Russians Push Back Nazis At Leningrad
Desperate Soviet counterattacks in defense of Leningrad pushed German besiegers from a vital railway zone near the city. Red Star claimed the battles began three days earlier and continued, with fog and heavy shelling hindering observers. Seventeen of 30 attacking German planes were destroyed near Leningrad as the three cities Kiev Odessa and Leningrad remained under firm Soviet defense.
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Associated Press
Leningrad
Red Star
Schluesselburg
Lake Ladoga
Gulf of Finland
Kiev
Odessa
Ukraine
Black Sea
Red Fleet
Moscow
Berlin
Dnieper
Berlin Avers Destroyer on one-boat trail
Berlin reports a running naval clash as the German communique says the U S destroyer Greer attacked a U boat after the U boat fired torpedoes. The U boat commander acted in self defense according to the report. The engagement began at 12:30 p m and continued toward midnight in the North Atlantic.
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Berlin
Walkout Ties to President as Labor Disputes Rise
Defense Mediation Board seeks settlement in a threatened nationwide walkout affecting 1 280 000 railroad workers and 900 000 non operating union members. Rail unions demand wage boosts up to 34 cents an hour, carriers warn costs reach $900 000 000 yearly.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt
Defense Mediation Board
Alabama
White House
Iome
Atha Works
Crucible Steel Company
Harrison
N. J
CIO
Ask
Mediation Board
Kansas City Power and Light Company
Pressed Steel Car Co
McKees Rocks
Workers Organizing Committee
Independent Car and Foundry Workers’ Union
Cleveland
Hugh E. Sperry
Alabama Public Service Commission Denies 19 Operators Permits
The Alabama Public Service Commission denied permission to continue operations for 19 small motor carrier operators under a 1939 law, citing failure to file proper public liability and property damage insurance. Applications under the 1939 act were dismissed. operators listed include George Willis, Jim Simpson Jr, Charles Fleming, Fred Bull, Mack Steph, and others across multiple Alabama towns.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Public Service ‘Commission
George Willis
Greensboro
Grimes
Jones
Elba
Jim Simpson
Roy Batchelor
Haleyville
Mack Steph
Clanton
W. H. Simpson
John C. Armstrong
Opelika
Warren L. Davis
Orrville
Senate OKs record tax bill and quick adjustment push
The Senate approved a record $3.58 billion tax bill 67 to 5 and administration aides move to reconcile differences with House legislation. The measure would broaden the income tax base to about 4.9 million more people and add about $303 million in revenue, funding defense amid rising federal outlays.
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Senate
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Finance Committee
Louisiana
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Nevada
California
Idaho
Barkley
Chamber
la Follette
Wis
McCarran
Clark
Langer
Nye
North Dakota
Four American RAP recruits drowned in torpedoed boat
Four American recruits for the RAP drowned when their crossing vessel was torpedoed near Glasgow. Two others were injured and taken to a hospital. Survivors reported an attack by a submarine, with one Belfast seaman recounting the submarine commander’s remorseful response.
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RAP
Atlantic
Tom Griffin
Mississippi
Kansas
Rivers Grove
Georgia
Norman A
Missouri
James Jordan
San Francisco
B. F. Myers
Texas
Robert Pereshin
California
Mayes
Pereshin
William Beattie
Belfast
Dixon accepts New York defense post for Alabama leader
Governor Frank M. Dixon accepted appointment as Alabama director of civilian defense under Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia of New York. Dixon, already chairman of Alabama's state defense council, said the post aligns with the council's role in defense efforts. LaGuardia noted future cooperation and named Dr. Joseph C. Menendez as regional civilian defense director with Atlanta headquarters.
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Montgomery
Ala
Frank M. Dixon
Alabama
F. H. LaGuardia
New York
U. S
State Defense Council
Dixon
LaGuardia
Lower admissions at Roxy set new weekly prices
New adult prices at the Roxy Theatre take effect Sunday September 7. The rate is 30 cents including all taxes for Sundays and Mondays, and 20 cents plus taxes for Tuesdays through Saturdays.
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Roxy Theatre
Second Polio Case of Year Diagnosed in Morgan County
Morgan County reports a second infantile paralysis case for the year a one year old white boy living near Rural Grove near Decatur is said to have a mild attack. The first case was a three year old near Pleasant Hill with a moderately severe illness. Schools are set to open September 8 unless an outbreak occurs and authorities expect cooler weather to reduce polio transmission.
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Morgan County
L. R. Murphree
Grove
Decatur
Murphree
Pleasant Hill
Fourteen new polio cases push yearly total higher
Health officials reported fourteen more infantile paralysis cases as offices opened, bringing this year’s total to 576 with most infections since July. Walker county recorded seven new cases, Jefferson three, Lauderdale two, and one each in Etowah and Baldwin. Montgomery county led a school delay affecting districts in Chilton Etowah and others.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Health Department
Walker County
Jefferson
Lauderdale
Etowah
Baldwin
Montgomery County
Chilton
Cleburne
Ascombia
Franklin
Jackson
Washington
Perry
Legion Floats Schedule Parade Through Decatur Monday
The American Legion floats en route to Milwaukee to advertise Alabama will pass through Decatur Monday afternoon at four o'clock. The Cham ber of Commerce announced the stop, with parading through the business districts planned.
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American Legion
Milwaukee
Alabama
Chamber of Commerce
Decatur
Busses Due In Decatur Around September 20
W. J. Williams reports Decatur Cab Service expects two of three new buses ready within a day or two and the third shortly after. He said service could begin in Decatur and at the Southern Aviation Training School around September 20.
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Decatur
Toay
W. J. Williams
Richmond
Ind
Greer’s Battle Plan for German Submarine Threat
Dewitt Mackenzie reports Washington presses Hitler to decide response to the submarine attack on the U S S Greer. Reykjavik reports say the submarine was German, while U S officers claim a depth charge over the craft may have damaged or sunk it. Washington orders the raider to be hunted and eliminated if it escaped.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
America
Greer
Hitler
Washington
Reykjavik
Iceland
Next Move In Sub Row Up To Hitler
The column discusses the north Atlantic submarine incident and argues the attacker was an Axis U-boat. It outlines three possible causes: orders from high command, a mistake, or an error in judgment by the submarine commander.
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Hitler
Fuehrer
Puehrer
North Atlantic
Well Known Woman Dies in Decatur
Pauline FE Hauk longtime Decatur resident dies at home of son H H Hauk 1113 Fifth Avenue South after long illness. She was 19. Funeral at Westminster Presbyterian Church Monday at 3 PM with rites by Rev John A Troxler. Burial Cullman cemetery with Brown in charge. Pallbearers listed. Survived by four daughters two sons three sisters and three brothers.
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Pauline FE. Hauk
Decatur
H. H. Hauk
Pifth
Avernue
South
Westminster Presbyterian Church
John A. Troxler
Cullman Cemetery
Brown
Robert Schaffer
William Arnold
Willie Hauk
Henry Richter
Oscar Richter
Richard Frey
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Westminster
W. S. Taylor
Bessemer
R. J. Hauk
Rites Held for Edwards Infant in Cullman County
Funeral rites for Carl Ann Edwards infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Kirby Edwards of Hanceville Route 1 were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Shelton Grove Cullman County by Rev Lonnie Moon with burial by McAfee Howell and Young. The infant died early Friday morning at home. The parents survive.
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Carl Ann Edwards
Kirby Edwards
Hanceville
Shelton Grove
Cullman County
Lonnie Moon
McAfee, Howell
Young
Marlow Jones Rites Held in Cullman County
Funeral services for Marlow Jones aged 57 who died Wednesday night at his home Vinemont route 3 were held Friday afternoon at Round Top in Cullman county. Rev Marvin Bridges officiated and McAfee Howell and Young directed burial. He is survived by his widow and nine children.
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Marlow Jones
Vinemont
Round Top
Cullman County
Marvin Bridges
McAfee, Howell and Young
Mr. Jones
Churches to Raise Funds for Bible Teaching in Decatur Schools
Decatur pastors and church leaders joined a Friday meeting at Central Junior High to authorize a nine month Bible course in the public schools. The committee plans to seek $1500 from local churches to cover teaching costs, with pledges expected from various congregations. Members include Rev. R. M. Howell Rev. Cecil Brown Miss Lucille Russell Mia H. H. Higdon and A. A. Jones.
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Central Junior High School
R. M. Howell
Cecil Brown
Lucille Russell
Mia
H. H. Higdon
A. A. Jones
Goodyear Official Charles A Stillman Dies at 68
Akron Ohio reports the death of 68 year old Charles A Stillman Goodyear Tire & Rubber vice president who had been ill months. A Tuscaloosa Alabama native and Alabama graduate he joined Goodyear in 1921 after working with Dillon Read & Co. He supervised plant establishments in Gadsden Alabama South America Australia England and Sweden and held leadership roles at Iroquois Iron Co and Rogers and Brown Ore Co before joining Dillon Read.
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Akron
Ohio
Charles A. Stillman
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Stillman
Goodyear
Dillon, Read & Co
New York
Gadsden
Ala
South America
Australia
England
Sweden
Tuscaloosa
University of Alabama
Iroquois Iron Co
Chicago
Rogers and Brown Ore Co
Minnesota
Dillon
Big Lumber Sale Shakes Clarke County School Lands
The Scotch Company of Fulton Alabama bought over a million feet of yellow pine and hardwood timber from Clarke County school lands. The State Conservation Department said 18438 dollars was paid for the timber in yesterday's sale. Proceeds will be turned over to Clarke school funds.
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Lowman
Scotch Company
Pulton
Ala
Clarke County
State Conservation Department
Clarke School
German reply flags Roosevelt claim on torpedo attack
Berlin issued a statement arguing President Roosevelt had his facts backward and used the incident to push the United States toward war. The German note asserted the attack happened inside a blockade zone that Washington does not recognize, while U S naval officials offered no comment.
German U boat war row escalates with Roosevelt charge
A wartime communique accuses the United States of provocation in the Greer incident. It claims Roosevelt ordered destroyers to report positions and attack enemy subs, while denouncing US and British news as biased. The report notes a German attack on the Greer with depth charges and airborne bombs in the blockade area.
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Roosevelt
Germany
DNB
Ices
Des Greer
Weather report notes Tennessee river readings and heat
The report describes the Tennessee river gauge and high temperature 94 with low around 64. It mentions rainfall of a trace, increasing cloud cover and scattered storms during the day, with warmer conditions in the northwest and northern areas.
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Tennessee
Weet
Sumgay
Alabama
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