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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1951
Page
3
About ten million tons of seaweed drift in the Sargasso Sea forming a vast green mat. Scientists study this natural phenomenon for its ecological and oceanographic implications.
The grand opening of White's Jewelry at 114 Grant Street features a new gift department led by E. C. White, a 20 year veteran in the Decatur area. The store showcases famous names in china, crystal and silver in a newly built air conditioned building.
The Veterans Administration reports the second special life insurance dividend for World War II veterans begun April 23 has reached 55 million dollars with about 675000 checks issued. The overall 1948 to 1951 dividend totals 685 million across 8200000 policies, with a yearlong payout due to complex rates and policy anniversaries.
Expert manicurists share practical nail care advice for hurried women. Guidance covers shaping to avoid stubby nails, avoiding base half moon polish on slender nails, and using a fine white line to extend polish wear. Suggestions include rounding square nails and selecting new veneer shades like deep coral.
In Huntsville Alabama on May 29 a preliminary hearing is scheduled Friday for three men including a father and son charged with rape. Bond set at 2500 dollars each for Bob Thompson 50 Clarence Thompson 23 and James M Glover 17. A 30 year old housewife said they took her at knifepoint and raped her Saturday night in Gurley but the trio say she went willingly. Another man is being hunted in the case. Hearing in Madison county inferior court.
Talladega County goes to the polls to decide dry or wet status under the local option system after a brisk campaign. Dry leaders include Hobson Shirey and Bill Irby. wet chief is Rear Admiral W M Dillon. Voter turnout was described as likely sizeable after weeks of campaigning.
DeMolay commandery No. 14 schedules a special meeting Thursday at 3 30. A banquet at six follows before resume of degree work. A large candidate class will be initiated. Knights urged to attend and bring uniforms if worn.
AFL Aluminum workers at Reynolds Metals in Sheffield vote to end a 23 day strike over a 7 cent hourly raise and six paid holidays a year. About 2,700 employees return to work as federal mediators press for wage-pattern talks with the Wage Stabilization Board pending broader settlement.
Postmaster R T Sheppard announced the local postoffice will be closed Wednesday in observance of Memorial Day a legal holiday. A mail delivery will be made in business districts parcel post will be delivered and the usual service extended to box holders.
A health article explains stomach function and disorders as due to weak nerve energy. Spinal adjustments are claimed to restore nerve communication and normal stomach activity, promoting full health. Dr J P Pierce Chiropractic Offices 51914 Bank St Phone 1331.
VA notes the belief that second dividend timing is misposed by memory of early flood of checks. The timetable for the second dividend remains under review and not yet started in their areas.
Alabama and Georgia officers continued their investigation into the killing of Jack Woolf after an arrest for kidnapping. Woolf, a Eufaula businessman, was found near Georgetown Georgia on May 11 with three bullet holes in his head. C H Holman Jr., 33, of Clayton faces kidnapping charges.
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