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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1952
Page
7
A 25 year old woman recounts failing first marriage at 16, divorce granted, two children supported alone for four years, now forming feelings for a work colleague. Dorothy Dix advises cautious pace, warns against rushing into a second marriage, questions his possible marriage, and suggests seeking spiritual guidance.
The U S Engineers seek bids to construct a missile assembly shop and support facilities at Redstone Arsenal near Huntsville Alabama. The project includes cranes a substation and underground electrical lines. The shop spans about 138000 square feet with steel frame concrete slab and corrugated cement asbestos siding. Bids open 11 am CST September 11. Over 20 million dollars have been appropriated for Redstone construction.
Mrs Earle Bennison a 54 year old nurse says the death sentence for poisoning her 2 year old niece Shirley Weldon is too much and unfair. She spoke to reporters with officers present as the State Supreme Court reviews the verdict from Wetumpka where an all male jury delivered it. The state cited life insurance totaling at least 5500 on the child.
Pepperell Manufacturing Company will construct a sheet factory in Abbeville Alabama employing about 250 people. The project was announced by Pepperell officials and the Alabama State Chamber of Commerce. A separate note describes a mechanized mining cycle for coal: cutting drilling blasting and loading.
A reader asks about leaving a bad influence and a 21 year old wife and 27 year old husband who now stays home. Dorothy Dix urges giving the marriage a fair chance and evaluating responsibilities before deciding. Another query discusses a 16 year old dating a older boy and whether to change for him.
A story contrasts Speedwell Zoom as a reckless driver and a courteous pedestrian. It warns readers, when behind the wheel, to curb risky behavior after a fatal accident and urges courtesy and common sense. A second fable about two worms delivers the moral that effort and punctuality matter, ending with the line you can't win.
Robert L. Smith, 22, an Army corporal who lost both hands and both legs in Korea, wed Barbara Borm, 17, at Ft Lincoln Cemetery chapel. The ceremony in Hyattsville area drew two witnesses and a maid of honor as four canaries chirped in the background.
Boss confronts Jones over party sighting as Jones defends actions. Jones admits being intoxicated and pushed a wheelbarrow, claiming prior approval. Boss clarifies disapproval and questions why approval mattered.
The 14th polio case of the year is reported by Dr. G A O'Connell county health officer. Victim Belle Carolyn Collins Chatchee Route 1 is described as reasonably good. One death has occurred and a prior case was reported July 24. Carl Furillo of the Dodgers matched a home run and RBI mark from 1949 and 1950 with 18 homers and 106 RBIs.
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