Convention Could Have Made Broadway Show
Earl Wilson reports on a swingset of political chaos at Atlantic City and San Francisco conventions. David Merrick eyes a 1965 Broadway musical with titles spoofing conventions and notable figures.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1964
Page
10
Earl Wilson reports on a swingset of political chaos at Atlantic City and San Francisco conventions. David Merrick eyes a 1965 Broadway musical with titles spoofing conventions and notable figures.
Readers share practical tips from Heloise notes. Seal foot controls in plastic bags to keep dust moisture and dirt out and extend life. Use bags to line candle snuffers for easy cleaning and switch rubber gloves to bags for messy jobs.
A reader praises scented hair setting with cologne and shares a method to beat procrastination by writing a time‑bounded work schedule. Also notes a cheese preservation tip using vinegar to prevent mold and drying, with Heloise’s note on handling vast reader mail.
An article explains how rainbows require both rain and sun, with rays entering raindrops to create a rainbow. It describes the need for sun angle, observer position, and straight line alignment, plus a brief note on the spectrum and light dispersion. The page also features a trick box puzzle with matches to form four squares and a Britannica puzzle promotion.
A dense listing details CST daytime and prime time programming across channels. Notable items include The Tonight Show, Judy Theatre blocks, Captain Kangaroo, News, CBS and NBC lineups, with multiple movie slots and repeated sign offs through late night.
The notice lists several radio stations including WrHOS FM 102.1 MC WIMW AM 730 WJOF FM 104.3 MC WAJF 1490 WHOS AM 800 and WHRT 860 WKAC 1080 plus Mutual 1400 and WHMSL. It references a miscellaneous set of call signs and frequencies as part of the regional media context.
A collage of small ads and notices lists yard signs for Henry W. Wade and a security day care nursery in Alabama, birth certificate help with Mrs Gracie Sartor, secretarial training at North Alabama College of Commerce, Chief of Police applications for Falkville, jobs for bus boys and bill shooters, a live wire collections agency post, furniture salesrep training, and relocation willingness.
Alcoholics Anonymous to hold meetings at 6 pm Thursday and Saturday at 316 Austinville Road. Roy Wyatt Agency lists contact numbers 353-2812 days and 353-9217 nights for assistance in getting a lost driver license or filing related notices.
A vintage display lists models including 1964 Buick Wildcat Convertible 963 Ford Galaxie Fastback 963 Chevrolet 4 door H T 963 and more. The advertisement notes owner Ed Lott and salesman E George Jr with contact on Hwy 31 and phone 353 6311 for sales inquiries.
Local dealership Basden Motor Co lists a selection of used cars with prices including a 1960 Pontiac Catalina at 1195, a 1959 Plymouth four door at 1695, a 1956 Ford Tudor and a 1957 Olds two door hardtop among others. Contact 353-7354 at 110 Ist Ave NE.
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