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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1950

Page

3

Adenauer pushes for armed police force in West Germany

Bonn chancellor Konrad Adenauer repeated calls for an independent West German armed police to safeguard internal security and frontier with the Soviet zone. He urged increased Western Allied troop strength, proposing a force rivaling East Germany’s large police and opposing a new Wehrmacht.

Bonn Germany Konrad Adenauer West Germany Adenauer Kurt Schumacher Bonn Republic Europe London United States Western Germany East Germany East Zone

Veterans May Reenlist in Old Airborne Divisions

Sgt. Judd R. Mason announced that veterans with prior service in the 11th or 82nd airborne divisions may reenlist in the regular Army for initial assignment to their former unit. The program also extends to members of the enlisted reserve corps who served in those divisions, with reservists called to extended active duty in their current grade.

11Th 82Nd Airborne Division Judd R. Mason Mason

Adenauer backs Western European army plan

West German Chancellor Adenauer voiced support for a unified Western European army while noting Germany could contribute contingents under conditions. He planned to outline proposals to his conservative cabinet as socialists, aligned with Schumacher’s party, protest and prepare new quarters in Coblenz for the Allied security board to monitor German rearmament.

Adenauer Winston Churchill Germany Western Europe Schumacher Coblenz Allied Security Board Berlin West Germany Christian Democratic Union

Nurse Praises Hadacol For Health Revival

Mrs. Jennie Lee Adele of East St Louis recounts years of dizziness weakness and chest pain then credits Hadacol with relief after three bottles She says vitamins B1 B2 Niacin Iron along with calcium phosphorus and manganese boosted her health She urges others to try the liquid formula and promises better sleep appetite and renewed work ability with a money back guarantee.

Jennie Lee Adele East St. Louis Ill Adele Lieve Hadacol Thomas Iran

Dams Draw Largest July Crowds in TVA History

Crowds viewing TVA dams in July set a record with 1,263,900 visitors across 15 major projects, surpassing 1949’s July high. Kentucky Dam led with 276,500, Fontana 268,448, Norris 162,288, Chickamauga 11,129, Pickwick 96,800, amid visitors from all 48 states and 52 foreign countries.

TVA Kentucky Fontana Norris Chickamauga Pickwick Tennessee North Carolina Alabama Illinois Indiana Georgia Ohio Virginia Missouri Canada Cuba England Germany India China France Sweden Korea Japan

First Phases Of Demonstrations Very Successful

The TVA reports the preliminary phase of its calcium metaphosphate demonstration process succeeded. The Metaphos fertilizer is three times as phosphorus rich as ordinary superphosphate, reducing transport and handling costs. TVA notes past shipments to England during wartime and highlights potential benefits for North Central and Midwestern farms distant from phosphate reserves facing high transportation costs.

TVA England United States

Moreno Vacations At Fontana Village

Edgar Moreno of the Alabama State Chamber of Commerce agricultural department is vacationing with his wife and daughter at Fontana Village resort in the Great Smoky mountains of Western North Carolina. Moreno is secretary of the Cattlemen's Association and will officiate at the cattle show in Decatur after leaving Fontana Village.

Edgar Moreno Agricultural Department Alabama State Chamber of Commerce Fontana Village Great Smoky Mountains North Carolina Moreno Cattlemen's Association Decatur

Army recruiting station offers more info in Decatur

The notice states that proof of past service in a division may be accepted and directs applicants to the Army and Air Force recruiting station at 1008 Ferry Street in Decatur for further information.

Army and Air Force Ferry Street Decatur

Howard College to confer degrees on local students

Local students Ralph Francis Halbrooks Hollis B Hendon and Roy Alex Brown are candidates for degrees at Howard College. Halbrooks and Hendon are religion majors and Ministerial Association members. Brown majors in pharmacy. Halbrooks, Hendon and Brown graduated from area high schools.

Howard College Ralph Francis Halbrooks 6Th Ave. E Hollis B. Hendon Decature Roy Alex Brown Falkville Ralph Hollis Ministerial Association Roy Mr. Halbrooks Decatur Senior High School Mr. Hendon Austinville High School Mr. Brown Falkville High School

Eskimos culture noted in hard Northern Alaska life

The Nunatagmiut Eskimos showed an advanced culture despite the severe challenges of life in Northern Alaska, reflecting resilience and adaptation in a demanding environment.

Alaska

Cost Of War In Korea Not High

Washington notes uncertainty about total funding for the Korean conflict with estimates ranging around 5 billion dollars while requests for 10.5 billion in new defense funds loom. Navy and Air Force numbers are given with Army bearing the heaviest burden as materiel costs and manpower rise. Historical comparisons show World War I and II costs vastly higher, with potential ultimate totals approaching trillions in some forecasts.

Washington Johnson Congress Navy Air Force Truman Far East Command Korea Dou Capitol Hill United States

Wonder Salve Promises Relief for Skin Ailments

A vintage advertisement touts Wonder Salve as a greaseless antiseptic treatment for itching eczema psoriasis infections and athlete's foot. Claimed to be safe for children with money back guarantees and sold in Decatur at Dillehey's Drug Store Hagerty Drugs and S$ Drug Store.

Decatur Dillehey’s Drug Store Hagerty Drugs S$ Drug Store

House Flies as Powerful Disease Carriers

A concise report notes that house flies rank among the world's most potent disease carriers, highlighting their role in transmitting pathogens and posing public health concerns.

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