New Human Uses Found by Science in Child Health
Science at the American Chemical Society meeting reports infant iron and copper deficiencies in well fed babies. Calcium delivery via calcium-levo-gluconate injections shows promise for tetanus and rickets. Baking preserves most vitamin B in bread, except crusts. Studies link skin cancer to daily contact with certain substances, while asphalt shows limited risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
American Chemical Society
C. A. Alvéhiem
Department of Agricultural Chemistry
University of Wisconsin
Dorothy Reed Mendenhall
Madison
Agnes Fay Morgan
University of California
Emil Breen
Ruesell WV. Loomis
Olive View
Calif
Frederick R. Greenbaum
National Drug Company
Philadelphia
Federal Housing Board names chairmen in three southern states
In Memphis Tennessee on September 11 AP reports the Federal Housing Administration regional office led by Hugh Humphreys announced appointments of community chairmen for Tennessee Mississippi and Alabama. Robert Jemison Jr of Birmingham was named chairman in Alabama with further selections in Tennessee and Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Housing Body
Southern
Memphie Tenn
Federal Housing Administration
Tenessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Hugh Humphreys
Robert Jemison, Jr
Birmingham
Tigers and shipwreck escape on a perilous raft voyage
Bowers and Ivy abandon a sinking ship with a tiger cage escape. Flint dies after bequeathing a gold watch to Miss Green as Bowers and Ivy gather supplies, salvage a compass chart and flags, and plan a dangerous raft escape toward Borneo while under threat from Wong Bo and the ominous volcano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Bowers
Hae Green
Wong Bo
Barratry Flint
Singapore
Bowers
Ley
Ivy Beatae
Ivy
Bower
Sen
Helen
Owers
Bowera
Flint
Lady Smith
Bowerst
Miss Green
Mitch
Filnt
Cosverghs
Gawoerneas Aforrisi
Notable Names Listed in Andalusia Notice
E B Merrill of Andalusia C A Kittredge of Gasden L 9 Richardson of Jasper and J E Wallis of Sylacauga appear in a local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Merrill
Andalusia
C. A. Kittredge
Gasden
Demyanovich Joins Tide Grid Attack at Alabama
Joe Demyanovich reported to Coach Frank Thomas at the University of Alabama today as the Crimson Tide tur ned up the competition for the fullback job. The bruising veteran is the lone proven candidate amid a field of promising challengers, including Denny, a senior letterman from last year.
Railroad boosts July service with 8600 extra trains
Berlin reports a sharp rise in travel aided by favorable weather and Nazi encouragement. The German Railways Company ran 8 600 additional trains in July, signaling robust activity across the network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
German Railways Company
Zealot Prophet Moves World End Date to Sept 10 1942
Zion Til AP Wultur Glenn Voliva, head of the Christian Catholic Church, shifted the predicted end of the world to September 10, 1942. He and 100 followers in Shiloh Tabernacle noted no extraordinary signs as he announced the change. He also forecast a world dictator in 1936 and Armageddon after seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Christ
Maine Maintains Stand on State Prohibition Law
In Portland and across Maine, voters supported Democratic Gov Louis J Brann and two Democratic Congressmen in an election framed by a Republican push against Roosevelt policies. Senatorial results remained undecided with 30 precincts unrecorded as Brann secured a large lead over Alfred Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
United States
Louis J. Brann
Alfed I. Ames
Frederick Hale
Senate
F. Harald Duhord
Contrust
Northfaniorn
Canadien
Ralph O. Brewster
John Ttterback
Vrann
Brann Portland
Stroll Downtown Nets Five Charges for Arrested Man
Saturday in Houston County police booked Fphosimoines Negro after a casual downtown stroll led to five charges. He faced drunkenness and concealed pistol counts, plus fugitive from city street gang, burglary in Spann's Farm tenant home, and assault and battery warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Jones
Spann
Sheriff's Office
Janes
Three Republicans Qualify With Jarman to Oppose Democrats
Three Republican candidates for major Alabama offices qualified with Secretary of State Pete B. Jarman Jr. in opposition to Democratic nominees. Robert M. Sims of Florence seeks secretary of state against Howell Turner of Camden. J E Perry of Wedowee runs for position No. 2 and the court of appeals against Justice W H Samford of Opelika. William V. Dodd of Carbon Hill seeks state treasurer against John Brandon of Tuscaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Pete B. Jarman, Jr
Robert M. Sims
Florence
Howell Turner
Camden
J. E. Perry
Wedowee
Court of Appeals
Justice W. HH
Samford
Opelika
Wiliam V. Dodd
Carbon Hit
John Brandon
Tuscaloosa
Couple 18 Licensed for Marriage in Bascomb and Cottonwood
A marriage license was issued late Saturday to Early D. Olive of Bascomb Florida and Annie Louise Yates of Cottonwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Olive
Bascomb, Fla
Annie Louise Yates
Cottonwood
Survey Of State Business Shows Gain In Retail Sales
Alabama July survey shows retail sales advance while industrial activity declines across major sectors. Industrial output fell in June and July to under 60 percent of normal, yet overall first seven months stay above 1932 and 1933 levels. Automobile sales surged to a peak not seen since 1929, and employment payrolls, bank debits, and construction held above prior years. Cotton textiles declined from 1933 levels, while coal production and electric energy usage fluctuated amid varied sector gains.
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W. M. Adamson
Bureau Business Research
University of Alabama
Associated Press
University
Ala
Alabama
Siteel
Two Riot Guns Bought for Police Department
City officials approved an order for two riot shotguns to aid police amid fears of Yankee gangsters. Officials argued a single shot could halt bandits and noted riot shells are restricted to peace officers, limiting civilian access.
Millport Vocational High School Elects Officers
The Millport Alabama junior class has organized and elected officers for the school year. Details on the officers and subsequent activities were announced at the class meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millport
Ala
Millport Vocational High School
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Laura Hill
Excella Pattern Company
New York
BEALL
West Main Street
TIGER
Borneo
Demyanovich
Tide Grid
Ephriam
Jarman
Goodyear Pathfinders
Goodyear
Goodyear Speedway Center
City Tire Company
Jim Brennan
Goodyears
Solomon Liddon
S & 400 Service Oe
Dothan Drug Co
H. D. Harrison
Optometrist
N. Foster St
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