ABA President Warns on Rise of Administrative Agencies
Chicago Sept 11 ABA President Joseph W Henderson says individual liberty and opportunity are seriously affected by growing administrative agencies beyond court or Congress control and by sweeping delegated powers in national government. He urges vigilance and supports a world court and an early general international organization.
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Chicago
Joseph W. Henderson
American Bar Association
Congress
ABA
Henderson
Allied Air Superiority Reported in Major World War II Raid
The article details extensive Allied air actions across Europe including Thunderbolts destroying 15 tanks on the West German frontier and Tempests, Mosquitos, and Lancasters bombing Berlin and targets from Le Havre to Vienna. It notes heavy bomber formations, ground victories, and losses, with fighters shooting down and many aircraft losses from flak and combat.
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Ocket
Treen
Berlin
Continent
RAF
Germany
Leipzig
Jy Wice
Britain
Italy
Vienna
Trieste
le Havre
London
Second Tactical Air Force
U. S. Ninth Tactical Air Force
Belgium
Holland
Luxembourg
Wall Street Mixed Gains as Volume Slows in Early Trading
Mild demand and short covering lift stocks toward the recovery while overall turnover remains light with around 600,000 shares traded. Cotton futures rise nearly a dollar a bale on limited offers and firm outside markets, as cattle hog and sheep markets show varied but steady to downtrending results in Nashville.
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Wall Street
Victor Eubank
New York
Nashville
Tenn
Butter and Eggs Prices and Receipts Report
Butter receipts reach 503 259 with AA 41 1 2 and 92 scores 41 90 B 40 3 4. Cooking carrot values 88 39 and 88 40 3 4. Eggs receipts 8 065 with U S extras 41 46 1 2 and standards 36 39 1 2. current receipts 35 38. dirties 26 31.
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Chicago
U. S
Sam Brown Speaks on Attendance at Rotary Meeting
Sam Brown was the principal speaker at the weekly Rotary Club meeting at Cornell Court today. The topic was Attendance, presented by Raymond Pepper, chairman of the attendance and fellowship committee. New members W. R. Riley and A. L. Shelton were welcomed. President James Rankin announced the Ladies' Night committee: Emmett McClary, chairman, with Frank Stone, Julian Harris, John Pennell and W. J. Williams.
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Sam Brown
Execatur Rotary Club
Cornelian Court
Raymond Pepper
Duncan
Joe and
Spurgeon
Falkville
W.R. Riley
A. L. Shelton
James Rankin
Emmett McClary
Frank Stone
Julian Harris
John Pennell
W. J. Williams
New Pearl Harbor Charges Are Made
Rep. Harness charged in a House speech that 72 hours before Pearl Harbor in 1941 Australia warned Washington of a Japanese carrier force headed for Hawaii and that warning was not relayed to General Short. He said the commander in chief concealed the truth and noted Short and Kimmel faced court martial hearings after the attack.
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Washington
Harness
Ind
Pearl Harbor
Walter C. Short
Hawaii
Short
Husband E. Kimmel
Kimmel
Harings
Governor Sparks to convene interim committees in Montgomery
Governor Chauncey Sparks plans informal conferences with six interim committees in Montgomery to discuss proposals for the 1945 legislature. Sessions begin next month with formal work starting in January, as committees study agriculture finance highways social welfare and local government for a program to be advanced in the next session.
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Montgomery
Ala
Chauncey Sparks
Alabama
Parks
Fifth Continued Front Lines Hold Despite Counterattacks
Casualties mounted as Field Marshal Gen. Albert Kesselring pressed frequent counterattacks but could not dislodge British and Dominion forces from gains. South of Germany British troops seized a 600 foot peak and Indian troops captured high ground 1,000 yards north of Piano di Castello.
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Albert Kesselring
Germany
Troo
Piano di Castello
Wax use for candles through centuries noted
The record states wax candles entered use in the 12th Century and notes that in China candles of vegetable wax have been used for centuries, indicating long historical adoption of wax as candle material.
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China
Local notices report jail arrests and medical moves
Mrs. R G McCarley moved to Baughs infirmary for treatment after leaving Somerville. Five men in Morgan county jail on gaming charges with 300 bond each. TVA seized three 200 gallon stills near Greenbrier. Grand jury in Cullman issued 26 indictments after 40 cases. Local residents visit Huntsville and Decatur hospitals for surgeries. Priceville PTA to meet for school plans on Thursday. Decatur Chamber postpones meeting and Urges listings of rooms and apartments for newcomers. Pvt David C Russell visits from Camp Sibert.
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J. C. Flowers
Ernie James
Leslie Wood
L. B. Phillips
Almon Kelley
Morgan County
ATU
Greenbrier
TVA
Return Kent Mother Asks Return Kent
In Washington on September 11, Tyler Kent's mother Mrs Ann H P Kent filed in the Supreme Court seeking his return to the United States. She said she communicates with him and accused US authorities of fearing the facts. She claimed Kent was forced to handle secret prewar agreements between Roosevelt and Churchill.
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Washington
United States
Tyler Kent
New Staff
London
Supreme Court
Kent
Ann H. P. Kent
State Department
Senate
Roosevelt
Churchill
Youth Fellowship Social At Basham Chapel Attended
The Basham Chapel Youth Fellowship class held a social at Mr and Mrs 8 G Johnsons Danville Road Saturday night. They enjoyed games and refreshments including drinks cookies and candy for a long list of named attendees.
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Basham Chapel
Stanley Looney
Dwight Wayne
John Allen Ratliffe
Rayburn
Boyd
Shelly Johnson
Austria Warned to Join Allies Soon as Independence Looms
Secretary Hull told reporters Austria must swiftly align with the Allies to secure independence after World War II. He cited the Moscow conference pledge and noted Austria’s war involvement with Hitler would be weighed in restoring independence, stressing the window to contribute is nearly closed.
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Washington
Hull
Austria
Germany
Romania
Bulgaria
Moscow
Hitler
United States
Britain
Russia
Allied Drive Advances From Belgium to German Front
Allied forces pressed from Belgium into Germany across a 100 mile front as Patton’s troops reached Liverdun on the Moselle and the Belgian port of Zeebrugge was entered by Canadian troops. British and American advances closed gaps along the Siegfried line while men near Dijon and the Belfort gap prepared to link offensives.
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Germany
Aathen
Siegfried Line
Paris
Aachen
Verviers
Limbourg
Seventh Army
France
Dijon
Belfront
Rmany
Duchy of Luxembourg
U. S First Army
Liege
Albert Canal
Hasselt
Bourg-Leopold
Geel
Beeringen
Third Army
Moselle
Supreme Headquarters
Saar
Rhine
Patton
First Army
Tongeren
Maastrich
Remincourt
Hex
Theux
Spa
Belgium
Second
Denmark
Kleve
Netherlands
Metz
George S. Patton
Toul
Nancy
Seventh
Belfort Gap
Canadian First Army
Zeebrugge
Oostende
Calais
Boulogne
Wissant
Brest
Negro dairy group forms in Morgan county meeting
A gathering of Negro dairy farmers from Lawrence Limestone and Morgan counties met in Morgan county farm and home agents office to plan a dairy program. Thirty three people including county agents discussed breeding feeding pastures and sanitary measures. An association was organized with T Caldwell Athens president J O Sharpley Danville vice president Lawrence Davis Hillsboro secretary and Will Townsend Decatur treasurer. A luncheon funded by the Decatur Chamber of Commerce and the local cheese plant followed.
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Lawrence
Limestone
Morgan Counties
Morgan County
T. W. Bridges
Sutton
T. Caldwell
Athens
J. O. Sharpley
Danville V
Lawrence Davis
Hillsboro
Will Townsend
Decatur
Siegfried Line Bunkers Revealed In Detail
The article details Siegfried line fortifications with concrete walls six to twelve feet thick, six inch steel reinforcement, and 50 feet subterranean depth. It describes cannons operated from a distant calculating room, ventilating systems, kitchens, laundries, dormitories, a library, and a card-room. It also notes barb wire traps, thousands of mines, and dragon teeth concrete blocks designed to deter tanks. Victory over the Siegfried line would be a cause for celebration.
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Siegfried Line
T. B. Crittenden laid to rest in Hartselle
Funeral services were held for Thomas B. Crittenden 41 a prominent Hartselle resident who died after a brief illness at Decatur General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, his parents Mr and Mrs T E Crittenden, a brother Dr J A Crittenden and maternal grandparents. Pallbearers listed. He lived in Hartselle and worked in the family lumber business.
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Thomas B. Crittenden
Hartselle
Decatur General Hospital
F. L. Aldridge
Edward Branscomb
Hartselle City
Drinkard Disccune
T. E. Crittenden
J. A. Crittenden
W. A. Boger
Jack Stone
Eric Howell
Emmett Bridges
L. W. Whitman
Herman Puckett
Charlie Calloway
Mr. Crittenden
Execution Stayed for Abduction Case in 1943
Cincinnati dispatch reports the U S circuit court of appeals stayed the death sentence of Thomas H Robinson Jr for the 1943 abduction of Mrs Alice Speed Stall of Louisville pending his appeal to the U S Supreme Court.
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Cincinnati
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Thomas H. Robinson Jr
Alice Speed Stall
Louisville
By. Society
U. S. Supreme Court
Germans claim withdrawal from Le Conquet peninsula
The report states German forces said they abandoned the Le Conquet peninsula west of the port, marking a strategic retreat on the Breton tip.
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Breton
le Conquet
Army Depot Burns At Anniston In Alabama Fire
A block-long brick warehouse and non explosive ordnance materials were destroyed by fire at the Anniston ordnance depot in Bynum Alabama. Depot commander Maj Harold F Odgen said an Army board of inquiry would open tomorrow to investigate the blaze origin. No damage estimate was released. The depot is operated by An niston Warehouse Corporation.
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Anniston
Ala
Army Ordnance
Bynum
Harold F. Odgen
Army Board of Inquiry
The
Anniston Warehouse Corporation
Churchill Meets FDR In Canada With Churchill
The article notes Franklin D Roosevelt and Winston Churchill meeting in Quebec with US and Canadian officials. They discuss wartime strategy and future European security after Nazi defeat, including extending powers of the European advisory commission and planning for Japan’s downfall. Stalin reportedly declined invitation due to war duties.
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Roosevelt
Churchill
Europe
Germany
Japan
European Advisory Commission
Canada
Chateau Frontenac
U. S
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Russia
Quebec
Moscow
Singing event at Moulton Heights Baptist church
North Alabama singers gather for an all day community sing at Moulton Heights Baptist Church starting 10 A M with noon lunch. Featured groups include Wren quartet Frence county Falkville coach trio Homer Woodard Cullman Easter Woodard Guntersville Courtland Air Base quartet Osborne quartet Alsace Hood quartet and Decatur quartets.
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North Alabama
Moulton Heights Baptist Church
Exect
Wren
Frence County
Oach
Falkville
Homer
Paul Woodard
Cullman
Easter Woodard
Guntersville
Courtland Air Baseuartet
Osborne
Alsace Hood
Schumake
Decatur
Poste
Lower tax plan backed by Washington lawmakers
The House Economic Planning Committee urged sharp tax cuts and incentives for business, plus credit controls to curb inflation. It backed maintaining 3,000,000 armed forces, farm price support relief, and larger unemployment benefits, while discussing repeal of excess profits tax after Japan’s defeat. Smaller war plant reconversion favors were urged by Maury Maverick.
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Washington, Sept
Wo House
James F. Byrnes
Special House Economic Planning Committee
Rep
Colmer
Dmiss
Roosevelt
Byrnes
Congress
Russell
D-Ga
Anwar
R-Vt
CIO
AFL
Japan
Colmer Committee
Maury Maverick
Smaller
War Plants Corporation
James Lowery Taken by Death
James H Lowery sixty seven year old resident of Trinity passed away at 430 AM this morning at Baughs infirmary. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 230 PM at Caddo church with Rev E E Byars officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery Mutual Service directing. He is survived by five sons Tyler Benford Samuel James D and Rayburn Lowery two daughters Mrs Ruby Blanton and Mrs Alma Barnes five grandchildren four brothers two sisters and a number of other relatives.
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James H. Lowery
Trinity 1
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Williams Transfer ( Storage Co
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Sam Levene
Donald Barty
Tokyo
Darryl F. Zanuck
Princess Theatre
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Mir
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Somerville
Baugh's Infirmary
W. H. Long
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Fifth Avenue West
Priceville
Parent-Teachers Association
Alec Collier
Roy Johnson
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Ernest Hagood
Decatur 3
C. C. Rolfe
C. M. Smith
Ardmore 2
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O. M. Hammett
U. S. Navy
Doris Campbell
WAVES
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Lelah Belle Robinson
Juhn College
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Decatur Chamber of Commerce
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Finley's Isand
John Nelson
David C. Russell
Camp Sibert
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Gene Ahern
Negro Dairy Group
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T. B. Crittenden
Universal Concrete Pipe CO
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ARMY
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