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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1965
Page
11
A feature explains respiration in simple terms with examples of how animals and plants use oxygen and carbon dioxide. It outlines the path of air through the upper respiratory tract, pharynx, bronchi, and lungs, detailing alveoli gas exchange and the role of blood in oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide release.
New York AP column reflects on memory and youth as time passes. It jokes about recalling childhood myths from a chicken joke to toad wart beliefs while noting small growth struggles and simple joys like fireflies and old court house clocks.
A playful set of three riddles with answers Teapot the scales and A date. The passage includes a simple experiment showing air pressure by inverting a water filled glass covered with paper.
The daily Britannica World Atlas or Yearbook events page announces Deborah Raduns of Lockport New York as today’s winner at age 11. It invites readers to send in riddles and jokes to the provided address.
Health capsules discuss infection risk from dirty soap and dirty suds, warning readers about potential transmission through contaminated cleansing products. Author Dr. Michael A Petit notes general hygiene practices and emphasizes careful hand and tool cleanliness to reduce infection risk.
The piece recalls old customs from a rural town including speeches on tariffs, bread baking at home, New Year revolvers lighting up the sky, shell souvenirs from children, a smart girl avoiding croquet defeat, an iron deer on a leading family yard, suspenders as status, belt-averse executives, late-night crystal radio attempts to catch Pittsburgh, and want ads promising results.
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