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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1955

Page

24

U S Asks Help In Repatriation From India

Delhi reports that the United States has asked India to assist in repatriating Chinese nationals in America if Geneva talks yield an agreement. No confirmation of India’s acceptance. Cooper and Nehru noted with limited comment. Indian help would use embassies and consulates to aid those wishing to return.

Delhi India United States America Geneva U.S John Sherman Cooper Cooper Nehru

Husband seeks temporary alimony to stay on wife payroll

Irving Greenwald 48 asks Superior Court to keep him on his estranged wife Alice Greenwald 54 payroll. He requests $500 monthly temporary alimony, claiming a Las Vegas January marriage contract paid $100 weekly to manage properties in Las Vegas Los Angeles and St Paul. She denies any debt. Commissioner Oliver takes case under advisement.

Los Angeles Irving Greenwald Superior Court Greenwald Alice Greenwald John P. Oliver Las Vegas Nev St. Paul

Starfish Preys on Oysters in Coastal Feast

The starfish surrounds an oyster, pries open the shell with its arms, then everts its stomach to digest the mollusk. This capture-and-digestion sequence highlights starfish predation along rocky shores.

Cancer Detection Emphasis From Health Education Leader

The Health Education Director of the American Medical Association stresses early cancer detection over cures. He explains cancer forms vary and detection advances include periodic exams and X ray use, with high recovery when found early. He notes newer research seeks a blood test but location of tumors remains a challenge.

American Medical Association

AERIALIST FALLS 75 FEET AT DIXON FESTIVAL

Evelyn Marrion of Los Angeles, 30, an aerialist with the Four Sky Devils troupe, plunged 75 feet from a trapeze onto an asphalt lot during Dixon’s Indian Summer Festival. She struck barbed wire and was seriously injured as hundreds watched. Her husband and their 3 year old daughter Sheila witnessed the accident.

Dixon Evelyn Marrion Los Angeles Four Sky Devils Sheila

Weather Bureau Seeks Wonders Against Sudden Floods

Washington officials say major flood forecasting gains are needed after Northeast floods last week. Congress granted 40 million dollars for the year ending next June to fund radar research and new facilities. University of Miami will study radar detection of heavy rainfall to issue earlier warnings.

Washington Weather Bureau Northeast Congress University of Miami Florida Diane

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