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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1950
Page
15
The gallbladder removal operation is now safer due to antibiotics fluids and blood transfusion advances. Early surgery for acute cholecystitis reduces risk even in jaundiced patients with vitamin K and fibrin foam. Prompt treatment lowers rupture risk and older patients are especially vulnerable.
The article explains the September 1 1952 increase to Social Security old age pensions, detailing doubled minimums from 10 to 20 dollars and higher maximums from 46 to 68.50 dollars, plus changes for couples and widows and the continued rise for those starting after July 1 1952. It also notes the average pension figures and the cap of 80 dollars starting July 1 1952 for new entrants.
Rev J W Henderson filled his appointment at Harmony with a Job chapter message. Parishioners Mr and Mrs Herman Heaps and family visited Mills family. Congregation invited to elect a pastor for another year and other church officers this Sunday.
CIO President Phillip Murray will speak at 11 A M in Montgomery before departing for an engagement in Birmingham later the same day. Labor Program Chairman W G Welch announced the appearance in Alabama.
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