Draft Board Sends Group for Induction at Fort McClellan
A Mor gan county draft board sent a group for induction into the Army at Fort McClellan. Names listed include Clyde Joseph Nicholson Malcolm Ferrill NeSmith Otis Ustus Kirby George Wallace Hubbard Virgil Wilburn Jones Ever Admiral Crowe James Collins Teague William-Herman-Vau Leon Earp James Monroe Hamilton John Earl Gamble Hollis Earl Roberts Clarence Paul Jones Loa Travis Odom Oran Bennett Loyd Elton Martin William Patrick Jacobs Frank Audie Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Draft Board
Army
Fort McClellan
Clyde Joseph Nicholson
Malcolm Ferrill NeSmith
Otis Ustus Kirby
George Wallace Hubbard
Virgil Wilburn Jones
Ever
Admiral Crowe
James Collins Teague
William—Herman—Vau
Leon Earp
James Monroe Hamilton
John
Earl Gamble
Hollis Earl Roberts
Clarencé Paul Jones
Loa Travis Odom
Oran Bennnter
Loyd Elton Martin
William Patrick Jacobs
Frank Audie Reid
Allied Drive Into Germany Stretches From Metz To Luxembourg
Allied forces push across a broad front from Metz toward Luxembourg with major advances near Trier Aumetz Thionville and Luxembourg city while Pattons third army moves rapidly through Aumetz and toward Metz. American and British forces coordinate in the Moselle region as they press into and beyond German defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trier
Germany
Moselle
George S. Patton
Maginot
Aumetz
Thionville
Metz
Nancy
Mosele
Courtney Hodges
First
Eupen
Aachen
Third
Seventh
Mediterranean
Sombernon
Dijon
Westwall
Luxembourg
Koblenz
Rhine
Lower
Reich
Lithuania
East Prussia
Brittany
Brest
Supreme Headquarters
Channel
Boulogne
Calais
Dunkerque
Schelde
Wissant
Sangatte
Cap Gris Nez
England
Oostende
Blankenberge
Brugge
Lokeren
St. Niklaas
Gent
Antwerp
Markets Show Slow Recovery Amid Industrial Hesitations
New York stocks edged up slowly in quiet trading as motors and aircraft shares rose while leaders remained in negative territory. Traders noted cautious investment, awaiting results of the Maine Republican sweep and Quebec talks, amid plans for peacetime shifts. Butter and eggs in Chicago were steady with firm receipts and price ranges across US extras and standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Berlin
Maine
Quebec
Chicago
Cotton futures rise on Bankhead loan rate approval
New York cotton futures climbed after senate and house conferees approved the Bankhead bill to lift the loan rate to 95 percent of parity. Traders pegged the impact at about a $2.65 a bale rise, with late trading 80 to 90 cents higher as October, December, and March futures quoted at 21.62, 21.44, and 21.23 respectively.
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N. Y
New York
Senate-House
Allied push into Netherlands and Belgian border front
British Mosquitos destroyed 50 evacuation barges south of the Schelde mouth as IX Army units advance toward Eindhoven. The American first army drives through German resistance, seizing Herve near Liege and pushing toward the border near Aachen while advancing toward Bastogne and cutting the Liege Arlon corridor.
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Schelde
Holland
Eindhoven
DeGroote
Hachtel
Bourg-Leopold
First Army
Herve
Liege
Aachen
Limbourg
Hitler
Reich
Liege- Arlon
Harrem
Aynaille
Ardennes Forest
Bastogne
Germany
Planes Strike Germany in Fifth Straight Day of Bombing
Moscow reported U S Eighth Air Force bombers landed on Russian bases after bombing Chemnitz near Leipzig. Allied air power attacked Berlin Darmstadt and Western Germany as German defenses claimed 1300 bombers approaching. The 15th mission from Russia saw US fighters assist Red forces with no bomber losses. one fighter missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Cowan
London
Germany
Rhineland
Moscow
U. S
Eighth Air Force
Chemnitz
Leipzig
Berlin
Darmstadt
U.S
England
Russia
U.S. Eastern Command
Red Air Force
U. S. 15Th Air
Cattle Hog and Sheep Market Report From Nashville
Market news shows 700 cattle with limited fleshy stock and slow trade. Calves 350 steady. hogs 800 active and steady. sheep 150 steady with spring lambs 13.50 to 14.50 and other types down to 1.00. Local tones reflect weak undertone and light early sales across weight classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Federal-state Market News Service
Allied Bombers Strike South Germany From Italian Bases
Forces report five straight days of clear skies enabling visual bombing to target remaining German air power. Allied air armuses a flexible strike against the Reich with heavy bombers shifting from Britain to continent bases behind the front. Luftwaffe losses mount as US Eighth Air Force battles over Germany and Darmstadt is attacked by RAF Mosquitos and German night fighters.
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Germany
U. S
Carl A. Spaatz
Holland
Belgium
Swiss
Reich
Britain
France
Low Countries
Eighth Air Force
Europe
RAF
Darmstadt
Frankfort
Trier
Rhine
Berlin
Air Ministry
Second Tactical Air Force
Helde
Ruhr
Moselle River
The Slave Army Could Topple Hitler From Within
The speaker cites Moscow broadcasts urging Austrian revolt and notes disaffection in Germany. He highlights 12 million foreign slave laborers and POWs in the Reich as a potential internal force that could ignite rebellion and threaten Nazi rule, suggesting a forthcoming bloodier struggle if mobilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Carinthia
Hitler
Austria
Reich
Germany
Samson
Russians advance through Vulcan Pass into Petrosani area
A Soviet push moves toward Petrosani 124 miles from pre war Hungary near Turnu-Severin as Red forces reach proximity to the Danube. Reports say a Russian junction with Tito's Partisans could occur any hour. The Soviet communique claims two German lieutenant generals have been captured in Bulgaria, bringing Nazi generals bagged since June 23 to 43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alps
Vulcan
Petrosani
Hungary
Turnu-Severin
Danube
Red Army
Marshal Tito
Bulgaria
Rites Set Wednesday for Mrs Neely in Decatur
Funeral services for Mrs Jessie Irwin Neely longtime Decatur resident who died Monday at Baughs infirmary will be held Wednesday at 10 30 am at 326 East Church Street with Dr R M Howell officiating. Interment in city cemetery under Brown directing. She leaves sister Mrs W G Griffin of Falkville and nieces and nephews including Elizabeth Griffin and D W Irwin Jr. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Irwin Neely
Decatur
Baugh’s Infirmary
326
East Church Street
R. M. Howell
City
Brown
W. G. Griffin
Falkville
Elizabeth Griffin
H.racene
He Pearstinson
Marjorie In
Jac Doss
Pedy Tare, Jr
E. I. Hitt
D. W. Irwin, Jr
Sam D
Phillip A. Irwin
Brock Irwin
Julian Harris
Dick Harris
Robin Thomas
J. B. Boggs
Cecil Timberlake
Sam P. Pruett
Record Peanut Crop Expected This Year
Washington reports a record peanut crop of 2,365,630,000 pounds for the year, up from 2,199,960,000 the previous year and well above the 1932–42 average of 1,388,967,000 pounds. The Department of Agriculture cites improved growing prospects across all major producing areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
German Minesweepers Targeted Off Norwegian Coast
Large German minesweepers with rockets attacked off the Norwegian coast yesterday afternoon. All vessels were set afire and three remained burning fiercely. No British planes lost. Spitfires and Mustangs escorted RAF bombers to the Ruhr and supported Beau fighters over Normandy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
RAF
Ruhr
Normandy
War leaders gather at Quebec for crucial Pacific strategy talks
The top military chiefs from Britain and the United States meet in the Chateau Frontenac to discuss methods for striking Japan’s lifeline to the Netherlands East Indies and preparing the ground for a potential American assault. Roosevelt and Churchill will finalize plans, with Stalin’s attendance still uncertain. Discussions may also touch on Hong Kong’s future under independent China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Frontenac
Quebec
Japan
Netherlands East Indies
London
Washingas
Roosévelt Ox
Churchill
Britain
Hongkong
China
Stalin
Russia
Pacific
Stephen Early
Pearl Harbor
Aleutians
Admiral Nimitz
General MacArthur
Earl of Athlone
Princess Alice
Submarine Gudgeon Reported Missing Overdue Crew Of 65
The submarine Gudgeon with a new crew of about 65 officers and men is overdue and presumed lost. The loss raises total submarines lost since the war began to 29, with four lost on non-operational missions. No last patrol location was disclosed, but it was likely operating against Japan.
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Washington
Navy
Tank created by Britain used at Somme battle in 1916
The modern armored tank was a British invention first deployed on September 15 1916 during the Battle of the Somme in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somme
France
Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues Mixed With Notes
A dense set of crossword clues across and down with several misspellings and broken phrases. The grid mentions terms like Ukraine and Luzon Negrito among other scattered entries and a cryptoquote puzzle quote attributed to Johnson.
Bradley Promoted to Major General in recognition of France battlefields
President Roosevelt nominates Lt Gen Omar Bradley for promotion to permanent major general in the line for achievements in Northern France. The nomination to the Senate includes a slate of officers advanced to temporary ranks by the War Department, led by Handy and Truscott, with others across theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Omar Bradley
France
Senate
Bradley
United States
Twelfth Army Group
Stimson
Thomas T. Handy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
England
Lucian K. Truscott Jr
Camp Blanding
Fla
Robert W. Douglas
Seventh Airforce
Pacific
Joseph W. Byron
Special Services
Francis B. Mallon
George G. Meade
Gilbert H. Cheves
Service of Supply
India
Cyrus R. Smith
Army Air Transport Command
Maurice Rose
Third Armored Division
Europe
Allies Press North Italy Front Toward Rimini and Bologna
Allied forces under Sir Harold Alexander and Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark advance toward Rimini and Bologna as heavy fighting shifts to the Gothic line in northern Italy. Bomber strikes hit bridges and rail targets while patrols clear towns such as Pistoia and Prato. German withdrawals pace the campaign with limited resistance and Allied naval forces support actions along the Adriatic and Genoa gulf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Alexander
Italy
Prper
Florence
Fifth
Bologna
Mark W. Clark
Pistoia
Prato
Rimini
Harold
Barberino
Appenines
Scaperia
Adriatic
Eighth Army
Albert Kesselring
Gothic Line
Serchio
Lucca
Sieve
Vicchio
Peninsula
Gulf of Genoa
Mrs Dorothy Craft McCollum dies at 20
Mrs Dorothy Craft McCollum, 20, of Landersville 1, died last night at 11 55 at Baughs infirmary. Survived by husband Paul, mother Mrs Orma Craft, five sisters and four brothers. Funeral Wednesday at Town Creek Baptist Church with Rev Cliff Kimbrie, burial in Town Creek cemetery. Highsmith directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Craft McCollum
Landersville 1
Baugh’s Infirmary
Paul
Orma Craft
Decature
Ellen Mayes
Town Creek
Ada Martin
Belle Mina
Lula Allred
Decatur
Pearl Craft
Bettie Cottingham
Wheeler
Jim Craft
Camip Sibert
Anderson Craft
Berry Field
Tenn
Rob
Paul Craft
Town Creek Baptist Church
Mt. Hope Highway
Cliff Kimbr
Highsmith Funeral
Highsmith
Births and visits highlight Morgan County notes
Local notices report births at Decatur General Hospital including Patsy Ann Lanier and a son for Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gilliland. Military families, postwar plans, and community events appear with Lt. and Mrs. Helms visiting, Red Cross talks, and civic discussions led by Clayton Albert and David E. Lilienthal. A large tomato yield and canning totals are recorded from Woodland Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. M. Luker
Woodland Mills
Limeston county capshaw
Tech. Sgt. Eugene Smith of Seda lia army airfield Warrensburg Mo is home for a 15 am furlough with his parents Mrs Orville Smith of Marvell also visiting other relatives. Cpl. Joseph Balch left for New York where he is stationed. Pearl Tribble improving per Jefferson hospital Birmingham report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Balch
New York
Bessie Pike
George Cagle
Lilly Schaffer
G. W. Vasser
Bro. Shannon
W. E. Smith
Arthur Tribble
Will Cowper
Jefferson Hospital
Birmingham
Pearl Tribble
Ilene Sanderson
Juanita Pike
Huntsville
Andrew Serico
Fragmentary OCR Note on Chiang K. Jailed or Treated
Fragmentary text mentions Chiang Kai-shek under treatment or detention in China. The legible elements reference his status and a care or confinement context, but the surrounding details are unreadable.
Rivers Rise Across Florida and Alabama Amid Flood Threat
Flood warnings spread to oral river towns in Florida and Alabama as a hurricane drifted toward the U S coast. The center was about 525 miles east of Miami with potential to veer away in 24 hours. Rivers like Conecuh and Pea surged toward flood stages, while rain blanketed the East with cooler readings in the plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oral River
Florida
Alabama
Atlantic Ocean
United States
Miami Weather Bureau
Atlantic Seaboard
Miami
Cape Hatteras
N. C
Grady “Norton
Norton
Bahamas Islands
Pensacola
Fla
Conecuh
River Falls
Ala
Brewton
Elba
Caryville
Gentva
LACEYS SPRING BAPTISM AND LOCAL NOTES
Baptism will be at Johnson pond next Sunday at three with Rev Bougher officiating. Howard Burl of the U S Navy visits local friends. Cpl James Walling returned to post after visiting parents. Clarence McCutcheon funeral held Tuesday. Pvt J W Maples on furlough before reporting to Ft Bliss Texas. Health good. farmers complain of seed shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Pond
Bougher
Howard Burl
U.S. Navy
Cpl
James Walling
Clarence McCutcheon
J. W. Maples
Ft. Bliss
Texas
Camp Stewart
Mystery Patient Arrives from Brazil to Columbia Presbyterian
A woman described as a diagnostic study patient arrived at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center yesterday by air from Brazil. She was accompanied by her sister Mrs. H H Kung, and the latter’s daughter, connected to China’s finance ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uosergoing
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
al Lane
Brazil
T Sister
H. H. Kung
China
Ministers of Finance
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OWL Drug CO
Decatur, Ala
Johnston
van Johnson
Jane Allyson
Princess Theatre
Gloria de Haven
Jimmy Durante
Jose Iturbi
Gracie Allen
Lena Horne
Harry. James
Xavier Cugat
Wall Street
Nashville Livestock
Mrs. Neely
Richard Arlen
Vera Hruba Ralston
Noxy
Daily Crossword
Ukraine
Ac Ae
Luzon
Body
Johnson
King Festures Syndicate, Inc
Ypy Weil
Ees
J. H. Gilliland
Decatur 1
Decatur General Hospital
Patsy Ann Lanier
Savannah, Tenn
J. H. Hardin
Lacon 1
Mary Jean Sittason
Eighth Avenue East
Lydia May Mizell
Trinity 1
Faves Infirmary
Herbert D. Sims
Ronnie Wayne
Baugh's Infirmary
Jack A. Helms
Joe Davis
C. J. Howland
Wilma Goree
Fayetteville, N. C
Talmadge Goree
Fort Bragg
Louis H. Turney
Ninth Avenue West
Denton
Iane McCall
James Yarbrough
J. E. Yarbrough
Fifth Avenue West
Robert J. Powell
Memphis Naval Training Center
William Landers
W. F. Landers
Amerillo
Harlingen
Springfield
Edison N. Johns
A. L. Johns
4Th Ave. South
Sgt. Johns
8Th Air Force
Jack Helms
Joe
Sumter, S. C
James Wade
First Presbyterian Church
W. W. Glass
Kathleen Clay
Pfc
Benny Henson
Bank Street
WAC
Louie Ellison
Mobile
Clayton Albert
Alabama State Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Ae. A
David E. Lilienthal
TVA
Lilienthal
George LaBoon
Thurman Self
Essie Self Riley
San Antonio
Mercedes
East Morgan
Limeston
County Capshaw
Miss. Balch
Chiang K
Loyd*s
Atlanta Weather Bureau
Mississippi River
Rockies
Plains
South Dakota
Nebraska
Georgia
Lacey's
Augusta Winfrey
Dugger
Johnston St
Pettey’ Cleaners
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