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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1957

Page

3

Polk Winding Up Directory Task in Decatur

Polk Winding Up Directory Task in Decatur as R L Polk Co reports completion by tomorrow. Field crew of 28 from Atlanta Baltimore Roanoke Washington and Charlotte gathered names addresses and occupations for the 1958 city directory. Officials thank residents and businessmen for cooperation during data collection.

Decatur R. L. Polk Co Don Hopper J. Ward Simmons Polk Kuhn’s Bank St Atlanta Baltimore Roanoke Washington Charlotte Simmons

Eight Alabama Counties Approved For FHA Emergency Loans

The Farmers Home Administration announced eight more Alabama counties eligible for emergency FHA loans due to excessive rainfall damage. Cherokee Colbert Covington DeKalb Fayette Houston Lamar St Clair are newly designated, bringing total approved counties to 46. Applicants may apply immediately at local FHA offices.

Montgomery Farmers Home _ Administration Alabama James T. Lunsford FHA Cherokee Colbert Covington DeKalb Fayette Houston Lamar St. Clair Lunsford

Athens Council Adopts Changes in License Fees

The Athens Alabama city council revised the privilege license code setting laundries at 50 dollars per year, itinerant laundries at 150 dollars, and laundry agents at 25 dollars. Taxicab driver licenses were removed from the schedule. Seven bids were received for a new fire engine and will be reviewed at a future meeting. Fort Meyer experts noted Brandy Station Civil War shells were found by three boys near Brandy, Virginia.

Athens Ala Brandy Battle of Brandy Station Fort Meyer

Radio and TV Schedule Montage From Desatur Daily Source

A dense list of daily radio and television program times and titles from various stations. Entries include Tops N Pops News Headlines Morning News Sign Off Decatur Bandstand Jump Junction and other shows with exact half hour or quarter hour slots across mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

Milady Decatur Briet Griet

Explosive Materials Report Mentioned as Hazard

Officials warned that the items contained black powder and could be ignited by heat, shock, flame, or friction, prompting caution over storage and handling procedures.

Police stop man cites suspended license while he eats it

In San Diego Officer Leonard-Baker stopped Raymond T. Cameras, 23, for a minor traffic violation and found him attempting to eat his driver’s license. He claimed his license was suspended a year ago but said he needed to drive a car. The officer noted the odd behavior amid the encounter.

San Diego Calif Leonard — Baker Raymond T. Cameras Baker

West couple files scrapbook of news clippings

Mr. and Mrs. James West started a scrapbook for their baby Mike containing birth announcements world events business news and baseball scores. They even clipped comic strips to amuse him as he grows up.

Commerce Tex.p James West Mike

Well-Behaved Teen-Ager Defends Image Against Media Stereotypes

A teen writer argues that newspaper portrayals misrepresent teens, noting few bad apples among hundreds of students and describing balanced home life. Dorothy Dix counters that negative images taint the generation while encouraging readers to improve behavior.

Dorothy DIX Pro-Paganda Maniel Nissen

Estrellita Horoscope Highlights Tomorrow and Beyond

The Stars Say estrellita foresees strong personal relationships, enjoyable social and charity events, and gains in life work and development. For those with tomorrow as their birthday, a excellent year is ahead with peak imagination and new ideas. Travel and social opportunities appear May August and November.

King Feata Res Syndicate, Inc

Public School Marriage Ban Questioned in New Mexico

Atty. Gen. Robert Pyatt voices opinion that public schools cannot bar married students from enrollment under state schooling provisions. The issue reflects ongoing debate as more students wed while in school.

Sante FE State Attorney Generale Mexico Robert Pyatt New Mexico

Asthma Formula Primatene Goes Over The Counter

New York doctors prescribe an asthma formula for private patients and now sufferers can obtain it without prescription. Medical tests show it stops attacks in minutes and provides hours of relief from spasms. The formula has become physicians leading asthma prescription and is sold in tiny Primatene tablets without a prescription.

New York N. Y

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