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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1955
Page
8
Town Creek High School will open at 8 am Monday for the 1955 56 school year. Officials predict enrollment will exceed any past figures for the school.
Dr. Bauer explains trichinosis as an endemic pork worm infestation present in the United States and Canada. The life cycle runs through hog intestines to muscles, and cooks well to destroy the parasite. Pork remains nutritious and safe when thoroughly cooked, while public health focuses on breaking the transmission cycle.
Trichinosis spreads via amphipods and dog related meals with many deaths on polar ice. U.S. cases run 250 to 480 yearly since 1948, 1953 figure about 350. Autopsy shows up to 16 percent infestation, while pork and garbage disposal practices influence spread and control measures. Tomorrow: If You Must Shave.
A Utah style proposal in Alabama would raise Morgan County Tax Assessor salary to 5200 annually and extend clerical staff, supplies, and equipment. The measure also outlines deputy pay, travel expenses, and authority for the Board of Revenue and Control to adjust allowances up to 5000 dollars. The act sets effective dates and notes qualifications for supporting roles.
The Alabama Legislature amends Sections 1 and 2 of Act 437 1951 to set Morgan County Board members salaries at 4200 dollars annually and the chairman at 6200 dollars annually with monthly payments on the second Monday. The act becomes effective after current members' terms expire as per Amendment XCII. Albert P Brewer Place No 1.
The act updates Section 1 to authorize the Morgan County Circuit Court and Morgan County Court to appoint a deputy clerk and a clerical assistant. The deputy clerk gains powers of the circuit clerk and the combined pay for deputy and clerk assistant must not exceed 4000 dollars annually, paid from the county general fund. The change takes effect immediately upon governor's approval.
The notice reports acts amending Morgan County provisions for a deputy register and clerical assistant in circuit and county courts, retroactive to July 7, 1947, with revised compensation and authority. It includes changes to trial tax, retroactivity, and county education superintendent salary, plus a filing for James Maxwell compensation.
An Alabama act sets the chief deputy sheriff of Morgan County salary at 3600 dollars per year payable monthly. It repeals conflicting laws and names Senatorial District details and official references. The fragmented text indicates state legislative action and official salary provision.
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