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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1955

Page

8

Sparring Across the World: Dulles and Chou En-lai Clash in Diplomatic Ring

The United States and Red China exchange statements rather than punches as Dulles and Chou En-lai spar over Formosa and peace. Geneva talks loom, with each side signaling red lines on bases and alliances while avoiding direct talks.

James Marlow Associated Press Washington Dulles Chou En-lai Dullés Chou United States China Geneva Chiang Kaishek Formosa Chiang Red China Asia

Danville Baptists Plan Homecoming

The Danville Baptist Church outlines plans for its annual Homecoming on the first Sunday in August with a morning service and a noon basket dinner. No preaching after lunch, followed by a week of revival led by Rev. Shelton and with song leader Mr. Blakney returning from Memphis. Public is invited to attend all services.

Danville

Harvest Moon and Winter Wind in Herschel Stegar Verse

The poem reflects on seasonal change from spring through summer to winter. It contrasts wind blown leaves with harvest imagery and a fading joyful summer, noting the shift to winter as the speaker recalls happiness and the gods of pleasure in moonlit dales.

Mt Etna Erupts Again as Lava Flows Reach Slopes

Mt Etna in Cantania Sicily belched smoke and lava in a fresh round of explosions before dawn. After a month of activity the eruption quieted briefly then flared again with two lava streams extending over a mile down the northeast slope. Villages remain largely unthreatened.

Cantania Sicily Mt. Etna Sicilian

City of Mobile Plans Major Street Upgrades

Mobile plans a large road improvement program funded by a 17 million dollar bond issue the largest in its history. The bonds sold to an investment syndicate led by Blyth & Co B J Ingen Co R W Pressprich Co and Bear Stearns with a 3.8 percent yield and a 51 thousand dollar premium. They mature May 1 1995 and will be repaid from Bankhead Tunnel tolls.

Mobile New York Bankhead Tunnel Blyth & Co B. J. Ingen Co R. W. Pressprich & Co Bear & Stearns

Salem W S C S Meets For Regular Program

Regular meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Salem Methodist Church was held Tuesday afternoon in the church parlor. Mrs. Cecil Adcock opened with prayer and Mrs. Nina Brown led the program. Meditation by Mrs. Marvin Foote cited passages from Matthew and John. Participants included Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Wiley, and Mrs. Nina Roberson.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Salem Methodist Church Cecil Adcock Ruel Foote Camp Sumataunga Nina Brown Marvin Foote Matthew John Stevens Wiley Nina Roberson

Prune Plums Turned Into Dried Prunes in Bulk

A processing note states that 400000 tons of prune plums yield 160000 tons of dried prunes, outlining a conversion ratio of 2.5 to 1. The figures indicate large scale fruit processing and product yields.

Noted Methodist Minister Passes in Birmingham

The Rev. Samuel Milo Keathley 83 longtime Tennessee Conference Methodist minister died in a Birmingham hospital. He served 43 years as pastor at numerous circuits and churches before retiring in 1937. Survived by widow Docia Ann White Keathley a son and three daughters. Funeral services are set for tomorrow.

Birmingham Samuel Milo Keathley Tennessee Doyle Tenn Keathley Stacey Williams Tullahoma Haley Beech Grove Rockvale McMinnville Normandy Manchester Tracy City Bethpage Hendersonville Gordonsville Olivet Pleasant Valley Delrose Algood Epworth Trinity Lynville Bordeaux Goodlettsville Docia Ann White Keathley

UT Lab Findings Hint Glutamine May Aid Alcoholism Treatment

University of Texas researchers report glutamine a compound in liver and some foods shows potential as a new treatment for alcoholism. The study notes laboratory findings and suggests further clinical testing could confirm efficacy.

University of Texas Laboratory

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THE Quemoy Matsu H. Leon Reeves Curtis Danville Baptists Plan Arizona Greater August Cor Bank and Church Sts 5Th Ave Linda Jo Hughes Jasper N. Hughes Scottsboro Hughes Mr. Hughes State Highway Department Linda Gordon Bible School Herschel Stegar City of Salem W.S.C.S J. Elmer Burleson Morris Jewelers Decatur Elf Second Avenue
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