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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1969

Page

10

Film recovered camera yields 30 good photos from 36 shots

Tom F. Jones a 41 year old paper salesman said 30 photos from a 36 shot roll turned out well after the film lay in a mountain wilderness more than two years since he fell in Roosevelt National Forest. An anonymous donor gave New South Wales Cancer Council 56000 annually 1956 1968 and raised to 78400 in 1969 funding research projects on cancer.

Lafayette Colo Tom F. Jones Jones Roosevelt National Forest Hik Sydney New South Wales Cancer Council Council

Weather, war, and tragedy loom in 1968 year end recap

The summary covers Camille's deadly Gulf Coast strike and flood aftermath across West Virginia and Virginia. It notes Gulfport mayor Philip Shaw on evacuation hesitance, the Arab Israeli conflict continuing with mass hangings and bombings, Eisenhower's death and memorial in Abilene, the Mets World Series win at Shea, and major assassinations involving James Earl Ray and Sirhan Sirhan. Also mentions a world record Brahman bull sale in Australia, plus assorted classified blurbs and local notices.

United States Gulf Coast States West Virginia Virginia Weather Bureau Gulfport Philip Shaw Israel Iran Switzerland Zurich Jerusalem Golda Meir al Aksa Dennis Michael Rohan Egypt Lebanon Walter Reed Army Hospital Washington D.C Dwight David Eisenhower Gallup Europe Abilene Kan Mets Baltimore Orioles Atlanta Braves Shea Stadium Orioles New York James Earl Ray Martin Luther King Jr Sirhan Bishara Sirhan Robert F. Kennedy Ray Sirhan

Sports Banquet Ticket Payment Note

Dear sir enclosed 15 dollars for three tickets to the sports banquet. The letter confirms payment and reserve for the event.

IF 'T 15 NOT ASKING TOO MUCH, MAY WE SIT AT THE

The fragment shows a request or question about seating, likely part of a larger caption or notice. No clear person, organization, or event details are readable to identify a full article.

Tell Me Why What year was basketball first played

The article explains basketball origins in 1891 with Dr James Naismith in Springfield Massachusetts. It notes peach baskets used at first, early rules, and evolution to the modern game. It also includes jokes and reader puzzles.

Book of Knowledge David Cox Fredericksburg America James A. Maismith Canada United States Naismith Young Men's Christian Association Springfield Massachusetts Dr. Naismith

Low salt breakfast cereals and health tips

Christmas Day 1855 Kingston Ontario saw Royal Canadian Rifles clear harbor snow and improvise a new on ice hockey game using skates tied to boats and borrowed sticks and lacrosse ball.

Royal Canadian Rifles Kingston Ont

Dinsmore Bros Furniture ad offers used cars and more

Dinsmore Bros Furniture Co lists used furniture and appliances at 217 E Moulton St with a small car sale. An eighties Chevrolet Impala four door sedan priced down from 2495 to 1925 includes an OK warranty and features like automatic transmission and air conditioning. A 1964 Falcon station wagon is advertised at 390 after a price cut from 795.

Dinsmore Bros. Furniture CO E. Moulton St

Automobiles Value Rated 1969 Olds to 1964 Pontiac Listings

Classified car lot ad lists various makes and models from 1969 to 1964 including Oldsmobile Cadillac Buick Pontiac and Chevrolet. Highlights include a 1961 Cadillac four door loaded with options and a 1964 Pontiac four door with air and 1966 VW bus. Prices show bargains like 895 reduced to 485 and a 695 listing for a 1964 Impala SS with body work needed.

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