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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1960
Page
2
Rates listed for Deity and Sunday subscriptions by mail and by carrier with weekly and monthly options. Includes delivery by carrier in Alabama and tax details. final figures show per week and per month amounts with small print notes.
The Decatur Daily features reader questions on acne and skin care. Winners named include Jacklyn Becker, 11, Tucson, Aziz, and Donna Young, 12, Tulsa, Okla, who receive Britannica prizes for questions.
Authorities traced a cash movement to Morgan County after Joe reportedly transported funds near U.S. 231 and a gravel road. Jon es McComb, 30, lived nearby and aided investigation while F Flenshaw indicated Stinson had provided the money. A barn search on Stinson’s farm yielded over $8,000 hidden in a lard bucket beneath tin.
Five siblings Brenda six Carl Gene eight Ottis Paul ten Patricia twelve Judy Fay fourteen from Decatur endured tonsillectomies just before Christmas at Decatur General Hospital. Girls entered hospital Monday night and were released Wednesday. boys followed Tuesday night and were discharged Thursday. Father drives a taxi and the family includes four older children.
Four traffic mishaps were investigated by City police Friday. Two persons were cited to City court after a collision at 4th Ave and 12th St SE. Drivers named include Lester Cole Dorothy Serrell Lillie Garrett Clarence Kirby David Baggett Dolores Hard and Ancel Cottinham.
Six people were killed in Alabama accidents reported by the Associated Press. The six fatalities occurred in crashes and one involved a vehicle fire. Details include victims such as Grantham, 65, of York, Alabama, in a wreck on Alabama 17 near Elded.
A Huntsville resident described as George V. faced an unclear shooting incident. Details are fragmented with missing context and names, but authorities indicated investigation steps were underway.
Dismissals from Hospitals include master Larry Austin at 823 5th Ave SE and Miss Kathy Russell at 1695 Jackson St with others: Norris Turney 151 Bethel Rd Hartselle. Ricks 537 Austinville. Mrs Bessie Orr Somerville. Mrs Nell Hitt Hillsboro. Mrs Jack Gay and infant Lisa Ann in Decatur.
Decatur general J Lester from Upton and Alvin Jones Jr of Courtland appear on the admissions list. Roy Edward Borden from Decatur, James Arthur Smith of 1490 Danville Rd, Charles H. Cagle of Mount Hope, and Carl C. Pannell of 800 Sth St SE are also named.
In a volatile Friday session in New York the stock market posted a small gain as United Fruit rose 3 percent to 195s and Studebaker-Packard gained 1 percent to 8 percent. The Dow ticked up to 613.23 while rails led the small advance and volume was moderate with 1,248 issues trading.
Final Cullman City Council meeting of the year moved to Tuesday night due to Christmas holidays. The session originally set for Monday was postponed to accommodate the holiday period.
Kim Novak discusses Warlock the Dane and his fear of stairs while lunching with the author and Peter Duchin at the Colony. She describes Warlock as nervous around men and high steps, and recalls a New Year’s incident with a broken window likely linked to vibrations.
New York investors hear Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis warn that industrial earnings are down 16 percent from Q1 to Q3, keeping price-earnings around 19 times current earnings. They urge focus on quality, secure dividends, and special situations amid slow overall market upswing.
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