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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1944
Page
2
Rochelle Phares reported two Moundville men were shot and killed on Finley’s farm near Ville, Alabama, this morning. A man aged 37 identified as Mayor Phares was being sought as authorities rushed to the scene.
Soldiers describe street fighting in Aachen as they close in on a trapped German garrison. Tanks and infantry push through damaged streets, grenades used in basements, and snipers pinned down by crossfire as U S forces advance toward occupation.
Wahne S Yenawine announced the University of Georgia library now owns the original Confederate States of America Constitution. The parchment document measuring 30 inches by nearly 24 feet was drafted in Montgomery on March 11 1861 and signed by representatives of Alabama Georgia South Carolina Mississippi Louisiana Florida and Texas through negotiated acquisition.
France signals steps toward diplomatic relations with Franco Spain by restricting Spanish republican activity along the border. Republicans who seized ten consulates in southern France are being ousted and the consulates held by French officials for return to Franco consuls.
The report details Admiral Halsey and Admiral Nimitz actions in the western Pacific. A large Japanese force was routed through Surigao Strait and Leyte Gulf with ships damaged or sunk. Allied surface units counterattacked as carrier planes struck Japanese carriers and battleships near Formosa and Luzon.
A war time digest reports Japanese naval forces near Leyte suffered heavy losses as U S commanders claim 27 warships sunk or damaged in three air battles off the Philippines. MacArthur and Nimitz releases note battleships carriers destroyers and cruisers among the losses with further damage south of Formosa.
A Christian lesson on seeking heavenly goals, faith in God brings peace, and living as a "living sacrifice" to God. The piece recalls Psalm 4 and Romans 13, urging children and adults to resist temptation, trust God's guidance, and transform life by renewing the mind. Stories for young readers are suggested to clarify the message.
American forces pushed a 40 mile invasion front on Leyte island as 10th and 24th army corps linked on the Eastern coast near Tanauan. Allied gains included capture of Buri Tabontabon and Catmon hills while Japanese air and sea losses mounted in the Philippines campaign.
The Japanese cabinet conferred to address urgent war news from the Philippines and China. Reports claimed the US fleet suffered irreparable damage, MacArthur's forces held ground, Japanese columns advanced, and 42 B-29 Superfortresses were shot down at a Chinese base.
Health officials discuss testing the Sara family unit including man, woman, and child for tuberculosis to assess exposure and control risks. The move aims to identify cases early and prevent further transmission in the community.
Morgan County Court issues order of publication for defendant John Cameron a non resident of Alabama age over 21 with unknown address. Publication in the Decatur Daily once weekly for four weeks requiring entry of pleadings by the amended bill dated November 13 1944 or face default.
Markets at New year Oct 27 show mixed stocks and narrow bond changes. Grain futures dull with wheat near steady and prices mixed. Dec wheat at 1.64, corn 1.12, oats 66 1/2, rye 1.347-8, barley 1.05 5-8. Hogs steady, cattle top at 17.85.
Prices moved within a narrow range as hedges awaited demand. Cotton futures traded around 40 cents a pound for a 21-(P) bale while spot activity remained quiet and mill buying modest. Late afternoon quotes showed slight gains to 21.77 for March and 21.66 to 21.77 for December with May lower.
Butter firm receivals declined and eggs market shows receipts of 4 404 and 537 588 along with fluctuating standards. U S current receipts range 40 to 42 1 2 cents. Dirties 30 to 33 1 2 cents, checks 30 to 33 cents.
Nashville Tennessee market data shows cattle receipts around 200 with light sales and prices for steers heifers and bulls. Hogs at 500 head steady with good to choice weights 14.50 to 13.75, sheep lambs and ewes also traded with varied declines versus last week.
In Parksdale Alabama a small car traveling toward Birmingham collided with a motor car on the tracks killing two occupants of the car. The Central of Georgia office announced the fatalities today in Columbus Georgia.
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