Rites Today For Slain Boy McAbee In Hartselle
Funeral services are set for Raymond Hollis McAbee six year old son of Mr and Mrs Henry McAbee at Johnsons Chapel at 80 oclock this afternoon He died last night from a pistol wound at the Decatur General Hospital inflicted by a playmate of about the same age The tragedy occurred at the Johnson home near the edge of Hartselle early Monday while children played He is survived by his parents three sisters Agnes Posey Dorothy and Peggy McAbee and three brothers Edward Falkville Bobby and Billy McAbee Interment will be in Johnsons Chapel Cemetery with pallbearers Leon Burns Junior Sellers Robert Allen Shoemaker and William Kent named for services by Rev R N Moore Peck directing
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John’s Chapel
Raymond Hollis McAbee
Henry McAbee
Hartgelle
Decatur General Hospital
Johnson Home
Hartselle
Agnes Posey
Dorothy
Peggy McAbee
Edward McAbee
Falkville
Bobby
Billy McAbee
R. N. Moore
Johnson’s Chapel
Peck
Leon Burns
Junior Sellers
Robert Allen Shoemaker
William Kent
Soviet advances push toward Yugoslav border and Riga gulf
Soviet forces drive toward Belgrade area and the Yugoslav border while artillery shells Warsaw from the Vistula. After taking Timisoara, Russians push Germans and Hungarians toward Pest on the Hungarian plain, 148 miles from Budapest. Baltic action targets Lindemann’s armies as Izvestia cites Riga breakthrough toward Jelgava and the Gulf of Riga opening.
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Romania
Ara
Belgrade
Red Army
Warsaw
Vistula
Rokossovsky
Pest
Timisoara
Hunan
Riga
Izvestia
Qbukhov
Jelgava
Baltic
Leningrad
Valga
Estonia
Gulf of Riga
Night Raid on Morotai Indicates U S Air Strength
Report describes a U S air raid on Morotai 300 miles from the Philippines and notes continued pressure in the China front with a serious military situation. It mentions U S forces striking back at Chinese positions and Nipponese advances near Kweilin and Tiddepney, amid British reinforcements in Southwest Burma.
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U.S
Philippines
Morotai
China
Kweilin
U. S
Burma
Tiddim
Ney
Alase
Three Questions About Laxatives Warn The Reader
A brief health note explains laxative use only when symptoms indicate need. It recommends a prompt, thorough relief option and cites Black Draught as a suitable laxative when used as directed. The ad warns of caution and price: 25 to 40 doses for 25 cents.
Nashville Livestock Market Report Sees Slow Opening Trade
Nashville market reports 800 cattle with a slow opening trade and generally steady undertone. Prices range 7.50 to 11.50 for steers and heifers, 6.00 to 7.50 for canners, 7.00 to 8.00 for light bulls, and 14.50 to 15.50 for good calves with steady overall demand for replacements and medium feeders around 10.00. Calves total 400 with good and choice at 14.50 to 15.50 and heavies at 13.00 down.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Ickes vs UMW Sparks Telegram Clash Over Coal Contracts
Secretary Ickes pressed John L Lewis to commit to honoring UMW contracts amid war production. The UMW convention accused Ickes of insult to miners and defended its 54 year record of contract observance, calling his remarks ignorant and politically sharp.
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Cincinnati
Ickes
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
UMW
Lewis
Ieries
William B Buck Slightly Injured at Shipyard Incident
William B Buck of Cullman an Ingalls Shipyard employee received a minor electrical shock and burns when a crane boom touched a high tension wire at about 1 PM Tuesday. He was treated at the Ingalls first aid room then moved to Chenault clinic and returned to work today, according to Ingalls officials.
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William B. Buck
Cullman
Ingalls
Ingalls First Aid Room
Brown
Chenault
Buck
Prisoners At Fort McClellan Opposed To American Reeducation
Lt. Col. Laurence D. Smith, commandant of a war prisoner camp at Fort McClellan, says German prisoners of war do not like anything they have seen in this country and that converting them to the American way of thinking would be a waste of time. He told a Birmingham civic club yesterday that their dislike and the prospect of leaving the United States when the war ends makes them invulnerable to American reeducation.
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Birmingham
Ala
Laurence D. Smith
Fort McClellan
Cotton futures slip on hedge selling amid legislative uncertainty
New York traders saw cotton futures fall as hedge selling and profit taking weighed on price. Mills and buyers delayed bidding pending news on legislation to raise loan rates and lift domestic prices to parity, with late session quotes down 25 to 50 cents a bale.
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New York
Congress to Get Recess After War Mobilization Bill
Congress moves toward a four point postwar program to wind down wartime controls. The House sent the mobilization and reconversion bill to President Roosevelt and Speaker Rayburn hopes a recess will follow election day. The plan includes a War Mobilization Office and $100 billion in government property disposal, GI benefits, and steps to end wartime unemployment supports.
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Francis M. LE
Washington
Europe
House
Roosevelt
Rayburn
Dtex
Congress
Cne
War and Navy Departments
Senate
George
Germany
France
Colmer
England Struck by Flying Bomb Attacks Again
For the third night in a row Germany bombed London and southern counties with flying bombs. Damage was scattered but notable with a fire watcher among the dead. Officials warn danger remains and evacuees should not yet return home as returning numbers ease.
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London
Mrs. Cain Dies at Daughter's Home
Laure Evelyn Cain aged 62 died this morning at three o'clock at the home of her daughter Mrs. C. F. Bentley 711 Fifth Avenue West. Survived by daughter Mrs Bentley four sons Lester of Tuscumbia Kirk Vivien of Miami Austin overseas in the armed forces two sisters Mrs A V Mann Belmont Miss and Mrs Cassie Upton Tremont Miss one brother Arthur Hallmark Belmont Beale Brown's will be held and interment made.
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Laure Evelyn Cain
C. F. Bentley
Fifth Avenue West
Mrs. Bentley
Lester
Tuscumbia
Kirk
Vivien
Miami
Austin
A. V. Mann
Belmont
Miss
Cassie Upton
Tremont
Arthur Hallmark
Sé Brown
Birthplace of Civilization Roots in Nile Valley
Historians designate the Nile valley's lower stretch as the cradle of civilization, noting early farming, urban development, and written language emerging along its banks. The assertion marks a long-standing view of the region’s foundational role in human history.
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Nile River
Average father in the United States aged 44
The typical father in the United States is about 44 years old. This indicates mid life status for many households and influences family dynamics and spending patterns. The figure summarizes a demographic snapshot used in social and economic analyses.
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The
United
Gulf Storm Reported Moving West-Northwest in Gulf
A tropical disturbance in the eastern Gulf of Mexico was rapidly intensifying and moving WNW at about 10 to 12 mph. The U S weather bureau located the center about 580 miles south of Pensacola with winds near 75 mph and squalls up to 60 mph within 100 miles. The advisory urged vessels to west and northwest to exercise caution as the storm tracked toward the Yucatan channel.
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New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
United States Weather Bureau
Pensacola
Fla
Weather Bureau
Yucatan
Yucatan Channel
Gulf
Allied Drive Advances In Netherlands And Germany Fronts
Allied forces push into the Netherlands clearing routes toward Rotterdam and Amsterdam while American and British troops cross into German territory around Sittard Amstenrade Aachen and Dieuze. Brest falls after a siege and Boulogne nears Canadian control as operations widen along a broad front.
Port of Brest Falls to American Forces After Six Week Siege
Brest, France, the war’s fourth port, is now held by American troops after a six week siege. Allied officials say Brest will be converted into a major supply tunnel toward the German invasion line 500 miles east. Ground resistance ended when the garrison pledged to fight to death, though sporadic shooting continued at isolated pockets.
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Brest
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
France
Germany
Hitler
War and Today by Dewitt Mackenzie
Opinion column notes Tito's demand for Italian territory and the altered publication path. It argues open discussion of Russia and China can lessen gloom, and that lasting peace requires informed peoples rather than secret negotiations.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Ablc
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Tito
Italy
Versailles
Russia
China
Pearl Harbor Probe Urged by House Subcommittee
A House naval subcommittee urged immediate congressional investigation of the Pearl Harbor attack. Reps Herbert Cole and Hess said service inquiries could be biased and urged the Naval and Military committees to uncover the true facts and draw independent conclusions.
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House
Naval
Pearl Harbor
Pacific Base
Herbert
D-La
Cole
R-N. Y
Hess
Ohio
Vinson
Dga
May
D-Ky
Aribbean
South America
Lions Club Views World Series Films At Hotel Ly ons
Lions club members enjoyed an unusual meeting at the Hotel Lyons with moving pictures of last year’s World Series games between the Yankees and the Cardinals. R. B. Freeman led the program and a brief routine business session followed. Guests included Robert Horton Frank Ivers H Doss Victor DeBree J C Howell Mr Briscoe Mr Paler Mr Randall and Sgt Bodner of Southern Airways who helped show the film.
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Lions Club
Lyons
Yankees
Cardinals
R. B. Freeman
Robert Horton
Frank Ivers
H. Doss
Victor DeBree
J. C. Howell
Briscoe
Paler
Salvation Army to Send Gift Boxes to Overseas Service Members
The Salvation Army Corps plans to mail over 100 gift boxes to overseas service men to bring Christmas cheer. The Home League is collecting names and addresses. provide full mailing details to Captain Oscar Fuller Box 496 Decatur, with the sender's signature.
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Salvation Army Corps
Home League
Salvation Army
Oscar Fuller
Decatur
Brittany Siege Ends as German Assault Is Withstood
Report recalls a sustained Allied push into Brittany with armored columns aiding in sealing off the region. The bombardment dumped hundreds of tons of steel on German positions, but the enemy fortifications began by Richelieu in 1631 and the area remains a key European naval station with deep water quays.
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Brittany
Richelieu
Europe
Legion Nears End of Meet in Postwar Training Debate
Chicago educators and NAM leader push postwar plans for veterans employment and training. F L Schlagle says education policy should include veterans in deciding compulsory training limits while Robert M Gaylord warns against creeping collectivism if business fails to act. NAM urges immediate veteran placement practices and employer support for reemployment.
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Chicago
American Legion Today
F. L. Schlagle
Eee Education Association
Robert M. Gaylord
National Association of Manufacturers
Schlagle
Educational Policies Commission
National Defense
Gaylord
Rockford, Ill
America
NAM
The
Legion
Peleliu combat report highlights brutal ground and Puller guidance
Marine engineers blast a cave door on Peleliu as troops press through central ridges north of the captured airport. Col. Lewis B. Puller directs the assault from a coral hillside, noting extreme heat, heavy casualties, and orders to advance with 50 stretcher bearers ready.
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Rembert
James W
U. S
Peleliu Island
Pea
Peleliu
Col
Lewis B
Chesty) Puller
Saluda
Puller
Mose Dansky Dies in Birmingham at 66
Mose Dansky 66 a native of Russia and longtime Birmingham resident died after a heart attack in a local hospital. He led the Birmingham Woodenware Company and played an active civic role as a Shriner and temple treasurer for 25 years at Temple Beth El.
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Birmingham
Ala
Mose Dansky
Russia
Birmingham Woodenware Company
Temle Beth-El
Community notes and hospital updates from Decatur area
Local civic and hospital news including visits by W. J. Briscoe and Judge W. B. Murphy. Birth announcements for a son at Decatur General Hospital. Admissions and discharges at Decatur General and Baugh's infirmary. Pvt William David Hammack listed in France with address for correspondence.
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William David Hammack
France
William D. Hammack
Co. G
New York
N. Y
New Envoys Named to Belgium Luxembourg Netherlands and Exile Governments
President Roosevelt announces ambassadors to Belgium and Luxembourg Charles Sawyer to the post, Stanley K Hornbeck to the Netherlands, Arthur Bliss Lane to Poland’s London government in exile, and Richard C Patterson to Yugoslavia’s London government in exile. Lithgow Osborne is named ambassador to Norway’s exile government in London.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Charles Sawyer
Democratic National
OPA warns Alabama cigarette dealers on ceiling price rules
Office of Price Administration mailed a warning to all North Alabama cigarette retailers about missing ceiling price lists. The letter says violations are widespread and promises a vigorous compliance drive. Dealers must fill a poster with prices based on March 1942 maximum plus a half cent per pack and display it prominently.
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B. B. Burton
Price Executive Office
Price Administration
North
Alabama
OPA
Finland's Pledge on Porkkala Leased Naval Base
Finland agrees to lease the Porkkala peninsula naval base for 50 years and pays 300 million dollars in reparations within six years. Von Born says this sum is larger than any postwar demand, while the Finnish merchant fleet serves Allied war transport and other points await detail. The acting Prime Minister stresses realism and resilience as a neighbor of Russia.
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Porkkala
Finnish Gulf
Finland
von Born
Russia
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Rogersville
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Judge Pool
W. F. Turner
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