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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1963
Page
9
Officials warn 430 to 520 Americans may die in traffic crashes over the long Labor Day weekend while 17 000 to 21 000 could suffer disabling injuries. The notice includes a grid of radio stations and times alerting listeners to stay informed.
Chemstrand Co announces widened duties for Downing overseeing Polyester plant construction at Decatur and Acrilan units. J B Cole named manufacturing manager. Acrilan to lead site manufacturing. Plant aims 20 million pounds annual capacity with Downing’s updated leadership team.
The piece notes how writers stage conflicts between guest stars and lead characters and adds pressure from romantic expectations. It mentions Japan’s infant mortality decline and details producer Stanley Colbert developing an ABC circus drama starring Jack Palance for a Sept. 17 premiere.
Major Cole and his wife Dorothy along with their two daughters will relocate to Decatur marking a new posting. The family plans residence in the Illinois city as part of the officer's assignment and housing arrangements.
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