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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1949
Page
7
A 1949 feature discusses pregnancy related urinary issues, urging early detection and treatment. It covers symptoms needing investigation, such as burning on voiding and blood in urine, and describes treatments from sulfonamides to streptomycin and penicillin based on infection type. The article notes hydration, rest, bowel care, urine output monitoring, and cystoscopy for persistent cases.
AP Special Washington report notes two filibusters loom when Congress reconvenes January 3. Alabama senators Hill and Sparkman back repeal of the federal margarine tax and FEPC opposition. both favor voluntary health insurance and school health service measures. They seek funding for Tennessee Tombigbee and other waterways and may debate farm policy and displaced persons bills.
The Advertising Council urges Decatur Daily readers to promote and distribute The Miracle of America, a booklet praising the U S economic system. W G Chandler asks Mr Barrett C Shelton to encourage schools and individuals to request free copies, noting broad distribution and anti communism aims.
Mrs Guy Aycock a 50 year old widow of the late sheriff of St. Mary parish Louisiana was elected to succeed him. She won by more than twice the votes of any male candidate and said she will perform duties like a man except when caring for her three grandchildren.
Athens witnesses Leo Hastings aged 44 and Millen Darby aged 29, both described as negro, bound over to await grand jury action on possessing a still in Limestone County court. Sheriff John G. Sandlin testified he monitored the still for fourteen nights, nabbed them on the 14th day as officials flushed the operation, Hastings fled. Fire damages Kelleys Food Store on the public square in Athens. Hatchery closing postponed until after Congress convenes in January. Donald B. Isom reports protests from sportsmen prompt delay ordered by Senator Lister Hill. hatchery once billed as the world’s largest now to be closed with personnel reassigned.
The Northeastern division met at Dr A J Meller’s office and elected officers for 1950. W B Allen of Huntsville was named president and Dr Lloyd Cummins of Huntsville was selected as another officer.
Ville vice president Dr Meller secretary treasurer Dr M Kirk Decatur Dr F G Peer Athens and Dr S Dort Huntsville named as directors in the regional roster reflecting organizational leadership updates.
A sizeable housing project for Athens is set to start early in 1950 with D. D. Colvin of Albertville beginning construction. The plan outlines substantial residential development with expected local impact and job creation.
Sub-division near West Pryor and North Sanders streets offers twelve five room apartments. Rental range is 36 to 55 dollars per month. Each unit will have cooking, heating, and water heating facilities.
Practically all Athens churches plan White Christmas celebrations Sunday. Performances start at 4 P M and continue through the night to allow visitation without conflict.
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