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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1956
Page
11
A humorous 1930s style column argues there are 17 million potential mates and no universal method for winning a husband. It divides men into four classes Elderly widowers middle aged widowers veteran bachelors and young amateurs and offers cautionary dating tips while urging gentle pursuit and self awareness.
General Motors unveils its lightweight Aerotrain in a two unit debut on separate routes. The New York Central will showcase one unit on the Chicago to Detroit 283.5 mile trip while the Pennsylvania Railroad demonstrates the other on the Washington, D.C. corridor.
Negroes clash on a bus after a basketball game between Xavier and Dillard. Francis Roux, 36, says some passengers removed a sign and boarded. James J. Serpas halted the bus. a supervisor contacted police. One girl, Fanny Carver, 17, a Dillard student, was booked for inciting a riot and disturbing the peace.
Athens reports the Planning Committee advances a proposed plan to extend the First Methodist Church. The item outlines steps for the expansion project and potential impacts on the church and local community.
Monsignor Daniel T. McColgan of Nazareth Boston argues that blaming parents alone ignores human selfishness and that delinquents must accept responsibility. He told the Catholic Diocese teachers institute in Richmond that guilt and personal accountability are necessary for reform.
The Thom McAn Shoe Co plans a Decatur store at Ira's Holiday Shop site on Second Ave with a February 16 opening target. Remodeling should finish in three weeks. four to five local staff expected. The Decatur shop joins about 850 Thom McAn outlets nationwide, with A. L. Todhunter of Birmingham as district director. Headquarters are in New York. Samuels Ladies Shop previously occupied the building.
James S. Glaser, a New York copyreader for the New York Post, told Senate Internal Security subcommittee he joined the Communist party 21 years ago. He called the inquiry a public examination of old wounds and pledged to answer questions honestly as hearings on Communist influence in the press continue.
New York singer Julius La Rosa appeared before a subcommittee under protest as he discussed a past Communist party affiliation. The hearing covered his career and personal history, including a note on his engagement to Rory Myer, age 24, with La Rosa aged 26. no wedding date was announced.
An old style ad markets a night relief product for backache headaches and muscular pains caused by over strain. It promises a restful night and mentions mild diuretic action aiding kidney output. Claims relief enjoyed by millions and urges readers to try No S Way medicine.
A four hour search for a missing New York ferry ended when fog lifted and a police launch found the 100 foot craft tied at a City Island shipyard slip. The captain had mislaid the regular slip near the East River and Long Island Sound confluence. Two passengers were aboard the municipal ferry along with the captain and four crewmen.
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