Allied airlift to Poland by Fortresses and Mustangs
American B-17s and P-51s conducted a low altitude supply run to Warsaw delivering arms food and medicine while Russian fighters protected the mission. Two bombers and two Mustangs were lost and Captain H W Brown claimed his 27th kill as crews reported heavy anti aircraft fire and smoke over the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel DE Luce
Moscow
Russia
Ama Lacstern Air
Warsaw
Bor
Eastern Command
Iad
Gericans
H. W. Brown
Wiarsaw
Albert Grasso
Paulsboro
N. J
Anyunner
John A. Spreng
W. 83
American forces drive toward German border amid heavy fighting
Allied columns push into Germany from Aachen toward the Dutch frontier and Luxembourg border while Metz and Pont-a-Mousson area host counterattacks. Patton’s forces move behind Metz as French American Seventh Army nears Belfort. Heavy shelling and stiff German resistance reported around Metz and along the Saar frontier.
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Frolan
Eind
Ger
Siegfried Line
Aachen
Courtney Hodges
Duren
Cologne
Stolberg
Hodges
Th Aachensee
Apen
U. S
Westwall
Simpelveld
Germany
Luxembourg
Echternach
Bollendorf
Reich
Trier
Prum
Schnee-Eiffel Forest
France
Third Army
Nancy
Vosges
Strasbourg
Metz
Pont-A-Mousson
George S. Patton
Saar
Paris
Seventh Army
Belfort
Lure
Montbe
Italy
Cotton market gains on mill buying amid parity push
The cotton market rose about one dollar a bale as mill and commission buyers pushed prices toward parity. Near-end quotes showed Oct at 21.50, Dec 21.44, and Met 21.33, with late gains from 25 to 70 cents a bale. Nashville livestock reports note cattle demand varied and hogs and calves showed varied prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Butter and Eggs Market Report for Chicago
Butter firm at Chicago on September 19 with receipts 419,683 pounds. Eggs receipts 6,934 cases. market unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Austinville Schools Set to Open Monday
Austinville schools will start Monday September 25 with students due at 8 45. Elementary faculty includes Mrs E B Gurley first grade Mrs Julia Suggs second grade Miss Lera Teague third grade Mrs Floyd W Briscoe fourth grade Mrs Irene Murphy fifth grade Mrs C P Maner sixth grade Rev H E Weston assistant principal. High school faculty listed as Miss Margaret Ann Kitchens Miss Adele Sims Miss Alma Thomas Price Mrs Christine Hosch Miss Lottie Weinman Mr G W Fowler B Gurley and H R Leeman principal.
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Austinville
H. R. Leéman
E. B. Gurley
Julia Suggs
Lera Teague
Floyd W. Briscoe
Five council seats filled in eleven candidate race
Harrison F. Redman Jr R H Tweedy Jr and J G Sanderson were elected to the council in an eleven candidate field for five seats. Final tabulations included J A Gilchrist 94 R E Simpson 26 Stanley Vaughan 67 Harris A Pippen 66 Y V Hughes 81 Dr J A Ussery 59 A F Redman Jr 88 R H Tweedy Jr 68 J G Sanderson 68 Price Terry 57 A B Lane 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Redman, Jr
R. H. Tweedy, Jr
J.G. Sanderson
J. A. Gilchrist
R. E. Simpson
Stanley Vaughan
Harris A. Pippen
Y. V. Hughes
Dr. J. A. Ussery
A. F. Redman, Jr
R. H. Tweedy
Huntsville Vote Defeats Progressive Democratic Ticket
In Huntsville Alabama the Business Men's slate won the municipal election over the Progressive Democratic ticket in an unofficial tabulation. Mayor A W McAllister ran unopposed and his faction secured six alderman seats and Frank H Ford led the ticket for council president with 1 016 votes to 840 for Kenneth E Thomas. An absentee tally of 264 favored Ford and the alderman candidates but did not change the regular polling outcome. In Grove Hill a write-in victory for mayor was reported for an attorney with no announced candidacy.
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Huntsville
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Grove Hill
A. W. McAllister
Frank H. Ford
Ford
Kenneth E. Thomas
Evho
Austinville Fills Council Seats in Unopposed Mayoral Vote
George Sparkman re-elected mayor with 25 votes, unopposed. Council results show J N Roper leading with 27, Herman Roberts 26, J A Daniel 24, Walter Moebes 16, A J Hall 19, Elvin E Clark 20, Herman Woodall 21. Five highest winners join council. Hall replaces by Clark as old member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austinville
George Sparkman
Elvin E. Clark
J.A. Daniel
Walter Moebes
A. J. Hall
J. N. Roper
Herman Roberts
Herman Woodall
Hall
Clark
Reconversion legislation stalls as House passes compromise bill
The measure to dispose of up to 100 billion dollars in war surpluses via a three member board moved in the House with a 174 to 91 vote. Senate fate remains uncertain as talks consider unemployment compensation and travel pay, creating a War Mobilization and Reconversion Office with a director and advisory board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comee
Senate
House
Envoy Named Washington September 19 Nomination
President Roosevelt announces the nomination of George Wadsworth of New York as envoy to Washington. The official action designates him for a key diplomatic post amid ongoing administrative changes.
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Washington
Roosevelt
George Wadsworth
New
Nazis Seize 2 Reuters Reporters In France
A war dispatch reports two American reporters and a third captive soldier were seized near Chaumont while en route to render coverage of the German surrender. Beattie and another correspondent were wounded slightly, with one captured journalist later freed by Allied forces.
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Edward. D. Ball
France
Adents Wright
Ta Sue Ea Wits
Seakine
Er Bryan
Beattie
Germany
Third Army
Chaumont
Joinville
U. S
Air Corps
The
Reich
Rites Today For Mrs Roda Gay
Funeral services for Mrs. Roda Ann Gay 83 who died Monday at her Lacon home will be at 3 30 this afternoon at Flint Creek Baptist Church with Rev W L Lindsey officiating Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery Drinkard directing She is survived by three sons Johnnie Gay Cullman Elliot Gay St Louis Missouri and Joe Gay Petersburg Pa one brother Ike Drake Vimont The grandsons will pallbear and granddaughters will tend flowers A long time Flint Creek Baptist member Mrs Gay lived all her life in Lacon and was well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roda Ann Gay
Lacon T
Flint Creek Baptist Church
W. L. Lindsey
Drinkard
Johnnie Gay
Cullman
Elliot Gay
St. Louis
Missouri
Joe Gay
Petersburg
Ike Drake
Vinemont
Gay
Lacon 1
Body of Woman Found in Ruins at Alabama Hotel
In Anniston Alabama a woman tentatively identified as Violet Hemmert 17 of Elberta was found dead among the charred ruins of a hotel that burned last Friday Mayor J F vn said she was the wife of Pvt Nick Hemmert from Fort McLellan Identification was made from clothing. Fire Chief E E White estimated $200 000 damage and four others were injured plus one fatally in a jump from a rope during the blaze. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Ala
Violet Hemmert
Elberta
Alabama
J. F. Vn
Nick Hemmert
Fort McClellan
William P. Hornbuckle
Mt. Holly
N. C
E. E. White
Baby dies in Hartselle 2 residence
Month old Charlotte Faye Norwood daughter of Mr and Mrs Silas Norwood died at the home on Hartselle 2 this morning at 3 30 oclock. She is survived by her parents and two brothers Silay Ray Jr and David Howell. Funeral services will be at Johnsons Chapel Wednesday at 10 30 conducted by Rev Edwin Branscomb with interment Peck directing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Faye Norwood
Silas Norwood
Hartselle
Silay Ray, Jr
David Howell
Johnson's Chapel
Edwin Branscomb
Peck
Finland in the shifting sands of postwar diplomacy
The analysis discusses Finland's precarious position as the war winds down. It notes Finland may not be welcomed into the winning fold, risks from neighboring powers, and Washington’s possible memory of Finnish actions affecting postwar gains. Russia is expected to seek strategic rights and territory in cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land
Finland
Italy
Washington
Procope
Soviet Offensives Move Across Eastern Front Reports
Berlin claimed three Soviet armies with more than 500000 men attacked German Baltic lines and a fourth in Narva sector may follow. Red units reportedly penetrated toward Tallinn while Warsaw area fights remain officially unconfirmed. Crossfront actions included Rokossovsky’s forces blocking the Vistula and Petrov advancing in Galicia and Transylvania amid rugged terrain and cave fortifications.
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Valga
Embajogi
Berlin
Narva
Estonia
Germany
Red Army
Tartu
Tallinn
Warsaw
Vistula
Konstantin Rokossovsky
Praga
Carpathian
Galicia
Ivan Petrov
Ostriki-Dolnie
Petrov
Marshall Rodion Y. Malinovsky
Transylvania
Feodor I. Tolbulkin
Bulgaria
Sofia
Perbiiing
Balans
Allies thwart German air effort over Holland and Warsaw relief drops
U S Army pilots led by Major Thomas L Gates claimed 26 of 60 German fighters shot down in a single dogfight as the Allies repelled daylight airborne landings in Holland. Flying Fortresses delivered supplies to Warsaw while 36 German planes were destroyed.
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Bremerhaven
Emden
Germany
Europa
Bremen
Holland
Thomas L. Gates
Archibald
E Force
Para- Fisk
Thunderbolts
Hungary
Serbia
Italy
Federal Reserve Signals Purchases Backed by Washington
Federal Reserve officials indicated the central bank will pursue purchases backed by the U.S. government to support markets. The statement stressed readiness to buy assets as conditions warranted and to act decisively if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve
Aes
Decatur Chamber of Commerce charts postwar growth
Board attention centered on freight rates for Decatur, agriculture development, and housing as the Chamber of Commerce reviewed Old Age Benefits votes and postwar planning. Directors praised Robert Harris for service and backed continued federal old age features with state unemployment oversight.
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Decatur
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
W. J. Duncan, Jr
Finley's Island
J. E McClary
John A. Caddell
Robert T. Harris
Chamber of Commerce
Duncan
Harris
United States Chamber of Commerce
Barrett C. Shelton
Alabama
The
Extension Service
Auburn
Luther Fuller
Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railway Company
Mississippi
Maynard Layman
Caste Jarvis
Jarvis
Alabama State Chamber of Commerce
T. H. Fitzpatrick
Local notices and hospital reports in Morgan county
Mrs Frank Berry improving after a week at home with mumps. Mrs Dalton Parrish admitted for surgery. Jessie Glenn released on bond after assault charge. Morgan county education board to meet. Teachers Institute plan set for Saturday in Hartselle. Local QPA panel met in court house annex. Several births and hospital admissions noted at Decatur General. Army recruitment interviews to be held in Bank Street. Service of Rev Eugene Marsden Chap man to be attended with out of town guests. Wings awarded to Pvt B W Griffin paratroops. Offices open for local organization at Yarbrough noon.
Allied and Axis Forces Battle Across Italy Fronts
In Italy the fifth army advances with American units pushing forward while Brazilians move along the West coast. Canadian troops reach the Ausa river near Rimini amid heavy fighting and tanks. RAF bombers support a Greek breakthrough as German defenses rely on armored and mortar fire. The eighth army conducts major attacks toward Rimini and the Po valley with massive aerial assaults. American forces launch a six hour assault northwest of an unnamed objective, followed by a torrent of 300 tons of bombs across a long, narrow zone.
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Modane
Mount Denis
Italy
Boulogne
French
Brittany
Brest
Sky Army
Netherlands
Holland
Rhine
Nijmegen
Arnhem
Reich
Germany
Rotterdam
Hague
Amsterdam
Eindhoven
Aalst
Berlin
Antwerp
Belgium
Aachen
First Army
Maastricht
Sittard
Eee
Simpelveld
Courtney Hodges
Stolberg
Cologne
Siegfried Line
Busbach
Hofen
Luxembourg
Brandscheid
Hontheim
Prum
Trier
Huttinren
The
VU. S. Third Army
Nancy
Strasbourg
Moselle
Epinal
Third Army
Metz
Luneville
U. S. Seventh Army
Belfront
Mulhouse
Alexander M. Patch
Fougerolles
Belfort
Doubs
Montebeliard
Recouvrance
le Crozon
Radio Prenen
Free Netherlands
Red
Adriatic
Rimini
San Martino
Ausa
San Marino
Theritsh
Monte Olivo
Po Valley
Mitcheir Sompers
Legion Hear Plans of War At National Convention
American Legion delegates hear top leaders outline war strategy in Chicago. Admiral Nimitz and General Arnold discuss Pacific drive and air power to crush Japan while General Marshall notes 60 divisions in combat with eight more sailing this month. Brig. Gen. Hines predicts victory in Europe and a march on Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Legionnaires
Chester W Nimi Semer
Pact
Arthur
Douglas
Southwest Pacific
H. H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
Germany
Legion
Arnold
Nimitz
George €. Marshall
Army
Carolines
Truk
Japan
New Guinea
Dutch Indies
Palau
Philippines
MacArthur
Frank T. Hines
Veterans Affairs
Europe
Berlin
Special Stockholders Meeting of Decatur Realty Co
Notice of a special meeting of stockholders of Decatur Realty Company Incorporated to be held at 9:00 A M at 508 Bank Street Decatur Alabama on October 7 1944 to elect directors and fill vacancies on the board. J W Wyker president and Hubert Ross secretary. Sept 4 11 18 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Realty Company, Incorporated
Bank Street
Decatur
Alabama
J. W. Wyker
Hubert Ross
Ith
Road paving bids sought for Morgan County Alabama project
Morgan County Alabama invites sealed bids for paving about 9.5 miles of road from Woodland Mills to Morgan City via Union Hill with tar and slag asphalt. Material furnished by county is hauled from Hartselle. work to be completed in 60 days after letting. Bids due October 2, 1944 with surety and bonds as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Revenue and Control
Morgan County
Alabama
Woodland Mills
Gan City
Union H
State Highway Department
Hartselle
Board of Revenue
Don Morgan County
Morgan County Board
F Revenue and Conol
Sim L. Howell
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal-state Market News Service
PETTEY’ _ CLEANERS
Bes
Harrison
Roda Gay
Tots
Mayor Council Council Council Council Council No
Senne
Renee Rene
Senee Ee Eenee Ser Rensonnseneenssenen
Sete Eenewe Ewes
Dewitt MacKenzie
Soviets
Escatur
Grima Gimses
Frank Berry
Dalton E. Parrish
Florence 3
Baugh’s Infirmary
Jessie Glenn
Morgan County Board of Education
Teacher’s Institute
QPA
Floyd Jenkins
Willodean Reeves
St. Jenkins
Marie Nolan
Enolam Boulevard
Oak Park
Decatur General Hospital
Carl Morrow
Guntersville
Johnnie English
Belle Mina
Pfc
Gerald E. Bettinger
Town Creek
Decatur General
Master Horton Clare
Falkville
Willie Owen
Railroad Street
Millard Luker
Hartselle 3
Hollis A. McAbee
Fort Bliss
Texas
Kathleen Clay
Bennie Henson
Eugene Marsden Chapman
St. John's Episcopal Church
Charles C. J. Carpenter
Eugene M. Chapman
Wm. McDowell
Bisho McDowell
Rich McDowell
Southern Air Base
James Brettmann
St. Andrew S Cingham
Helen
Marie Averett
St. Mary's Church
Pvt
B. W. Griffin
William Griffin
Tonéy 2
Ee Wings
Boots
U States
Thomas R. Yarbrough
Priorities Division
Egwre
Fifth
Loyd’s
MR Rankin
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