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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1951
Page
9
A black bear repeats familiar routes, guiding hunters who track the animal by observing its trails. The piece notes repetitive patterns in the bear’s movements and the role of observers in locating it.
John Russell of Fairhope was elected commander of the American Legion in South Alabama at a one day meeting. Also chosen were Dave Sisson of Montgomery as area vice commander and Sam S Williams of Troy as trustee. District commanders include Earl Becker.
East German poet laureate Johannes Becher has produced a 300 page dedication to Stalin titled Star of Never-Ending Glow. He likens the Soviet Union to the Star of Bethlehem in a preface and says its one message to the world is peace on earth.
The National Geographic Society notes pretzels began in Rome as treats given to children who recited prayers correctly. The twisted shape is said to symbolize folded arms in prayer.
Readable fragments show Bay Minette finishing seventh with C. W. Eil, Andalusia taking eighth behind Andrew M. Robinson of Abbeville in ninth. The snippet records athlete placements in a regional meet.
A compact 24 by 24 foot house is pitched as the smallest practical home meeting FHA minimums yet offering ample living space for a small family. It features a front living room with two large picture windows, a conveniently placed kitchen and service entrance, two bedrooms with large closets, a bath near both living areas, and a basement with recreation and laundry space. Builders can order blueprints for $7 first set and $3.50 each additional, plus a book of 100+ home designs for $2.50.
Pittsburgh's Hill City Band needed a tuba player and a tuba. Director Howard McKinney appeals for the person who owns a tuba to donate it to the band after a caller offered to help.
Mc Kinney and the tuba player face a new worry after forgetting to write down a woman’s name and address. The incident centers on the missing identifying details and the search for the woman as memories of the event linger.
The article notes Chesapeake Bay has about 4 000 miles of tidewater shore when including the mouths of the streams feeding it.
In Birmingham on May 29 a fatal shooting occurred when an accused black prowler, Ver non Kidd of Vincent Alabama, grabbed for an officer's pistol during transport to police headquarters. Capt. Ben Walker said Kidd and two officers on the back seat scuffled until Officer Roy Massey freed the gun and fired.
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