Local Notes From Decatur Daily Life Report
Morgan county updates report J E Parker and infant rem~ed home from Hamil clinic. Jeff Mitchell held on vagrancy charge with $300 bond. Several hospital admissions and births announced including Mrs Geraldine Berg and a Decatur general hospital patient. POW notice confirms Cpl Edward Hathcoat missing then captured by Germany.
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J. E. Parker
Ter
Hamil Clinic
Madison
Brown's
Jeff Mitchell
Morgan County
Fogs, Arnhem Bridge Loss Mark Allied World War II Update
Allied officials avoided defeat language after the Arnhem bridgehead fell in Holland. 1,700 to 1,800 Allied survivors crossed the Neder Rhine with about 1,200 wounded left behind. The advance aimed to seize Grave Nijmegen and Arnhem, while Germans prepared anti tank defenses and earthworks along the Siegfried line. American and British forces fought near Metz Hurtgen and Kleve as air battles continued with heavy losses on both sides. Churchill’s Quebec remarks discussed Allied unity and de industrialization questions amid the broader war effort.
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Arnhem
Holland
Neder Rhine
Associated Press
Robert C. Wilson
Germany
Siegfried Line
George Tucker
Belfort Gap
Tucker
Rhine
S-Hertogenbosch
Nijmegen
Metz
E. D. Ball
George S. Patton
Fort Driantree
Roselle
Gravelotte
Coincourt
Bezange
Luneville
Nancy
Supreme Quarters
Dieuze
Dutch Rhine
First Airborne
Daily Express
Bernard L. Montgomery
mid-Holland
Grave
Miles C. Dempsey
Heesch
Nistelrode
S-Herwedge
Zuider Zee
Reichswald — Forest
Kleve
Maas
Meuse
Maeseyck
Courtney H. Hodges
Aachen
Cologne
Hurtgen
Stolberg
Luftwaffe
Supreme Headquarters
Mrs. Andrews 18 Claimed by Death in Birmingham
M A Andrews of Birmingham died last night at eight in a Birmingham hospital. Funeral services will be announced. She is survived by a brother S D Brock of Decatur and a daughter Mrs Irma Winston of Birmingham. She had long showed ties to the Brock home and friends in Decatur.
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Avis Bateman
Baugh
M. A. Andrews
Birmingham
Andrews
S. D. Brock
Decatur
Irma Winston
Brock
Army officer to leave active duty for insurance post
Col. William J. Rushton will relinquish active Army status this week to return as president of Protective Life Insurance Company. Lt. Col. James E. Getzen named successor by Herbert Tutwiler as chief of the Birmingham ordnance district.
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Birmingham
William J. Rushton
Birmingham Ordnance District
Protective Life Insurance Company
Herbert Tutwiler
Ordnance District
Rushton
James E. Getzen
Decatur Scrap Drive Totals Reported
A total of 48 260 pounds of scrap paper was collected Tuesday morning by Decatur school children. Proceeds will fund city school equipment. First Ward won top honors with 57 ½ pounds per pupil. city average was 15.56 pounds. A second drive is planned for November 7.
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Decatur
W. R. Riley
Gordon Bibb
First Ward
Joe Wheeler
LaFayette
Somerville Rd
Carver
Churchill hails Allied war effort and future plans
In a House of Commons address Churchill praised American advances in Europe as a model of military art and noted Allied air borne casualties. He announced a Jewish brigade for Germany occupation, Italian troops joining the Allies, and 250000 troops landing on D-Day with a million by day 20. He cited Japanese defeats in India, Mountbatten’s campaign, and warned of a renewed Japanese offensive after the monsoon. He mocked Hitler’s escape and affirmed Quebec agreement with Roosevelt and no change in war chiefs.
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Europe
Churchill
Germany
Far East
India
Lord Louis Mountbatten
Japan
Hitler
Schickelgruber
Cattle Hogs and Sheep Activity Reported in Nashville Market
In Nashville Tennessee on Sept 28 cattle show a moderate run with around 400 carried over from Wednesday. Prices range 7.50 to 12.00 for steer and heifer grades, cows 7.00 to 8.50, calves 4.50 to 15.50, hogs 12.50 to 14.50, and sheep with spring lambs 13.50 to 14.50, culls down to 6.00.
Cotton futures rise on trade demand and government purchase plans
In New York on Sept 28 the cotton market shifted from weak to firm as aggressive buying and commission house demand in distant months supported prices. A looming government purchase program details were expected to lift prices toward parity. Late trade showed gains of 35 to 75 cents per bale with Dec at 21.99 and March at 22.
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N. Y
New York
War Criminal To Face Certain Trial
Secretary of State Hull said neutral nations were warned they would lose American friendship for years if Axis leaders found sanctuary in their borders. Sweden Turkey Switzerland and Spain announced frontiers closed or assurances given, with Britain and Soviet approval. Hull outlined Moscow’s plan to return war criminals to scenes of crimes for trial and asserted Axis leaders would not evade punishment.
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Washington
Hull
Hitler
Sweden
Turkey
Switzerland
Spain
United States
Secre
Tary
Russia
Kaiser Wilhelm
London
Moscow
Roosevelt
United Nations
Department of State
Thernment
Germany
Ankara
Dr Jesse Rogers Speaks to Civitan Club Meeting
Dr Jesse Rogers pastor of the First Baptist Church addressed the Civitan Club at its regular weekly gathering.
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Rogers
Civitan Club
Jesse Rogers
First, Baptist Church
Russians Plan to Drive on Hungary and Transylvania
The report outlines Rodion Malinovsky's drive to invade Hungary from the Southeastern plains with coordination in Eastern Slovakia. It aims to trap Hungary and sever Northern Transylvania while targeting Tor Komlos oil fields near the Romanian frontier. German reports claim a ten mile penetration from Arad. Russian bulletins say forces southwest of Mariampole dislodged Germans and seized two heights as counterattacks failed.
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Shal Rodion Y. Malinovsky
Hungary
Slovakia
Transylvania
Malinovsky
Tor Komlos
Red Army
Arad
Romania
Mariampole
East Prussia
Hero of Air War Expected Home
Mr and Mrs L M Ezell Rog ersville report word from the War Department that their son Sgt Syt aesae Ezell has been commended by Brig Gen Robert M Webster for his spirit and cheerfulness on many missions over enemy territory. His Marauder group fought in Sicily Pantelleria Salerno and Anzio and completed 350 missions in Maj Gen John K Cannons 12th AAF. Ezell a photographer with the RAFs oldest B 26 group has been overseas over two years. He lived in Decatur before enlistment and has a sister Mary Lois and cousin Mrs W E Sivley Jr. awaiting his safe return.
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L. M. Ezell
Rogersville
War Department
S Syt.aesae
Ge Robert M. Webster
Sicily
Pantelleria
Salerno
Anzio
John K. Cannon
A.A.F
Sgt
Ezell
R.A.F
Douglas
Decatur
B. C. Ezell
Sixth Ave
West
Mary Lois Ezell
W. E. Sivley Jr
Browns Yankee Twin Bill Postponed As Rain Delays
St. Louis Browns vice president Bill DeWitt announced the noon postponement of today's game with the New York Yankees and a double-header set for Friday at 1 30 p.m. CWT. No night games in the series. Tomorrow's probable pitchers are Ernie Bonham Hank Borowy for the Browns and Jack Kramer Nelson Potter for the Yankees.
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ST. Louis
Bill DeWitt
St. Louis Browns
New York Yankees
Ernie Bonham
Hank Borowy
Jack Kramer
Nelson Potter
Hotel Lyons meeting covers Asia experiences and guests
Hotel Lyons spoke on his experiences in China and Japan at a well attended Wednesday gathering. Dave Mendelson was introduced as a new member. Guests included Dr. Jackson a former Decatur dentist H R Summers James Rankin and Ed Rogers.
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Hotel Lyons
China
Japan
Dave Mendelson
Dr. Jackson
Decatur
H. R. Summers
James Rankin
Ed Rogers
Steel firms clash over wage hikes amid war stabilization policy
Washington reports steel industry leaders oppose a 10 cent hourly raise, arguing it would spark a broad wage upswing and threaten private sector employment during reconversion. John A. Stephens of United States Steel and CIO Steelworkers head Philip Murray defend higher living costs and wage gains as the union presses for a guaranteed annual wage.
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Washington
Pace Wys
Little Steel
John A. Stephens
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Case Research Committee
Stephens
Philip Murray
CIO
Steelworkers
Allied War Plan Proceeds Amid Counterattacks Across Fronts
The article notes German counterattacks against American and Allied forces while British French and American units refocus in ongoing operations. Russian front activity and German tactical concerns shape expected Allied moves as Patton Hodges reorganize after rapid advances. Airborne actions in Holland signal potential northward maneuver around Kleve, with major forces ready for eastward blows.
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Paign
Parey
Patton
Hodges
France
Holland
Kleve
Allied Supreme Command
Sugar Shortage Sparks Napoleonic Reward Offer
During the Napoleonic wars a severe sugar shortage prompted Napoleon to offer a reward to any scientist who could produce sugar substitutes or alternatives.
Liberty Bell Travels Wide on Exhibition Tour
The Liberty Bell has journeyed over 20,000 miles on exhibition, visiting multiple cities and drawing crowds as part of a traveling display.
CIO Leader Declares War on Class Division
Sidney Hillman, chairman of the CIO Political Action Committee, warned that the attack on the PAC amounts to a class war. He told a CIO United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America convention that there is no room for class war in America and urged unity to share the nation’s riches.
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New York
Sidney Hillman
CIO
Political Action Committee
PAC
Old Guard
Hillman
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America
America
Tire quotas set for October by wartime office
Washington announces October rationing totals for passenger tires at 1,600,000 units, unchanged from September. Heavy truck and bus tires rise to 105,000 units, while 280,000 smaller tires for those vehicles are allocated, matching September levels.
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Washington
Office of Office Administration
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Ninth Avenue West
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Live Street
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George A. Reeves
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Clay Pitts
J.H. Lively
Baugh's Infirmary
Clayton “D. Verner
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W. H. Howard
Decatur 2
Margaret Howard
Port Arthur
Texas
Charles H. Eyster
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Salts City
Utah
Flossie Jones
Judson College
Southside Baptist Church
Actson
Parafor
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O. F. Hathcoat
Cpl
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Indian Ocean
Richard Stokes
Morgenthau
Quebec
Stimson
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Anthony Eden
Stokes
Mrs. Andrews
St.Joseph
Fete
Memeo Laat
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Trade and Commission House
Nashville Livestock
Nashville, Tenn
Scott
Dyak Womens Orchestra
Borneo
BY RJ. Scott
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Mre TS
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the Daily
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