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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1963

Page

10

Night Chase at Maple Inn Uncovers Hidden Arson Plot

Jim Trevor amps up his vigil in Mapleville and tails a warehouse fire case at the Bennett garage. He overhears a plot between two men, suspects John Jones as a key figure, and narrowly escapes an ambush at the pool as Jill’s peril deepens.

Jim Trevor Mrs. Meam Lola Thompkins Mapleville Jim Maplee Denise Lola Jill Bennett John Jones Clayton Swimming Pool

Insurance type drives hospital use more than illness

A study finds that患者s hospitalization patterns depend largely on the individual's insurance rather than the illness type, suggesting coverage shapes access to care and utilization.

Why radioactivity matters and how atoms behave

The article explains radioactivity from the atom up, comparing the atom to a solar system with a nucleus and orbiting electrons. It describes natural disintegration, radium transforming into lead, and artificial radioactivity created by particle bombardment in atom smashers, then notes the dangers to humans.

Cherries mixup prompts train crossing joke

A joke item shows Mrs Swanson sending for two pounds of cherries but receiving one and a half. The grocer defends his scales as a cheeky exchange with a child asking about a train direction and a safe crossing. The humor hinges on a child’s innocent questions.

Mrs. Swanson Grocer

Why the jack rabbit got its name

The piece explains that a jack rabbit’s long legs and ears led to the original nickname jack-ass-rabbit which was shortened to jack-rabbit over time. It also mentions yesterday’s answer location Boston Massachusetts and names today’s winner Larry Eicher of Grabill Indiana.

Britannica Decatur Daily Joyce Fullmer Salt Lake City Utah Larry Eicher Grabill Ind

Lawrence County Speake and Community Notes

Mrs. Segars shows improvement at home after a recent stroke and has been in hospital for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Will Kelsoe, recently hospitalized, are at home. A large audience enjoyed a Speakerup talent night at the school auditorium. Mr. and Mrs. Grady Gillespie visited Pines Rest Home with their mother, Mrs. George Sapp, who has been ill.

Segars Will Kelsoe W. C Birmingham Charles Grady Gillespie Pines Rest Home George Sapp

Ann Margret’s Birthday Adds Glow To Hollywood Years

Earl Wilson notes Ann Margret turns 22 and discusses her rise from Sweden to Las Vegas discovery by Burns and Benny. He covers her name choice, dating trio, motorcycle hobby, happiness, and mixology interest amid a Weekend Windup of film and TV tidbits.

New York Ann-Margret Four Seasons Eddie Fisher Eddie Jack Gilardi Lou Adler Birdie Sweden George Burns Jack Benny Las Vegas Ann-Margret Olson Shelley Berman Shelley SPCA Judy Holliday Lucille Ball Gary Morton B’way Duke Niles Desilu H’wood MGM Connie Francis Vegas Sahara Mary Ann Mobley John Wayne St. Moritz Pretty Jane Wald Stamford, Conn Billy Steve Lawrence Eydie Gorme

Property transfers listed in Vernon Daily Records

A series of parcel transactions records transfers between multiple pairs and groups with various sums from $1 to $10,125. Names include Vernon L Lodi J A Elkins Mote Legg Reeves Parker Borden King Beck Avery Eskridge Bass Looney Lanier Gibson Parr Sivley Green Lang Norton Aday and others with amounts ranging from one dollar to ten thousand plus.

M. L Grace Legg Lowell Thomas Legg C. R. Reeves Als Alton Hester Parker J. B Jean Borden King Junior King Lester Beck Lyndon Beck Harold K Geraldine Avery Veto M Lula Mae Wallace Robert Lee Doris Terry Robert J. Eskridge John H Littie Mae Bass W. T Nelda Jacobs Floyd Edna Looney Wilburn C Edna Lanier Norris Ray Debbie Jean Ray Willis Annie Mae Gibson Homer L Gertrude Hill Maggie W. A. Parr Virginia Wilson Walter Audrey Sivley Lucille Alexander Long B. H. Green Prentiss Margaret B. Norton G. D Minnie Bynum W. H Delia Mae Aday Antonitta E. Aday

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