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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1955

Page

3

Suburban Health Hazards and the Burden of Commuting

Health official W. W. Bauer describes how suburban living, though appealing, can become strenuous and hazardous. He cites long commutes, limited medical facilities, water and milk concerns, crowded small-house developments, and zoning gaps as risks to family health and well being. He urges careful study of circumstances before buying a suburban home.

Chicago

Pin-up pictures stolen ignite firehouse upset

In Bethlehem Connecticut volunteers faced anger after dozens of pin-up photos displayed in the fire house were stolen. Firefighters suspected the theft occurred recently and called the incident a disappointing breach of firehouse trust.

Bethlehem, Conn

Ruby Necklace Mystery at Fifth Avenue Store

In a New York dime store Sara Dacre buys the Fire of India ruby while Moxon schemes to grab it. The gem passes through several hands at aunt Caroline’s Edwardian home as a theft scare ensues and a light switch trick fails to reveal the thief. Caroline contemplates a will that could settle the matter.

Friends Fifth Avenue New York Sara Dacre Moxon Death Sarah Dacre Gerry Howe Howe Sarah Caroline Miss Dacre Dixon Clive Sara Clive Gregory Sallust

Delhi curbs late hours as state moves toward prohibition

Delhi state government imposes drinking curfews in clubs and hotels to advance prohibition. Weekdays end by midnight with Saturday nights at 1 am, relaxing from a prior Tuesday-only closure rule.

New Delhi India Delhi

Ruby in a Ten-Cent Store Sparks Mystery

In a lamplit room Sara confronts a contested ruby while Clive Caroline and Dr. Sallust debate its authenticity and origin. Gerry, a missing friend, is linked to the jewel as a man with a criminal past may have stolen it and hidden it nearby.

Sara Sallust Tiffany’s Dr. Sallust Caroline Clive Edna Mr. Clive Greg Miss Dacre Cartier’s Tiffany's Edna Creel Gerry Caro Moxon

Monmouth Park Offers Three Horse Racing Events

Monmouth Park presents three types of races on turf and hurdles attracting bettors and spectators. The program features flat and jumping races with varied distances and entry fields.

Monmouth Park

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