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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1950

Page

10

Six Convicts Granted Paroles by Alabama Board

Six convicts, including a life termist, were granted parole by Alabama’s state pardon and parole board. Marion Henderson, formerly life term, released after 24 years in Mobile County. Others paroled include Will Henry Broadway, Elias Brown, Allen Rose, Henry Scott, and Eddie Simmons, with offenses ranging from murder to manslaughter and rape.

Montgomery Ala State Marion Henderson Mobile County Will Henry Broadway Pike County Elias Brown Jefferson Allen Rose Lowndes Henry Scott Eddie Simmons

Beginners Swimming Classes Start Monday at Crystal Plunge

The Mor gan county chapter American Red Cross announces two week sessions starting tomorrow at Crystal Plunge pool. Children begin at 9 A M with Miss Jean Carter taught under George M. Porter supervision, while adults meet at 5 P M with Horace Broom guiding the course.

Morgan County American Red Cross Frank Kirby Crystal Plunge Pool Jean Carter George M. Porter Horace Broom Hartselle Red Cross

Threaten Harbor Starfish Invasion At Santa Monica

In Santa Monica harbor city officials hoped starfish would save 1400 dollars by eating mussels on dock pilings. The crustaceans moved to barnacles on the breakwater, risking rock stability and storm damage. No effective removal method found.

Santa Monica Calif

How to Store Eggs in Idaho Report

Moscow Idaho reports College of Agriculture guidance on egg storage with the small end down to keep the air sac properly oriented. The big end houses the air sac. keeping it up risks damage to the egg and quality decline.

Moscow Idaho College of Agriculture

Boykin Presses Korea Crisis Plan Amid Vacationing Colleagues

Rep. Frank Boykin worked in Washington on the Korean crisis while others vacationed. He hinted at a plan to move branches out of DC and praised President Truman's stance but opposed parts of his civil rights program. Other lawmakers discussed decentralizing federal agencies to safer towns and boosting local economies.

Wilbur Jennings Washington Service Washington Frank Boykin ULL Lue Aia US Ud Boykin Truman Korea Harry Truman United Nations United States Carl Elliott Seventh District Elliott Congress General Administration Agriculture Department Commercial Department Edward DeGraffenried California National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics DeGraffenried House Armed Service Committee Ames Aeronautical Laboratory Moffett Field Muroc Lake Edwards Air Force Base Los Angeles

Case of Premature Baldness Opinion by Dr Bundesen

In this article by Dr Herman WN Bundesen, the causes of premature baldness are explored. The piece discusses possible inherited factors scalp tension anxiety and facial expression as contributing elements and notes differences in scalp fat between genders.

Herman WN. Bundesen M.D Moore King

Seven Treated After Athens July Fourth Barbecue

Seven people were treated at Athens hospitals for what authorities suspected as food poisoning from a Fourth of July barbecue. All recovered without serious trouble, and purveyors speculated the ailment might have been a stomach ache rather than contamination.

Athens Ala

Turkeys Grow Toward 40-Pound Maturity

Some turkeys, especially the broad breasted bronze, may reach weights up to 40 pounds at full maturity. The note highlights unusually large birds and their growth potential.

Called Meeting Of Rising Sun Lodge To Be Held On Monday

Ri Sun lodge No. 29 will hold a called meeting Monday at 7 00 pm in the lodge rooms for work in the entered apprentice degree and the entered apprentice lecture. Masons who have not heard the lecture are specially invited and all Masons will be welcome per secretary D L Allen.

Rising Sun Lodge Ri Sun Lodge No. 29 D. L. Allen Penney’s

After the 4th Limestone County court sentences handed down

In Athens Alabama on July 8 two defendants received hard labor penitentiary terms before Judge D L Rosenaul Jr. Four more were jailed, one probation revoked, and several fines imposed. The sentences followed July 4 events with multiple defendants in Limestone County Court.

Athens Ala D. L. Rosenaul, Jr Limestone County

Seed production under way in several states

National Geographic Society reports commercial production of saf flower seed starting in Nebraska Colorado Montana and North Dakota. The effort expands cultivation for a new crop across the northern plains with researchers optimistic about yields and market potential.

Nebraska Colorado Montana North Dakota National Geographic Society

Frederick the Greats Potsdam palaces draw mixed wartime visitors

The Potsdam sites host Russians Americans British French and Germans who meet with little quarrel. Sundays bring many occupation personnel and sightseers eager to glimpse eighteenth century splendor and a rare chance to pass into the Soviet Zone.

Berlin Frederick Potsdam

Potsdam City Tour Amid Bombed Streets

A reporter travels through the outskirts of Potsdam, noting buses near palaces and a rapid ride through bombed streets that leaves little time to observe shop windows.

Potsdam

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