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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1967

Page

3

Tell Me Why Winners Sleep Through Winter

The article explains hibernation in detail with examples like bears and chipmunks. It notes that real hibernation means near cessation of life activities with lowered body temperature and slowed breathing. Some animals labeled as hibernators do not truly hibernate and only sleep more in winter.

Hibernation Across Creatures From Burrows To Ponds

The text explains how animals enter hibernation during winter. burrowing mammals, cold-blooded creatures, earthworms, frogs, and snakes seek shelter below frost lines or in mud and soil. It notes tropical animals that sleep through summer are called aestivators from Latin for summer.

Tropics Aestivators

Fun Time The Chuckle Box

Local humor panel features a neighbor criticizing a tuba player who jokes about stopping only an hour ago. The exchange includes jests about a sister and perfume as light misdirection.

Chuckle Box

Puzzle box uses digits to form six numbers and sum

Using digits 1 2 3 the puzzle asks to form six different numbers and add them. The note directs readers to tomorrow's paper for the answer and mentions Britannica World and Yearbook of Events. It invites readers to send riddles with zip code and gives Buffalo as location.

Jean Rowley Fort Worth Texas

Shop for auto loans and insurance to save big

Sylvia Porter outlines five guides to cut auto loan and insurance costs. Compare total payments across banks and dealers, watch for true rates, and assess coverage options. The piece urges shopping widely and validating terms behind low monthly payments to avoid overpriced deals.

Sylvia Porter Clewiston Fla Ue Gan Advanta

Health Capsules advises caution on refinancing and auto insurance deals

Health Capsules discusses potential savings from refinancing and buying a new auto insurance policy but warns that processing costs may offset refunds. It cautions buyers against dealer pressure to purchase financing and insurance from the seller and urges shopping elsewhere for better terms.

Murder Charge After Housewife Found Strangled

In Merced California the body of 19 year old Patsy Jo Bowers from Enterprise Alabama was found in a Concrete soft drink tub. Airman J C Roy F Haynes of Tampa Florida, stationed at Castle Air Force Base, is charged with murder after guiding officers to the body. She had a belt around her throat and her husband reported her missing.

Merced Calif Enterprise Ala John Latorraca Patsy Jo Bowers J. C. George Bowers Jr Mobile United States Bowers Home Homie Testing Institute National Family Opinion Inc J.C. Roy F. Haynes Tampa Fla Castle Air Force Base Bowers Latorraca Haynes Florida

State Escapee Nabbed In Chicago

Roger J. Way Jr., 24, an escapee from Atmore Prison in Alabama, was arrested Sunday in Chicago at his mother's home by federal agents. He escaped September 1 after serving less than a year of an 18 year robbery sentence.

Chicago Ill Roger J. Way Jr Atmore Ala Way

Preparation H touted to shrink hemorrhoids in studies

New York reports science notes cases show hemorrhoid shrinkage with Preparation H. Doctors observed decreased size while easing pain and itching. The ointment or suppository is claimed to soothe irritated tissue and help prevent further irritation. no other formula matches it.

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