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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1950

Page

3

Maine and New Hampshire primaries shape GOP gains

The Associated Press reports Maine’s GOP sweep with Governor Frederick G. Payne high around 67 percent and three GOP House members in office. New Hampshire sees Senator Tobey pitted against Wesley Powell, a close, party line race with liberal overtones as Democrat turnout remains strong.

Fice Frederick G. Payne GOP House Robert Hale Charles P. Nelson Frank Fellows Payne Tobey New Hampshire Charles W. Tobey Wesley Powell Emmett J. Kelly Carl Hayden Arizona Eugene D. Millikin R-Colo George D. Aiken Warren G. Magnuson Wash Michigan Minnesota Hayden Vermont James Bigelow Bellows Falls Aiken Harold J. Arthur Colorado John A. Carroll Millikin Ralph L. Carr Ray H. Brannaman Veterans of Foreign Wars Walter H. Johnson Washington Magnuson Albert J. Engel G. Mennen Williams Luther W. Youngdahl

Safflower Seeds Yield Up To 37 Percent Oil

A report notes safflower seeds can yield as much as 37 percent oil, indicating high oil content for processing and potential for increased production efficiency in the industry.

Daily Crossword Clues and Cryptogram Feature

Crossword puzzle prompts list across and down clues with entries like Tempest lizard and flowering shrub plus a cryptogram with a Longfellow quotation. Narrative notes about a teacher’s career and Malaya’s population trend follow, indicating a newspaper page mix of puzzles and features.

Teacher Retirement Fund In Good Hands In Alabama

The Alabama teacher retirement system, covering 32,187 current and former teachers, holds a trust of 22.9 million dollars. Board member and treasurer William Howard MacGregor oversees investments with a staff that ensures returns from U S Treasury, municipal bonds, FHA loans, corporate bonds, and common stock, aiming for about 3 percent overall yield. MacGregor, a Georgia native and longtime churchman, helped shape the system and now manages its efficient operation.

Lynn Brannen Montgomery Ala Alabama William Howard MacGregor Aléhauneh ManGennann MacGregor Board of Control U. S. Treasury First National Bank of Birmingham Georgia Methodist Conference

Population Decline Alters Local Economic Landscape

In a broad trend, the community has experienced a significant population drop over the last 16 years, shrinking the labor pool and affecting local businesses. Projections indicate ongoing demographic shifts that may influence planning and services.

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