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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1963
Page
3
Readers share practical hints for sparkling chandeliers and practical living. A jar method cleanly removes grime from crystal prisms and teardrops while avoiding full submersion of electrical fixtures. Additional tips cover wheelchair friendly kitchen prep and durable plastic dining mats.
In Chicago on December 15 three incidents appear to target Meredith family with gunfire and air rifle pellets. James H Merediths aunt and uncle reported windows shattered and a shotgun attack followed shortly after. No injuries occurred and Meredith later left for Mississippi under marshals protection.
The Tennessee Valley Council Boy Scouts of America will hold its annual recognition banquet at Decatur Country Club Friday with Dan C. Mitchell presiding. Adult leaders from Jackson Madison Arrowhead Cotaco Muscle Shoals and Lauderdale Districts will be honored. Henry N. Brown will install officers. Judge Emmett Roden will present Silver Beaver awards. Rev. Edwin Dalstrom will give the principal address. Robert Haskins announced 35 units will receive the Presidents Streamer for progress in advancement outdoor program leadership and membership.
Sgt. Ilene C. Pearson USAF WAF coordinator for North Alabama will be at the Air Force recruiting office 2021 22nd Ave SE Decatur Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to interview women interested in Air Force enlistment. Pearson is headquartered in Nashville Tennessee with USAF.
Pettus Randall of Randall Publishing Co says a 25 percent retail mark up cited in state contract talks is misinterpreted. He notes the state buys at wholesale only for free textbooks and that contracts show a 5 percent over 20 percent margin allowed, with his 1960 bid for an English series.
Leonard L. Keenum, 43, of 423 5th Ave SW, was arrested by Morgan County sheriff on a charge of issuing worthless checks. A warrant was sworn by Sherman's Grocery owner Jack D. Sherman after he read in the Daily that Keenum was in custody. Keenum had just pleaded guilty to similar offenses, receiving fines of 115 dollars and 75 days of hard labor.
Prior to taking recruiting duties, Sgt. Pearson served as a steno graphic technician.
The coming 10 day House Senate organizational session will set officers and study committees for an emergency session called by Gov elect George Wallace. It will also hear a progress report from outgoing Gov John Patterson and consider early moves on school and highway finances.
Peru’s military government says it crushed a vast Communist plot financed from Moscow Prague and Havana. More than 300 suspected conspirators were arrested as civil guarantees were suspended and authorities gained broad arrest powers.
Toast sesame seeds briefly in a skillet over low heat to enhance aroma. Stirring during toasting prevents burning and yields fragrant seeds ready to sprinkle onto yeast dough.
Hollywood mourners remember Jack Carson as a quiet man of deep religious faith. Pastor Dr. Raymond Lindquist revealed Carson had written eight chapters of a book on God’s gift of responsiveness in man, with memorial rites held at Forest Lawn Wee Kirk o’ the Heath. The service drew 250 mourners including Raymond Massey Buddy Rogers Johnny Weissmuller William Demarest Danny Thomas and George Gobel.
Snow King Little 32 of Vine Street NW is jailed in Morgan County on grand larceny charges. James Wright alleges Little stole his 1954 Chevrolet during an early Thursday incident at Dr. Robert H. Campbell’s office on Grant Street SE. Police recovered the car. Little awaits Grand Jury action.
Principal W H Jenkins announced two nationwide exams for March at Decatur High School. The National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test will be offered 9 a.m. March 5 or March 9 with a $1 fee. The 1963 National Development Tests battery will be given to ninth and tenth graders, aiding assessment of strengths and goals for 1964 graduates.
A compact method for making a Western sandwich filling. Beat eggs and mix with chopped green pepper and hamin, cook in a very small skillet, then fold and place between two bread slices.
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