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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1961

Page

12

THATS EARL BROTHER Chevalier Retires From Stage

Maurice Chevalier at 73 declares retirement from live stage to focus on TV screen and records. He notes 62 years on stage and plans limited future projects including TV specials and movie roles, rejecting frequent stage tours despite a long career.

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Tell Me Why contest winner and health notes

Joann Edwards of Laurel Virginia is named today's winner of a Britannica Junior encyclopedia contest. The page also includes an asthma explanation noting causes symptoms and the importance of medical history and diagnosis.

Riddles and Drawings Contest Prompts Britannica Prizes

Readers are invited to submit drawings for a chance to win a Britannica World Atlas or Yearbook. Entries must be labeled Drawing Tell Me Why with name age and address. current winner is Matthew Morris of Norfolk VA. The note also mentions filming plans and rumored NBC purchase.

Matthew Morris Norflok

World electricity production shares by country

The United States produces about 39 percent of global electricity, more than any other country, with Russia second at roughly 12.1 percent.

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Sterchi's Prizes Remain Unclaimed in Decatur Daily

Prizes at Sterchi's await subscribers who held lucky numbers listed in a November Decatur Daily Shoe section. Each mailed number is unique and winners may claim items such as a three piece bedroom suite a living room suite a dinette set a sewing machine and other prizes in furniture and jewelry departments.

Sterchi’s Decatur Daily Sterchi's

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