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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1951

Page

7

Fireworks In Word Battle Between Warren and Senate Panel

Florida Governor Fuller Warren and U S Senate crime committee exchange subpoenas in a public dispute. Warren was ordered to appear in Washington on July 9 while Sen. Herbert O Connor faced a July 2 Jacksonville appearance. Crews, Warren appointee, questioned perjury in Florida testimony and urged a Bayfront park debate over gambling.

Tallahassee Fila Fuller Warren Florida U.S. Senate Crime Investigating Committee Warren Washton Herbert O’conor Jacksonville Washington Guy Crews Duval County O’conor Crews Miami Bayfront Park Maryland

Morgan County Rock Creek Community Notices

The community invites all to church on the first Saturday and Sunday. Dr. and Mrs Omer Roan of Texas plan to attend. Miss Loris Iva lean Smith will marry Coy Puckett in Texas after his Army service. Various local residents visit relatives, travel, or host guests including families from Eva, Liberty, Lac ey’s Spring, and Gum Pond.

Omer Roan Texas Loris Ivalean Smith Coy Puckett Coy Malinda Lewis Decatur Florence Tanner Joma Greffory Eva Cleve Oar Liberty Arlin Blackwood Mollie Hamilton Near Ryan Bud Hamilton Eloise Tanner Elzin Ildren Lacey's Eunice Teague Livingston Dave McKee J. F. "Tanner Carmen Elgin Childers Lacey’s Spring Clifton Pamela Join Lewis Birmingham Ray Oden Harden Oden Lester Taylor Elen Taylor Gum Pond

Ptomaine Mention Signals Food Poisoning Class

A historic usage notes the word ptomaine as a label for a class of food poisoning. The term appears in early discussions of food safety and illness causation, reflecting medical vocabulary of the era.

Peanuts Linked to Materials for Explosives and Industry

A short report notes that peanuts contain materials used in making explosives, insulation, fuel, artificial wool, and fertilizers, highlighting their industrial versatility.

Students Design Prize Fashions at Parsons Graduation

At Parsons School of Design 238 graduates showcased original designs with some winning gold thimble awards from industry advisors. The fantasy group featured inventive outfits and accessories created for five dollars or less, including a papier mache cocktail hat and a felt topper with sequins. Winners included Assieh Moghadam of Iran and Sandra Carmel of Baltimore.

New York Parsons School of Design Signs Assieh Moghadam Iran Sandra Carmel Baltimore Mark Mooring Sandra Camel Claire McCardell

Sunday Activities and Local Visits in Cedar Creek

Sunday school here was well attended. A birthday dinner honored Edward and Gale Howell at the Elton Howell home with many friends and relatives. Reverend C. K. Morgan and family visited Holloway residence. W. O. Simmons returned from a trip to Mississippi and Louisiana. Paul Henson and family from Waterloo Iowa vacationing with Judge Henson’s family. Fred Murphy and Homer Foote families visited Addison to see Charles Good. Local residents attended boat races in Decatur.

Elton Howell Della Howell Edward and Gale Howell C. K. Morgan Edmond Holloway W. O. Simmons Mississippi Louisiana Paul Henson Waterloo Iowa Judge Henson Fred Murphy Homer Foote Mattie Foote Addison Charles Good Decatur

Local Greetings and Visits in Morgan County

Mrs. W. O. Lindsey and family welcome visitors from Chicago including Mrs. James Ozbolt and children. Lewisburg guests Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Harris and Wesley Lindsey join the Lindsey family for Sunday dinner. Arnold Jones is sick this week. Louise Reeves and daughter Barbara visited Mandy McNutt Saturday night. W. O. Lindsey's Sunday guests included D. D. Lindsey and children Harvey Stinson and Silas Jones. Bobby Ray Clark visited Delbert, Bobby, Arthur and Ermond Lindsey Sunday afternoon. S. E. Clark and children visited Myrtle Clark Sunday. Colorado's state motto is not fully shown.

Robert Lawrence Lorene Lackey Susie Harris Helen Blankenship Chicago James Ozbolt Ozbolt J. E. Harris Wesley Lindsey Lewisburg W. O. Lindsey Lindsey Arnold Jones Louise Reeves Barbara Mandy McNutt D. D. Lindsey Harvey Stinson Silas Jones Bobby Ray Clark Delbert Bobby Arthur Ermond Lindsey S. E. Clark Myrtle Clark

Oldest Operative Procedure Circumcision Debate

Dr Herman N. Budelsen discusses circumcision as the oldest medical procedure dating to 5000 B.C. He notes when to delay for prematurity jaundice or hemorrhagic disease and warns of possible urinary issues in listless babies. He cites cancer risk reduction and hygienic benefits, then includes a Q&A about shingles and penicillin.

Dorothy Dix Dear Dorothy Dix Clarifies a double life choice

The letter-writer in her early thirties confesses a decade of deceit with two men and asks which to choose. Dorothy Dix condemns the affair, urges fidelity to her husband, and emphasizes the child’s welfare and the danger of divorce.

Dorothy DIX

Sally's Sallies and Dear Miss Dix Advice Column Fragments

The page presents a vintage advice column with readers Sally and Miss Dix offering guidance. Pauline seeks help leaving an unstable boyfriend, while Joe requests tips to date his girlfriend solo. The responses urge breaking the cycle, suggest personal resolve, and advise conversations and boundary setting.

Wonder Salve and Soap touted for skin troubles

An old local ad promotes Wonder Salve and Wonder Soap for eczema psoriasis infections and athlete’s foot. It notes Army origins and claims greaseless antiseptic formula with money back guarantee. Also mentions Pylux rectal remedy and druggists in Decatur.

Decatur Oy Dillehay Hagerty Drugs Loyd’s Drug Re

Bengal Famine of 1943 Caused Millions of Deaths

India suffered a major famine in 1943 with 3 to 4 million deaths from malnutrition and disease. The crisis worsened by wartime policies and food shortages across Bengal.

India

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