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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1937

Page

8

Germless world yields mixed health results for lab animals

Ten year Notre Dame project reports germ free stainless units housing guinea pigs rabbits rats mice and chickens show growth but health gaps. Digestive systems lack vital elements, possibly vitamins enzymes or other chemicals made by germs, reducing overall health despite rapid growth. Plants and insects show mixed results as researchers explore disease, tooth decay and antibody production implications. Shenandoah Park remains open weekends for winter outdoor lovers.

Howard W American Association For the Advancement of Science J. A. Reyniers P. T. Trexler Reyniers

Filipinos Place Defense Hope in Their Efficient Military School

Filipinos in the Philippines build a 400000 strong citizen army with a Philippine military academy at Baguio likened to West Point. President Quezon and General MacArthur praise the academy as a bright feature of the army in the Far East. Graduates hope they never face battle.

Frederick Marquardt Philippines Philippine Military Academy Citizens Army Philippine Constabulary Military Douglas MacArthur Military Academy of Baguio Philippine Army Far East

Christmas Dinner Hosted by Mrs. J. A. Bogle

A Christmas dinner at the home of Mrs. J. A. Bogle included Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Bogle and families, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Bowman, A. C. Daniel and families, F. D. Bogle and children, A. J. Bogle and daughter Millard Cecil Price Louise Jinking and Thomas Irvin Bogle. Mrs. Bogle received gifts. Relatives Marvin Morris from Norris Tenn visited. Several locals shopped in Decatur and visited family members over Christmas including J. W. Lentz, H. E. Moses, A. C. Harrie and Lucille Harrie, Barline and family, Elwood, Tobe Moses, and Millard Bogle.

J. A. Bogle E. R. Bogle E. R. Bowman A. C. Daniel F. D. Bogle A. J. Bogle Millard Cecil Price Louise, Jinking Thomas Irvin Bogle Barline J. W. Lentz Elwood Decatur Evalyn Lott Alma Lente George Collier Delough Bogle George Eady Cecil Bogle Barline Turner Louise Bogle T. S. Holland Tobe Moses Millard Bogle Ray Morris

New Drive Planned by Neutrality Bloc in Congress

Leaders of the mandatory neutrality faction said they would resume their drive in the next session to invoke the neutrality law over the Sino Japanese war.

Washington Congressional

Composer Ravel Dies After Head Operation

Paris reports Maurice Ravel, renowned French composer, died today at age 62 following a grave head operation. The death marks the loss of a major figure in 20th century music.

Paris Maurice Ravel

Oak Ridge Visits Over Christmas Holidays

Mr and Mrs Dan Sparkman and families and several relatives spent the Christmas holidays visiting in the community. Visitors included Mr and Mrs G B Legg and others from Lawrence county Basham and Birmingham. The Orrs and Sparksman kin were guests with local families during the festive period.

Dan Sparkman R. L. Sparkman Clifton Sparkman W. B. Bullard J. R. Wallace Dennis Wallace Olen Sparkman S. J. Sparkman L. M. Reed Lawrence County Roman Mayfield Basham G. B. Legg Silas Leeman Birmingham Byrd West Nola Doe Wilma Sparkman Lavern Sandlin E. C. Norris John Hadin Alvie Roberts

Russia Aids the Chinese Theopic of War Supplies

A New York report discusses rumors that Russia is aiding China with war supplies via routes including Hong Kong. It notes Japan fears Hong Kong shipments reach China and may seek to isolate the colony to cut the trade stream. The piece references Britain’s cautious stance and a Tokyo warning about British aid to China.

New York Russia Santa Claus China Gobi Desert Genghis Kahn Hongkong Japan Hong Kong John Bull Council Tokyo Britain England

Exports High as Trade Balance Grows in 11 Months

The commerce department reports U. S. merchandise exports exceed imports by 151.67 million dollars in the first 11 months of the year with November alone adding 91.46 million to the export surplus. Insurance experts warn if traffic accidents rise one third of Americans may suffer serious or fatal injuries. Local social notes mention visits among the Moore, Reed, Sybert, Hardin, Legg, and West families.

Washington Commerce Department United States

Heflin Remains Very Ill Amid Senate Comeback Drive

In Lafayette Alabama December 28 former Senator J Thomas Heflin sick with lobar pneumonia shows little change. Dr N A Wheeler says Heflin 68 remains in a severe condition but not deemed life threatening as he campaigns to win the Democratic primary for the U S Senate. His rivals include Lister Hill and Charles W Williams for the seat vacated by Dixie Graves.

Lafayette Ala J. Thomas Heflin N. A. Wheeler Heflin Wheeler U. S. Senate Lister Hill Montgomery Charles W. Williams Wilsonville Dixie Graves Hugo L. Black Supreme Court

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