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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1957

Page

24

Population Growth in Arizona Since 1950

Since 1950 Arizona’s population has risen from 750000 to 1150000, reflecting decades of rapid growth and shifting demographics across the state.

Arizona

Prisoner Returns To Penitentiary Despite Fleeing Detail

Elmer Trusty, 26, escaped a Maryland Penitentiary work detail but two days later sought reentry. He said he felt safer inside, fearing a policeman might shoot him. In Montgomery, Alabama a study club announced its theme for the year focusing on periodicals and peevish items from past and present pages.

Baltimore Elmer Trusty Maryland Trusty Montgomery Ala Montgomery, Ala

Maffitt Struggles with Ink Allergy in Iowa Paperroom

Lloyd Maffitt editor of the Burlington Hawk-Eye Gazette endures an ink allergy forcing him to wear rubber gloves when handling proofs and reading newspapers in Burlington Iowa.

Burlington Iowa Lloyd Maffitt Burlington Hawk-Eye Gazette Maffitt

Horoscope Preview for Tomorrow and Birthday Outlook

The reading highlights initiative and executive work with new ideas in the coming week. It notes career growth, influential cooperation, and May maturity of projects with financial and health improvements. Romance, travel, and business news appear later, with key dates in June to September and October.

Civitan Oratory Contest Sponsored by Decatur Club

The Civitan club of Morgan County sponsors an oratorical and essay contest for senior high students with total prizes of 150 dollars. First prize 25 dollars for both boys and girls in oratory, second 15, third 10. essay prizes match these amounts. County finals determine entries to district finals at Snead College in Boat on March 20, 1958, with winners advancing toward Alabama competition.

Civitan Morgan County Decatur Club Snead College Boat Alabama

Gardeners' Hazard Hit by Neighbor in Ohio Cornfield

In Fostoria Ohio retired Police Capt Robert Walters faced repeat loss of his dream vegetable garden. A neighbor's field boundary breach already destroyed the crop. a crop dusting plane used for weed control finished it off again. Walters hopes for a better next year despite the ongoing trouble.

Fostoria Ohio Robert Walters Walters Walter Walt

West Florida area finals offer $300 scholarship and $400 cash

A West Florida event announces a finals prize totaling 700 dollars split between a $300 college scholarship and a $400 cash award for top competitors. The details outline eligibility and submission steps for interested participants.

West Florida

Driving Woes in Havana Free License Renewals

Police checked Cuban taxi and private car drivers and found 48,000 had not renewed licenses since 1951. Cuba has about 100,000 chauffeurs in total.

Havana Cuba

US Nicaragua Canal Right from 1914 Bryan Chamorro Pact

The 1914 Bryan Chamorro Treaty granted the United States authority to build a canal across Nicaragua, outlining strategic rights in the Central American nation. The agreement shaped later U S involvement in regional projects and security in the region.

United States Nicaragua

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