Life on the Moon Would Be Possible
An astrophysicist explains how a small lunar base could be built and sustained. Solar furnaces melt lunar rock for bricks and water, while gardens and algae provide food and oxygen. A one square yard solar furnace can yield 70 gallons of oxygen per hour, with larger systems needed for water. The plan calls for a 100 square yard furnace complex, shelters, and equipment to support a three-person expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moon
Earth
Palomar Mountain
Ea Zammr
German schools struggle to teach Nazi atrocities clearly
Frankfurt reports reveal German teachers and officials wrestle with how to convey Nazi crimes to youths. Experts cite student skepticism, parental ties to Nazism, and the need for factual, nonmoralizing instruction while new curricula and pamphlets aim to strengthen understanding of Nazi persecution and its consequences.
Horoscope forecast for tomorrow and next nine months
The reading highlights a favorable period for written tasks and communications with strong lunar influence on home life. It warns against extremes and urges calm and cooperation, predicting a shift in January toward better finances and duties, with caution in March and August and notable personal news in May.
Hit and Run Probe Underway After Vehicle Collision
Highway Patrol is investigating a hit and run after a body was found near Arab with hair on the truck and glass fragments at the scene. Moon’s death appeared to have occurred hours earlier, and his body was taken to a local funeral home as authorities pursue leads.
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Highway Patrol
Moon
Arab Highway Patrol
Huntsville
Nine Year Old Boy Fatally Struck by Truck on U S 78
A nine year old boy was lured fatally Friday when struck by a truck on U S 78 at Heflin. The accident occurred about 4 p.m. and the child died about two hours later.
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U.S. 78
Heflin
Christmas in Decatur Mixed With Local Hopes and Headlines
The town reports holiday shopping in Nashville style with low mood easing into better trade and prices. Sheriff’s office finds a billfold and knife as Christmas spirit spreads, while shows at the Princess and a Private Worlds film draw crowds. The hosiery mill plans new equipment and payroll growth, and the community debates the Scottsboro case and Hauptmann death date. Readers note rising business and a possible population milestone for Decatur.
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Nashville
Sheriff's Office
J. Street Sandlin
Joan Bennett
Shirley Temple
Bright
Princess
Daily Sure
Interdenominational Vesper Service Christmas Day in Athens
An interdenominational Vesper Service will be held at 5 p.m. Christmas Day at the First Baptist Church Athens with speakers Rev W R Ray West Highland Baptist Rev Howard Benson Church of God Dr E L McFee First Methodist Church and participants Rev Bobby Cook First Christian Church Rev Robert Knibbs First Presbyterian Church and Rev Kermit Gore First Baptist Church.
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Athens
First Baptist Church
W.R. Ray
West Highland Baptist Church
Howard Benson
Church of God
E. L. McFee
First Methodist Church
Bobby Cook
First Christian Church
Robert Knibbs
First Presbyterian Church
Kermit Gore
Death on Shelby County road near Montevallo
A man identified as D Sullens of Montevallo was killed when struck by a car on a Shelby County road about two miles north of Montevallo. The incident occurred Friday. Local authorities investigated the crash and identified the victim.
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Montevallo
Ala
Shelby
Aes
Death notices for Wessie Garner Cedar Lake
Funeral services for Wessie Garner of Cedar Lake will be announced later by Reynolds Funeral Home.
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Wessie Garner
Cedar Lake
Reynolds Funeral Home
Negro man dies by self-inflicted gunshot Saturday
A 2%-year-old Black man died Saturday morning after shooting himself in the left side of his body. City police investigated Posey Matthew of 301 Monroe Dr as a person of interest in the incident.
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Posey Matthew
Monroe
Kennedy and family discuss economy amid transition
At a joint news conference Kennedy and Heller address the economy amid recession concerns and a proposed tax program. Kennedy plans to wait until after January 20 to review the situation with a study led by Paul Samuelson and to keep the federal budget balanced except in deep recession or national emergency. The piece also notes family arrivals and Kennedy clan touch football as a pastime.
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Sion
Kennedy
Heller
Paul Samuelson
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
P. Kennedy
Rose
Ann Gargan
Boston
John Jr
Caroline
Hospitals Admit Mrs Jewell Puckett and Mrs Lola Lane
Mrs Jewell Puckett of 1213 20th Ave SE and Mrs Lola Lane of Decatur were admitted to hospitals in a brief
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Baugh-Wiley-Smith Admissions
Jewell Puckett
20Th Ave
Lola Lane
Decatur 1
Local residents listed with addresses
The notice lists individuals including Carl C. Pannell at 809 9th St SE, Charles Houston Cagle at Mount Hope 1, James Arthur Smith at 1430 Danville Rd, Roy Edward Borden at Decatur, Lonnie M. Morgan at Athens 2, Baby Patrick Edward Kealey at 617 4th Ave SW, and Mrs. Howard Douthit at Elkmont.
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Carl C. Pannell
9Th St
Charles Houston Cagle
Mount Hope
James Arthur Smith
Danville
Roy Edward Borden
Decatur
Admissions
Patrick Edward Kealey
4Th Ave
Howard Douthit
Elkmont
Dismissals and Names List From Athens Limestone Records
A list from Athens Limestone features individuals including Mrs. Mary Powers in Athens and Mrs. Barbara Smith in Athens among others. Names span Fletcher Creasy Tanner Gill Medley Stone and Raney with several entries marked by city or parish affiliations.
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Creasy Fletcher
Tanner
Mary Powers
Athens
Shirley Ann Gill
Madeline Stone
Rachel Medley
Huntsville
Mary Iee Powers
AS Gee
Timothy D. Daly
Barbara Smith
Sarah McAllister
Ruby Fowler
Sarah Raney
Auburn students lead dean's list hopes and local notices
A Auburn University student tops the dean's list across campus schools while Florence State College roommates visit. Local incidents include a grass fire, building permit issued to Hartselle Plumbing, and a Decatur police report of several stolen cars. A Birmingham mail carrier finishes his route with a broken leg and Morgan County jail prepares a Christmas dinner for inmates.
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Auburn University
Kentuckian Is Oldest Solon
Rep. Brent Spence of Kentucky ages to 86 and becomes the oldest member of Congress when it reconvenes January 3. The longtime Democrat, nicknamed the dean of Kentucky’s delegation, has served since 1931 and praises presidents Hoover through Eisenhower while predicting a Kennedy presidency. He notes aging limits his hobbies and confuses his birthday with Christmas.
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George W. Hackett
Fort Thomas
Brent Spence
D-Ky
Congress
Spence
Theodore F.green
Rhode Island
Kentucky
Capitol Hill
Hoover
Roosevelt
Truman
Eisenhower
White House
Sen
Kennedy
Massachusetts
America
Banking and Currency Committee
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Deaths: Capt. Thomas Lowery USMC Ret passes away
Capt. Thomas O Lowery USMC Ret died at 6 30 pm in a Charleston hospital after a heart attack. He is survived by his widow a sister Mrs D W Hooten Decatur three brothers and four nephews. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery. The annual Chamber of Commerce banquet is set for Jan 5 at the Decatur Country Club per Pete Henderson banquet chairman.
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Charleston
S.C
Thomas 0. Lowery
USMC
Lowery
Decatur
D. W. Hooten
Albertville
Verbon A. Lowery
Onas F. Lowery
Coss E. Lowery
Birmingham
Arlington National Cemetery
Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Country Club
Pete Henderson
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Free Nations
By Hanns Neverbourg
Frankfurt
Germany
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Rhineland
Cologne
West Germany
Europe
Hans Lorenz
Musterschule
Hitler
Conman Teachers Union
Friedrich Minssen
Hessian
Hesse
Minssen
The
Ellen Steinberg
St. Louis
New Orleans
Steinberg
New York
Frank Yaney
Cooper-Wells Company
Scottsboro
Bruno Hauptmann
Lindberg
Lindbergh
England
John
Young Charles Jr
Alabama
Lonnie M. Morgan
Willie Dearman
Sth
Ave
Baugh-Wiley-Smith Clinic
Florence State College
David Puckett
David Thacker
Bobby McKenzie
Ralton Stancil
Sheffield
Highway 67
Charles Sears
Decatur Lions Club
Hotel Lyons
Hartselle Plumbing and Electrical Co
Wadsworth St
Recorder’s
Roy Lee
6Th Ave. SE
11Th St. SE
James L. Vernon
Billie
Lillian Aday
3Rd Ave
Morgan County
Slim
Lela
Venient
L. C. Fisher Co
Sheffield, Ala
City & State
L. C. Fisher Company
Muscle Shoals Hotel Bridg
T. O. Lowery
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