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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1955
Page
9
TVA reports 30 population studies across 15 lakes yielded 178367 fish weighing 14258 pounds. Samples spanned 1 to 3 acres and included all sizes from young to 25 inches, with fish identified, measured, and weighed. Studies began in 1941 to guide fisheries management and regulation.
Youngsters can craft their own Christmas gifts by painting glasses with comic strip characters or initials. Use hard surface paints, clean glass thoroughly, and bake finished pieces in a home oven at 300 degrees for 15 minutes to set the color.
Hollywood star Ros Russell explains her career choices embracing diverse parts from Broadway musicals to unglamorous roles in Picnic. She argues leading scenes define a lead, favors character work, and avoids repeating old formulas despite critics and fans.
Paul W. Gann and Samuel A. Mosley transfer from The Chemstrand Corp research and development area to the Acrilan plant technical department. Gann becomes assistant technical superintendent. Mosley takes the post of process assistance supervisor. Both include bios, education, and family details.
The state highway department announced bids will be opened in Montgomery on Jan. 16 for two district projects in Limestone and Cullman counties. Limestone project covers 3.375 miles of relocated U S highway 72 from Triangle near Athens to west of the city. Cullman project entails grading drainage and bituminous surfacing of 6.115 miles from Jones Chapel to Cross Roads.
The highway department announced 17 bid items to be opened January 16, with an estimated total cost around 3.3 million dollars. Earlier, Ashburn and Gray Construction Co. of Hull was named low bidder at 169 405 dollars for widening U S 231 and Alabama 112 through Arab, covering 2.994 miles.
Five brick-throwing incidents hit the home of John McGurgan in three months. He told police he cannot explain why his windows are repeatedly targeted.
Doctors note aspirin does not lower normal body temperatures but is commonly used to reduce fever. The observation highlights its role in managing elevated temperatures in patients.
Advocates argue fishing gear should target rough fish to reduce competition and make room for species preferred by anglers. The approach aims to sustain game fish populations while supporting fishing industries.
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