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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1952
Page
3
Cost Of Living At A New Peak In June Reports
Government data signal further rises in living costs with June food prices up 0.3 percent and a May index near a record. Rents push the next cost of living index higher. wholesale prices level off after a drop. Egg and meat costs drive food gains. clothing and durable goods show reversal potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate House Economic Committee
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cow halts government work in Orissa Assembly delay
A hungry cow blocked governance in Cuttack delaying the State Assembly's sessions. It ate records of the deputy minister Hesantimental Devi, prompting the assembly’s comm opposition to demand resignations. Mrs Devi ordered new replies prepared under guard for delivery to the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuttack
Adia
Orissa
Hesantimentar
Devi
Ocean size comparison: Indian vs Pacific
The article notes the Indian Ocean is nearly half as large as the Pacific, highlighting the vast scale comparison between the two oceans and their relative surface areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Ocean
Pacific
Night Spot Ramblings Show Delegates at Convention Hustle
Wilbur visits a Chicago nightclub and reports a chaotic Republican convention scene. He describes hit and run chaos on the way to breakfast, a parade, and delegates debating uncommitted status while dodging partisan roasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
Chicago
Honey
Eisenhower
Bureau Reports Cotton Acreage Decline for Year
The Agriculture Department reports 26,051,000 acres of cotton in cultivation on July 1, with no production forecast until August 8. This compares with 27,917,000 last year and 18,629,000 in 1950, against a 29 million acre goal. If yields average 275 pounds per acre, output would near 14.47 million bales versus 15.13 million last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
European Heat Wave Death Toll Near Three Hundred
European heat entered its 11th day with no relief. About 300 deaths were reported across the continent as temperatures neared 100 degrees. Western Germany exceeded 200 deaths including seven U S soldiers, Italy 33, France 20, with Norway and Austria posting 104 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
U. S
Italy
France
Independent at heart amid plea for funds
A letter from a sailor’s wife laments separation and asks for more money, noting rising costs such as milk at 36 cents a glass. The note ends with affection from Wilbur and a plea to hurry funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur
P. S
Meat sales soar as summer demand rises in New York
Hot weather boosts canned meat sales. Meat canners and related industries report steady gains since 1948. Current production runs about five times higher than 15 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pastors School Held At Athens
More than 100 Methodist ministers of the North Alabama Conference registered at Athens college for the pastors school opening day. Courses include New Testament, Pastoral Counselling, Hymnody and Church Management. Dr Samuel W Marble will speak daily through June 11. Bishop Clare Purcell will lead a cabinet session Thursday. About 200 pastors expected. 20 from the Decatur district receive scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Alabama
Athens College
R E. Smith
Shreveport
Howard Grimes
Dallas
Tex
Fagan Thompson
Birmingham
W. G. Henry
Anniston
Samuel W. Marble
Enid
Okla
Clare Purcell
Alabama
Decatur
Cocker Spaniel Loses Chase After River Beavering Incident
A cocker spaniel named Lucky chased a beaver into the Flathead River near Columbia Falls Montana. The dog seized the beaver but was later treated by a veterinarian who sewed three gashes in Lucky's side and strapped him for a possible broken rib. The beaver swam away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Falls
Mont
Lucky
Flathead River
Here
U S Must Move Its Moscow Embassy At Expiration Of Lease
The Soviet government announced it will not renew the lease on the American embassy building in Moscow when it expires December 31 1952. The United States must relocate to a new site, with the landlord indicating housing for embassy personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Moscow
U. S
The
Expansion Plan for Moscow University Mentioned
The note references a planned expansion of Moscow University almost 18 years ago. It notes the ambition to broaden facilities and academic scope as part of a broader institutional expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow University
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