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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1952

Page

3

Hog Embargoes Enforced in Deep South to Halt Virus

Alabama and Georgia imposed embargoes on incoming hog shipments to prevent vesicular exanthema spread. Infected hogs at a Birmingham yard led to slaughter of exposed animals. Georgia banned swine and fresh pork for 30 days. Virus traced to California, then Wyoming, with shipments from Omaha, Nebraska.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Georgia Birmingham Frank M. Stewart Tom Linder California Cheyenne Wyo Omaha Neb Southeast John Milligan

Service Held Today For Sidney Dean

Funeral services for 68 year old Sidney Dean of Lacey's Spring were held at 2 30 P M at Lacey's Spring Methodist Church with interment in Hough cemetery. Peck directed. Dean died Friday night at Hartselle hospital. He is survived by his widow Ida, three daughters Loriie Bessemer Bessie Harris and Irene Dean four sons Foreston Akron Ralph Huntsville Clarence Lacey's Spring Shirley and one sister Hattie Rickets Huntsville. Agnes Sorel attracted Charles VII of France by wearing a diamond necklace.

Sidney Dean Lacey Lacey's Spring Methodist Church Hough Cemetery Peck Directing Dean Hartselle Hospital Ida Dean Loriie Dean Bessemer Bessie Harris Irene Dean Lacey's Spring Foreston Dean Akron Ohio Ralph Dean Huntsville Clarence Dean Shirley Dean Hattie Rickets

Government Expects About 80 Billion in 1953 Expenditures

Washington reports that Congress authorized about 157 billion for the year but officials expect actual spending to total around 80 billion. They say a 70 billion tax and other receipts may not cover the outlays, needing up to ten billion in borrowing. The piece explains the distinction between appropriations and expenditures.

Charles Molony Washington Congress Treasury

Water delivers millions as Decatur growth prompts plant expansion

Water delivery in Decatur shows steady rise with over five million gallons in thirteen days and more than seven million on June 26. The note commends George Godwin, and offers assistance from the Bureau of Sanitation as the city considers enlarging plant facilities.

Decatur George Godwin

Economic notes reveal large carryover of federal spending

A Kentucky meeting discusses Acrilan’s impact on jobs and state economy. A summary explains how 158 billion dollars in spending authority exists this year, while only 73-75 billion is allocated for 1953. It notes carryover from prior years and the Defense Department’s large ongoing appropriations for ships and aircraft, with long lead times in modern military production.

Congress Treasury Defense Department

Senators Duel Over Civil Rights Rule Change at Convention

Benton Lehman push a two thirds vote or simple majority to end debate within 15 days with each senator allowed long talks. Sparkman faults the process saying the platform group should focus on principles. Alexander urges Senate cloture reform and federal civil rights legislation while Northern backers seek a strong convention platform.

Benton Lehman Sen John J. Sparkman Alabama Russell Sparkman Platform Group Archibald S. Alexander U. S Senate New Jersey Democratic Party Alexander Army Truman

Eva Peron Improves Slightly As Nation Prays for Recovery

Buenos Aires reports Eva Peron slightly steadier yet doctors’ bulletins fail to quell fears she is sinking. Ill for eight months and gravely ill ten days, she underwent major surgery last November by Dr George Pack. President Peron stays beside her as radio stations interrupt programming. A state decoration is awarded and Catholic masses are held with a large open air service planned in Plaza de la Republica.

Buenos Aires Argentina Eva Peron Congress Peron Gen. San Mar

R L Campbell Taken By Death

Funeral services for Robert L. Campbell 80 of Austinville will be held today at 3 PM at the residence on Church Street interment in Rose Lawn Cemetery Mutual directing He died yesterday at 1 PM at his residence He was a member of the Austinville Baptist Church and a retired L and N railroad employee He is survived by Mrs Fannie Campbell one son John Campbell Moulton one brother Andy Campbell Paint Rock twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Pallbearers are Elmer Bussey Martin Daniel Allen Daniel John Higdon Monroe Higdon and Carl Cooper

Robert L. Campbell Austinville Church Street George Ricker Roselawn Campbell Fannie Campbell John. Campbell Moulton Andy Campbell Paint Rock Elmer Bussey Martin Daniel Allen Daniel John Higdon Monroe Higdon Carl Cooper Austinville Baptist Church L and N Railroad

Marines Complete Training At Paris Island Base

Marine Private First Class Calvin A. McDonald and Private First Class John E. Miller completed boot camp at Paris Island after eight weeks of intensive training. They earned the marksman medal on the rifle range and practiced with Garand rifles and other infantry weapons amid demonstrations of machine gun mortar and flamethrower operations.

Marine Calvin A. McDonald McDonald Athens John E. Miller Mary Lou Miller Elkton St Athens Marjorie Miller Itis Stand

Oil Tanker Explodes and Sinks in East River

A 135 foot wooden tanker carrying 91 000 gallons of gasoline burst into flames and exploded on the East River. Crew abandoned ship. cook Michael Zizzel 52 of Manhattan is missing. assistant engineer Donald Hastings 35 suffered second degree burns and shock. The vessel drifted to a pier and sank.

New York East River Michael Lizzel Manhattan Donald Hastings

Franklin’s First Subscription Library Set in Early America

Benjamin Franklin organized the first subscription library in what would become the United States. The project showcased colonial civic culture and aimed to broaden access to books and learning.

Benjamin Franklin The United States

Flor Stabler Named Dean at Florence State Teachers College

Dr Carey V Stabler formerly of Shepherd State College and Shepherdstown West Virginia is named dean of Florence State Teachers College He succeeds Dean F Lundyx who resigned to become president of Alabama College Montevallo Stabler a Florence native and World War I Navy veteran has taught at Holt High School and led Lowndes High School Fort Deposit and served on the University of Alabama and Alabama College faculty

Florence Ala Carey V. Stabler Shepherd State College Sheperdstown W. V Florence State Teachers Stabler Will Lake F. Lundyx Alabama College Montevallo Holt High School Lowndes High School Fort Deposit University of Alabama

Free book on arthritis and rheumatism offer

An enlarged 44 page booklet titled Rheumatism is mailed free to readers who request it. It claims drugs and medicines provide only temporary relief and promotes a non surgical non medical treatment from The Ball Clinic in Excelsior Springs Missouri with no obligation.

Ball Clinic Dept Excelsior Springs Missouri Adv

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Agnes Sorel Charles VII of France Falkville Hartselle W. T. Willoughby Maurice Jackson Protective Life Insurance Company 2Nd Ave Hagerty W. White Bureau of Sanitation Morgan County Health Dept Morriss Koster Acrilan Chemstrand Corporation Country Club Pan-Am Petroleum Corporation Tennessee River J. D. Pittman Implement and Tractor Company Eva R. L. Campbell Limestone Marines Parris Base Vienna Austria Ion Vidrascu McDonald Belk-Hudson Price Navy Tan Faille Belk Hudson’s Don’s Floor Service Don Williams 9Th St. S. E W. R. Rush George FE. Rush Exrc John Murray F. Aubrey Carmack L. RB. Herron Board OF Directors Melvin Hutson Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co W. BR. Rush Par Valve Loan Company A. Parker Osment Morton, Allen & Williams Ruel (Pete) Prior Pryor Optical Company W. A. Belcher Belcher Lumber Company B. Clayton, Sr Knight Electric Company N. E. Ware, N. E. Ware Hauling & Contracting Co George E. Sh Senieuteet Wales Loan Co Walker Mattison National Union Life Insurance Co A. C. Stabler Frank Chambers Frank Chambers Engraving Co Par Valve Loan Co M. J. Collins Collins Produce Company I. B. Herron Par Value Loan Company Wm. ©. Hendrix Hendrix-Brooks Furniture Company Aubrey Carmack General Counsel Sidney W. Smyer Smyer & Soyer Cor. Bank & Vine 4Th Ave 21St St North Tuscaloosa Tuskegee State, Ala Dr. Stabler FSTC
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