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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1957

Page

7

Public Display Ban Tied to Kansas Snake Eating Law

A Kansas law prohibits public eating exhibitions of reptiles. The tale shows a landlady serving bread slices to tenants, with a boarder confirming the landlady cut the bread, implying a humorous clash with the statute.

Boarder Mrs. Brown O. K

Hartselle Earns November Student of the Month Honor

Bobby Hartselle, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Hartselle of 218 Barclay Street, named Morgan County High School November Student of the Month. He serves on student council, participates in Junior Civitan, excels in magazine sales, and maintains a B average amid many activities.

Hartselle Bobby Hartselle Harry Hartselle Barclay St Morgan County High School Young Hartselle MCHS

Rains Declines Governorship. Will Seek Re-Election

U S Rep Albert Rains of the Fifth District announced he will not run for Alabama governor next year. He said his experience and seniority are best used in Congress and that he can render greater service to the state as a member of the United States House. He cited battles for state sovereignty and related issues as key factors in his decision.

Gadsden U. S Albert Rains Alabama Rains Fifth Congressional District Congress of the United States

Santo Tomas hospital funded by national lottery in Panama

In Panama the Santo Tomas hospital is supported by a national lottery, a measure tied to wartime defense concerns in Washington. The note underscores the need to face security issues in the missile age.

Lems Washington Santo Tomas Hospital Panama

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