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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1961
Page
5
Livingston State College faced a virus outbreak reported by President Dr. D. P. Culp. He described 26 cases in two days, five in the infirmary Friday with one still ill, and a cafeteria demonstration where 50 to 75 students refused meals as health officials consider an investigation.
Doings report that the 1962 63 and 1963 64 appropriations for free textbooks in Alabama will be about half the amount of 1960 61 and 1961 62. The policy limits the money to the first three grades for two years, down from six, with cuts possible if proration occurs. State education officials seek $1 061 000, citing higher per pupil spending in neighboring states for 12 grades and noting prior appropriations.
Florence to Mobile journalists attended the University of Alabama awards night to honor top high school entries in newspapers yearbooks and photography. The Vigor Highlights of Prichard won class A newspaper sweepstakes and Murphy High School Mobile took yearbooks top honor.
A columnist laments cigar smoke in city hall and praises Joe Pettey for quitting. He recalls daily cigars in meetings, contrasts it with past odors, and notes newsroom smokers during deadlines as reporters battle the clock and typewriters.
Havana landmark Oriental Park race track to be wrecked and land turned into a military encampment. Ralph Nodarse, former jockey and Havana Jockeys Guild representative, said work was to begin December 1.
A fragment urges a practical air solution for the country, urging an affordable airwick over a cheap cigar. The line shows a desire for breathable air at modest cost.
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