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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1946

Page

9

Government to create national mental health institute outside Washington

James Marlow reports the U S government will, over about two years, establish a national mental health institute near Washington D C in Maryland. The facility will cost 7.5 million dollars to build and about 10 million dollars annually to operate, with goals to research causes diagnosis and treatment, coordinate nationwide research, and aid individuals hospitals and schools while assisting state programs.

James Marlow Washington National Mental Health Institute Maryland U. S. Public Health Service House Senate Committee On Education and Labor Veterans Administration

Mental health funding and research gaps highlighted

The passage argues that despite public and private efforts progress is limited due to poor coordination. It notes total mental illness research spending is about 2.5 million annually versus 250 million for mental institutions, and compares funding per case with infantile paralysis.

Incumbent Defeats Spur Political Alarm Across States

The Associated Press reports rising primary losses by house incumbents signaling potential shifts. Among 11 representatives and five senators failing renomination, averages span nearly 12 years of service. Notable exits include Senators Wheeler and Shipstead and Representative Weaver, with many defeats in solid party districts.

D. Harold Oliver Associated Press Washington Sige Congress Burton K.wheeler Montana Henrik Shipstead Minnesota Senate Zebulon Weaver North Carolina Malcolm Tarver Georgia Jed Johnson Oklahoma Charles C. Gossett Idaho Helen Douglas Mankin Henderson L. Lanham Rome Rep Tarver Kene House Cannon Florida Weaver Patrick Alabama Gibson Mankin Peterson Boren Wickersham Rodgers Pennsylvania Gossett Radcliffe Maryland Wheeler Shipstead Willis Indiana

Assassination of Bolivian President Villarroel

President Gualberto Villarroel of Bolivia was assassinated as revolutionists seized the La Paz palace. His body was stripped, hung from a lamp post, then displayed over an army tank as crowds watched. LAP Wirephoto.

Gualberto Villarroel Bolivia la Paz

Community collects for lunchroom and plans events in Morgan County

The town's women gathered at the schoolhouse for a lunchroom fundraiser while plans for a vacation Bible school begin Monday. Weekend visits, social gatherings, and family trips are noted among residents. a light note on bat migration adds local climate chatter. In Mobile, city attorney Harry Seale concludes Commissioner Robin C. Herndon may keep office as ownership of a taxi company does not violate the constitution’s conflict rule.

Billie Earwood Ratti Matthew—Rosasell Barbara Jane J. Bitt Sybil Rover Marie Hit Mrs. Mitchell Tennessee

TB cases rise in Alabama May totals show spread

The Health Department reports 381 tuberculosis cases in Alabama for May, up 94 from April. Jefferson County leads with 72 cases, Montgomery 34, Etowah 22, Mobile 17, and Madison 14.

Montgomery State Health Department Alabama Jefferson County Etowah Mobile Madison

New Jersey Adopts Eastern Goldfinch as State Bird

The eastern goldfinch is recognized as New Jersey's official state bird in a formal designation. It highlights the bird as a symbol of the state's natural heritage and wildlife.

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