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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1958

Page

10

Lawrence County teachers pursue summer degrees amid accreditation worry

Lawrence County has 34 teachers enrolled in five colleges for summer degree work under supervisor Mrs. Nor Harris. Four aim for Ed S degree at Peabody, 18 seek B S or B A, and several list master’s studies while the board notes accreditation pressures. Mt Hope remains free of probation as schools face potential loss of accredited status.

Moulton Lawrence County Nor Harris Lawrence School Deara State Board of Education Town Creek Thelma Forbes Hatton Peabody J. K. Howell Hershel Leigh Herbert Leigh Mildred Daily Betty Lou Windham George F. Nancarrow Speake Edith Adkins Franklin Rober

Good-Time Charlie Faces Uneasy Bladder

An ad promoting Doan's Pills claims relief from backache and urinary discomfort caused by diet or emotional upset. It extols soothing effects on irritations and speedy pain relief, noting 60 years of use and a new economy size for savings.

Hadder Doan

False Teeth Rock or Slip? Upper and Lower Plates Review

A brief note examines denture stability describing that false teeth should not rock slide or slip once properly set. It discusses powder, placement, and odor checks to ensure secure fit and fresh breath.

Residents Pursue College Degrees Across Several Alabama Schools

Dennis The Menace son Moulton study toward a master's at Alabama College. Doris Chitwood and Moriah teacher pursue graduate work at Florence State College. Loradale Armor Speaker studies at Athens College. Auburn summer graduate attendees include W. A. Smith Chalybeate principal R. C. Beckett Midway principal Effie W. Nichols Woll Springs teacher Helen Burks Wren teacher. Others seek BS and BA degrees at Florence State College and Athens College. Damages not estimated. Dominion Bridge Co officials investigate. Atty Gen Robert Penner assigns Chief Justice Sherwood Lett to probe. Vancouver bridge two miles from downtown nearly two thirds done.

Moulton Alabama College Doris Chitwood Moriah Florence State College Loradale Armor Athens College Auburn Mer W. A. Smith Chalybeate R. C. Beckett Midway Effie W. Nichols Woll Springs Helen Burks Wren Dorothy Terry Caudill Hillsboro Margaret Dominion Bridge Co Atty. Gen Robert Penner Sherwood

Six Lane Bridge Falls Fatal Collapse in Vancouver

In Vancouver British Columbia two sections of a nearly finished six lane bridge on Burrard Inlet collapsed sending at least 16 workers to their deaths and injuring 22 others. The sections dropped 200 feet into the inlet as a crane toppled into the wreckage. Some men were trapped beneath steel and concrete while others were swept away. The cause of the collapse was not disclosed.

Vancouver B. C Burrard Inlet North Edwin Leitch Don Mitchell Bill Hallman Second Narrows

Health for Today on Blood Pressure and the Autonomic System

Dr. Bauer explains blood pressure rises with fear and exertion and falls at rest. The heart’s systole and arteries’ elasticity determine systolic and diastolic values. Autonomic nerves speed or slow the heart and influence arterial contraction.

Walter Cannon

Causes and consequences of high blood pressure in daily life

The article explains how anger fear and stress raise blood pressure preparing the body for fight or flight. It notes persistent irritations keep pressure high, risks include stroke and organ damage, and mentions drugs and occasional surgical options. Tomorrow: Crossed Eyes.

Bridge project delayed by disaster awaiting completion count

The entry notes the bridge intended for autumn travel will see delays from the disaster. Construction started two years ago and the final completion time remains uncertain for several days as engineers assess the impact.

Hartford dismantling at Norfolk Navy Yard

The U S S Hartford is being dismantled at the Norfolk Navy Yard. Admiral Farragut gave the famous order to Captain Drayton during the battle of Mobile Bay on August 5 1864 when he urged Dam the torpedoes Go ahead.

U.S.S. Hartford Navy Yard Norfolk Drayton Hartford Farragut Mobile Bay

Arctic Warms Slightly Over a Decade Says Canada Report

The Arctic is warming gradually with some regions showing about a one degree Fahrenheit rise in ten years according to the Canadian Department of Northern Affairs.

Arctic Canadian Department of Northern Affairs

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Beappy Wal Lawrence Charlie Dennis the Menace W. W. Bauer M. D American Medical Association Sterchi’s South 2Nd Ave. S.E Sterchi Eos Eee Roger Saeed PU A Ae 2Nd Ave
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