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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1952

Page

7

Grand Jury To Convene Again

The federal grand jury in Mobile will resume sessions next week after a four week recess to pursue unfinished business. U S Attorney Percy Fountain declined to specify the outstanding matters. Previously the panel indicted five people for misapplying over 900000 in Thomasville Bank funds and Joseph Mitchell faced other criminal actions tied to a Gulf Coast Tobacco Co. case.

Mobile Freanesany U. S Percy Fountain Thomasville Bank & Trust Co Joseph Mitchell Mitchell Gulf Coast Tobacco 40 Washington John Mitchell House Justice Department Gulf Coast Tobacco Co

Health and aviation medicine in the old Alabama pamphlet

The article outlines aviation medicine and sun exposure guidance. It explains cabin pressure benefits for passengers and flight crews, when travel is advised for heart or lung patients, and the risks of pneumothorax. It covers sunlight’s health benefits and dangers, vitamin D, skin damage, and advised gradual tanning for diverse skin types.

Chariel

Your Sun Tan Common Sense Is Wisdom Well

A brief saying extols practical wisdom and self care, emphasizing balanced judgment and the value of simple, sensible living. The line frames sunny health habits as signals of prudent thinking and steady character.

Sergeant Faces Court Martial Over Discharge Bribe Aide

OZARK Ala A Camp Rucker personnel sergeant SFC Fred W Bassinger faces court martial next week on charges he took 500 dollars to arrange a soldier discharge and asked 15 50 dollars from two others to obtain their discharge He reportedly held 500 when picked up and was accused of taking the money while knowing the discharge had been arranged He could face up to nine years hard labor dishonorable discharge forfeiture of citizenship rights and pay allowances Bassinger home is listed as Minneapolis

Ozark Ala Camp Rucker SFC Fred W. Bassinger Judge Advocate General’ S Office 47Th Bassinger G. I Minneapolis

Youngster Freed After Foot Trapped In Toilet

Eight year old William Turner became stuck in a floor mounted toilet in Louisville Kentucky last night. He was trapped for an hour before firemen removed the bowl from the floor and shattered it to free him. He emerged with scratches and bruises.

Louisville William Turner

Railroads seek permission to raise freight rates in Georgia

Georgia Public Service Commission studied a plea by 34 railroads for authority to hike freight rates within the state. A decision is expected next week.

Atlanta Georgia Public Service Commission

Flying foxes: Old World tropical bats with a wing

Flying foxes inhabit Old World tropics and are large fruit bats known for their expansive wings and roosting habits. These megabats rely on forests for food and sanctuary, playing roles in pollination and seed dispersal across their range.

Tropics

Way Is Cleared For Merger Of Churches

In Claremont California on June 19 the General Council of the Congregational Christian Churches chose Dr. Robert Cashman of Chicago as moderator and cleared the way for action on a proposed merger with the Evangelical and Reformed Church. If approved the merger would unite 144 million Congregational members with 800000 Evangelical and Reformed adherents.

Claremont Calif General Council of the Congregational Christian Churches Chicago Robert Cashman Congregational Evangelical and Reformed Church Congregational Churches

Doan's Pills Provide Relief For Backache And Kidney Discomfort

Nagging backache and low energy may signal slowing kidney function Doctors highlight kidney health. Stress or poor diet can worsen symptoms Doan's Pills offer mild diuretic relief used successfully for decades to help flush waste from kidneys Get Doan's Pills today.

Dean Doan

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Hysician Hete Medical Association of the Bete of Alabama AIR Travel Tafts Robert A. Taft Ohio Taft Alfred O. Palmer Readsboro Sherman Pond Whittingham Palmer Scotland Neal Stephenson Austinville Dela Fred Smith Furniture CO Bank St Don's Floor Service Don William Baltimore Maryland Sp.c.a United States Rubber Company Fisk Safti Fisk Division of Decatur Johnston St Service GREEN Decatur Motors
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