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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1964
Page
21
A reminiscence recalls warm kitchens with wood and coal stoves, early two tank kettles, and the scent of baking bread. The author contrasts old methods with modern conveniences, notes changes in bread slicing, loaf shapes, and packaging, and invites readers to share memories of vintage stoves.
The article explains Congress established a uniform flag code in 1942 for proper display. It covers flag position on staffs, in processions, halyards, peak hoisting, half staff mourning, and casket use. It notes rules for multiple flags, sunrises to sunsets, and special cases like Memorial Day. It also mentions that different countries have their own flag traditions.
Huntsville led major cities in first half 1964 construction with about 43 million dollars in value. The Huntsville Times reports the city ranked 25th nationally, surpassing Baltimore Pittsburgh San Antonio Memphis Fort Worth and Miami per Dun and Bradstreet figures.
Civil rights workers report the 14th Negro church burned in Mississippi since the summer project began in June. The Mount Pleasant church at Gluckstadt, used as a freedom school, burned Monday night, stated a spokesman for the Council of Federated Organizations.
North Fremont and Lakota high schools in Ohio discuss sharing a common region and Lake Erie area ties. officials propose student teacher exchanges and joint visits to strengthen ties between the distant campuses.
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