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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1962

Page

10

Spelunkers Find Cave Of Death In Morgan County

Redstone Arsenal soldiers exploring a Morgan County cave uncovered human skulls and bones linked to the Copena burial cult from about 2000 years ago. A team, including archaeologists from the University of Alabama and local grotto members, documented remains and artifacts before securing the site.

Redstone Arsenal Morgan County Terry Faulkner Faulkner Norm Vadner Wadner Edgar Allan Poe Vadner Huntsville Grotto David de Jarnette University of Alabama Tennessee River Valley Emil Luft Terry Kelly Felix Bevins Jerry Hofer Sonny Cockrell Ross Morrel Craig Sheldon Bob Clark Decatur Jack Cambron Alabama Archaeological Society

Jill St. John courted amid film deal and splits

Jill St. John, newly separated from Lance Réventlow, chats about her blossoming career and single status while promoting Come Blow Your Horn. She recalls lunch dates, fashion costs, and a car paint joke with Réventlow, and mentions a Paramount offer amid Hollywood buzz and party notices.

Earl Wilson New York Jill St. John Lance Réventlow Jill Hollywood Lance Barbara Hutton Frank Sinatra Peggy Dawn Sinatra Frank Molly Picon Alborn Beverly Hills

Honor Students Listed at Priceville High School

Priceville High School lists students achieving A and B honor rolls for the past six weeks. The eighth through twelfth grades include many named students across all grades with both A and B honors noted.

Priceville Honor Rells Priceville High School Patsy Blankenship Watha Summerford Bella Faye Lee Katie Lee Shirley Lipsey Kenneth Hudson Norman Owens Jerry Slaten Huey Sharp Mary Landers Jimmy Phillips Jerry Waddell Eleanor Blankenship Wayne Griffith Ranice Tune Sandra Barber Judy Bennett Charles Tudor Diana_ Griffin Becky Minor Linda Turner Fay Taylor Patricia Moses Jean Feirbanks Barbara Gilschrist Judy Howard Janice Maples Joyce Maples Judy Vines Judy Owens Diana Harry Frances Moebes Robert Skidmore Cecil Berry Vaughn Winton Glynice Crow Kay’ Pierce Gary Oden Henry Speegle Jerry Stewart Vicki Coltier Patricia Douglas Franki Speaks Patricia Thomas Lerne Lemmond Patricia Stewart Rita Williams Kenneth Champion Gary Dobbs Janice Higdon Gloria Holmes Carole Rooks Jackie Turner Larry Henderson Ferrell Maples Lonnie Paul Cain Danny Bevins Connie Sue Bennich Nelda Grantland Faye Lockwell Kaye Lockwell Lazelle Winton Tommy Collier Sarah Sue Brenner Sherry Eckstein Patricia Sandlin Amd Judy Smith

Hoffa Seeks Mistrial After Courtroom Attack

James R. Hoffa asked for a mistrial in his $1 million conspiracy trial claiming the Wednesday assault by Warren Swanson created fear and could prejudice jurors. Judge Miller ordered a recess and jurors remained locked up over the weekend as defense moves proceed.

Nashville Tenn Teamsters James R. Hoffa Warren Swanson Washington, D.C William E. Miller Hoffa

Public Forum policy on letters to the editor

The Decatur Daily invites reader opinion on questions of the day and will publish letters with the writer’s name withheld upon request. The editor keeps the sender’s identity and address on file and will not return manuscripts.

Decatur Daily

Paper delivery habits prompt reader letter from Decatur

In a Noviar 27, 1962 letter, Mrs Margery M Hauser writes to Barrett C Shelton in Decatur praising a courteous paper boy. She recalls seven moves and laments missing deliveries on porches despite regional cold and strong reader expectations for daily newspapers.

Decatur Ala Mr. Barrett C. Shelton Alabama Margery M. Hauser Nelson Street S.E

Holiday Inn Plan Installed Profit Sharing

Holiday Inns of America announces a new profit sharing plan for over 4000 employees. Innkeeper Mosé Sparks says workers will automatically share in yearly profits with a retirement savings feature. Employees can save up to 6 percent of earnings and the company will contribute a portion to each fund annually.

Holiday Inns of America,Inc Mosé Sparks Holiday Inn Decatur Holiday Inn Sparks HIA, Inc

Tell Me Why Britannica prize winners and jellyfish facts

A bulletin of readers entries and the Tell Me Why feature notes yesterday and today. Winners include Mary Barstow of Redondo Beach California and Jack Rockwitz of Buffalo New York. The page shares jellyfish facts on their structure feeding and stings and a brief quiz recap.

Mary Barstow Redondo Beach Calif

Wesley E. Smith Completes Navy Recruit Training

Wesley E. Smith son of Mr and Mrs L A Young of Falkville completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes on November 23. The nine week indoctrination covered physical fitness basic military law drill naval etiquette swimming survival first aid and shipboard routine. Recruits undergo tests and interviews to determine future training and assignments.

Great Lakes, Ill Wesley E. Smith L. A. Young Falkville Naval Training Center Great Lakes Naval Service

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