Farm leaders press for stronger organization at Alabama convention
At the 23rd annual Federation meeting in Alabama, leaders urged farmers to voice their views through a stronger Farm Bureau. They highlighted rising 1944 membership to 151,656 and called for funding to support Bankhead-Steagall programs, price stabilization, and expanded agricultural research. Several state and national figures spoke, with a large federation committee drafting resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankhead-Steagall
Oscar Johnson
Scott
Miss
National Cotton Council of America
Edward A. O’néal
American Farm Bureau Federation
P. O. Davis
Alabama Extension Service
Joe N. Poole
Agriculture and Industries
Alabama Council of Home Demonstration Clubs
Federation
C. F. Weagly
Hagertown
Associated Women of the American Farm Bureau Federation
Randolph
W. V. Mitchell
Tallassee
J. R. Brunson
Greenville
J. D. Doughty
Reform
C. W. Rittenohr
Montgomery
R. O. Kilburn
Florence
M. C. Grisham
Athens
J. B. Benson
Scottsboro
C. H. Wilhite
Cullman
A. I. Stone
Tuscaloosa
Dothan
J. W. Counts
Mr. Hope
B. E. Braswell
Decatur
John R. Ellis
Linco
James D. Hays
Huntsville
Oak Ridge Home Demonstration Club Plans Harvest Exhibit
Mrs H D McElroy hosted the Oak Ridge club on October 26 at 2 00 pm. Olen Cooper presided with a harvest program and a November 21 Thanksgiving dinner planned. Miss Rowe demonstrated meat canning and the group toured the hostess home for improvements. Officers listed include Cooper president and Carrie Wallace secretary. Demonstrators named for various clubs and topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. McElroy
Oak Ridge
Olen Cooper
Carrie Wallace
Mable Sparkman
Hugh Townsend
John Hardin
Zola Mae Legg
Stanton Morris
Windes Home
Anis Orr
Miss Rowe
Play Commandos Toy Turns Lethal For Child
Deputy Chief Inspector John J. O Connor reports a dangerous game ended in tragedy. An eight year old boy named Robert tied up by a younger brother and left in a stairwell shaft led to a fatal outcome. Investigators warn against realistic play acting and discuss supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John J. O’connor
John Drach
O’connor
Robert
Reconversion in the Auto Field Faces Tooling Price Disputes
Detroit analyzes reconversion of auto plants from war to peacetime use. Gov owned tools, dies, and equipment may be sold, with price clashes expected between Defense Plant Corp and manufacturers. Officials foresee unemployment impacts and a slow return to normal deliveries after February 1942 production halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Defense Plant Corp
Wayne
Pearl Harbor
Flint
Mich
Republic Steel Gulfsteel workers vote to end strike
In Gadsden Alabama 2700 employees of Republic Steel Gulfsteel works voted to end the strike that began last Thursday. Union official R E Farr said returns would start today and all but one blast furnace at the plant would resume operations as fast as possible. The stoppage was driven by personnel reductions and added duties, a company spokesman and USA official said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadsden
Ala
Republic Steel Corporation
Gulfsteel Works
R. E. Farr
United Steelworkers of America
CSO
Farr
USA
Man Tied and Muzzled in Claimed Assault Case
A man bound with a clothesline around the neck and limbs, hands secured behind the back, feet tied, and arms roped, while two handkerchiefs covered the face in what is described as a violent restraint incident. The report details the mechanism of restraint and the alleged aggressor’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liam
William
Bankhead Attacks Dewey Over Farm Aid and Roosevelt Support
Sen. John H. Bankhead lauds FDR as a friend to farmers and criticizes Dewey for half truths and alleged anti agricultural bias. He cites past Republican opposition to agri cultural acts and praises New Deal measures ensuring farm price supports at 90 percent parity postwar. He argues Republicans would harm farming and praises Roosevelt for aiding agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
John H. Bankhead
D.ala
Roosevelt
White House
Bankhead
Dewey
Senate Agricultural Bloc
Farm Board
Congress
Alabama
Standardization Sets Carat Weight at Two-Fifths Gram
The carat, a long standing measure for gem weight, is now fixed at two-fifths of a gram. This redefinition aligns jewelry scales and trade practices globally.
Doctor Raynor Probes Love as Weston Hospital Prep Commences
Anne, once nurse to Dr. Raynor, is central as the surgeon plans an operation at Weston hospital. Laura, her daughter, officials that she will host Mrs Reynolds and support for Anne. Dr. Raynor confesses love, while Anne remains calm and reticent about marriage and past rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Raynor
Anne
Weston Hospital
Laura
Dr. Raynor
Russell
New York
Marri
Weston
Alabama flyers decorate with Oak Leaf Clusters on Air Medals
Three Alabama airmen in the Eighth Air Force earned Oak Leaf Clusters on their Air Medals for courage and skill during bombing missions over Germany and Nazi defenses. They fly B 17s in the group led by Lt Colonel George Y Jumper.
Smith Promoted to First Lieutenant in Allied Bomber Force
The promotion of William R. Smith age 27 from lieutenant to first lieutenant is announced by Lt Col George Y. Jumper of Natoma California, commander of an eighth air force bomber base in England. Smith advances from co pilot to pilot on a B 17 Flying Fortress bombing German war plants and defense points, ahead of Allied forces in Northern France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Eighth Air Force
Germany
Europe
George Y. Jumper
Natoma
California
William R. Smith
Hartselle
Frank L. Smith
Army Air Forces
Cooper Wells and Company
Decatur
William Early
Lola Early
17Th Place
Birmingham
Hannah E. Brown
Unapine
Oregon
Army
Early
Issar Delegado Air Mechanics School
New Orleans
England
Tolliver L. Patterson
Emmett L. Patterson
Pisgah
AAF
Las Vegas Field
Nevada
Smith
France
Sgt Whitehead Aids Air War At Strategic Depot
Technical sergeant Almon Whitehead of Rogersville serves as chief clerk of the engineering section at a strategic air depot in the eighth Air Force. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W W Whitehead of Rogersville and entered the Army in July 1940. He has been overseas 16 months and his wife Ellen Mariees resides at Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Air Force
Germany
Strategic Air Depot
Almon Whitehead
Rogersville
W. W. Whitehead
Whitehead
Lauderdale County
Army
Ellen Mariees
4Th Ave
Decatur
Cookies for Service Members Christmas Treats
A wartime cookie collection offers baked goods that survive transit overseas. Recipes include Hermits, Chocolate Brownies, and Scotch Toffies with margarine, nuts, and oats. instructions cover mixing, baking, and packaging for shipment.
38 Officers Are Advanced at Courtland Army Air Field
Col Walter W Gross announces promotions at Courtland Army Air Field. Thirty eight officers move up across ranks from second lieutenant to first lieutenant captain and major, including three to major and twenty two to first lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland Army Air Field
Walter W. Gross
Fred R. W. Stolp
Jack C. Timken
Marvin E. Weaver
Robert F. Amos
Richard P. Cosgrave
William R. Hartigan
Harry E. John
Donald L. Nichols
Warren H. Vernon
Father Held in Death of Girl in Birmingham
Addie Ruth Booth, 13, of Warrior 1, died in a local hospital after a chest wound. Her father, John W. Booth, 36, was placed in Jefferson county jail. Sheriff’s Chief Deputy W. H. Hogan reported the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Addie Ruth Booth
Warrior 1
John W. Booth
Jefferson County
W. H. Hogan
Local man sought in slaying case. warrant expected today
Ogan said a warrant for the father connected to the slayings would be sworn out today. Hogan reported authorities planned an inquest as the father remained at large after the girl was critically injured and taken to a local hospital last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogan
Joe L. Hilderbrand
Hogan
The Year's Longest Day and Shortest Day Note
The fragment notes the longest and shortest day lengths for the year with scattered digits and letters. It hints at astronomical timing but lacks complete dates or context to identify specific locations or measurements.
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Commando
Mayflower Transit Co
Elliott
David J. Wilkie
Republic
FDR
House
Lawnaven
Arren Howard
Lieut. Smith
Sgt. Whitehead
Charlotte Adams
AP Food
Toffies
M. Cartledge
John T. Cox
Charles A. Dana
Edward C. Durant
Lunsford M. Hollins Jr
John R. Kelly
Harry E. Miller
George L. Mumma
Thaddeus A. Nosalik
John F. O'Connor, Jr
Thomas H. Paskell
Frank F. Paulin
Thurman A. Pelsue
George Rugan
Michael R. Searby
Charles W. Smith
Albert J. Winter
City Park Flower Shop
Pettey’s Cleaners
BLACK
Chrysler Corporation
CBS Terror
Plymouth
Chrysler
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