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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1955

Page

3

Hog calling champ says loud voice wins over skill

Robert Clark the three time hog calling champion at the National Hillbilly Homecoming in Maryville Tennessee explains that a strong loud voice is the key. He notes hogs respond to a clear cry and that anyone with a powerful voice can call hogs even without special talent.

Robert Clark Clark Ren Lgey Alcoa

Franklin offers $25 reward for official tips

Franklin New Hampshire posts a $25 reward for information leading to the capture or identification of an individual. The notice encourages citizens to provide tips to local authorities and warns of ongoing investigative efforts.

2000 Men Battle 3 Forest Fires Across 3 States

More than 2,000 firefighters battled blazes that had consumed at least 23,000 acres in Arizona Wyoming and Colorado. The Prescott fire alone scorched about 19,000 acres and killed a man, while two Wyoming fires totaled roughly 3,600 acres. Firefighters hoped to surround the flames with 1,000 to 1,200 men as conditions shifted.

Associated Press Arizona Prescott National Forest Prescott Forest Service Wyoming Medicine Bow Arapahoe National Forest Colorado Phoenix Denver Charles Cline Waggoner Ariz W. B. Gallaher E. §. Fortenberry Laramie Medicine Bow Mountains Fortenberry Medicine Row National Forest Saratoga Wyo National Guardsmen New Mexico

Farmers Explore Profit Plans at North Alabama Substation

Limestone and Morgan County farmers will visit the Cullman North Alabama horticulture substation on Thursday to learn profit boosting practices. Sessions cover year round grazing for dairy and beef cattle, livestock insect control, truck crops, cotton hogs combos, weed control, and crop variety work with cotton corn and small grains.

Limestone Morgan Counties North Alabama Cullman T.S. Morrow Limestone County Belle Mina Colbert Franklin County

Cullman Death Suspect Skips First Hearing

Dock Freeman 43 of Cullman County may waive a preliminary hearing on a murder charge for the July 1 death of his nephew Sammy Freeman 28 of Jasper. If waived, the case heads to the Cullman County Grand Jury in September. Freeman has remained jailed since July 1 without bond. His lawyers are Bland and Bland of Cullman. The killing occurred near Dock Freeman’s home near Bug Tussle after a parole violation on a prior murder conviction.

Cullman Dock Freeman Cullman County Sammy Freeman Jasper Freeman Grand Jury Bland and Bland Sammy

Reservists Begin Two Weeks Training at Fort Benning Georgia

More than 386 officers from Medical and Engineer U.S. Army Reserve schools in Mobile arrive for two weeks of training at Fort Benning Georgia. Col. M. E. Weatherby of Mobile will assign reservists to post units during the course.

FT. Benning U.S. Army Reserve Mobile Ala M. E. Weatherby

Pier Disappears From Webster Lake Beach

A 42 foot pier vanished from a Webster Lake beach during the spring. The structure, built in two sections for easy handling, disappeared without trace.

Cials Webster Lake

Japanese artists boost Christmas card output amid Orientalism trend

Tokyo expects a 30 percent rise in Christmas card exports as Japanese artists paint ahead in summer to meet growing demand for Orientalism in holiday cards. In the United States, Phillie pitcher Robin Roberts shifted from first base to the mound while playing at Michigan State, and volunteers assist.

Tokyo Japan Phillie Robin Roberts Michigan State

Raynaud's Disease Overview and Study Findings

A medical note discusses Raynaud's disease, its arterial spasms, causes, and possible related conditions. It cites a University of Michigan study of 238 patients aged five to 45, noting chronic cases, improvement in some, and the long course toward nerve surgery in others. Recommendations emphasize avoiding cold exposure and emotional stress while considering sympathetic nerve procedures in progressive cases.

Raynaud University of Michigan

Missing Editor Report Reveals Secret Trip and Uproar

Salt Lake City New York editor Howard Rushmore, editor of Confidential, vanished from Chicago then surfaced in Butte under an assumed name while seeking a top Communist leader. He blamed publicity for his sources going silent and now flies to Salt Lake City to pursue another lead.

Salt Lake City New York Howard Rushmore Chicago Rushmore Butte Mont

Science Shrinks Hemorrhoids Without Surgery

For the first time science has found a new healing substance that shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves pain without surgery. Case after case shows actual reduction and thorough relief, with sufferers noting diminished pain and shrinking. The preparation H ointment is now available at druggists with a money back guarantee.

New York, N. Y

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