Wallace predicts U.S. workers revolt as unemployment rises
Balkan News Agency quotes Henry Wallace in Prague stating that U.S. workers will revolt when unemployment reaches high levels amid discontent with living costs and Taft Hartley law. Dispatch from New York notes Wallace warning of large scale unrest as joblessness climbs.
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Wallace
U. S
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Tanjuy
Hernry Wallace
United States
New York
Tanjus
Weathering Morale Signals Postponement in 1940
A fragmented note suggests plans for a 1940 event at Met facing low mood and possible delay. The text hints at uncertainty in scheduling and mood affecting timing. Names, places, and exact dates are unclear.
Breaking Into Jail Proves Costly Trip
Denton county records show Tree Tree Summet admitted breaking into a jail to give two women smokers, then escaped through a window. Judge Albert Snider ordered costs up to 100 dollars and two cautions as Summet failed to identify the women or motives.
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Denton
Nlc
Atte
Albert Snider
Summet
Cift
German Railroad Tie Up Forecast
Berlin dispatch reports Dr Bach warning of a near halt to fall winter rail operations. Shortages of spare parts could force reductions in daily work by one shift of mechanics, delaying maintenance and service.
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Berlin
Burch
Bach
Jocameyers
Fr& Cais
Anwurtung Repics
Editor Bob Bickford Outlines County Paper Woes
BRUNDIDGE AL AP Editor Bob Bickford of the Pike Sentinel laments the county paper’s struggles in a front page piece. He cites historical editor duties and notes how a single negative line or unfavorable coverage can trigger pushback from local power groups and officials.
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Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Montgomery
Missing collie reunited with owner after ad in paper
A. J. Powell called to place an ad for his missing collie and another reader reported a found collie. The Austin American Statesman classified section connected the two, leading to the dog and owner being reunited.
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Austin
Texas
U.P
The
Austin American
Stateman
A. J. Powell
Black goldfish outproduced by cross of red and black
A Chinese Moor black goldfish yields more offspring when bred from a red and a black parent rather than two blacks, showing cross-color mating increases success.
Legal review eyed for Dothan primaries and election setup
Doubt over legal standing of the Dothan primaries has grown as questions surface about the City Democratic Executive Committee authority. Senator Hardwick says the attorney general’s study may favor clarifying primary laws or abolishing the primary in favor of a general election with a majority run-off. He plans to discuss options with City Commissioners and the Executive Committee before introducing any bill.
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Dothan
City Democratic Executive Committee
Dotaah
City Commission
Hardwick
Leavin
Mardwick
Attorney -Meneral
Intelligence to search out and weigh military plans
House committee pushes a unification bill to create a central defense council coordinating military and diplomatic programs for the first time. Debates hit the pace of reform with concerns over FBI file access, cost savings, and preserving Marine Corps identity alongside Navy aviation, as lawmakers weigh potential gains and delays.
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Hlouse
Rep
Wadsworth Oreny
Sikes
Pearl Wiarbor
Busber Orand
FBI
Hoffman Tr Mieht
Wadsworth
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Best Customer Keeps Hospital Staff Busy
Wilbert Haller, 21, admitted for tonsil removal, later treated for meningitis then injured in a car crash. After discharge he returned home, fell ill with appendicitis and required another hospital visit, in a tale of repeated medical detours.
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Reensburg
Wis
WSP
Wilbert Haller
Hoskiur
Army Authorized To Enlist Negroes
Captain J J Krause announced that the Regular Army may maintain a ten percent Negro strength. Some enlistments offered in the Army Air Forces and Regular Army include three to five year terms. Reenlistment of Negroes to fill their own vacancies within twenty days of discharge is allowed at their current post. others accepted through local recruiters.
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J. J. Krause
Dothan
Army Air Forces
Eaton Beats Birmingham Star Outfielder Struck by Pitch
Zeb Eaton of the Birmingham Barons was hospitalized after being struck by a pitched ball Wednesday night. He remained conscious and asked to read a newspaper while team mate Alex Ronay announced Eaton’s selection to the Southern Association All Star team.
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Eaton
Birmingham
Zeb Eaton
Birmingham Baron
Alex Ronay
The Mermaid Origin and Aluminum Use Noted
The article notes that the original mermaid was an ugly sea cow. It also states that the main use of aluminum is in building construction.
Local VA Office Transfer Details Reported
The registration unit of the Veterans Affairs office has moved to a regional Monty office, described as an internal move to cut costs and streamline programs. The Auburn unit will keep files and payments, while staff move back to Montgor. James D. Gentle remains head, with Claude Bences acting in Dothan.
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Monty
Smith
Alabama
Regiona Er
Remai
Auburn
James D. Gentle
Montgor
Claude Bences Actin
Dothan
Three Year Old Child Dies at Cypress
Cypr Marianna special notice reports the burial of Virgie Nyrene Williams age three daughter of Mr A Williams. Rites were at New Hope Cemetery with interment following. Survived by a brother Alfonzo and a sister Franca of Cypress. Arrangements by Neal Funeral Home.
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Cypr Virgie
Co. A. Williams
New Hope
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