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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1958

Page

9

Playing The Game According To Boyle In New York

HAL BOYLE notes that one in three newcomers to New York try settling in Greenwich Village. He says outsiders feel odds favor them in the city of big pitches, despite limited talents.

Hal Boyle New York New York City Greenwich Vilage

New York City the Imperial City of a Foreigner at Home

The narrator, a transplanted newspaper man, describes New York as the city that stares at Washington with capital and culture. He recalls feeling foreign among foreigners, yet slowly finds kinship with the stone and skyline. He praises its music art love and the gifts hoarded in its streets and windows.

Washington Potomac Hudson Greenwich Village New York City New York Empire State Building Central Park

Alcohol and the Tyranny of the First Drink

Health article argues alcoholism stems from deep personal uncertainties and urges compassionate psychiatric help rather than punishment. It warns that sobriety requires eliminating the need for a first drink and notes risk factors like insecurity and high pressure.

Manhattan Townsman Sees Continuous Change And Mystery

A reflective note on life in Manhattan, describing the city as fresh and不同 daily, its perpetual change making it a constant mystery, adventure, and reward over 21 years of observation.

Manhattan

Africans Packed in Ruanda Urundi Colony Size of Maine

More than four million Africans are crowded into the Belgian colony of Ruanda Urundi a region barely larger than Maine.

Ruanda-Urundi Africa Maine

District Diary Hart seller HARTSELLE Kiwanis talk and plan

Harvey Pickens addressed the Kiwanis Club sharing Texas and Oklahoma oil field work experiences. Interclub meeting with Huntsville discussed Kids Day set for June 5. Civitan Club named a committee to select the outstanding citizen for the city. announcement planned at next session. Police court fined two for reckless driving and two for public drunkenness. Building permits issued include a three bedroom house for 7500 and several remodels and additions totaling over 35000.

Hartseller Harvey Pickens Kiwanis Club Pickens Texas Oklahoma Huntsville Club Hartselle Civitan Club Paul McCullough McClannan Street Louis Plemmons E. Main Street E. T. Morris E. Booth Avenue Hartselle Hospital N. Sparkman Street Sims and Wallace U.S. 31 Black Chandler Hospital

Town Creek considers street improvement plans

Town Creek officials discussed further plans to improve streets at a recent city council meeting. Johnny Sugg, two-year-old son of Mr and Mrs, was mentioned in a subsequent line from the report.

Cullen Sugg Colbert County Hospital Edward L. Sandlin Hartselle 2 Lester C. Sandlin Falkville High School Town Creek Ala Johnny Sugg

New Jersey Adopts Eastern Goldfinch as State Bird

The Eastern Goldfinch is designated as the official state bird of New Jersey in a formal action. Local officials and naturalists note its bright plumage and presence across New Jersey habitats.

New Jersey

Veterans Administration Answers on Education and VA Benefits

In response to common questions from veterans and families the VA outlines options for changing approved schooling with guardian consent, obtaining liability relief on sold GI homes if a buyer assumes the loan, up to 48 months of vocational rehabilitation for disability related training, and guidance on choosing payment schedules for GI insurance premiums with VA office assistance. For Tennessee Valley veterans, the Decatur VA Office provides further information.

Tennessee Valley Decatur

Church Assembly Votes Down Women Ministers Bid

In Stockholm the Church of Sweden assembly votes 62 to 36 against allowing women to become ordained ministers, marking a setback for gender equality in church leadership.

Church of Sweden Assembly Stockholm

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