Truk Nearly Useless as American Air Raids Hit Truk
Seventh Air Force headquarters reports Truk atoll largely neutralized after repeated carrier strikes and Liberator bombings from the Marshall Islands. Since February 1944 Mitscher’s forces and Seventh Fleet raids reduced Japanese fleet movement. 3,369 tons of bombs dropped by B 24s in targeted locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Macmurtry Army Air Force
Carters
Central
Truk
Seventh Aaf
Adm
Marc A.mitscher
Mitscher
Task Force 58
Japan
Carolines
Senth
Marshall Islands
Vaughn Wilkins Novel Explores Europe and Atlantic Drama
A Vaughn Wilkins historical romance follows a mother driven by hatred against her grandson Anthony Purvis. The plot spans Virginia and Europe with figures like Fulton Napoleon Bona parte and a daring submarine rescue from St. Helena. The author blends history and adventure with swashbuckling energy and timely echoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn Wilkins
Virginia
Europe
England
Anthony Purvis
Mr. Wilkins
Dean Vaughan
West Country
Norfolk
Wilkin
Iona
Texas
Eng
Wilkins
London
Victoria
America
Molly
John Powell
Eleanor Roosevelt Donates to CIO PAC Fund
Rockwell, president of the Ashington Newspaper Guild CIO, said Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt donated 23 dollars to the CIOs Political Action Committee through the Newspaper Guild. The first check for that amount was received at the Guilds office. Mrs Roosevelt, a daily newspaper author, is a member of the Washington Guild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Y Rockwell
Ashington Newspaper Guild
CIO
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Comaie
Rockwell
PAC
Guild
Roosenas
Washington Guild
Markets wall street advances with utilities while rails retreat
Stock market activity shows buyers leaning into utilities on election optimism while avoiding rail and industrial leaders. Liquidity remains preferred amid light overall volume with some strength in special situations as week concludes. Grain futures edge up slightly with wheat and corn buoyed modestly in quiet trade.
Alabama draft records show county disparities in 1940s
From December 1940 to November 1944 Alabama inducted 122,429 white and 58,715 Negro men. Pictured are the leading counties and cities by race, with Montgomery and Mobile among top white and Negro tallies, and emphasis on local boards’ role in successful drafting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Armed Forces
Alabama
Selective Service
Charles W. Miles
Pius
Birmingham
Mobile
Walker County
Etowah County
Etowah
Walker
James T. Johnson
Lawrence
Morgan
Madison
Lauderdale
Colbert
Jackson
Churchill Stalin Curtain-Raiser At Moscow Bolshoi
In a historic first public appearance since the war began Premier Stalin aided by Winston Churchill staged a remarkable seven minute spectacle at Moscow Bolshoi theater. The red plush box hosted the leaders as Redchoir joined the ballet in a showpiece that drew thunderous applause from a hand picked audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Marshal Stalin
Winston Churchill
Bolshoi Theater
Stalin
Churchill
Redchoir
Markets at a Glance and New York Cotton Prices
Market roundup shows stocks led by utilities with narrow demand while bonds stay steady and corn rye hogs cattle trade lightly. Cotton futures barely changed as buyers mix with hedging and liquidation ahead of the Monday CCC meeting. September consumption rose to 793,086 bales, with futures closing near unchanged to 15 cents lower. Open high low close for Oct 22.08 22.10 22.08 22.08. Dec 21.85 21.86 21.82 21.83. Mar 21.80 21.81 21.20 21.90. May 21.78 21.81 21.77 21.79. Middling spot 22.38, off 3. N-nominal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
L Maennon
N. Y
Commodity Credit Corporation
Bureau of Census
Dee
State Guard Camp Opens
Mobile Alabama October begins a week long encampment for the State Guard to train in machine gun tactics. About 110 officers and men including 88 machine gun crew from across Alabama will billet on Dauphin Island under Lt. Col George P Quarles and Col Walter M Thompson with Brig Gen George L Cleere supervising readiness for emergencies. Units from Montgomery Mobile Birmingham Gadsden and Athens participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Dauphin Island
Cedar Point
Mobile Bay
George P. Quarles
Comets Once Seen as Hairy Stars and Omens
For centuries comets were described as hairy stars or stellae cometae and regarded as portents of misfortune. They inspired both awe and fear and influenced beliefs about fate and celestial harmony.
War Department reports soldiers wounded and sailors on furlough
The War Department announced Pamphlet Saturday that Pvt Huey Boyles husband of Leona Boyles Cullman 5 has been wounded in action in the European area. Cpl Leonard B Johnson son of Mr and Mrs L B Johnson Ans on has arrived safely in Eng and Miss Ione McCall remains very ill at her Jackson Street home. Staff Sergeant Albert B Copeland son of Talmadge B Copeland 600 Madison Street Athens has been wounded in action in the European area. Technical Sergeant Charles L Neeley is visiting home after promotion to master sergeant. Sgt Woodrow Crutchfield son of Mrs Eddie Crutchfield Cullman 8 has been wounded in action in the European area. Pvt Guy Owen Jr will arrive for a brief visit with his aunt Mrs W W Glass. Seaman 1-C Harold E Dietz stationed in Rhode Island is home on furlough with his parents. Miss Eva Nell Beasley of Westmoreland Tenn is visiting. James C Weatherwax Jr P R 2-C completed parachute rigging course at Lakehurst NJ and is on a 10 day furlough before Pensacola. Sgt and Mrs Peter A Balanois guests in Sheboygan Wis. D Milligan travels to Los Angeles for visit with brother Earl H Smith. Fire call on East Church Street deemed unnecessary. Will Jackson, a Negro man, injured in fight near the ice factory on Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
War Department
Satartey Pvt
Huey Boyles
Leona Boyles
Cullman 5
Albert B. Copeland
Talmadge B. Copeland
Madison Street
Athens
James C. Weatherwax, Jr
Naval Air Training Center
Lakehurst
N. J
J. C. Weatherwax
Moulton
Pensacola
Fla
Night Reflections in Lovers Lane
Anne wrestles with a split between romance and duty after Dennis, Dan, and Laura collide in a tense evening. Anne cares for Mrs. Reynolds while Laura clashes over authority, leaving Anne to ponder the meaning of love. Russell remains stoic as emotions swirl and future commitments loom.
Hartselle Begins War Chest Campaign Kickoff
E P Thornhill announces War Chest drive in Hartselle with 15 teams aiming to raise 2500 in a single day. Breakfast rally at 7 30 Tuesday at City Grill will launch the effort and allocate territories and assignments for the intensified drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
City Grill
E. P. Thornhill
Andrew B Harvey claimed by death
Andrew B Harvey Sr aged 67 died Friday afternoon after a stroke at his home 208 West Gordon Drive He was ill at work at McGough bakeries Funeral services set for Sunday at 3 PM at Central Baptist Church with Rev Ted Brannen officiating Interment in city cemetery Brown directing He survived by his wife five daughters and five sons with relatives listed and pallbearers named
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew B. Harvey Sr
West Gordon Drive
Harvey
McGough Bakeries
Central Baptist Church
Ted Brannen
Brown
J. A. Arnold
Arlington
Decatur
Minnie Pettus
Maggie Hyde
No Top
Tenn
J. J. Carter
Mayfield
Eva Kirkland
Old Hicko
T. Eey
Nashville
R. D. Nelson
Houston Thrasher
Max Hodges
W. J. Tarpley
H. W.wade
W. O. Lipscomb
Knife attack wounds reported injuring Jackson
A street incident involved a Negro woman who cut Jackson with a knife. Jackson was stabbed once in the shoulder and sustained slight wounds on the hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Borden Rites Set For Monday At Johnson's Chapel
Funeral services for William D. Borden 58 held Monday at two o'clock at Johnson's Chapel with Mutual Service directing. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Survived by wife eight sons Clyde Bluett Thurston Dan Floyd Homer D Roy Ganford. three daughters Lois Brown Alvis Louis Dugger Addie Bevens. twenty nine grandchildren seven brothers and three sisters. Grandsons and nephews pallbearers. daughters in law in charge of flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Borden
Decatur 2
Johnson's Chapel
Clyde
Bluett
Thurston
Dan
Floyd
Homer D
Roy
Ganford Borden
Lois Brown
Alvis Louis Dugger
Addie Bevens
Rinse Rice With Hot Water Before And After Boiling
Rinse rice with hot water for cleaning and again after boiling to remove starch and improve texture. This method contrasts with using cold water and aims to produce fluffier grains.
Records And Property Transfers In Morgan County
A long list of names arranged in pairs appears with many deed transfers and amounts. Individuals from Decatur Somerville Courtland and other towns are linked to spouses or coowners in transactions. Amounts range from a dollar to thousands with several entries Cornell showing real estate and trust transfers.
Party posture on wartime registrations and city votes
The piece notes heavy wartime registrations in big cities, with Democrats pleased by the turnout while Republicans question city support for the President. It cites clashes among politicians as Rep Clare Boothe Luce calls the President untrustworthy and incompetent, and Gov Robert Kerr accuses Dewey of speaking with automaton like monotony and parrot like jibbering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Boothe Luce
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
Dewey
Senate probes battle at Statler Hotel involving labor leaders
Senate investigators obtained affidavits from officials of the African Federation of Labor after a clash with two Navy officers at the Statler Hotel. Lt. Randolph Dickins Jr said the incident occurred as Roosevelt launched his fourth term campaign with Teamsters, though names of involved officers remain undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
African Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Robert T. Murphy
Senate Committee
New York
The
Union
Tobin
Green
Randolph Dickins, Jr
Navy
Statler
Teamsters
Dickins
Chinese Front Breathers Near Kweilin as War Turns
In a key sector 0.70 miles south southeast of Sichow, Japanese forces push toward Kweilin to outflank the Chinese defense hub. Gen. Pai Chung-Li warns Kweilin could be China’s Stalingrad, a turning point for the Asiatic war. American airmen continue to hit Japanese river shipping in China trapping troops at Tiddim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sichow
Kweilin
Pai Chung-Li
China
Stalingrad
Burma
Tiddim
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Eleanor
Seth
SG Publ Saver
Eskrs 106
TER Furniture Company
Scott
BY RJ. Scon
RUGBY
Am Ebb Ellis
Rugby School
RngBy
Us.s.r
Wall Street
Victor Eubank
Power and Light Company Group
Associated Press
Chicago
Professi
Meo
Sas
Ethal
Danae
Cpl
Leonard B. Johnson
Mrs. L. B. Johnson
Anson
Engan
Ione McCall
Jackson Street
Charles L
Neely
L. C. Neeley
Army Service Forces Training Center
Fort Leonard Wood
Guy Owen Jr
U. S.army
W. W. Glass
Seaman
Harold E. Dietz
Rhode Island
Mrs
Leroy Dietz
Eva Nell Beasley
Westmoreland, Tenn
Georgie Carter
J. O. Norris
W D. Moore
Paul L. Masterson
W. E. Masterson
Zeromen Club
M. G. Smith
East Moulton Street
Tuesda O
J. R. Hale
B. L. Malone
Sgt
Peter A. Balanouais
Sgt. Balanove
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
D. ©. Milligan
Los Angeles
California
Earl H. Smith
East Church Street
Will Jackson
Hattie Miller
Sally
Russell
Anne
Hey
Rus
Mrs. Reynolds
Laura
Ter
Wilson
Laure
Ieee - Tam
Lovers’ Lane
Dwight Raynor
Andrew B. Harvey
Borden
Apper
Morgan, Lawrence and
Limestone Counties
M. D. Jones
W. E. Jones
J. M. Childers
C. A. Bates
Einest Bates
Mable Gertrude Nelms
Dave Orman Alexander
Lucile Buchett
Pearl Buchett
Mamie H. Burchett
Pee Buchet
J. P. Dunaway
Edith Groover
P. Dunaway
T. R. Skinner
J. E. Howell
the _ Street Methodist church
J. D. Means
Prentiss H. Clark
D. B. Mooneyham
Silas H. Blevins
S. Ricks
Ches
E. Terry
H. B. Sparks
Pearl Buceit
Rosalie B. Young
Pearl Buc
Highway 31
Johnston St
DAILY
Toe Decatur
Lyons Electric Co
Fenton
Lyons -Electric Co
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