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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1956

Page

10

Small Venom Chapter 19: Casson Faces Perry Threats

Casson confronts Perry in a London police context as Strutt and Casson debate pursuit methods. Casson plans psychological pressure and staged investigations to force Perry toward retirement, while tracking his two‑stage victim observation.

Strutt Casson Perry Shepley Peter Perry Stif

Conversation in a desert saloon reveals Perry’s secrets

In a sparsely read scene Casson rambles about civilization and art, claiming to write about architecture and collecting for friends. Perry, a quiet man with brown eyes, asks few questions and leaves after a wary invitation to collaborate. Chapter 20 of Small Venom hints at Perry’s hidden ambitions.

Casson Christie’s Perry Rockingham Chelsea Chiswick

Public Auction in Morgan County for Ford Automobile

The Morgan County Circuit Court in Equity will sell to the highest bidder for cash at the courthouse door between 11 AM and 4 PM on December 19, 1956. The property is a 1946 model Ford automobile, motor number obliterated, Alabama license 42 420 for 1955, to satisfy a December 10 1956 decree. Bryan McAfee Register.

Ellie Reno Alabama Circuit Court

Detroit teachers paid less than babysitters say official

School Superintendent Samuel M. Brownell asserts Detroit teachers earn 15 cents an hour per pupil, totaling about $6,000 for a 35 pupil class at six hours daily over a 190 day year. He argues babysitters cost more for someone with less training.

Detroit Samuel M. Brownell Brownell

First U.S. Post Office Opens in New York City

The U.S. Post Office opens in New York City on November 28 1783 marking the nation's first centralized mail service. Postmaster General steps forward as the career begins amid civic development and growing communication networks.

U.S New York City

Dorothy Dix Advice Column Questions on Love and Etiquette

A collection of Dorothy Dix questions and answers about love and relationships. Topics include age gaps in dating, engagement delays, preserving dignity after broken dates, coping with jealous partners, staying patient, and declining social invitations gracefully. The column ends with Dorothy Dix’s trademark notice and submission instructions.

Dorothy DIX Vincent Muriel Nissen

Poisoning in the Home Warns Parents to Exercise Care

The American Medical Association warns that while modern household chemicals aid cleanliness they pose poisoning risks to children. Curiosity and casual handling lead to many deaths each year. prevention starts with removing unnecessary poisons and storing remaining ones securely. Parents bear the responsibility for care.

Committee On Toxicology Council On Pharmacy and Chemistry American Medical Association United States PROM

Six Young Nurses Die On Highway

Six student nurses aged 19 and 20 were killed when their car skidded on Route 22 near Patterson New York and collided with a milk tank truck. The truck driver escaped injury. The victims were senior students at St Marys Hospital Brooklyn bound for Harlem Valley State Hospital Wingdale New York. The truck driver Frank Bollin said the car veered toward his truck after skidding. Victims identified by Dr Leo P O'Donnell Wingdale Hospital as Consuelo Byrne 20 Staten Island Sheila Roche 19 Blas dell N Y Eileen Davis 20 Anne Callaghan 20 Martha Santoemma 20 and Maxine Salleton 19 all of Brooklyn.

Leo P. O’donnell Wingdale Hospital Consuelo Byrne Staten Island Sheila Roche Blasdell N.Y Eileen Davis Anne Callaghan Martha Santoemma Maxine Singleton Brooklyn

New AF Plane Capable of Carrying 400 Troops

ARDMORE AIR FORCE BASE Oxfa The Air Force received the first of 10 large new transport planes able to carry 400 troops each and studied plans for an 800 passenger transporter. The Lockheed C130 Hercules is a jet and propeller aircraft powered by four Allison T56 engines. It will carry up to 92 infantry troops, more than the Fairchild C119 Flying Boxcar it replaces, and fly about twice as fast as the C119 or the 200 passenger C124, the current largest operational transport.

Ardmore Air Force Base Oxfa Air Force

Sun-cured tobacco market center in Richmond

The only sun-cured tobacco market in the world operates in Richmond Virginia. Local growers rely on this unique system as the market for sun-cured leaves sustains regional agriculture and trade.

Richmond, Va

Population Reference Bureau Seeks Ideal Family Size

The Population Reference Bureau argues the ideal family comprises three children, reflecting demographic guidance and social expectations of the era.

The Population Reference Bureau

Byrd backs postponement of British payments not full cancellation

Senator Byrd said he would support delaying the near 82 million dollar December interest on Britain's postwar loan and the 600 million lend lease settlement, but opposes canceling principal. He favors limited military aid and opposes new broad economic aid programs for Europe.

Washington Sen Byrd D-Va Great Britain United States Senate Finance Committee Europe Britain Eisenhower Congress Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey New York Len Humphrey D-Minn Hermiston, Ore Hungary

North Dakota Lignite Mines Produce Millions in Coal

About 3 million tons of coal are produced annually from North Dakota lignite mines, highlighting the region's significant energy output and mining activity.

North Dakota

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