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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1962

Page

15

Wonders Of The Universe 1st Space Telescope Debate

The Franklin Institute reports scientists debate placing a large telescope in Earth orbit or on the Moon as satellite astronomy nears, weighing propulsion needs, stability, and guiding accuracy. Orbital telescopes promise greater data from 12 to 50 inch instruments, while lunar platforms face friction and bearing challenges in space.

I. M. Levitt Fels Planetarium Franklin Institute Milky Way Galaxy Earth Moon Orbiting

Hints From Heloise Share Household Tips and Tricks

Readers inspire a collection of practical tips from Heloise notes. Wax floors with a pan dipped wet mop for quicker results. Drop a penny in flower water to slow petal opening. Add powdered milk to rinse for body in curtains and fabrics. Nylon hose rubber band substitutes praised.

Heloise Myra Boyer

Cat Scratch Disease Causes and Treatable Risk

Medical note explains cat scratch disease follows kitten scratches, often in children, with fever and lymph node swelling weeks later. It discusses unclear exact cause, possible germ in cat urine, and emphasizes cleaning scratches, rapid treatment, and not removing the cat.

Maryland

Limestone Suspect Returned From Tennessee

Limestone County Sheriff Clyde Ennis went to Shelbyville Tennessee Friday afternoon to pick up Daniel Newman a 21 year old man charged with giving bad checks Newman called to surrender and was placed in Limestone County Jail at 1150 p m Friday.

Athens Limestone County Clyde Ennis Shelbyville Tenn Daniel Newman Newman

Vision of Automated Space Telescope Advances

The article discusses a future where a space telescope operates without human touch, using automatic plate changes and a television feed to Earth. It anticipates orbital observatories with automatic functions, promising major advances in astronomy once a manned station is possible.

Earth Ae Ees Er

Hodges Sees Giant Economy Dragging Its Heels

Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges described the U S economy as a slow moving giant and urged an income tax cut to spur growth in 1963 He noted record 1962 activity but slower momentum and high unemployment while stressing the need to release the tax brake to boost consumer buying and business investment.

Washington Luther H. Hodges Hodges Congress Kennedy

Damage suit seeks 45000 for Decatur traffic crash

Civil actions filed in circuit court allege a Dec 29 1961 collision on 2nd Street SW near Decatur Iron and Steel Co involved Mildred Gray driving a 1961 Chevrolet pickup and Jack Davis driving another car. Mildred seeks 40000 and Coy Gray 5000 for injuries property damage and loss of companionship.

Decatur Mildred Gray Jack Davis 2Nd St Decatur Iron and Steel Co Davis

Science For You Problem Hit the Circle

A coaching sketch explains using two people and a broom to drop the end into a ring on the floor. The lever action lets a small finger force bend the broom’s path, with coordination and timing key to success.

General Features Corp

Soviet Sub Fleet Lands Brings Nuclear Subs Closer to Parity

Vice Admiral John W. Thach and Vice Admiral Elton W. Grenfell said the Soviet naval program is expanding with credible reports of about 10 nuclear-powered subs in service, potentially rising to 265 in time, while the United States projects 81 submarines including 41 with ballistic missiles.

Washington John W. Thach Pacific Fleet United States U.S Elton W. Grenfell Atlantic Thach Soviet Union Grenfell U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings

Cotton Prices Hold Firm On New York Exchange

Cotton futures in the domestic market closed firmer with gains mainly in distant deliveries as spot demand rose and outside stocks shrank. Nearer months eased while exports remained slow and price support prospects for 1963 remained uncertain.

NEW York New York Cotton Exchange Cotton Exchange Service Bureau

Few Seats For Chamber Meet At Decatur Country Club

Fewer than 20 reservations remain for the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner at Decatur Country Club. About 362 tickets sold of 380 capacity with a speaker table omitted. TVA Chairman Aubrey J. Wagner appears as guest speaker with Chamber leader R W Pete Henderson.

Chamber of Commerce Decatur Country Club Skip Sherrill Sherrill Aubrey J. Wagner The Tennessee Valley Authority Chamber R. W Pete” Henderson Shearen Elebash Montgomery A. R. Jones Frank E. Smith TVA Bank St

Classified Notice Scheduling Deadlines

Classified ad deadlines listed for publication days and times. Dial 353-4612 for details. The text specifies 4:30 PM on preceding publication day and 9 AM for Saturday, with noon Friday, Sunday, and Monday issues.

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