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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1955

Page

9

Marathon Firm Buys Railroad in Bankrupt Sale

The RFC spokesman said the agency had not recovered 947000 dollars owed by the railroad from advances. The Marathon Corp announced it would buy a pulp and paper mill site with the Meridian and Bigbee line. The railroad had been in bankruptcy for years and reorganized on July 1, 1952, when the RFC obtained all stocks and bonds.

Washington RFC Marathon Corp Meridian & Bigbee

Army Officer Reclaims Auto After Impoundment

Lt Col Claude G McKinney of Montgomery Alabama repossessed a $3000 sports car that had been impounded after a June 30 speeding arrest. Sheriff Fred Graham said repossession costs reached $300 and the officer faced fines of 200 dollars for whisky possession and 16 dollars for speeding.

Trenton Dade County Fred Graham Claude G. McKinney Montgomery Ala Graham

Nursing the Baby and the Choice to Nurse or Bottle

An article argues the mother should decide whether to nurse or use artificial feeding, noting benefits of nursing in the past and how modern care emphasizes maternal contact. It discusses emotional bonds, safety of market milk, and guidance for nonnursing mothers to ensure the infant remains cared for.

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