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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1958
Page
3
James Marlow analyses a proposed disarmament scenario amid a recession and a 200 billion five year defense outlay. He notes Eisenhower's warning on mutual aid and questions the economy’s resilience if defense spending dropped from 40 to 10 billion.
Unwise eating or drinking may irritate the bladder causing restlessness and discomfort. Doan's Pills offer eight relief actions including soothing bladder irritation and fast pain relief for backache headaches and muscular aches. They also act as a mild diuretic. The ad touts long standing use over 60 years and a new economy size.
Dr. Fritz Zwicky of California Institute of Technology proposes that tiny energy bits called nuclear goblins erupt near star surfaces causing explosive events seen on stars. He also notes weaknesses in Newton's gravity, citing galaxy clusters that defy expected grouping per his observations at Palomar Mountain Observatory.
Yalmiz Cetinalf, one of six Turkish students chosen for study abroad, spoke at the Lyons Hotel to Decatur Rotary Club. A 23 year old in the U S for almost two years he discussed studies in electrical power production, communications and hydraulics while praising American hospitality and noting Turkey’s postwar progress under Ataturk.
Local notices from Morgan County Center Springs report Rev L Z Hurley filled his appointments. Decoration Day observed Sunday May 11. Mrs Clara Lemmond hospitalized at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic in Decatur with several locals recovering well at home. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Cyrus Lemmond and Mr and Mrs H C Lemmond among others. Junior activities noted with M Y F group at Flint and hospital updates for P G Winton.
Falkville builds its sixth church as Hill's Chapel Church of God is moved to a new site on the Sivley McNally property. Rev. Terry Phillips Jr. will serve as pastor, returning to Alabama in 1956 after evangelistic work in Texas where he organized a church in Denton.
Civil defense agencies tally the mythical toll from a massive Operation Alert drill. The three hour assault involved 500 bombers and subs, with 291 blasts and widespread simulated fallout. Evacuations at 85 cities reached near 100 percent in ten locales. half a million civil defense workers and four million students participated nationwide. The exercise tested warning, evacuation, and fallout planning as President Eisenhower took shelter and the drill continued through the night.
Flint High School hosts Girls 4-H Club dress and skirt contests with district diary winners taking first. Jannette Hughes places second in dress while Blevens is second in skirt. Third in skirt ties between Diane Foster and Gail Carbon. District program includes Hughes, Evans, Howard, Grammer and Phares. Athens declares May 11 17 Hospital Week as mayor proclaims.
Fairview Church of God youth group elected officers at a meeting. President Vendalyn Jones and vice president Linda Flowers lead the youth while Kom Sean Laningham serves as secretary treasurer. Game leaders are Jimmy McCary and Linda Russell with Gale Thomason as Bible reader. Songleaders are Noah Laningham and Rodeny Jones.
Sunday annual Decoration Day at Johnson's Chapel cemetery near Danville with program starting 10 a.m. at Johnson's Chapel Church. A Lawrence County guest speaker appears at 10, then Rev. G. M. Bynum delivers the sermon at 11. Afternoon singing led by Gurnie Glasgow.
Public service article by Dr. Judson Pitts explains rheumatism types like neuritis arthritis myalgia and sciatica and attributes pain to nerve pressure and blood acid. It promotes chiropractic adjustments at 916 6th Ave SE with phone EL 3-5805.
A vintage advert touts Syrup of Black-Draught for constipated children with bedtime dosing to relieve morning symptoms. It claims to ease sour stomach, promotes sleep and daytime play, and promotes honey taste with vegetable herbs.
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