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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1946

Page

3

Task Force Startled by Premature Photo Flash-Bomb Incident

The crossroads task force, during a dress rehearsal for an underwater atomic bomb explosion on July 25, was startled by a premature oversized photo graphic flash-bomb that exposed an operator and disrupted the exercise aboard USS Mt. McKinley.

MT. Mckinley Crossroads

Moone's Emerald Oil Relief for Eczema and Itching

Over 25 years thousands of bottles sold for surface skin conditions. Go to your druggist for a small original bottle of Emerald Oil and use as directed. You’ll get relief quickly and healing aids without stain or grease. Absolutely guaranteed satisfaction or money back from Caddeli Drug Co and Goidel's Drug Store.

Moone Caddeli Drug CO Goidel

Atomic depth charge dummy explains early flare incident

Vice Admiral Blandy outlined that a non explosive underwater dummy bomb triggered by radio impulses caused a 100 pound magnesium flare to detonate 51 minutes early. The real atomic device remains safeguarded by elaborate, fail safe mechanisms and distance precautions to prevent premature detonation.

Ional Adm W. H. P. Blandy Admiral Blandy W.S. Parsons Blandy

Neck Vertebrae Count Surprises in Bird and Giraffe Comparison

The swan holds more than three times the giraffe's neck vertebrae, highlighting a striking vertebral difference between the two species.

CRYPTOQUOTE PUZZLE AND A SHAKESPEARE QUOTE REVEALED

A cryptogram puzzle titled Cryptoquote features a quotation by Shakespeare about faith and honesty. The page lists across and down clues for the crossword and ends with yesterday's solved quote THERE ARE NO TRICKS IN PLAIN AND SIMPLE FAITH.

King Features Syndicate, Inc

China's Civil War Threat Deepens Amid Yangtze Turmoil

Mackenzie's column cites General Ho Ying-Chin and General Chow En-Lai amid renewed fighting along the Yangtze as China nears possible civil war. Moscow radio claims U S arms aid and lend-lease, while a Manila source notes Soviet troops possibly garrisoned near China.

Ho Ying-Chin Chiang Kai-Shek Bower United States China Confucius Uncle Sam Marshall Yangtze River Chow En-Lai Chow Yangtze Moscow Radio Nanking

Truman Aid Plan Eyed in Democratic Strategy

Democratic leaders foresee President Truman aiding congressional races if he campaigns this fall. Some lawmakers doubt outsider support moves voters, noting past failed purges and the uncertain impact of presidential endorsements on contests in states like Oklahoma and New York.

Jack Bell Associated. Press Washington Truman Wilson Congress B. Carroll Reece GOP New York James Mead Thomas E. Dewey Mead United States Burto K. Wheeler Montana Elmer Thomas D Okla Roosevelt Oklahoma

China Crisis Deepens as Nationalists and Communists Split

The author warns that a Chinese civil war is likely as nationalist and communist forces remain irreconcilable. While truces may brief ly occur, the long term outcome favors battle on the fields, unless Western powers reconcile suspicions among Moscow and Western capitals to avert a wider conflict.

China United States Moscow

Public notice in re Lilian Ray Nelson estate in Morgan County

In Morgan County Alabama the Morgan County National Bank as executor of Lilian Ray Nelsons estate seeks unknown next of kin heirs at law and distributees. The court orders publication in The Decatur Daily for four weeks requiring those unknown relatives to plead answer or demur to the bill by August 12 1946 or a decree pro confesso may be entered. July 11 1946 Bryan McAfee clerk.

Morgan County National Bank OF Decatur Alabama Lilian Ray Nelson Leslie M. Nelson State OF Alabama Circuit Court Morgan County Register Decatur Daily Bryan McAfee

Shoes lessen jar in walking studies say researchers

Researchers note that different kinds of shoes reduce the shock felt when walking, citing tests that compare impacts across shoe types and suggesting footwear choice can affect joint comfort and longevity.

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