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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1972
Page
3
A dense listing captures a full day of broadcasts from early morning to late evening. Notable items include NBC News and soap operas like As The World Turns, Guiding Light and The Edge of Night, plus game shows, cartoons, and children's programs.
A compact guide shows Best Bets Tuesday with the Priest Killer whodunit featuring Raymond Burr. It notes Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul Jabbar on the same team for an All-Star classic in Los Angeles and Montreux Jazz Festival highlights. Also lists movies such as Getting Away From It All, The Pad and How to Use It, Battle Circus, Mister Cory, Paula, Atragon, and more with showtimes.
University of Utah researchers Prof. Henry Eyring and Dr. Betsy Stover report caffeine could damage human chromosomes. They warn the chemical in coffee might accelerate aging by affecting the body's 46 chromosomes.
NBC aired Bob Hope’s annual Christmas tour special featuring Jim Nabors, Charlie Pride, Jill St. John, Jack Lemmon as host, Fred Astaire, Ethel Merman, and segments on military life. The 90 minute program focused on audience shots of soldiers, light humor, Gershwin music, and show tunes, delivering a familiar format.
Weather and river data report for Decatur and vicinity. River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge 17.45, sea level 551.75. Monday high 45 at 3 pm, low 27 at 6 am. Today high 60, tonight low 40s, Wednesday high in low 60s. Sunny morning, clouds building this afternoon, tonight mostly cloudy, 30 percent rain Wednesday. Climate data shows highest 45, lowest 17, average 31. Precipitation today none, month 6.61 inches, year 6.61 inches. Extended outlook Thursday to Saturday partly cloudy, warm days, mild nights, rain possible Friday.
On this date in 1936 a tornado moved through Washington and Jackson counties near Chipley Florida. Seven people died and property damage reached forty thousand dollars. The twister carved a path about three hundred yards wide.
Dr Michael A Petit explains how frostbite risk changes with gasoline evaporation and cooling skin. The piece notes skin exposure and environmental factors influence cold injury in practical health terms.
The article notes female deer average 125 to 175 pounds with some individuals reaching up to about 250 pounds.
An advertisement touts MONADEX tiny tablets to curb appetite with no drugs or nerves. It claims easy weight loss with no required exercise and offers a $3.00 20 day supply plus a money back guarantee from Austin Drug Store with mail order option.
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