Hornblower at Brest and the Charge of War Looms
Midshipman Horatio Hornblower, newly married to Maria Mason, is summoned by Admiral Cornwallis to sail for Brest to observe French fleet activity before a British blockade. On deck at Ushant, Hornblower weighs prize money against looming war, notes British wealth and naval strength, and studies a fishing vessel named Duke’s Freers nearby as the voyage begins.
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Horatio Hornblower
George III
Napoleon
Captain Hornblower
Sir William Cornwallis
Brest
Cornwallis
Boney
France
Ushant
Prowse
Hornblower
Bush
Havre
Madeira
Azores
Cadiz
Ferrol
Maria
England
Molene Island
Hotspur
Mr. Bush
oProm Brest
Duke's Freers
Deux Freres
Young
Seine
L’amilie Des Nations
Mailing costs cut by new postage rates
Local businessmen are urged to review mailing practices ahead of January 7 when postage changes take effect. Postmaster I E Self says more economical methods and proper use of scales and meters can offset the rate increases.
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Self
Post Office Department
Busicom
NIMS
Pushinka’s Pregnancy Rumors Stir White House Coy
In Palm Beach AP report states Pushinka the Kennedys’ dog may be pregnant after a test taken two weeks earlier. White House press secretary Pierre Salinger refuses to confirm or deny results while noting the time elapsed. Pushinka is Strelka’s daughter and was a gift from Khrushchev.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
John Jr
Pushinka
Soviet Union
Strelka
Kennedys
Khrushchev
Young Astaire Divorce Plea Cites Cruelty in 1962 Filing
Fred Astaire Jr aged 26 filed for divorce from Gale Astaire 24 on grounds of extreme cruelty. He seeks custody of their one year old son Frederick Henry with monthly child support of 175 dollars. The couple wed Sept 1 1956 in Yuma Arizona and separated Nov 1.
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Los Angeles
Fred Astaire Jr
Young Astaire
Gale
Frederic Henry
Yuma
Ariz
Hints From Heloise Keep Paint Off Windows
Dear Heloise shares tips from readers on home hacks. A method uses damp newspapers to protect window panes during painting, allowing easy removal once dry. Other letters praise practical fixes like extra spoon rings, shelving from closet dividers, and pegboard edging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Larry Snook
Classified ad rates and deadlines notice
Public notices outline classified rates for 1 month and per word pricing for cards of thanks and in memoriam. Details include minimum line counts, capitalization rules, advance payment, account charging, and submission deadlines for Tuesday through Saturday editions.
Sign on Ornamental Iron Post Yard Sign Network
Henry Wade places visible yard signs near his address 353 5180 with mail box and ornamental iron posts as part of a CPL sale campaign. The readable text indicates a fundraising or promotional tactic using yard signage in the area.
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CPL
Henry W. Wade
Business Opportunities For Sale And Help Wanted Ads
Classified items show openings and sales offers including Beauty Shop for sale with contact 355-2272 and P O Box 1403 Decatur Alabama. Help Wanted seeks Routemen ages 20 to 30 for a local firm and an experienced watch repairman. A Sales Agent opening targets 25 to 40 year old men with strong earnings potential and travel to out of town nights. Also a dachshund female puppy for sale black ten weeks old call 353 4500.
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Beauty Shop
P. O
Decatur
Ala
Decatur Daily
Ford and Chevrolet autos on sale with prices
A dealer advertises numerous used cars including 1957 Ford Tudor and 1962 Chevy Impala two door models, 1959 Rambler 4 door, 1957 Pontiac convertible, 1955 Chevrolet with straight shift and overdrive. Contact Bill Sexton at Martinizing Cleaners. Grant St address and phone listed.
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Chrysler
Chevrolet
Bill Sexton
Martinizing Cleaners
Automobile listings mix of classic models by year and type
The OCR fragment lists various 1950s and early 1960s car models including 1960 Volkswagen, 1960 Pontiac four door with air, 1959 Ford wagon, 1959 Mercury four door, 1957 Rambler four door, 1961 Chevy two door hardtop, 1959 Buick hardtop, 1960 Rambler Vacation, 1960 Chevy Convertible, and a 1958 Thunderbird with mentions of Cadillac and Ford Verona lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Ftick
Classified Car Listings Include Several Vintage Models
A 1962 Cadillac four door DeVille and a 1961 Oldsmobile 88 four door are among the listed vehicles. Other makes include 1959 Buick and Mercury sedans with features like power and air, plus late 1950s Rambler and Pontiac options.
E George Jr Salesman on Highway 31 South
Classified notice lists E George Jr a salesman on Highway 31 South with a local phone contact 3536311 for inquiries.
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E. George Jr
Ala
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OS Forester
Tira
I Christamas
Charlie Brown
Circuit Court
Decatur Land Company, Ltd
Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Company
Alabama
Spragins, Fletcher, Beard and Knight
Morgan County
Chester H. Goodwin
Ruth C. Goodwin
Dobbs, Allen and Hall Mortgage Company, Inc
Register
State OF
Morgan County Circuit
Agnes
Elizabeth Hinken
Lawrence Ralph Hinken
Bryan McAfee
Reete L. Tapscott
T. C. Aimon
Ethel “McClellan Tapscott
Central Baptist Church
First Avenue East
Culliuan
Universal
Morgan County Circuit Court
Virginia Baker
Charles D. Baker
Circuit’ Court
Fifth Avenue S.W
Brydn McAfee Register
Shera
William Hole
King Features Syndicate
Ine
Pi. Tree Saepicen Bao Sie Ieee Ae
Ira’s Book & Gift Shop
Moulton
Henry Wade
Baldwin
George Mills
Traylor Music Co
Huntsville
Electro Ux
Glenn Butler
O. Box
Florence
St Johns Parish House
Beagie Hounds
Business Services
Morris Bros
Stimson
Scottsman Ice Machine
Eagar Refrigeration Co
2Nd Ave. NE
Decatur Paint & Wallpaper CO
E. Moulton
Y. HH. Strandridge
North Alabama College OF Commerce
Madison Ste . Huntsville
Whit's Pet Shop
Bradley Motor Co
S. Modie Edwards Elmer ‘-Bradiev
Stich
Grant St
Motor Company
NM Shull
Joe Bennich
W Atoir
Hortselte
Auto Center
4Th Ave
Bank Street Rambler
Bank Street
John Penney
Hollis West
Lucien Leon Smith
Clinton King
Bank St
Charles Casey
W. W. Parker
Robert Mills
MILI_S
Dodge Sales
2Nd Ave
OLDS
Lee St
Ate Auto Mart
Ford
Morris
6Th Ave. S
Buick
GMC
Corner Oak and
Davis Sts
Wrecker Service
EDD
Lee Edward Lott
Hwy
S. Dial
Chevyland
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