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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1955

Page

9

TEBOSS or BROKEN SPUR By-Nick Sumner

In Broken Spur a night confrontation ends with a shootout as Wayne Cameron murders Lita and Calder in a plan to take over the town. Kerry and Christie race to save Lita while Rob battles for control and Kerry hatches a dangerous ruse to draw Calder into the open.

Teboss Nick Sumner Wayne Cameron Kerry Cameron Broken Spur Lita Wayne Mallory Lon Calder Rom Cottonwood Grove Rob Christie

Alabama Gas to Borrow $3.1 Million, Extend Loans

The Public Service Commission authorized Alabama Gas Corp to borrow 3.1 million dollars for working capital and to renew or extend 1.4 million in loans. Funds will finance service-line additions and gas sales promotion. A rate-increase request denied by PSC has been appealed to court.

Montgomery Public Service Commission Alabama Gas Corp PSC Alabama Gas

Lost in Hyde Park Lake Nude Swimmer Freed

London reports Terrence Mc Kee, 20, swam across Hyde Park Lake at night, lost his clothes, and was found by a police officer. Magistrate Paul Bennett ruled that a nude person is not clothed and McKee was discharged under park decency rules.

London Terrence McKee Hyde Park Lake Park Paul Bennett McKee

Hartselle Resident Sam Murdock Dies in Michigan

Funeral services are set for Sam Murdock 71 of Hartselle in Lawrenceburg Tennessee with interment by North. He died Sunday at University Hospital in Ann Arbor Michigan while visiting friends. Murdock began with Stone Lumber Co in Hartselle about twenty five years ago after moving from Lawrenceburg.

Sam Murdock Hartselle Church of Christ Lawrenceburg Tenn North Murdock University Hospital Ann Arbor Mich Stone Lumber Co

Mink Skin Numbers For Coat Making Revealed

An article notes that 65 to 100 mink skins are required to produce a single coat. It explains the range reflects varying fur lengths and coat styles and highlights the materials needed for luxury outerwear.

Pakistan Tribe Uses Tongue Display to Apologize

A Pakistan tribal custom involves sticking out the tongue as a gesture of apology or contrition. The practice is cited as a culturally defined way to seek forgiveness or acknowledge a fault within the community.

Pakistan

Roman Sol Der Used Similar to Modern Striker

Fragment suggests Romans used a soldering technique akin to modern solder. Text notes a sol der or solder similar in function and application, but details remain unclear. The passage hints at historical metal joining practices and tool terminology.

Dear Miss Dix columns reveal love and family conflict

Dorothy Dix offers counsel on choosing between two suitors, noting George’s growing affection versus Alan’s stability. A widow laments aging and dependency while her sons care for her. Dix mocks a martyr’s self pity and urges gratitude for family support.

Miss DIX

Dear Miss Dix: Son's overseas romance leads to unexpected marriage

Dear Miss Dix explains a mother’s worry after her son stationed abroad married an old girlfriend instead of the German girl he loved. The German woman claims he is her husband with proof, prompting the mother to seek guidance.

Julia Hannah Cecil Hannah Conyers Georgia Miss DIX

No action needed by mother over son’s decisions

A terse reply asserts the son alone holds the problem and its solution. It emphasizes his autonomy and responsibility for his choices with no further parental action required.

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Chapter Nesters H. Ryan International Harvester Decatur N.E Michigan Dorothy DIX Alan George Joyce Muriel Dolly M Heepsake Second Avenue Decatur Trade Area Ryan Buick America McRae Buick Company Lee Street
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