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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1963

Page

8

Polacolor: A Color Film Breakthrough for Polaroid Cameras

The article introduces Polacolor, a new instant color film for Polaroid cameras. It explains compatibility, requiring adapters for certain models, coating independence, and notes on permanence. It details film speed at 75 ASA with 50 second development, temperature effects, indoor use with blue lighting, and expected pricing about 85 cents per exposure. Distribution begins in Florida in February with national rollout by May.

Polacolor Agfa Perutz Florida

Honors For Effort In Viet Nam Set

Twenty four air medals and one purple heart will be awarded Saturday to servicemen who took part in Viet Nam operations. Army spokesmen said the decorations go to men who actively participated in action over hostile territory and placed their lives in danger.

FT. Rucker Ala Viet Nam

Milk Control Board Chairman Is Named

Dr. Wallace Miller of Enterprise named chairman of the Alabama Milk Control Board by Governor George Wallace. Miller succeeds the previous appointee as the board prepares for regulatory duties and dairy industry oversight.

Milk Control Board

Governor names veterinarian chairman of milk board

The governor designated the veterinarian as chairman of the milk board agency. Decatur office handles long distance calls for Decatur Cullman Athens and nearby towns. Mrs. Kennah has worked for the telephone company in Huntsville Decatur and the Tri Cities area as chief PBX supervisor.

Decatur Cullman Athens Kennah Telephone Company Huntsville Tri-Cities Janie C. Kennah Carolyn St Southern Bell Telephone Co Bell System New York Telephone Co N.Y

Regular sermon and hospital notes from Lawrence County church

Rev Clayton Flanagan filled his regular appointment at the Congregational Christian Church Sunday. Mrs Buck Jones returned to church for the first time since her wreck. Charlie Smith and Ida Faye Letson family injuries noted. Mrs Ida Jones hospitalized at Lawrence County Hospital. Henry Montgomery’s home burned recently after moving away years ago.

Clayton Flanagan Congregational Christian Church Buck Jones Jones Charlie Smith Decatur General Hospital Vernice Terry Ida Faye Letson Vernice Toby Terry Ida Faye Lizzie Mae Price Letson Ida Jones Lawrence County Hospital Henry Montgomery

Mental Health Changes Eyed in Alabama Proposal

Alabama lawmakers consider sweeping reforms to the mental health program after a two hour hearing. Dr J S Tarwater and Health Officer Ira Myers urge delay while a federal survey is planned. The plan would expand the board to 18, shift alcoholism duties, and separate Partlow State School under a dedicated superintendent.

J. S. Tarwater Ira L. Myers Tarwater State Commission On Alcoholism and Division of State Health Department Partlow State School Myers Charles Wood Alabama Association of Retarded Children

L and N Hearing On Helena Alabama Delayed

The Public Service Commission postponed indefinitely a public hearing on Louisville and Nashville Co. bid to discontinue its Helena Alabama station agency. The body said the hearing set for Wednesday was postponed pending further advice from the company. L and N also seeks permission to discontinue less than carload freight service to Helena.

Montgomery Louisville & Nashville Co Helena Ala Public Service Commission

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