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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1968

Page

9

Visionary tech trends warn of future home and defense systems

The list outlines forthcoming inexpensive devices and methods from widespread personal pagers and home computers to satellite broadcasts, low cost batteries, rapid language teaching, genetic plant control, surveillance driven penology, and even lethal bio and chemical warfare methods, projecting a future of rapid automation and pervasive technologies.

Best Fed War in History Says Vietnam Chow Upset

In Saigon, Earl Wilson notes soldiers enjoy surprisingly good meals. A officer jokes about dieting while a buffet lunch in Da Nang features shrimp baked beans and potato salad. The piece riffs on improving Army catering and an era of better rations amid Vietnam.

Earl Wilson Saigon Vietnam da Nang Buck Lanier Beach Calif Les Brown Phil Crosby Ob Hope Mess Hall Pearl Bailey Cueagazine Cary Grant Miami Beach Hilton Plaza Walter Matthau

Notice of Hearing in Morgan County Probate Matter

In Morgan County Alabama equity case State of Alabama vs estate of Blake R Crawford Virginia McClanan Executrix filed December 29 1967 a petition to sell lands for debts costs and to distribute proceeds to legatees and devisees hearing set February 7 1968 9 60 o clock A M before Judge Newton B Powell at Morgan County Courthouse Decatur Alabama claimants may appear and contest. Issued December 29 1967 Bryan McAfee Register.

Morgan County Blake R. Crawford Virginia McClanahan Anna Crawford Louisé Pitts Mildred Dunn Lillian Posey Carolyn Graben Patricia Moyers Mary Harris John Crawford Raymond Crawford William Crawford David Crawford Howard Crawford Ruby Sanders Monks Janice Hancock McCowan Barbara Hancock Quick Katrina Hancock Hinson Donald Hancock Lymon Hancock Lois Virginia McClannan Newton B. Powell Alabama Decatur Bryan McAfee

Small Modern Ranch Delivers Big Style in 1270 Sq Ft

A compact 1270 square foot modern ranch designed by Samuel Paul blends brick and wood for a crisp contemporary look. The plan includes a living room with high ceilings, a dining room, a kitchen between two entrances, three bedrooms, a one car garage, and a covered porch with barbecue, all arranged to maximize space and flow.

Gold Through History and a Kid’s Prize Puzzle

A historical overview traces gold from ancient kings to modern reserves noting early Egyptian treasure, Assyrian thefts, and medieval alchemical quests. The text also lists gold rushes in 1849 California and 1851 Australia, with later BC, South Africa, and Alaska finds and current U S Treasury holdings. A joke section follows about a doctor in training and editorial cannibals.

Iman Free State California Australia British Columbia South Africa Alaska United States Treasury

Baby blueprint order for Design No. 721 submitted

Building editor notes 50 cents plus 3 cents sales tax enclosed for baby blueprints of Design No. 721.

Double Koehler Confusion Baffles Marshalltown Residents

In Marshalltown Iowa a newcomer Kenneth Leroy Koehler is frequently mistaken for longtime resident Kenneth Leroy Koehler. Both men share four children, fathers named Fred, uncles named John, and families with Galena Illinois roots. No records show a relation between them.

Marshalltown Iowa Kennth L. Koehler Kenneth L. Koehler Leroy Fred John Galena

Tell Me Why Riddle Contest Winner Name and Address

The note invites entries for The New Book of Knowledge Yearbook with originality. It lists winner Robert Rexford Jr aged 11 from Indianapolis Indiana and asks for the entrant’s name age address and zip code.

Kay Mathews Alabama Book of Knowledge Robert Rexfoad, Jr Indianapolis Indiana

Coconut harvesters power world supply in Philippines

A skilled workman in the Philippines scoops out 1,400 coconut halves an hour. Eight million laborers there supply half the world's coconut products, according to National Geographic.

Philippines National Geographic

Z-21 Statistics Design Ranch Home With Porch and Garage

Z-21 statistics describe a contemporary ranch with living room dining room kitchen entry three bedrooms two baths and plentiful closet space totaling 1270 square feet. A separate entrance gives access to laundry one car garage storage and a rear covered porch with barbecue and glass door access to the dining room. Overall dimensions 42 ft 10 in by 58 ft 2 in include garage and porch.

War Protestor Draws Attention at San Francisco Rally

At an antidraft protest outside the federal building in San Francisco a curvaceous brunette drew far more notice than the draft card burners. Her sign proclaimed Girls say yes to men who say no to the draft.

San Francisco Federal Building

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