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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1958
Page
3
Newspaperman Earl Wilson reports Jackie Gleason weighs 228 pounds after shedding 58 pounds from 286. Gleason eyes a future in television and plans to enter the Open. Also notes Hollywood set activity and various celebrity movements from New York to Los Angeles.
Palm Springs once a sun baked Indian camp fifty years ago has become a swanky winter resort with a population around 50 000. Canada spans 3 846 000 square miles with about 11 million residents, similar to New York State.
AP analyst James Marlow analyzes Khrushchev’s shifting signals and the danger of misreading Soviet aims. He cautions against assuming steady intent and notes mutual distrust, while urging strong defenses. Also reports Billy B. Cole promoted to time study project engineer at Wolverine Tube Decatur plant.
Fayette County grand jurors convene in a special session to probe irregularities in the May 6 Democratic primary absentee voting. Sel. Louis Moore, renominated, said he requested further inquiry into the matter.
A famed research institute unveils a healing substance now available as suppository or ointment under the name Preparation H with a money back guarantee. The product is marketed through druggists for consumer use.
In Garnettsville Kentucky an annual gathering returns to the burial grounds now part of the Ft. Knox reservation. Residents reflect on old friends and boyhood days while a cemetery fund funds upkeep. Families discuss future burials and family lot ownership as older residents pass on.
Deputy Sheriff Will Burns said Wallace G. Colburn aged 45 is under investigation for the fatal shooting of Howard Densmore aged 44 in what was called a family argument. Densmore was killed at Cullen Hill's home, Hill being Colburn's father in law, with Densmore a lifelong friend living with Hill.
A heat drenched thief broke into an ice cream truck last night and stole 12 gallons before fleeing. In Sweden’s June elections Communists did not campaign in several districts where they had been active.
Authorities initiated a formal probe following numerous reports of misconduct. Details remain limited as investigators assess the allegations and gather evidence, aiming to determine scope, identify those responsible, and determine potential charges.
Public service notice from Dr Judson Pitts promoting community health advice. Clinic located at 916th Ave. Northeast region. phone EL 3 5805. Provides guidance on preventive care and access to medical resources for residents.
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