Extending Alabama fall tourism via park ads urged
The Florence Times urges boosting tourism in September and October by promoting parks in Lauderdale County and Wheeler Park as key draws. The Daily argues for extending the state park system into fall and asks the Conservation Department to consider inviting fall visitors to the Tennessee Valley region.
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Decatur Daily
Decatur
Alabama
The
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
W. R. Shelton
Florence Times
Wheeler Park
North Alabama
the Times
Lauderdale County
Tennessee Valley
the Daily
State Conservation Department
Decatur Tradition Inspires Global Reflections on Civic Progress
A Decatur civic mindedness narrative travels from the town to Scotland and back, cited by W M Ballentine as a model of an American industrial revolution. The piece urges continued citizen effort across education industry and community aims, noting some tasks cost money and others do not. The article highlights the forthcoming plans of Strand Corporation and a first appearance of fabrics of acrilan in stores.
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Decatur
Scotland
W. M. Ballentine
Ballentine
North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board
Scottish Council (Development and Industry
Ae Aeran
Strand Corporation
Acrilan
Huntsville
Morgan County
West Town
Public Forum letter urges church role in dry vote
Decatur readers debate alcohol policy urging churches to engage in politics and confront bootlegging. The writer argues Christians must act against drinking and questions pastors preaching solely salvation while ignoring civic duty. Mrs. Cecil Bartlett signs.
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Decatur Daily
Decatur
Alabama
America
Lane
Cecil Bartlett
Beech Street Complaints Spur City Enforcement Questions
A Decatur reader criticizes police efforts and disputes in enforcing the 30 mile per hour limit. They cite buses and taxis speeding, buses loading in the street, vertical parking after dark, and double parked trucks as dangerous violations. The letter questions enforcement timing and revenue from fines.
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Decatur Daily
Decatur
Alabama
Living Today by Arlie B Davidson Values and duty
A dated moral column by Arlie B Davidson outlines eight rules for living honestly and thoughtfully. It urges seeking truth, faith in people and higher ideals, considering others, and acting now rather than dwelling on the past or future.
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Oth. Davidson
Contested Liquor Question Sparks Morgan County Debate
Letters from Decatur readers dated September 1952 urge orderly reform and defend wet liquor views. Citizens challenge church tactics and press for legal control to fund schools, playgrounds, and public works while opposing prohibitionist measures.
Looking Ahead on National Debt Reaches New High
Washington reports the federal debt now exceeds 262.19 billion dollars with a note that every child born on August 31 owes 1 670.90 in taxes. Congress aims to limit debt to 275 billion but officials warn the next Congress may need to raise the cap to 300 billion.
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Washington
Congress
Treasury
College president proposes universal student fingerprinting
Tufts College president Dr. Leonard Carmichael urged national registration and fingerprinting of all young people to identify skills for emergencies. He spoke at an American Psychological Association meeting, advocating tagging and classifying physical and psychological traits. Washington reports say state government payrolls rose 4 percent to 1,079,000 by April, as fast tax write offs were approved for 13,531 new or expanded defense plants to spur industry.
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Leonard Carmichael
Tufts College
Medford
Mass
American Psychological Association
Washington
Commerce Department
Air Force Unveils Plan to Remove Fuel Tank Fire Threat
The Air Force announced a project to eliminate fire danger in aircraft fuel tanks. It has granted a manufacturer access to details and testing capability to advance the safety initiative.
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Washington
Air Force
Think and Vote No on Liquor September 23
A civic plea urging voters to reject liquor legalization to prevent crime and protect youth. The message stresses public safety, bootlegging on back streets, and urges Christians and all citizens to vote no, promising better county standards.
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Thomas Edison
Woodruft
Civic clubs tour remodeled Decatur Municipal Building
Several Decatur civic groups plan a weekday tour of inspection at the newly remodeled Municipal Building. After finishing touches, an open house for the public is set Friday from 2 to 5 p m and 7 to 9 p m. Rotarians Lions Civitan and Kiwanis will each conduct tours starting at noon daily with Mayor Sandy Summer leading.
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Carroll &E. Lisby
Decatur
Rotary
Lions
Civitan
Lisby
Kiwanis
Lyons
Rotarians
Civitans
Kiwanians
H. R
Sandy) Summer
Rotary and Exchange clubs set safety film events
Rotarians will view the safety film A Day in Court after luncheon at the Lyons before a City Hall tour. The Exchange club also screens the film Tuesday at 7 PM in the Pitts Motel dining room. Bob McNelly of the Decatur Automobile Dealers Association will discuss the safety campaign launching next month.
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the Lyons
City Hall
Exchange Club
Pitts
Bob McNelly
Decatur Automobile Dealers Association
Legion Post Meeting Features Walter Jackson Guest
Walter Jackson superintendent will speak at the local American Legion meeting at 8 P.M. Monday in the Legion Home on Bank Street. The executive committee will fill a vacancy on the board of trustees and launch the annual membership drive. Members are urged to bring dues and a potential new member.
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Walter Jackson
American Legion
Legion
Bank Street
Meetings on tap this week in town
Rotary board of directors meet at 7 30 P M Tuesday at the home of Prentiss Clark Moose Lodge gathers at 8 P M Tuesday at the Moose Home on Moulton the notices outline local gatherings and times.
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Rotary Board of Directors
Prentiss Clark
Moose Lodge
Moose
Moulton
Ryan Aeronautical Co Reports Fuel Tank Vent Concept
The firm discusses pumping engine exhaust gas into empty fuel tank spaces to replace explosive air vapors as fuel is consumed. Exhaust gas would fill the voids and is described as non explosive, potentially reducing gasoline vapor hazards.
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Ryan Aeronautical Co
Draft Push Aims 341 Physicians and 200 Dentists in November
Washington reports the Defense Department plans to draft 341 physicians and 200 dentists in November. The Army will use general reserve units stationed domestically to train draftees as replacement centers near overload from anticipated heavy draft calls early next year.
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Washington
Defense Department
Army
Political Calendar Washington Week Primaries and Elections
A condensed list of upcoming political events by state. Maine hosts a senatorial and multiple state races including governor and three House seats. Arizona Colorado Minnesota New Hampshire Utah Vermont Washington Wisconsin hold primaries for various Senate and House seats and governor positions.
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Washington
Maine
Arizona
Senate
Colorado
Minnesota
New Hampshire
Utah
Vermont
Wisconsin
Long Auto Trip Includes Visit To Kin In City
Mrs. R. H. Sheldon and her daughter Mrs. W. C. Van Dyke plus three grandsons completed a 3000 mile southern tour. They visited Clarke Field in the Philippines, Baguio and Manila, traveled through Pennsylvania Dutch country, Gettysburg, Shenandoah Valley and Oak Ridge, Knoxville, Decatur and Florence Alabama, and made stops in Anderson South Carolina and King’s Mountain North Carolina.
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Boston
R. H. Sheldon
Poole Street
South
W. C. van Dyke
Scotty
Michael
Bruce VanDyke
VanDykes
Clarke Field
Philippines
TS VanDyke
Rural Valley
VanDyke
O'Hare Field
Chicago
van Dykes
Baguio
Manila
Woman's Club
Gettysburg
Shenandoah Valley
Atomic Museum
Oak Ridge
Decatur
Ala
Free Boat Inspection Scheduled Today in Decatur Harbor
Boat owners may receive a voluntary courtesy inspection from 2 to 5 p m. The Decatur Coast Guard Auxiliary will inspect boats tied up beside the Auxiliary floating training quarters in the Decatur boat harbor. Those meeting minimum standards receive an official copy of the inspection and a decal.
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Decatur Coast Guard Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Decatur Boat Harbor
Cattle as Currency in Historic African Tribes
In former times many African tribes used cattle as a form of currency and rarely slaughtered them for food, valuing cattle as wealth and social status in their communities.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
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Stevenson
Sparkman
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Decatur, Alabama
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Byarlie
B. Davidson
Saens the Lord Our Maker
Ralph Gordon
Decatur Daily City
S. A. Lynne
H. B. Terry
Grady C. Franklin
Jaycee
Elks Lodge
Elks Home
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