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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1963

Page

3

Home Riveting Tool Puts Easy Fastening In Homes

The United Shoe Machinery Corp announces the Pop Rive Tool a practical riveting instrument for household use. It promises simple operation like pliers and a new method to fasten metal parts for appliances toys boats and more. Other new products include the Night Watch crankcase heater and Baby Needs bags with model options and storage features. Addresses of the firms mentioned include United Shoe Machinery Shelton Conn Westinghouse Metuchen N J Nappe-Smith Farmingdale N J Gotham Pressed Steel East 144th St New York.

ED Morse AP Business News New York United Shoe Machinery Corp Nappe-Smith Manufacturing Co Farmingdale, N. J Gotham Pressed Steel Corp East 144Th St Wales Ave New York, N. Y

New York Stock Advances Declines Unchanged Friday

In New York on Friday August 23 the stock market reported 266 advances 1299 declines and 0 unchanged. This shows a broad downturn with more issues falling than rising across the day.

Soviet Book Says Young Women Face Shortage of Husbands

In Moscow the AP reports a Soviet study noting women outnumber men by about 20 million but a new book advises young women to rethink marriage plans. The work claims there are more men under 35 than women, affecting marital prospects.

Moscow Soviet Union Jeason Ussr

Dow Jones Closes Mixed As Stocks Edge Higher

New York August 23 AP. Market activity shows gains in utilities and industrials with the commodity futures index rising 0.60 to 140.26 while rail stocks and public utilities show small changes. Trading volume and specific stock figures appear in mixed increments across sectors.

New York

Motors Lead Mart Advances as Market Rises Broadly

Motors led a broad stock market advance with Chrysler surging 2 percent to 67 3/8 on 185,700 shares, General Motors up 1 percent to a record 74, Chevrolet gaining 1 percent to 53 1/2 on 67,300 shares, and the Dow up 4.67 to 723.14 as rail shares climbed ahead of a potential railroad strike settlement.

New York Motors Chrysler General Motors Chevrolet Ford

Hogs Remain Active in Steady Market Report

CHICAGO AP The butcher hog market stayed firm with a top of 18.25 for 200-225 lb mixed No 1 and 2 grades and midweek sales steady in moderate trade. Sows ranged 13.25 to 17, lambs 18.50 to 21, and sheep steady with mixed prime and choice lots selling slowly.

Chicago

Ambitious Martin Douglas lands job with Western Distributing

Martin Douglas arrives for a interview at Sacramento Western Distributing Co. only to thwart a purse snatching by Nifty Noriega using Cuban exile tactics. He then meets Lois Reardon and learns of no vacancies, but secures night work after a tense police questioning and a staged plan to prove himself.

Martin Douglas Sacramento Western Distributing Co Noriega Florida Lois Reardon Martin Lois Western Distributing Clyde Holley Holley Mitzi Pawn Mitzi Western Sgt Huber Captain Rose Rose Sgt. Huber Doug Wedco Western Distributing Company Employees’ ’ Association Gene Kelly Joe Campi Big Joe Campi Mr. Campi Big Joe Mr. Ho Mr. Holley Simon Granger Simon Sit’ Granger

Polar contrasts and a student prize in a weekly feature

The piece explains why the South Pole is colder than the North Pole, detailing Arctic and Antarctic climate differences. It notes Arctic summers freeze near 50 degrees Fahrenheit, light precipitation, icy seas, and the Antarctic's lack of sunlight. It also includes a local contest winner and a vignette of office life.

South Pole North Pole Arctic Antic Ve A Ey Poles Antarctica Antarctic Equator

Night Warehouse Inquiry About Invoices

Clyde Holley and Mr Reardon discuss a night shift to inspect customer invoices for errors. The narrator plans to work at night with Simon Granger supervising access after hours. He will draft charges found and receive a fifty percent share of collections.

Clyde Holley Mr. Reardon Mr. Holley Mr. Douglas Holley Simon Granger

Firm Trade In Grain Futures

Active late trading lifted the grain futures market into a generally firm close on Friday at the Board of Trade. Most commodities gained with soybeans buoyed by short covering, while wheat rose modestly and corn, oats, rye, and soybeans posted varied moves.

Chicago Board of Trade

Riddles in Verse: Adaline Cow and the Dog Gone Cliff

The reader is presented with three playful riddles and their punchline puns. Answer one links a girl's name to Adaline, two ties a farmer to turning his cow into pasture, and three ends with the dog fallen over the cliff exclamation Dog gone.

Church Briefs Rev. Halbrooks Announces Week Revival Services

The Rev. Bobby Ray Halbrooks announces revival services continue through the week at 7 30 p m Everyone is welcome to attend at the church location and times provided.

Bobby Ray Halbrooks

Rev and Mrs Shaw Back From Black Mountain Address Trip

The Rev. and Mrs. Robert E. Shaw return from Black Mountain North Carolina where he delivered three addresses at the Christmount Assembly.

Robert E. Shaw Black Mountain N. C Christmount Assembly

Ground breaking set for Oak Park Baptist Church service

Rev Huie Turner of Eastside Baptist Church says groundbreaking will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. for the Oak Park Baptist Church. The church will be built on 19th Ave between Harrison St and 9th St SE.

Oak Park Baptist Church Huie Turner Eastside Baptist Church 19Th Ave Harrison St 9Th St

Puzzle winner named for Britannica atlas event

Yesterday's puzzle winner is Debbiie Dockstader of Hopkinton Massachusetts. The note invites readers to send riddles jokes or Tell Me Why items for the column.

Decatur Daily Glenn Springer Arlington, Texas Debbiie Dockstader Hopkinton, Mass

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