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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1948

Page

7

Divorce Mill Exposed In New York Investigation

District Attorney Frank S. Hogan announced a probe into about 9000 Manhattan divorces after breaking up an alleged ring that staged adultery scenes and paid testimony. Three people including two attorneys and a clerk were arrested amid charges of phony hotel dates and prearranged raids. Hogan warned many cases may rest on false testimony and decrees could be nullified if shown to be based on fraud.

New York Frank S. Hogan Manhattan New York State Hogan

Ndted Publisher Dies at Capital After Long Career

Frank B. Noyes, 85, a pioneer newspaper leader and first president of the Associated Press, died in Washington. He helped organize the AP, chaired the Washington Evening Star, and began journalism at age six selling extras at President Grant's inauguration.

Washington Frank B. Noyes America Noyes Associated Press Washington Evening Star Grant Chicago

Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle Update

The page features a themed crossword with across and down clues covering names plants metals and actions plus a cryptoquote puzzle LONGFELLOW coded as AXYCLBAAXR with an example. It ends with a sample quote and attribution to King Features Syndicate.

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Argument for Dogs as Loyal Companions and Heroes

George Tucker defends dogs as courageous, loyal beings worthy of rights and recognition. He cites Chips the K-9 hero and other canine sacrifices, notes legal protections and historic roles, and recalls Byron’s epitaph praising a Newfoundland's virtues.

Mackenzies Column London Fog and War of the Isms

DeWitt Mackenzie lauds London fog as a rare pause from war era tensions. He recalls dense pea soupers disrupting shipping and airlift, recounts a London anecdote with a blind beggar and a drunken Yank, and notes Captain Fried and the Antinoe rescue as examples of fog's peril and heroism. He cites the Queen Elizabeth delaying voyages due to the fog and urges readers to experience the fog to truly live.

Europe Baltic Portugal London Berlin Atlantic George Fried S. S. America Fried Robert Miller High Seas Southampton

Trial Continued as Key Witness Missing Delays Murder Case

In Mobile Alabama the Barney Reed murder trial paused for the fourth time due to the absence of a crucial defense witness. The jury had been selected and lawyers agreed to another postponement. Syracuse football has faced Western Conference teams 19 times, with seven wins and one tie. Jim Foley, Syracuse back, is brother to John Foley who made Orange plays last fall. Boatswain dog memory notes: Newfound land born May 3 1803 died November 18 1808 at Newstead Abbey.

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