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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1950

Page

3

Hollywoods War Hero Choices Spark Debate in Cast

Writer notes Audie Murphy and Bill Mauldin as leading roles in Red Badge Of Courage. Murphy, 21, famed for Italy and France medals. Mauldin, 28, famed GI cartoons, both shaping postwar image. Murphy plans Korea service after film. Mauldin shifts to writing books.

Hollywood John Huston Audie Murphy Bill Mauldin Murphy Mauldin Pearl Harbor Nagasaki Greenville Tex Italy France James Cagney New Mexico Home Front Germany

HADACOL touted by Louisiana housewife as cure all

Mrs. Hilton Shuff of Ville Platte credits HADACOL with restoring energy and sleep after a long day of farm housework. She claims she improved after three bottles, has taken 15, now eats freely, and says the product is “wonderful.” Ads tout vitamins B1 B2 Niacin and Iron with a money back guarantee.

Hilton Shuff Box Ville Platte Louisiana The LeBlanc Corporation

Rest Relaxation Helpful In Treating Habit Spasms

The article explains involuntary facial neck and shoulder tics or habit spasms, their possible causes such as repeated movements and nervous factors, and notes sleep quiets tics. Treatments include rest, relaxation, sedatives, breathing exercises, occupation changes, and occasional surgical or specialist care.

Keane Aims Fifth Pennant With Rochester Wings

Rochester New York. John Keane, manager of the Rochester Red Wings of the International League, seeks his fifth pennant as a manager in the St. Louis Cardinal farm system. He previously won flags with Albany in the Georgia Florida League in 1938 and 1939, New Iberia in the Evangeline League in 1941, and Houston of the Texas League in 1947.

Rochester N. Y Johnny Keane Rochester Red Wings St. Louis Cardinal IL Bunting Keane Little Cards Albany New Iberia Houston

Asbestos Floats on Water in Normal State

A note notes asbestos in its natural form will float when placed in water. The statement highlights a property of asbestos that could influence handling and safety considerations in industrial contexts.

Cooperative in Burma Hopes for Labor Cooperative Plan

A labor union in the Central Burma oilfields seeks Burmese government financing for a laborer cooperative industrial to employ about 3,000 trained men laid off by British companies. Oil operations have paused due to a military situation. company officials report armed convoys are required for access and danger remains.

Rangoon Burma

American Pilot Sees How The Other Half Lives At War

Lt. Baird King of Cedar Rapids Iowa pilots a small four seater over enemy lines in Korea guiding artillery targets for the 25th Infantry Division. He ferries two war correspondents from frontline to a coast city to file stories and experiences the harsh delays and rough roads, mosquitoes, and shared lodging as he joins their efforts and observes reporters in action.

Don Whitehead Hal Boyle U. S Korea Baird King Cedar Rapids Iowa 25Th Infantry Division King Tokyo United States

Family Goes To War Involving Marines Brothers

Sgt. William G. Hudson and Sgt. Richard E. Hudson, brothers in one First Marine Air Wing unit bound for the Orient, take their stepfather Sgt Harold A. Barnett of the First Marine Division along. The trio heads toward the front as correspondent King notes American troops on the move and wonders at the risks involved.

Russell W. H. Russell Tom Russell Valdermosa Atlanta Naval Air Station Alabama H.P. Burden New York Marine Corps William G. Hudson Richard E. Hudson Marine Air Wing Orient Harold A. Barnett First Marine Division Barnett Marines King

Doan’s Pills Offered For Kidney and Bladder Relief

Aging and cold exposure can slow kidney function causing backache energy loss headaches and dizziness. Frequent urination may result from minor bladder irritation. If symptoms stem from these causes Doan’s Pills offer mild diuretic relief used by millions for over 50 years.

Dean Doan

Brothers Monitor Father in China Mission

The brothers plan to watch over their father during multiple China assignments. They believe they will travel to the same region and keep him in line while he exercises his parental prerogative.

China

Yanks Coach Praises Responsive Ripon Group

Responsive Group Ripon Wis Coach Norman Strader praises the New York Yanks as the most responsive he's coached. He notes players absorbed work and plays quickly, with most having trained at home for a month or more before reporting.

Ripon Wis Norman Red) Strader New York

Inauguration of South Korea and end of AMG rule

The Republic of Korea was formally inaugurated on August 15, 1948, marking the completion of the transition from American Military Government rule.

Republic of Korea South Korea

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