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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1927

Page

3

Plan to Turn Philippines Over to Interior Department Faces Fight

Washington officials oppose shifting Philippine affairs from the War Department to the Interior Department. Secretary Work favors the idea while President Coolidge urges serious consideration. War Secretary Davis and Governor General Wood oppose the move citing emergencies and strong department needs.

Phillipines Interior Department Mauritz A. Hallgren Washington Philippine Affairs War Department Department of the Interior Coolidge Plan Davis Wood Congress Philippines

Organized Health Work Saves Large Sums for Morgan County

The article reports that organized health work cuts costs for typhoid and malaria treatment in Alabama. It cites Dr. A J Perolio and tallies vaccine and medicine purchases before and after county health unit establishment, noting substantial savings and urging vaccination, sanitary privies, and clean water to prevent disease. The Tennessee Valley Laboratory and Morgan County figures highlight vaccine use, anti malaria compounds, and physician prescriptions resulting in thousands of dollars saved.

Alabama Morgan County A. J. Perolio Tennessee Valley Laboratory Tom Wintersmith’s Wintersmith County Health Department Morgan County

Dawes the Dual Persona of Public Fire and Private Kindness

In the looming Republican nomination race Charles G. Dawes stands out for a onstage brash, hammering style and a private, gentle nature. The vice president's two personalities unfold from Senate brawls to charity coffee lines as he once helped a debtor and adopted a bereaved child, shaping a hard punching yet compassionate figure.

Charles G. Dawes Dawes Senate Victor Herbert Hell and Maria" Dawes Washington Rufus Chicago Nebraska Finois Mark Hanna Hanna McKinley Ilinois

Investments by Du Ponts in United States Steel examined

The Federal Trade Commission faces questions about Du Ponts purchase of 114,000,000 shares of United States Steel. The probe will assess potential inside influence and whether such investing signals collusion or affects steel market deals. The piece notes evolving corporate investment practices and the unclear policy on surplus funds.

W. S. Cousins International News Service New York Federal Trade Commissiion United States Steel Corporation du Ponts United States du Pont DuPonts Trade Commission Steel Corporation DuPonta Steel Federal Commission Pierre S. DuPont Gary

Ratliff Improves Health Mission Reaches San Antonio

Thomas C. Ratliff, longtime local amusement figure, is improving in San Antonio Texas where he went for his health. Relatives in Decatur report the news gratefully and note he has many friends. Morgan county products gain sale value as Decatur grows as a marketing center.

Thomas C. Ratliff San Antonio Texas Morgan County Decatur

Reforestation And Good: Farming To Aid In Prevention Of Floods

Denver report quotes Colonel Greeley of the U S Forest Service on using denuded Mississippi basin land to curb floods. He warns forests cannot replace engineering works but can supplement dams and levees through long term land stewardship and soil conservation.

M. F. Racky International News Service Denver Missippi Kiam B. Greeley Forest Service United States Department of Agriculture Mississippi Greeley Col. Wreeley

Work on city sewer line advances in Mill plant district

The city sewer line work in the Mill Company's plant district is progressing well and is now advanced.

Mill Company’s

Do No Harm Reevaluates Patient Safety and Care

Medical researchers review safety protocols and patient outcomes while urging careful, ethical practice. The program analyzes treatment standards, risk mitigation, and physician responsibilities to prevent harm in clinical settings.

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