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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1955

Page

3

Wilson orders output boost for long range bombers

James Marlow reports that after criticism the Defense Department orders higher production of long range bombers led by the B52 while contrasting U S and Soviet capabilities. A comparison box cites Russia's Type 37 bombers and MIG series amid warnings of equal or superior military power.

James Marlow Associated Press Washington Defense Department Defense Wilson Moscow Sen. Symington D-Mo Air Force Truman Wilson Russia United States Symington

Surprise Witness in Blackwell Case

The defense aimed to discredit a surprise witness in the Tom Blackwell murder case. Tom and Mickey Blackwell of Selma are charged with slaying Clarence Chester of Los Angeles and James Chester of Selma after a New Year's Eve brawl. Mickey may face trial in June. a heated cross examination occurred.

Selma Tom Blackwell Mickey Clarence Chester Los Angeles James Chester Tom Chicago Clarence Circuit Court Roderick Beddow Tom Boggs Robert Sims

More American Men Die From Cancer Each Year Since 1949

The figure shows cancer mortality has exceeded female deaths annually since 1949, highlighting a long term gender disparity in cancer mortality in the United States.

Neel Home Demonstration Club Names Dress Revue Winners

Neel HDC members held a May dress revue at Mrs. Herman Johnsons home. Six sport dresses and three all occasion dresses were modeled. Mrs. R. L. Sparkman and Mrs. C. L. Thompson were selected for county revue in sports and all occasion categories.

NEEL Neel Home Demonstration Club Herman Johnson R. L. Sparkman C. L. Thompson Vercy Ellis John Hayes R. H. Ellis Hollis Long Lucille Hawkins L. A. McDonald Adda Thompson

FFA Electrification Test Winner State Boy

Auburn John Brandon Mc Cool 17 of Reform Alabama won Alabama's Future Farmers of America home electrification contest. Second place went to Ronald E. Clements Greensboro with Billy Thomas Laverne third. Others are Bobby Tucker New Site and Percy Deal Gray Carrollton.

Auburn John Brandon McCool Floyd McCool Reform Ala Alabama

Back to School for Mrs Bressler and Family Boosters

In Bird City Kansas Mrs Ear nest Bressler and her 15 year old daughter, both sophomores, head back to school. Her husband and children run farms and two implement firms. she also serves on the Kansas Parent Teacher Association board, balancing family duties with renewed student life.

Bird City Kas Earnest Bressler Bresslers The Kansas Parent-Teacher Assn

Putting on the Dog Progress Affects Flint Woes

In Flint Michigan dog warden Max Cole integrates two way radio links between his trucks and the sheriff's office to improve responsiveness as progress changes life for stray dogs and residents alike.

Flint Mich Max Cole Sheriff's Office

Caesar Reforms Calendar Creating Year of Confusion

In 46 B C Julius Caesar ordered calendar adjustments shifting from lunar to solar year adding three months to align the cycle. The change produced the so called year of confusion as the new system took effect.

B. C Julius Caesar

Isotrope Sales Worth 30 Million in United States

Radioactive isotropes with a value of 30 million dollars are sold annually in the United States. This market activity involves regulated handling of sensitive materials by multiple firms and government oversight to ensure safety and compliance.

United States

Dorothy Dix Dear Miss Dix Advice on Love and Career Choices

A reader inquires whether to marry at 18 or pursue college. Dorothy Dix advises postponing marriage, choosing college first to secure a stable career, then family, noting the young fiancé lacks work plans and the long term benefits of education.

Miss DIX Teachers’ College Gib Muriel Nissen Frank

Teenagers Seek Parental Guidance for Dating Etiquette

A brief social note advises teens to respect parental wishes to maintain approval. It suggests clinging to a telephone friend as a normal phase and emphasizes acting in line with parents for continued approval and harmony.

Dorothy Dix Prompts Free Leaflet D-11 Stepchildren

A request cites requesting Dorothy Dix’s free leaflet D-11 on Stepchildren. The notice instructs enclosing a stamped self addressed envelope and sending it to her care via this newspaper.

Dorothy DIX

First U S Patent on Making Got and Pearl Ashes

The document notes the first U S patent signed by George Washington for a method described as making got and pearl ashes.

U.S George Washington

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