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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1955

Page

3

Money Waiting For Alabama POW Veterans Claims

Eight Alabama veterans or their families may claim payments from the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission for time spent in prisoner of war camps during the Korean War. Deadline to file is August 21. If the veteran is deceased, widows or children may file. if no widow or children, a parent may. Payments average about 1500 dollars per claimant nationally, with the per day rate totaling 2.50 dollars for days imprisoned. Names and last addresses of the eight Alabama claimants are listed.

Washington Alabama The Foreign Claims Settlement Commission Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the Ter States Pearl Carter Pace Congress Richard F. Davis Susie Davis Box Bessemer Edgar Enfinger John Enfinger Cottonwood Charles L. Harris Jefferson St Alexander City William A. King William A. King Jr August R. King 19Th Place South Birmingham James E. Miller West Blocton Billy J. Morrow Alice J. Hendrix Goodwater James H. Nelson Inez Nelson Monyhan Gurnee Ave Anniston Donald 8 Brown 17Th Ave

Skunk Complaint Yields Odor Despite Removal

Patrolman John Sheffield reports a skunk under a St. Petersburg residence was removed but the odor persists. The brief assignment notes the complaint and the outcome.

ST. Petersburg Fla John Sheffield

New Non Surgical Pile Treatment Promises Shrinkage

NewHealing substance Bio-Dyne claims to shrink hemorrhoids and relieve pain without surgery. Case reports describe thorough reduction and statements like piles have ceased to be a problem. Available as suppository or ointment under various names.

New York, N. Y U.S. Pat

Accountants Set Forum Sessions In North Alabama

The North Alabama chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants will hold three sessions next fall from five to nine pm in the Decatur area and Huntsville to widen attendance. Leaders, topics, and dates to be announced. officers and attendees discussed activities at a recent Decatur meeting.

North Alabama National Association of Cost Accountants Decatur Huntsville Marlin Long R. D. Meredith, Jr Sheffield Bayne J. Vaughan Decatur Jack W. Mueller New York Frank W. Hayes Frank E. Denilon, Jr Tuscumbia Pitts Motel

Lawrence Nips Corn Stealing Case In Bud

Sheriff Franklin Smith and deputies arrested William McCord of Mt Hope after tire tracks led from a Mt Hope corn field to Russellville. McCord faces petty larceny charges as more arrests were expected in the disappearing corn case.

Moulton Russellville Lawrence County Franklin Smith William McCord McCord Mt. Hope Smith W. A. Pickens Hope Hatton

Patchy Rain and Fog Break Warm Weather Pattern

Weather across the nation showed showers in the Southwest and Mississippi Valley with fog in midcontinent areas. Northern New England and Pacific Northwest also saw fog while the southern half reported temperatures in the 70s and the north in the 60s to 70s. About 60 percent of U S fur production in 1954 was mink.

Mississippi Valley New England Pacific Northwest Great Lakes Ohio Valley Oregon Washington Coast North Woods Atlantic Pacific

Billy Graham Says Big Four Talks Need Bow to God

Geneva note reports evangelist Billy Graham saying the Big Four Conference will amount to little without bowing to God as the top delegate. He spoke to radio audiences and a mass meeting as diplomats and press filled Geneva, praising the West and warning of possible Soviet deception.

Evangelist God Geneva Billy Graham Graham United States Pearl Harbor Russia Eisenhower

Outwitting Your Allergy

A physician recounts a highly allergic individual and his family to illustrate hereditary allergy. The subject shows respiratory, hives, digestive, and skin reactions to ragweed, molds, cabbage, plastics, dyes, book glaze, and fabrics. Some reactions include edema and shock, with asthma avoided.

Tuscaloosa Murder Suspect Nabbed By FBI in Detroit

Willie James Hawkins, 29, a nightclub bouncer, was arrested in River Rouge near Detroit on a federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution in a Tuscaloosa murder case. He was booked in a Detroit jail. FBI said the murder charges stem from Tuscaloosa filed last January.

Detroit Tuscaloosa Ala Willie James Hawkins River Rouge FBI Hawkins

Woman's Missionary Union meeting outlines new quarter work

The WMU of Muscle Shoals Association meets at Wheeler Grove Baptist Church on Wednesday at 10 AM. Speaker Mrs. Harold C. Marsh of Florence will discuss My Mission in My Community, with Rev Newby leading devotions and Mrs G A Goodwin of Huntsville attending. Lunch is provided, bring a sandwich or dish.

Woman's Missionary Union of Muscle Shoals Win Huntsville WMU Creek

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