New Atlanta Is Launched at Kearny Yard
The light cruiser Atlanta was launched at the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company yard in Kearny New Jersey. Mitchell, sponsor of the ship, joked about christening the bow with champagne. Governor Edison Georgia’s Gov Talmadge and naval officials attended the ceremony as the ship speeds planned reach at least 48 knots.
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Kearny
N. J
Navy
Atlanta
United States
Mitchell
Kearny Yards
Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
Congress
Itchell
America
Charles Edison
New Jersey
Naval
Georgia
Eugene Talmadge
Roy le Craw
Miss Mitchell
John R. Marsh
James Forrestal
Adolphus Andrews
F. J. Marquart
Unionization push planned at Southwide hosiery conference
A Southwide conference in Charlotte North Carolina aimed at promoting a union drive and better conditions for Southern hosiery workers was scheduled to begin this afternoon, called by the American Federation of Hosiery Workers CIO.
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Charlotte
N. C
American Federation of Hosiery Workers
CIO
U S Watch on Japan and Mediterranean War Developments
America monitors Japan’s potential move to declare a safety zone around Vladivostok while oil tankers reach the port. British success in the Mediterranean war effort continues with sinkings and air raids. German raids target Tobruk and Suez region.
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Associated Press
Washington
Far East
Japan
Vladivostok
L. P. St. Clair
Associated
Portsmouth
Soviet Union
Tokyo
United States
Mediterranean
Esperia
Tripoli
Taranto
Bengasi
London
Russia
Libya
Suez
Balkans
Middle East
Tripolio
Barce
Tobruk
Matruh
Sunderland
Suez Canal
Ismailia
Canal
New York Exchange Moves Against Cottonseed Oil Speculation
The New York produce exchange acted today to curb speculation in cottonseed oil futures after Senator Bankhead suggested that $60 a ton is a fair price for the raw material. The market had risen daily on that guidance.
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New York
New York Produce Exchange
Senator Bankhead
D. Ala
Gadsden Hosts Sixth Annual State Firemen Meeting
Gadsden announces the sixth annual meeting of state firemen set for October 22 with plans for discussions on fire safety, training, and mutual aid among participating departments.
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Gadsden
Reluctant Dragon stars Benchley and Gifford at Disney Studio
Robert Benchley and Frances Gifford headline the live-action roles in Walt Disney's The Reluctant Dragon. The film follows their characters adventuring within the Disney studio setting during its Princess Thursday and Friday schedule.
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Robert Benchley
Frances Gifford
Walt Disney
Dragon
Disney
Nazi Strategy and US Entry Sparks Debate in Press
The article weighs whether Hitler plans to lure the United States into war and notes that a strong US navy could thwart Mediterranean and Middle East campaigns. It cites Senator Lee of Oklahoma threatening action if obstacles arise and comments on London press framing the Greer incident as war impetus.
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United States
Hitler
Mediterranean Zone
Middle East
Atlantic
Lee
Oklahoma
London
Sandy
England
Bauxite Ore Plant Seen On Alabama Industrial Tour
A group of Alabama state newspaper men toured the Aluminum Ore Company plant in Mobile as part of a state tour sponsored by Associated Industries of Alabama. Governor Frank Dixon hosted a dinner, and the visit noted the plant as the country’s largest bauxite ore refining facility, operating on defense contracts and producing about 2,100,000 pounds of aluminum oxide daily. The Alabama state docks were also on the itinerary and the tour ends Monday night.
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Mobile
Ala
Associated Industries of Alabama
Birmingham
Frank Dixon
Alabama State Docks
arge stock yards expect a $6,000,000 business In 1941.
A regional stock yard forecasts a six million dollar business for 1941 driven by rising cattle shipments and expanding market demand. Local operators anticipate improvements in facilities and services to handle higher volume.
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Arge
Ward Bond Set At 750 In Hearing
Clarence Ward bound over to the grand jury on a charge of assault with intent to murder after a June farm shooting in Harstselle route 1. Judge James H. Crow Jr presided. three witnesses for each side. State represented by Newton B. Powell. defense by BE. C. Nix. Wyatt Halbrooks recovered from a body wound at Benevolent Society Hospital.
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Clarence Ward
Wyatt Halbrooks
Harstselle
Route 1
James H. Crow, Jr
BE. C. Nix
Newton B. Powell
Halbrooks
Benevolent Society Hospital
Students asked to report at 8 30 for new school year
All senior and junior high students are asked to report at 8 30 daylight saving time Monday as school opens for the year. Officials urge students not to buy new textbooks until changes are announced and emphasize the first day for organization, registration and enrollment.
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Sch
Birmingham Post Faces Guild Strike Amid Picket Line
In Birmingham Alabama the Birmingham Post and Guild (COTO) set a picket line at the plant. James E Mills editor of a Scripps Howard paper reported seven of twenty material department workers supported the strike. Harold Helfer, guild president, was arrested on an ad conduct charge but released on bond. The guild seeks wage increases and salary boosts.
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Birmingham
Birmingham #8 Guild
COTO
Birmit Post
James E. Mills
Scripps-Howard
Terial Department
Harold Helfer
Guild
Mills
Helfer
Ing
Phenix City Couple Teels Tie The Knot With Casteel
The Phenix City union of Mise Teel and Mr. Casteel is reported as a marriage in local society notes. Details are limited but confirm the couple exchanged vows recently.
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Mise Teel
Mr. Casteel
Ambiguous Fragment from School Report Cited
A fragment from a school report quotes Prof Wi T Jordan, principal of High, discussing classroom matters. The readable portion mentions classroom dynamics without clear events or outcomes. Further context is needed for a complete card.
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