Congress Finalizes War Reconversion Bills For Labor Day
Congress moved to finish wartime reconversion measures and a surplus property bill before the Labor Day holiday. The House passed the reconversion bill with a split vote and named conferees to meet senators, while leaving unemployment compensation largely state controlled. White House adviser Baruch warned the House plan may be inadequate amid differing Senate proposals.
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Ada
Tuesay
Mrs Maxwell Dies at Rural Home in Somerville
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Jane Maxwell 80 who died Wednesday evening at her Somerville 2 home were held Thursday at Antioch Church with Rev J S Martin and Rev Ross Cook officiating. Interment in the atlas cemetery Drinkard directs She is survived by three sons DeWitt Herbert and Donard Maxwell Somerville 2 a daughter Mrs Guy Walker of Somerville seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren Pallbearers Tate Johnston Gilbert Johnston Lan Humphrey Jesse Burgess Abner Sample and Talmadge Russell
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Antioch Church
J. S.martin
Ross Cook
Atlas Cemetery
Drinkard
DeWitt
Herbert
Donard Maxwell
Guy Walker
Tate Johnston
Gilbert Johnston
Lan Humphrey
Jesse Burgess
Abner Sample
Talmadge Russell
Fewer Oysters Warned For The New Season
Washington reports a shorter oyster season due to poor oyster bed conditions and a manpower shortage. The fish and wildlife service, via Woods Hole shellfishery investigators, notes insufficient bottoms and spots falls as the decisive factors.
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Fish and Wildlife Service
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Mass
New Month Begins With Cautious Wall Street Activity
The New York stock market opens September with uncertain momentum amid postwar demand and reconversion concerns. Investors show caution as leaders struggle with minor declines and a resilient Allied drive toward Hitler's stronghold dominates headlines. Market week opens with seat sales boosting sentiment.
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New York Cotton Slips On Small Liquidation Amid War News
The New York cotton market moved lower on September 1 due to liquidation and hedge selling, despite war news. Producers withhold new crop ginnings for loan and higher prices, while offerings were absorbed by mills and buyers. Late afternoon prices fell 30 to 60 cents per bale with Oct at 21.59, Dec 21.37, and Mch 21.13.
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Butter Egg Prices Hold In Chicago Market
Butter firm with receipts of 233 944 and unchanged prices. Eggs firm with receipts 11 261 and U S extras at 36 1 2 to 42. U S standards 33 1 2 to 35 1 2, current receipts 321 2833, dirties 24 to 28, checks to 27.
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Nashville Livestock Market Update September Prices
Nashville Tennessee September 1 cattle market shows light demand with limited action across classes. Top weekly prices include 15.00 for around half load 900 lb good steers, with most cattle in the 7.00-11.00 range and calves 13.00-15.50. hogs steady with 180-240 lb at 14.50 and sheep 13.00-14.00 for good ewes and lambs.
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Federal-State Market News Service
Hull reiterates U S support for a strong free France after war
Secretary Hull affirmed Washington’s aim to help France develop a strong government chosen by its people. He noted no clear change in ties with General De Gaulle’s provisional government and described Paris’ new administration as a continuation of the National Committee lineup. He said no solid German surrender terms had arrived and cautioned on Balkan rumors.
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Hungary
RAF Mosquitos Press Brest and Dusseldorf Bombings
Allied air forces continued heavy bombing. Mosquitos from Britain hit Brest and Dusseldorf with waves of aircraft. Berlin radio reported German bomber movements as RAF strikes pounded transport in Northern France and target areas while few rocket sites remained active along the French coast.
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Surinam Key Bauxite Supplier to U S Aluminum Industry
Surinam, a Netherlands territory on the South American mainland, supplied about 60 percent of the United States aluminum industry's bauxite needs before the war, highlighting its strategic role in early metal production.
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Local News Briefs From Hartselle And Surrounding Areas
Notices report furloughs and hospital updates including Ve Woodward Jr stationed at the U S naval training center San Diego arriving for visit parents 316 Johnston Street and Mrs Sam Jones recovering after operation at Hamil clinic. Additional items cover births admissions and a community stag at Moulton Heights with Wallace Hood quartet performance. James Hartselle serving in the Navy at San Diego California is noted.
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Hartselle
The
Navy
Calif
Dance Planned at the Country Club by FOD Club
Under the American Legion Auxiliary Child Welfare committee the FOD club of senior high students will host a Mayor-Sete Yeith-A-AcciDt dance at the Country Club tonight from nine to one. Members, dates and friends urged to attend. admission charged. Proceeds benefit the child welfare program.
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War correspondent escapes capture reports from Paris
The New York Sun quoted Gault MacGowan saying he escaped German capture near Chartres on August 15 and is safe in Paris. The cable expressed relief at reestablishing contact and noted he is all right with some garbled trailing words.
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MacGowan
Nazi Train Ambush at Chateau Thierry Recalled in France
Reports from Reims describe Allied advances across France under Gen Omar Bradley. A German train of 19 cars was ambushed by American tanks near Soissons, destroying the train and killing or hiding casualties. Doughboys guard Reims cathedral as civilians cheer and a Joan of Arc statue stands outside.
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Epernay
Paris
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Soisson
Jim Hughes
New Castle
Corp. Tennis
Belgium Near Freedom From Nazi Rule Soon, AP Reports
American troops push toward Belgium as the kingdom nears liberation after 18 days of German conquest. King Leopold III, in captivity, refused collaboration and later gained Belgian approval for his stance. A Belgian underground movement keeps hope alive while deportations and executions endure under Nazi rule.
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Americans Drive Deep Into Germany Front Across Meuse and Sedan
Allied forces push 65 miles from Sedan toward Verdun in under 24 hours as Patton’s Third Army breaches the Ar gonne Forest and crosses the Meuse. American units advance near Charleville and Sedan while Montgomery’s British group presses toward Le Havre and Dieppe. News notes mention high level German leadership shifts and a widening Allied thrust from the Atlantic coast to southern France.
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Jim Bratch Thompson Dies at 81 in Hartselle
Jim Bratch Thompson, 81, died Thursday evening at his home in Hartselle after a lengthy illness. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mount Zion Church with Rev. DeWitt Prince officiating. Interment will follow at the adjoining cemetery, Drinkard directing. Survived by two sons Jack and Howard Thompson of Hartselle, three daughters Mrs Tom Gandy of Falkville, Mrs Ruth Blackerby of Bessemer, and Mrs J C of California, one sister Mrs Bob Collins of Hartsel, six grandchildren, and oneAestbegy pallbearers include Ward Thomps on, Ernest Thompson, Ellis Murphy, Adley Murphy and R E Tapscott.
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Hartselle
Mount’ Zion ‘Church
Dewitt Prince
Drinkard
Jack
Howard Thompson
Tom Gandy
Falkville
Ruth Blackerby
Pope Pius XII Says Injustice Dying Out On War Anniversary
Pope Pius XII, speaking over Vatican City radio, warned that on the fifth anniversary of the war the spirit of injustice is dying out. He called the world barbaric and urged continued effort toward peace and unity across nations.
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Vatican City
Deadly toll of World War II service grows in official totals
Washington reports 1,607,366 U S armed forces personnel discharged since December 7 1941. The Navy and Marines total 328,366 separations, while the Army accounts for 1,279,000. Among Navy lists 23,544 killed in action 4,466 prisoners 9,642 missing. many other separations due to wounds natural causes or unknown factors.
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Turkey to Intern Nazis and German Civilians at Frontier
An Apkara dispatch reports Turkey will intern 310 Naziplus 150 German civilians at the embassy and consulates starting today after many Turkish diplomats and locals failed to appear at the border. Guards will prevent exits and the move follows Turkey cutting relations with Germany amid wartime espionage concerns.
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Pontiff Calls for New World of Humanity and Christianity
The pope spoke of forging a new world of humanity rooted in Christian belief. He urged unity and spiritual renewal as central aims for the church and its followers.
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