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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1956

Page

9

Charlie Campbell’s Death Ends A Storied British Liaison

James Marlow recalls Charles Henry Campbell, known as Charlie, who led Britain’s information office in Washington from 1942 until his death at 32. An American-born Englishman, he blended actors’ flair with newsmanship, aiding UK goodwill through vivid storytelling and deep ties to U.S. reporters.

James Marlow Associated Press News Washington & Washington Charlie Campbell Britain England Washington New Orleans Item-Tribune Charlie Charles Henry Campbell Argyle Charles Argyle Patrick Stuart Hall Howard Campbell Lan Phillip Nelegan Hilaire Violette Campbell Fuese Campbell

Money and You booklet offer draws reader to Birmingham return

A public relations pitch touts a free booklet titled Money and You about money and personal finance. The ad warns readers that most so called deals are scams and promises a no cost, no obligation booklet by H. C. Dunn in Birmingham Alabama.

H. C. Dunn Public Relations Department P. O. Box Birmingham Alabama

Merchants Hope for a Strong Christmas Across Nations

AP survey of 25 cities reports a mood shift from anxious to optimistic as retailers anticipate a strong Christmas season. Pittsburgh and Chicago executives forecast sales rebounding to or above last year, with some expecting new records though gains may be modest.

New York Washington Associated Press Pittsburgh W. G. Austin Kansas City Merchants Assn Chicago W. T. White Wieboldt’s Goldblatt’s Pacific Northwest Portland Ore Seattle Kansas City

Human Mass on Mars Equals 74 Pounds for 200-Pound Person

A 200-pound human would weigh about 74 pounds on Mars. This comparison shows the reduced gravity on the planet, illustrating how weight scales with gravitational pull.

Mars

Santa belief lives on through Virginia O Hannon editorials

New York story recounts Virginia O Hanlon now Dr Laura V Douglas serving 11 hospitals. She hosts Christmas visits aiding 214 children before December 25 reinforcing belief in Santa Claus as years ago the Sun editorial did for her. She is widow with daughter Mrs Robert H Temple at North Chatham New York.

Virginia Santa Claus New York Virginia O’hanlon Santa—Claus Santa Philip F. O'Hanlon Old New York Sun Virginia O’hannon West 95Th Street Irginia Francis Pharcellus Church Laura V. Douglas Brooklyn P.S. 491 Robert H. Temple North Chatham N.Y

Australia Population Projection for June 30 1957

An estimated population of 9 450 000 is projected for Australia by June 30 1957. The figure reflects mid year demographic expectations used in official planning and statistical reports.

Australia

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