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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1950

Page

3

Alabama Man Denied AEC Compensation Claim

Washington July 21 The Atomic Energy Commission denied compensation to Frederick P. Fulmer of Birmingham for claims of a possible process to make a more powerful cheaper A bomb and a potential defense. The patent compensation board ruled his disclosures are inoperative and lack utility.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission Alabama AEC Patent Compensation Board Frederick P. Fulmer Birmingham Fulmer

Life And Death As Seen By Boyle In The Commuter's War

HAL Boyle recalls the Korea war from Tokyo noting a shift from tension to cautious confidence after the Pu San coastal landing. He describes UN advances, civilian life near war zones, and the calm, methodical pace of headquarters amid ongoing fighting.

Boyle Hal Boyle Tokyo New York Washington Warfront Pentagon 38Th Parallel Supreme Headquarters Korea Japan

Courage and Patience Amid War Evacuee Struggles

A collection of reflections on war and courage contrasts life and death. Evacuees from Korea face hardships as passports vanish and funds run out, with State Department efforts to repatriate and compensate proving slow after years of claim settlements.

Korea State Department John Baldridge ECA Iowa United States Seoul

Amusing Entertainer and City Voices in Quirky Jests

A humorous collection of quips and gags from social season scenes and street interactions. The dialogue features a self described entertainer, a fire department riddle about a fireboat, playful exchanges with waitresses and neighbors, and a joke about a spinster age with a dowry tied to automobile tires.

New York Fire Department

Owens Jr. to Join Athens College Biology Faculty

Charles H. Owens Jr. will join Athens College as biology teacher at the start of fall quarter on September 11 after completing studies at the University of Alabama where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in 1949 and a master of science degree next month.

Charles H. Owens Jr Athens College University of Alabama Albert S. Williams Mary E. Renich Starkville Miss Mississippi State College Williams Athens Owens Charles H. Owens Hartsboro Russell County Ala

Star Denounces Ranch Clothes in Hollywood

Sid ney Blackmer, returning to films, condemns male stars who dress like ranch hands. He recalls Valentino Barrymore Gilbert as properly dressed and notes the shift to jeans and untucked shirts in Hollywood versus New York. He says he always wears a stiff collar.

Hollywood Sidney Blackmer Rudolph Valentino John Barrymore John Gilbert New York

City weighs transportation franchise during bus strike

Mobile officials consider granting a transportation franchise to Texas interests amid a six week bus strike. A conference is set with an identifying man from Austin, C L Doherty, while unrelated theater notes mention Alfred Lunt, Dennis King and Marlon Brando prior to the Strike.

Mobile Ala Texas C. L. Doherty Austin Doherty

School Leader Brings Family to Athens Visit

A school leader travels to Athens with his wife Martha Erin Tigner and their one year old daughter, daughter of Mrs. Kenneth C. Tigner of Seale in Russell County.

Athens Martha Erin Tigner Kenneth C. Tigner Seale Russell County

Jubilee receipts counted as funding goal debated

Pike county jubilee leaders counted yesterday's receipts toward a $10,000 goal after rain reduced takings. Jubilee Chairman Bill Needham said reaching the target seemed unlikely, as the goal had been raised from $8,000 on optimistic pre event reports.

Troy Ala Pike County Bill Needham

Organization Kand 125 Buses for Local Service Plan

A stated plan proposes a service expansion using 125 buses each with 47 passenger capacity to enhance local transportation options. The plan emphasizes scalable fleet growth and improved coverage for the area.

Helmstedt Founded Around Year 900 Says National Geographic

The North Central German town of Helmstedt is believed to have been founded about 900, according to the National Geographic Society. The claim presents a long historical timeline for the town and references expert associations.

Helmstedt Germany National Geographic Society

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