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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1958
Page
3
A columnist argues that unemployment data must be interpreted against seasonal trends. He notes Christmas retail spikes and summer job entry as normal patterns, warns against reading the figures as proof of recession, and cites May to July shifts as typical seasonal movement.
City Supt H R Leeman announced the staff for the new Decatur Junior High to open next September. Transfers come from Decatur High Riverside Gordon Bibb Walter Jackson and Cherry Street schools with several new teachers joining to fill vacancies and meet enrollment growth.
A public service article explains kidney elimination, how tubule cells and epithelial lining depend on nerves, and how spinal irritation can affect kidney blood flow and excretion. Dr Judson Pitts at 916 6th Ave SE offers diagnostic methods and treatment to restore nerve supply and kidney health.
Alexander City Ala Richard Wayne Montgomery of Moulton finished fifth of 26 in the Statue finals of the Teenage Safe Driving Rodeo sponsored by the Alabama Junior Chamber of Commerce held Saturday. James E Flourney Jr of Opelika won first place and a $500 scholarship. He will
Lana Turner read through stacks of about 50 000 letters from stars, ministers, fans, and ordinary people hoping for news and support for Lana and her daughter Cheryl after the Johnny Stompanato killing. She plans to return to work in a week or two and has limited visits while taking calls up to 20 times daily.
Six Falkville High School Future Homemakers of America members received state degrees at Jacksonville State Teachers College. Officers for next year named include Marie Walker as president and Nancy Johnson as secretary among other posts. The group may compete in the national finals for a $4,500 scholarship fund.
New York report highlights Bio-Dyne a healing substance from a world famous research institute that shrinks hemorrhoids relieves pain and stops itching without surgery. Cases show actual reduction and high patient satisfaction with suppository or ointment forms marketed as He. Money back guarantees urged by druggists.
The Associated Press reports Alabama weekend fatalities total at least six. Notable deaths include Robert Roy Schultz 40 of Tusumbia crushed by a railroad derrick near Scottsboro, and William Culver Street 46 of Montgomery who died from injuries after a Saturday crash.
Don Edmonds of Anaheim California escaped a mild concussion and possible hip fracture when his car spun backward into the concrete outer wall at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Doctors at Methodist Hospital said hip injury would determine his stay, with possible internal injuries remaining a concern.
The National Geographic Society notes two United States manuals threatened with extinction. The key deer of Florida and the black footed ferret are highlighted as at risk.
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