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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1963
Page
6
Frankfort Kentucky AP reports that residents fill highway litter barrels with household trash. Highway Commissioner Henry Ward says daily emptying costs run into thousands of dollars annually.
An unoccupied Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house on University Row in Tuscaloosa suffered heavy damage after a fire swept the attic and second floor. Fire officials estimate unofficial losses at 26000 dollars. The blaze, which started in the attic, was discovered at 2 30 p m Friday.
Ed Sullivan Show producer Bob Precht discusses gradual modernization including a new director, scenic design, and choreographer. He notes improved rehearsals and camera work while preserving the show’s core variety format and Ed Sullivan’s central role.
Hollywood AP report on two young inventors Jeff Schottenstein and Joe Fischer who developed Electro-Com a telephone advertising prototype that automatically dials lists of 50000 numbers plays a message and can call back if busy or away. They see uses from ratings to store promotions while limiting irritations with strict controls.
Dr Helge Ingstad argues a location near L Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland matches saga descriptions of Leif Ericson's settlement. His assessment centers on geographic and historical clues aligning with Norse exploration records.
A 36 year old Alaskan man, Lawrence Brayton of Fairbanks, hopes to marry Rosita Shifman in Moscow after his tourist visa expired. He remains in Russia beyond a December wedding plan, writing to Premier Khrushchev and awaiting permission for marriage and transfer to Alaska. Brayton, a veteran traveler and former 1960 Alaska Senate candidate, says no front door knock yet and contemplates a chair if hotel reservation ends.
Soviet leaders, in talks with diplomats, indicate they expect President Johnson to pursue Kennedy's foreign policy. Mikoyan’s Washington meeting yielded a favorable impression, shaping Kremlin expectations. The press emphasizes continuity and continuity of Kennedy era officials remaining in place.
Sunday lineup lists 4:30 Big Picture and 5:00 6 Industry on Parade with 5:30 6 Art ETV and 6:00 13 Big Picture. Air Force 5 Lassie, 6 Maverick, 8 Surfside Six, 12 20th Century, 13 Lassie, 23 World of Color, 31 Jamia McPheeters then 7:00 Password and 6 Amos n Andy. 8 Ann Southern, 12 Land n Fun, 13 Hit Parade, 23 People Will Talk, 31 Feature ETV Science.
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