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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1950

Page

7

Alabama ABC board to cut liquor prices and broaden stock

The Alabama liquor control board reports a September price cut averaging 20 cents per bottle and reduces state liquor mark up from 50 to 40 percent. The board considers stocking more bourbon and plans a new storage warehouse near Kilby prison with Highway Department plans.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Liquor Control Board ABC R. P. McRee Distill Highway Department Kilby

The Dale two story house plan by Small House Planning Bureau

A compact two bedroom design with two beds per floor and a finished second floor option. Rear entry leads to a basement, kitchen dinette occupies one end with appliances inside and sink on exterior wall. Exterior features asphalt shingles wide siding stone front wall and a covered entrance. Plan area 1042 square feet cubic content 24400. Send inquiries to the Small House Planning Bureau St. Cloud Minn.

Small

White ibises spotted at Wheeler refuge first North Alabama record

Dr. F J Buchmann of Baton Rouge reports at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge July 11 that four white ibises were observed. Manager John H Sutherlin notes this may be the first known ibis sighting at the refuge and possibly a North Alabama record. White ibises, usually coastal, feed on crawfish and are larger than a chicken. The refuge hosts many species new to the Tennessee Valley beyond its duck and goose population.

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge F. J. Buchmann Baton Rouge American Ornithological Society John H. Sutherlin North Alabama South Atlantic Wheeler Tennessee Valley

Relief for a Headache

Medical note reviews actin hydrochloride as a headache remedy for migraines and histamine headaches. In 26 injections, 48 of 59 headaches improved. 11 not helped. Oral dosing relieved 15 of 26 headaches. Side effects included blood pressure rise with injections. Use constrained in high blood pressure. Not best for all cases. may aid if ergotamine fails or is unsuitable.

King

Morale Is High At Guard Camp

Adjutant General James S. Saliba praises Alabama National Guardsmen at Ft. McClellan during summer training. He notes 90 percent readiness for action, officers and NCOs prepared to deploy, younger enlisted men needing three to six months to harden, and a heat equipment gap with new weapons expected.

Montgomery Ala Jamess. Saliba Alabama National Guardsmen Ernor James E. Folsom Dbixievision Ft. Mc Clellan Alabama Mississippi Saliba Dama List

McCarthy Case Seen Ending But Signals Remain

A five member Senate subcommittee ended its five month investigation into McCarthy charges that the State Department housed communists. Democrats call the report a fraud while McCarthy and allies denounce it as a Kremlin ploy. The split leaves lingering suspicion amid Korea policy debates and possible future commissions. The case likely becomes political fodder ahead of November elections.

Adjutant General: No National Guard call to federal service yet

The Adjutant General said many relatives and friends of guardsmen asked about active duty. He noted there has been no official announcement or source indicating the guard would be called into federal service because of the Korean War.

Han

Trade Increases in Mobile Foreign Trade Tonnage

Exports insured a slight gain in Mobile district foreign trade for the year ending June 30. Customs collector Joseph H. Lyons reported 7,352,898 tons total, up 34,838 tons from the prior year. Exports rose to 3,593,024 tons while imports fell to 3,759,874 tons.

Mobile Ala Mobile Customs Joseph H. Lyons

Lawmakers contradict McCarthy on Lattimore charges

Three Democrats found no evidence to support McCarthy's charges against Lattimore and said he was not the chief architect of US Asian policy. Senator Lodge's report also said the investigation did not prove Lattimore was a communist or a Soviet agent.

Kremlin Stalin McCarthy Lodge Massachusetts Hickenlooper Iowa Senate State Department Owen Lattimore Far East Lattimore Asia

Albertville Quartet to sing at New Salem church concert

The Albertville quartette will perform at New Salem church on Saturday evening July 29. The public is invited. The visiting singers will stay for the all day singing on the fifth Sunday, July 30.

Albertville Quartette New Salem Church

Thomas Named to Gulf State Marine Fisheries Panel

Bert Thomas, former state official, is named to the Gulf State Marine Fisheries Compact Commission by Gov. James E. Folsom. The appointment, to replace James H. Faulkner, requires senate approval and runs to June 8, 1953. Thomas had served as ex officio conservation director before resigning to become Mobile County tax assessor.

Thomas Montgomery Ala Bert Thomas Gulf State Marine Fisheries Compact Commission James E. Folsom State Senate James H. Faulkner Bay Minette Alabama State Department Mobile

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