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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1955
Page
7
Kerry Riordan confronts Tim Larrabee at the Slash Tranch-house after Larrabee storms in seeking vengeance for his father’s death. Tim accuses Riordan of involvement with Lita and threatens violence, while Riordan pleads and tries to deflect, wary of Christie’s reaction.
Kerry Larrabee flees a confrontation after Tim Larrabee is killed, leaving Christie cold and distrustful. Wounded and feverish, Kerry drifts toward town with Tim's body at the house and reflects on the ruined relationship and the lasting guilt of his actions.
An article extols spinal adjustment therapy as a drugless practice improving nerve function and treating many conditions where traditional methods fail. It notes the Shawn Clinic’s growth, its four year professional training, and cites Chiropractic Research Bureau statistics on effective results.
Enrollment at Athens College more than doubled from 227 in 1952-53 to 463 in 1954-55 with 382 full time and 81 special students. The Athens Decatur and Huntsville Chambers of Commerce held a dinner to discuss a development program and a drive for a $250 000 science building.
Two condemnation hearings were held this week over vehicles seized for whiskey violations. A 1952 Ford owned by R. T. Davis had 10 gallons of whiskey found. Judge S. A. Lynne kept the case under advisement. A 1955 Chevrolet owned by Onke Terry was seized for a gallon of whiskey. demurrer was overruled by Judge Newton Powell and the case appealed.
Dr. W W Bauer warns that independence clashes with interdependence as fireworks drownings drownings and car crashes mar the Fourth. He urges obligations and duties to prevent accidents and stresses collective care over sensational pride.
Federal Judge Kent denies Steelworkers Union of America motion to dismiss a 3.5 million dollar suit by Calumet & Hecla Inc filed after the May 2 1955 strike. The order bars no injunction since unlawful picketing ceased, but warns of a future injunction if unlawful conduct resumes. The decision preserves claims of breach of contract tied to failed legally required notices.
A 4th of July snapshot shows the fireworks trade waning with 28 states banning commercial fireworks and only six without restrictions. The industry cites past deaths and injuries, tighter regulations, and reduced shipments as causes while display shells still draw sales.
The Anniston Star is among ten winners of Airborne Assn awards for journalistic contributions to national defense. The Star earned honors for coverage of the Women’s Army Corps Center dedication at Ft. McClellan last summer with Gen. Ridgway delivering the keynote at the annual airborne units dinner.
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