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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1955
Page
10
Sara confronts a dangerous pursuit surrounding a legendary ruby. An Indian man with a cat tattoo and a looming figure from Mogur complicate clues while a police inquiry into Gerry Howe unfolds after a late night disappearance and a near twin resemblance shocks Sara.
Formosa faces a narcotics crackdown with over 10 000 addicts said to exist but only 295 registered by the deadline. The age range spans 18 to 76 years old and many may face prison.
The nude body of 34 year old socialite Wilma Allen was found in a Kansas pasture, shot twice with hands tied, sparking a two state manhunt. Her rings missing and purse found empty, investigators suspect a sex motive though robbery remains possible.
Alabama farmers discuss handling a bumper corn crop. The piece urges planning storage facilities such as cribs and bins, and notes federal loans through the Commodity Credit Corporation covering up to 80 percent of costs with four percent interest. It also mentions a portable drying equipment program and tax features. Begin now to prepare for the big harvest.
Six pretty Malay girl receptionists are praised for charm yet mocked by union members who say Malayan Railways promised current staff would get first choice for vacancies. The union alleges management ignored this in favor of hiring six women based in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur who had little railway experience.
Mrs O W Godbey claims proof that horses have mustaches. She cites her father’s plow horse Old a with a six inch mustache in winter, a stub in summer, and a photo of Old Dick sent to Mrs Bessie Myers in London who requested newspaper aid in confirming the fact.
Director of Health Education for the American Medical Association outlines alcoholism as an emotional illness requiring medical and psychological treatment rather than mere drying out. Emphasizes physician guided care, integrated physical and mental therapy, and discreet spiritual rehabilitation within a humane, nonpunitive framework.
U S policy treats Red China as a ghost and refuses formal recognition while engaging in talks in Geneva. Dulles and Chou En-lai exchange public statements as both sides weigh concessions to gain peace in Asia and possible UN membership. Recognition would imply accepting two Chinas and end Chiang Kai-shek’s claim to the mainland. Eisenhower maintains nonrecognition and opposition to UN membership for Red China.
A collection of jokes and light notices: a church sign about accidents, a cashier missing money, a grocery store egg exchange, a night service sign at a Kansas station, a girl applying for a milliner post, and comic misidentifications at a courtroom stand.
A brief reflection on aging that questions how others perceive youth as we advance in years. The speaker notes the surprise at appearing young only as time passes and memory recedes.
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