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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1963

Page

3

Reindeer Introducted to North America and Domestication

The text notes that reindeer reached North America about 75 years ago. It explains Alaska’s caribou depletion led the government to import Siberian reindeer to provide meat and hides for Eskimos. It states the reindeer is the only deer species domesticated.

North America Alaska Siberia

Radio Station Listings and Daily Broadcast Hours

Radio stations listed with call signs WMSL WHOS WHOS-FM MC WAJF WJMW WJOF and WJOF frequencies plus daily hours from 4:55 AM to midnight and sunrise to sunset. Additional notes include emergency 240 frequency and attack-related timing.

Mutuel WHOS WAJF WJMW WJOF Arence

TV Subjects Just Come Up Mr Novak Creator Says

Hollywood report notes writer producer E Jack Neuman explains how Mr Novak grew from a discussion with director Boris Sagal about a high school teacher series. Neuman cites past MGM formats like Dr Kildare and Sam Benedict and hints at the show's development.

Hollywood E. Jack Neuman MGM Dr. Kildare Sam Benedict Neuman Mr. Novak Boris Sagal Sagal

Neuman’s visit to high school sparks film idea

Neuman enters a high school during hours to observe life and administrators. He envisions a central character a practical idealist who seeks to fight ignorance daily. James Franciscus stars as the hero teacher. Dean Jagger plays the principal. real students will fill most roles and be paid $25 daily as extras. MGM provides on-site study space for extras.

Dobie Gillis Miss Brooks James Franciscus Dean Jagger MGM

Revival Beginnings At Morgan County Pines

Our revival began here on Aug. 18. Everyone is invited. Mrs. W. E. Keyes of Athens visits Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Keyes. Mrs. Ruther Garrison moving a new house from Cullman county. Mrs. Vera Mullins returned to Tuscaloosa hospital after two weeks with her husband. Mrs. Glen Marlar treated by a doctor last week and improving. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Motes of New Hope spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Peck.

W. E. Keyes Athens C. J. Keyes Ruther Garrison Cullman County Vera Mullins Tuscaloosa Glen Marlar Ken Motes New Hope Russell Peck

Elmer Lower Heads ABC News Operations

Elmer Lower, a veteran newsman who left NBC, has been named head of ABC News succeeding James C. Hagerty. The appointment comes as the Agriculture Department reports historically high spending.

ABC Elmer Lower NBC James C. Hagerty

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