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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1961
Page
9
Dr J M Levitt argues that substantial water may exist on the moon as ice or in subsurface pools. He cites formation of lunar rocks, cooling cores, and meteoritic delivery, estimating a deep water layer and long preservation potential for astronauts.
Airman 3 C Robert T Bishop of Cullman Alabama, wife Bonnie, assigned to Tyndall AFB Florida for training as an administrative specialist after completing basic training. Jerry W Black of Athens Hawaii bound for Pearl Harbor aboard USS Coral Sea for Christmas. ship to join Seventh Fleet in Western Pacific. Airman 3 C J D Whitt of Athens to stay at Sheppard AFB for missile accessory systems training after ATLAS missile course. Army Pfc Wayne H Hughes of Decatur completed eight week automotive mechanics course at The Armor Center Fort Knox Kentucky. married Billie of Decatur.
The column shares DIY tips from Heloise including making spray starch with a spray bottle and warm water, using linoleum to line drawers, and cleaning a bathtub ring with a damp broom and clean ser. The letter mentions poaching eggs, feather pillow care, and cautions about hot water.
Anthropologist Margaret Mead proposed internationally financed blast resistant shelters for newlyweds to ensure human continuity after nuclear war. She urged the UN to debate a system saving couples married in each country during a two week window and two weeks shelter stay after marriage. Seymour Melman warned that a 2 megaton strike on 65 US industrial centers could devastate production and cripple the nation.
The bookmobile schedule lists stops at Priceville School from 8:30 to 10:00, River Road Edward's Store 10:15 to 10:35, Center Springs Whitten's Store 10:45 to 11:15, Leadus Negro School 11:40 to 12:00, Talucah Ballinger's Store 1:10 to 1:40, Cotaco Jackson's Store 2:45 to 3:15, and Peace Cross Roads Day's Store 3:30 to 3:50.
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