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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1957
Page
9
Health column by Dr W W Bauer, director of health education for the American Medical Association, offering medical guidance and public health tips for readers.
The Association of Casualty and Safety Companies urges promoting bicycle use among children while stressing safety. It notes high ownership, European respect for riders, and the need for safe bikes, proper licensing, and a cooperative community effort led by city and county governments to reduce injuries and fatalities.
Circuit Judge George Wallace warned Tuesday that a federal civil rights bill before Congress would end municipal government in the United States. Speaking to the Lions Club in Homewood, he attacked a proposed civil rights commission and said it would authorize non judicial power to review city actions and jail mayors for contempt without trial.
Every Friday at 8 pm the Decatur Armory hosts a teen dance and variety show with rock n roll pop country music square dancing round dancing and bopping. Adults 25c for ages up to 12. Western All Stars and Tune Recording Artists provide music with guest stars from Pune Records.
Athens Limestone Hospital joins national observance with the theme Careers That Count. The hospital notes ongoing growth since 1951 and stresses hospital careers as a daily, year round service to the community, inviting dedication to humane service.
Harrisburg reported three Pennsylvania public school districts admit keeping Negro and white students separate in elementary schools. Coatesville Kennett Consolidated and Steelton Highspire districts say integration is underway, with plans to complete within six months to three years. Governor Leader orders survey and aims to stamp out segregation.
A column notes the deplorable and tragic events in nearby states and highlights natural gas as the sixth largest U.S. industry. It emphasizes regional concern and the growing economic role of gas despite ongoing troubles.
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