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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
7
The match produced a cautious 71 to 73 outcome as both teams disputed early momentum. Favored The Agreements capitalized on key plays to secure the narrow victory, while Worry fought back with steady defense and late chances that fell just short.
Washington story says about 30,000 draftees and volunteers under the 1948 act will choose among four options including release after 12 months and entering reserve or 21 or 33 months of service or discharge for government convenience and reenlistment. Release starts with those drafted or volunteered in November 1948 and extends to December 1949 January 1949 cases. About 400 ROTC graduate officers also qualify for 12 months active duty.
San Francisco health director Dr J C Geiger ordered monthly DDT spraying of city health center balconies. He explained the measure as protection for all, noting pigeons carry psittacosis mites and lice, and joking he sometimes itches and must scratch.
The American Newspaper Guild CIO has been voted the bargaining agent for editorial employees of Advertiser Co. publishers of Montgomery Advertiser and Alabama Journal. The vote confirms DIO representation starting with December.
The article describes Perez as a special assistant to Louisiana Attorney General and a key figure in Huey Long era battles. It recounts a 1943 clash during Gov Jones term in Plaquemines Parish with martial law, militia deployment, and the contested sheriff seat between Walter Blaize and Coroner Ben Slater, amid feuds and legal actions.
AP features profile of Leander H. Perez, States Righters' new permanent Washington representative, a Baton Rouge political figure known for fiery rhetoric, lawsuits, campaigns, a boat explosion, and clashes with the state militia. The piece notes his influence in Plaquemines Parish and Perssimmon County and his impact on Louisiana politics.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Jones and family visited relatives near Jones Chapel Sunday. Mrs J D Law sprained her ankle after falling from back door steps. Mrs W T Rains and family visited near Brick Yard. Chalmus McManus has returned from Veterans Hospital in Memphis. Attendees Monday at Mrs J D Law included Mrs C M Baker Mrs Leslie Baker and children Mrs W J Rains and daughters June and Caroline Miss Irene McKenney and Mrs C R Garner and Tommie. Alvin Hodges and family visited from Berlin and Baldwin for Thanksgiving with J D Law. Mrs Alvin Hodges and children stayed with J D Law parents. Mrs Chester McManus ill this week. Miss Vera Bynum visited Adam Galin. Mrs Grady Sullivan visited J D Law. Singing at Cross Chapel next Sunday night urged attendance. Luther Raines of Brick Yard visited W J Raines. About 42 000 locomotives are in service on U S railroads.
A compact report of a newspaper crossword page with themed clues and a note on code letter substitution. The page lists across and down entries with partial solved hints and a final paragraph explaining that letters stand for others, using examples like A for three Ls and X for two Os.
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