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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1951
Page
7
A compilation of Dorothy Dix advice letters. Topics include forgiving a wayward wife from a betrayed sister, how to keep a man dating a 38 year old woman, and handling truth about a child after a first marriage. Advice centers on independence, frankness, and avoiding past mistakes.
A note instructs readers that Dorothy Dix cannot answer personal mail and offers leaflet D-1 Broken Engagements. To obtain a copy, send a 3 cent stamped self addressed envelope to Miss Dix care of this newspaper at P O Box 98 Times Square Station New York 18 N Y.
Pilot Bill Cutter of Santa Fe misheard his passenger and asked which Las Vegas. The reply Las Vegas Nevada led him to reroute, revealing three places named Las Vegas: Nevada, the city of Las Vegas New Mexico across the Gallinas river, and the town of Las Vegas New Mexico with its own officers.
A North Kansas City minister's wife, 39, describes how Hadacol eased her weak run-down condition and loss of appetite. She credits B1 B2 Niacin and iron deficiencies for her illness and says she gained weight while recommending Hadacol to friends. The ad touts a money back guarantee and affordability.
Weather report notes the Central Valley's January through May rainfall at 26.87 inches, the driest five months in three years. March is the wettest month at 9.27 inches, May the driest at .36 inches, with detailed monthly totals and year-to-date rainfall through Tuesday noon.
A mobile crew of migratory harvest hands moves north from Mobile Alabama to pick potatoes in southwest Alabama then head to Maryland and Virginia for beans cucumbers and tomatoes. They travel by truck and old buses with families along for the ride and plan to return south as cooler weather arrives to assist cotton and citrus harvests in the south.
Delegates at MOBILE Alabama on June 13 decided to divide the Alabama State Nurserymen's and Florists Association into separate bodies. The Nurserymen named Marvin Barton president Elwood Stevens vice president and Tom Dodd secretary treasurer. Florists elected Mrs Gertrude McCown president and Joe McKinstry vice president with board members named for leadership roles. Florists chose Montgomery for 1952 convention while nurserymen planned future site.
Harold Tingley appeals an Alabama circuit court decision permitting extradition to California on grand theft charges. He was released on 25 000 bond after habeas corpus petition denial. former Gov. Folsom previously rejected a similar request. He faces new warrant and larceny charges.
East German kinder gartens in Saxony teach children a bedtime rhyme urging daily prayer to Stalin. The Telegraf reports teachers instruct pupils to fold hands close eyes and think of Stalin each night before sleep.
General Douglas MacArthur arrives in Texas for a planned five speeches across six cities starting at the state capitol in Austin before a joint legislative crowd. The visit includes Houston Galveston San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth with rigid protocol and civic welcomes.
Advertisement promotes Wonder Salve and Wonder Soap for eczema psoriasis infections and athlete's foot with claims of greaseless antiseptic formulas safe for children and guaranteed results or money back. Also markets Pylax rectal remedy with applicator and key. Sold in Decatur by local druggists.
It is believed that the first cultivated trees to be grown for their rubber were set out in Ceylon.
Archaeologists report wheat farming began over 6,000 years ago in southwest Asia, signaling early agricultural development. The finding highlights the shift from hunter gatherer societies to settled farming communities in the region.
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