Wildlife refuge growth shown to Decatur Lions
Larry Givens, Wheeler Refuge superintendent, told the Decatur Lions Club that the refuge expanded from 2 000 to 3 000 acres. migratory birds census rose from 1 500 ducks and no geese in 1939 to 30 000 ducks and 4 500 geese last year. The club noted wildlife gains and also funded a humidifier for Decatur General Hospital. Guests included Don Donahoe and Loyd Dinsmore. new members Johnny Giles and Dr Charles Price welcomed.
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Wheeler Refuge
Decatur Lions Club
Larry Givens
Givens
Tennessee
TVA
Highway 31
Decatur
Trana
Cers
Lions Club
Decatur General Hospital
Grady Wallace
Ruth Driver
Johnny Giles
Charles Price
Club
Don Donahoe
Birmingham
Loyd Dinsmore
Britons To Get Holiday Gas Allowance Increase
London March 30 The regular British gasoline ration grants motorists 90 miles of pleasure driving per month. Six month books total 540 miles, usable any time. The next period adds a summer holiday bonus of 270 miles, bringing total to 810 miles. Ration per horsepower varies from three gallons for under nine HP to five and one sixth gallons for 20 HP and over.
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London
Britain
Loyalty Case Bill Returned
A federal grand jury indicted Robert Himmaugh, a former Mississippi River vessel operator, on charges of making false statements to a loyalty board about communist activities. The case links to other pending investigations in San Francisco and Philadelphia led by James E. Palmer Jr. and Atttorney General Tom Clark's office in Washington.
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New Orleans
Robert Edgar Himmaugh
Himmaugh
Federal
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Communist Party
James E. Palmer, Jr
Washington
Tom Clark
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Loyalty ‘Board
Palmer
J. Shelly Wright
Gulf Area
Mississippi Valley
Rent Control Law Update Brings 15 Month Extension
A Washington ABC outlines the new rent law effective April 1 lasting 15 months. Housing expeditor James Woods oversees 600 area offices and 800 advisory boards with appeals possible to a federal panel. The text notes changes including state wipeout power and revived eviction controls.
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Washington
ABC
Truman
Tighe-Woods
Woods
James Marlow Woods
Court of Appeals
Area Rent Control Office
New York
Chicago
Volun
Union Grove community notices and health updates
Morgan County Union Grove notes list church events at Baptist church with an evening service and Sunday morning, plus a business meeting on April 3. Entries report illnesses Wanda Brooks Terrell and Lilly Childers, several local visits, and a funeral for Jack Beshears with sympathy to Maud Beshears and children.
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the Baptist Church
James G. Cobb
Barbara Gale
Huntsville
M. C. Yancey
Ruby Johnson
Jack Beshears
Union Grove Church
Maud Beshears
Rice Diet Linked to Blood Pressure Changes And Canker Sore Causes
A medical column reviews the rice diet proposed by Dr. Kempner for high blood pressure, noting limited calories and salt restriction with mixed results. It cites Duke University patients, Rosenberg studies, and compares effects with low salt diets, while also addressing canker sore causes and uncertainties.
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Walter Kempner
Duke University
Fireman Injured in ACL Freight Derailment near Talladega
A fireman identified as Thomas Lester was slightly injured in the derailment of a Atlantic Coast Line freight train near Talladega. The ACL officer said damage appeared minor and the cause had not been determined.
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Talladega
Ala
Atlantic Coast Line
Thomas-Lester
Atlanta Negro
ACL
Atlanta
Plumbers elect officers at Alabama convention
The Alabama Association of Master Plumbers re elected Ray Stewart of Gadsden president at the final session yesterday. Bob Murphree of Tuscaloosa was named vice president and Guy Action of Birmingham secretary treasurer.
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Plumbers
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Association of Master Plumbers
Ray Stewart
Gadsden
Bob Murphree
Tuscalousas
Guy Action
Birmingham
Community Snippet Highlights Local Visits and Illnesses
Mrs W. S Lemley visited Huntsville and M C Lemley spent time with son Aral near Hartselle this week. Dorothy Bonds recovering from a short illness. C H Remoins and daughter Arab visited church Saturday. Victor Fiack of Marshall County spent Sunday with Luther Pritchett. Mamie Bowling improving after Decatur hospital operation. Ellen Prince to visit Nashville daughter Frank Whisenant. Lee Huskey in the community Saturday morning.
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Wanda Brooks Terrell
Huntsville Hospital
Bud Lemons
Sam Hollman
Huntsville
Marvaline Thomas
Nashville
Eugene Lawrence
Berford Cobb
Joe Lawrence
Rescue Community
Vera_ ‘King
West
Point
Lillian Prince
Grace Chunn
Vaihermesa
Lilly Childers
Marshall
Luther _Pritchett
Mamie
Decatur Hospital
Ellen Prince
Frank Whisenant
Lee Huskey
SSS Tonic Promises Stronger Blood and Vitality
An old promotional piece touts SSS Tonic as a cure for non organic anemia boosting blood strength and appetite. It claims better digestion, energy, sleep, and color, with millions of bottles sold and availability at drug stores for 88 cents.
Rent Control Sees Reforms Across Decontrolled Dwellings
The measure outlines that rent increases are tied to existing leases and that any dwelling previously decontrolled remains subject to the rent figure specified in its lease. The policy aims to regulate adjustments while preserving established terms for current tenants.
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