco Cullman face runoff opponents after neither won a majority in the May 2 primary. Both races expected to be extremely close with turnout可能 lower than May 2 as incumbents face voter backlash amid three term Democratic administration criticism.
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Alabama
Congress
John Newsome
Birmingham
Carter Manasco
Cullman
Tennessee Tom Bigbee canal to be considered by Congress
Gratifying progress report on the proposed Tennessee Tom Bigbee canal as Senators Bankhead and Hill push the project. The waterway could cut freight costs and river traffic times and attract Southern industry by reducing transportation costs between the Gulf and the Great Lakes.
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Congress
Bankhead
Hill
Gulf
Great Lakes
Fifth War Loan drive calls for sixteen billion dollars
The campaign opens June 12 and closes July 8 requesting investments from $25 to $1000 from American households. The editorial urges every citizen to participate, stressing that small investors can buy E bonds and that success hinges on widespread support to supply armed forces.
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United States
Uncle Sam
Office chatter and home guards in a wartime style
Dialogic snippets show workers and sailors debating security and jokes. A door bolt is praised as protection against burglars while a playful exchange questions labor roles and efficiency. The piece mixes domestic humor with wartime guard themes.
A New York City Money Scene and rural quips in verse
A collection of humorous lines and sketches featuring A PA man and city folk, a beauty parlor scene, a traveling salesman, and quirky exchanges. Characters include Nancy a beauty customer a switchboard operator a city man a Negro farmer and a Decatur model husband. The jokes touch on money opinions manners and social stereotypes in a light satirical tone.
Behind the War Bond Awards at General Motors
A wartime feature explains GM's 955000 dollar worker bonus program from 1943 tied to the company suggestion system. It notes 4500 plant committees reviewing ideas, rewards for savings, and a WPB exchange pool distributing proven concepts to other plants.
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Washington
News Today
General Motors
War Production Board
WPB
Raw Food Diets Value Questioned and Explained
The raw food diet defined by Bircher Bennner excludes cooked foods and emphasizes high potassium low sodium intake. Early claims of universal cure are questioned. modern notes point to limited scientific support and specific uses in kidney issues arthritis allergy and Meniere's disease with caution on duration and preparation.
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Bircher-Benner
Zurich
Switzerland
Bircher - Benner
Holbrook
Milwaukee
Eppinger
The Silent Manager and the Fading Idea
A weary supervisor keeps ideas at bay to avoid risk. he dismisses worker suggestions as unworthy while fearing trouble. The piece notes a low $5 award for ideas despite potential savings. A separate geologic stat notes that about one third of the US anthracite coal supply has already been mined.
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United States
Infantry Day Proclaimed in Alabama to Honor Troops
Governor Chauncey Sparks issued a proclamation designating June 15 as Infantry Day to honor thousands of young Alabama men serving in the infantry. The notice calls the unit the Army’s front line, performing in close combat and delivering what he terms the final heroic work in battle.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Chauncey Sparks
Lawrence County Speaks of Local People and Travel
Mrs. J S Pearce of Cullman county visits her mother Mrs S L Hampton. John Lee Speake returns to Camp Peary Virginia after a furlough. Louis Gibson also goes to Camp Peary after visiting family. Amos Hogan and Ruby Hembree groups attend Eton decoration. Frances Hendon of Decatur visits sister Mrs Edgar Asher-branner. R W Hogan and D M Hogan spend Sunday with parents. Center church holds Sunday services. Mrs Euren Stephenson funeral at Johnson's Chapel on May 21. Eddy Stephenson and George Stover visit Hartsville on Saturday.
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Cullman County
S. L. Hampton
John Lee
Chas
Camp Peary
Virginia
Louis Gibson
Amos Hogan
Ruby Hembree
Eton
Frances Hendon
Decatur
Edgar Asherbranner
R. W. Hogan
D. M. Hogan
Center Church
Euren Stephenson
Johnson's Chapel
Eddy Stephenson
George Stover
Hartselle
Child killed in accident in Birmingham
A Birmingham child, Patricia Jane Gettys, died after a large concrete flower pot fell on her head. Patrolmen T. E. Alvis and W. A. Dobson said the incident occurred last night and she was pronounced dead on arrival at a local hospital.
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Birmingham
Ala
Patricia Jane Gettys
T. E. Alvis
W. A. Dobson
Walter Winchell On Broadway Roundup of Showbiz Gossip
Walter Winchell reports on Churchill Eden meeting King Mihailovich drop and fallout in Belgrade. Eisenhower letters and Eisenhower notes, Ann Sheridan Linda Darnell Mae West plus Broadway stars, TV and film plans, A Liliom cast debate, Yankees at Polo Grounds, and Foxy showbiz hints from New York and beyond.
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Churchill
Eden
Peter
Gunther
Eisenhower
Ann Sheridan
Linda Darnell
George Jean Nathan
War prisoners challenge menu language and noise clashes
German war prisoners protest half German half American menus while officers enforce German order for serving staff. Howard Hawks reportedly prefers low voices and a stage ranting routine. Eisenhower recalls a noisy New York night. Lou Costello backs a new film firm. nylons fetch $18 in London.
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Dolores Maran
Humphrey Bogart
WTC
Gen. Eisenhower
New York City
Lou Costello
Biltmore Productions
Wac
Monogram
Nylons
London
Versaille star Carl Brisson renewed amid Hollywood chatter
A scattershot entertainment note mentions Carl Brisson at the Versailles renewal and previews breezy summer fare at Plymouth. Frances Williams returns from Egypt after USC, while Jane Froman deserts the thrush for Florida sun. A Lisbon Clipper crash survivor and nightclub anecdotes color the column.
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Versailles
Washington
Aaron Burr
Plymouth
Frances Williams
Egypt
Jane Froman
Florida
Medicos
Lisbon
Dacita
Little Palm Club
Miami
Nora Morales
Storque
Rainebow Room
Lillian van Hoven
Canadian Mounted Police Reach Six Thousand Mark
The Canadian mounted police reported a strength of 6 194 members in the last year, reflecting steady staffing levels across the force. The figure highlights ongoing manpower in national law enforcement duties.
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The
Canadian Mounted Police
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