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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1955

Page

9

Bullock County Keeps Segregated Schools in 1955 56

Bullock County Alabama will maintain segregated schools for 1955 56 while officials confer on petitions seeking a non discriminatory reorganization. The board instructed Supt R J Lawrence to compare actions with other boards and consult the state education chief and county attorney. Nine Negroes withdrew requests feeling misinformed about the petitions. Senator Lyndon Johnson returned to Texas after a heart attack and plans to resume Senate duties in January.

Union Springs Ala Bullock County R. J. Lawrence Bullock School Board Sen Johnson Washington Lyndon Johnson Senate Texas Johnson City Tex

Dean's Pills Offer Comfort for Sleep Work and Play

The fragment describes Dean's Pills claimed to ease restlessness and discomfort during work, sleep, and play. It suggests mild diuretic action and kidney effects, implying relief of unease with these pills, though details are unclear and fragmented.

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New Alfalfas Promising for Dryland Pastures

agronomists highlight dryland grazing alfalfas as drought resistant forage options. Varieties Sevelra and Nomad show potential with deep root systems and high protein value, aimed at correcting nitrogen deficiencies and boosting forage in Plains regions. A foundation field exists and seed distribution is expanding regionally.

Klamath Falls Oregon

Union Urges Allis-Chalmers Return. Mediator Talks Continue

Milwaukees Local 248 with 9500 members voted to return to work after a bargaining session failed to settle local issues. Woodcock proposed bringing Milwaukee La Crosse Gadsden and Pittsburgh locals back while Springfield and Terre Haute strikes would continue. Negotiations target master contract for all six plants with past pay scales and cost of living bonus. He also suggested mediator Dr Nathan Feinsinger, contingent on temporary release from GM/UAW arbitration work.

Milwaukee Allis-Chalmers Ak UF Aes Manan Gadsden Pittsburgh Woodcock Pittsburg la Cross la Crosse Springfield Terre Haute International Union Farm Implement Company Nathan Feinsinger University of Wisconsin Law Feinsinger Aspen Colo General Motors UAW Transaie-Cdeiene Tarainen

France Uses U. S. Helicopters in North Africa

Washington officials confirm France borrowed eight U S helicopters from the United States to combat insurgents in North Africa. CIO chief Walter Reuther protests as inconsistent with opposition to colonialism, arguing direct military aid makes the U S appear to back French colonialism. France had requested and received the loan pending delivery of orders, a move seen as necessary given France’s troubles at home.

Washington France U. S North Africa Walter Reuther CIO State Department Reuther

Retired University Extension Official Dr Frederick Archer Dies

Alexandria Virginia Dr Frederick Archer 73 retired University of Alabama extension official is dead He retired in 1952 after 16 years as assistant director of extension at Tuscaloosa He also directed the Organics School at Fairhope and led a war bond drive in Alabama public schools during World War II He died after a several weeks illness and is survived by his widow and daughter Mrs Don Fowler of Alexandria

Alexandria Frederick Archer University of Alabama Extension Archer University Tuscaloosa Ala Organics Fairhope Eee N.C Greensboro Louisville Alabama Don Fowler

Printing Letters in Ten-Point Type Affects Readability

A discussion notes that using ten point type yields line lengths of 33 to 55 characters including spaces. Longer or shorter lines slow reading and may hinder quick comprehension of the material.

Changes in Peron government threaten Argentina reforms

Buenos Aires sources say Jeroni mo Remorino resigns as foreign affairs minister due to long term illness and will be replaced by ambassador Cavagna Martinez who led a mission to build an economic union with Chile Ecuador Bolivia and Paraguay. Unofficial reports also say Peron plans to place security forces under General Maria Robles.

Buenos Aires Jeronimo Remorino Argentina Remorino Idefonso Felix Cavagna Martinez Cavagna Martinez Chile Ecuador Bolivia Paragua Juan D. Peron Peron

Little Boys Grained Leather Shoes Styled Like Dad

Ad highlights boys leather shoes with double deck welt neolite soles in brown black or charcoal grey. Sanitized. Sizes 12 4 2 3.

Penney’s Goodyear Welt Dad

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