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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1950

Page

3

Puppy Has Innocent Role In Family Tragedy

DETROIT July 31 A live puppy played a part as tragedy struck the Cooney family for the second time in a year. Ten year old Wayne was killed last September after being hit by a car. Ilene three linked herself to a leash in play and died from a fractured vertebrae and pneumonia. The family also has five year old Brian.

Detroit James Cooney Cooney Wayne Ilene Cooneys Brian

HADACOL promoted by family in Nashville ad

Leslie Ladd and his family credit HADACOL with relief from vitamin deficiencies including B1 B2 Niacin and iron. Mrs Ladd reports improved appetite pale cheeks rosy glow and boys growth while the ad urges purchase and warns there is only one genuine HADACOL.

Leslie S. Ladd, Jr Cleveland Avenue Nashville Hadacol The LeBlanc Corporation

Mackenzies Column on Korea War and UN Impact

The war in Korea may prove a hidden blessing as it unites nations for peace. The United Nations sanctioned the invasion, strengthening non communist members. Turkey offers 4500 troops, and NATO partners push toward a closer Western European army integration amid the conflict. Jets destroyed fuel dumps and vehicles in marked strikes.

United Nations Korea League of Nations U. N Peace Organization Turkey Russia Dardanelles Waterway Moscow Soviet Union

Labor Unity Amid Korean War Guided by AFL-CIO

The AFL-CIO unity committee in Washington says a merger of America's rival labor factions is a virtual must to meet the world march of communism. The committee insists labor in America is fully united against communist aggression, hoping the Korean conflict strengthens global unity.

Afl-Cio Unity Committee Washington America

Kissin on Screen Slows as Film Tech Improves

Hollywood historian Carlisle Jones notes that screen kissing has slowed over 20 years while other film elements speed up. He cites early lovers like Valentino and Greta Garbo as examples of longer, deliberate kisses, and mentions neck pains from cramped filming positions. Directors urge honest emotion in kisses.

Hollywood Carlisle Jones Canasta Jones Valentino John Gilbert Greta Garbo John Barrymore Dolores Costello Nebraska Warner Studio Michael Curtiz

Press box trouble as Baltimore stadium opens season

NFL writers touring Baltimore’s new stadium face no press box, only a press tent atop a still unfinished section. Rows of seats will be roped off for journalists with an awning for weather protection. William and Mary to play 11 football games next fall.

Baltimore National Football League William and Mary

RPI Confirms Record-Attack on Letters and Awards in 1949 50

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute reports 187 letter winners on 12 varsity teams and 367 other award winners, plus nine freshmen and four junior varsity squads. In baseball George Kell of Detroit extended hot streaks with 33 hits in 34 games and a 13 game run, then 20 more in sequence. Michigan State track set 12 varsity season records, seven indoors and five outdoors.

Troy N. Y Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute George Kell Detroit Michigan State

They Like George New York Four

Most National Football League clubs have approached coach Red Strader of the New York Yanks regarding George New York Four as a potential addition.

New York National Football League Red Strader New York Yanks

Trade Ball Aims To Reclaim Backfield Star Taliaferro

In a decisive bid to regain the backfield edge, a trade ball effort centers on Taliaferro with the conclusion noting that the rookie of the year award in 1949 may suggest he deserves retention. Billy Direct clocked a mile in 1:55 at age four, while a record dating to 1938 stands in the books.

Taliaferro Billy Direct

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