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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1973

Page

14

Howards Thompson reviews NBCs Are We Progressing

NYT critic Howard Thompson praises the NBC Reports program Are We Progressing for lucid balance on how technology shapes three generations. Frank McGee narrates with Fred Freed's script and Darold Murray's direction. The piece notes strong, plainspoken elderly views, wistful middle age optimism, and a grasping youth voice, while criticizing limited scope and missing religion. The closing food antics distract from the main critique.

Howard. Thompson NYT News Service New York National Broadcasting Co Frank McGee Fred Freed Darold Murray Craig Leake San Jose California Laurence Bulmore

Rivalry blooms as Mary Decker tops Korbut in Minsk 800m

Mary Decker the 15 year old from Garden Grove California won the 800 meters in Minsk beating Olga Korbut and other experienced Russian runners. Decker, 5 feet 86 pounds, clocked 2 02.9 as fans cheered and pressed for addresses after the race. The US team tour through Munich Turin Minsk highlighted Decker's tactical late kick and growing fame.

Jill Gelston New York Times News Service New York Olga Korbut Mary Decker Garden Grove Calif Minsk U.S.S.R Dynamo Europe Africa Munich

Sheinwold On Bridge Hidden Entry Assures Slam

In Monte Carlo style play South faces a diamond lead and ponders heart and spade losses. A clever plan uses a hidden entry to dummy via hearts, enabling a trump finesse to reach a slam. Respond to partner’s forcing bids with two no trump while noting dealer tactically.

West South Declarer

Corum Family Reunion Held at Moulton Jaycee Building

The Corum family gathered for a reunion Saturday at the Jaycee Building in Moulton. Attendees included numerous Corums and in‑laws from Decatur, Hillsboro, Bessemer, and other locations, with relatives listed from several states.

George T. Corum Jaycee Moulton Douglas Corum Jimmy Corum Sue Corum Sandra Corum Ben Corum Barbara Burleson R. G. Wells George Wells Emily Jack Fruman Lee Ann Donald Allen Steven Jan Melanie James Terry Deborah Janice Decatur Beatrice Hodson Forrest Hodson Auburn Hazel Ronnie Peebles J. D. Corum Buford Corum Ervin Terry Don Marsh Susanne David Mary Hillsboro Franklin C. Veitch Genia Crissy Lelia Veitch Eugenia Vietch Bessemer Elmer Veitch Jr Morehead City N. C Welton Hill

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