Peace Parade Ends In Battle
Two thousand left wing peace marchers clashed with 1,000 police near Union Square in New York delaying the homeward rush. Fist fights broke out injuring several and smashing a window before police cleared the crowds.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1950
Page
3
Two thousand left wing peace marchers clashed with 1,000 police near Union Square in New York delaying the homeward rush. Fist fights broke out injuring several and smashing a window before police cleared the crowds.
Presbyterian youth from seven southern states meet at Montreal through August 4 to prepare for leadership roles in churches presbyteries and synods. Rev John S McMullen leads as director of youth work with Dr Bernard Boyd and Dr Kelsey Regen aiding sessions. Anne Coleman of First Presbyterian Decatur attends as a delegate enjoying Montreat activities.
Worry about loose dentures? A pleasant powder called FASTEETH offers added comfort by helping teeth stay firm while you eat talk or laugh. Easy to use on plates, it aims to reduce slipping irritation and embarrassment.
Summary from a 1960 medical health column discusses chronic ulcerative colitis including symptoms such as weight loss diarrhea and abdominal pain. It notes that cure is not guaranteed and outlines bed rest nutrition injections vitamins and possible surgery as treatments. It also covers general patient care and a Q and A about safely removing nasal hairs.
Pfc. Joe D. Trent 17 son of Mrs. H J Dodson of Hartselle Alabama earned promotion after graduating from boot camp at Parris Island. He won the rifle marksman medal with 190 of 250 and gained 15 pounds during ten weeks of recruit training. After ten days leave he will report to Cherry Point North Carolina for duty in the Marine Corps air arm.
Thomas A. Ryan of Cullman 3 notified residents that a cemetery cleaning of the Old Crawford cemetery in East Morgan County is scheduled for Saturday August 12 and all interested persons are asked to meet there.
Financial results show 26 groups improving in the second quarter versus the first half of 1949 with 25 groups ahead of the previous year. Non ferrous metals up 271 percent from 1949 second quarter. Food products firms report 23 percent profit rise in first half and 21 percent rise in second quarter.
Rev. Odie Gregg of Moulton will receive a bachelor of arts degree at Athens College commencement in McCandless Hall. The ceremony will honor 23 graduates from three states as the summer quarter ends. Dr. Houston Cole of Jacksonville will be the commencement speaker. Baccalaureate services will be at First Methodist Church with Rev. George M. Davenport delivering the sermon. Oil production in Japan for the year ending March 31, 1956 rose 40 percent to 1,556,000 barrels.
The Associated Press finds 450 major firms earned 43 percent more in Q2 1950 than a year earlier, reaching 1.63 billion dollars and lifting six month totals to 2.87 billion. Taxes, shortages and price controls could curb gains. Motor makers lead profits with 540 million in H1, while chemicals, pulp and paper, and air sectors post strong jumps.
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