Mica: Forms and Uses From Ancient To Modern
A child asks a question in a newspaper feature about mica. The article explains mica minerals muscovite phlogopite biotite and lepidolite are rock forming minerals found in pegmatite rocks in the United States Canada India Madagascar USSR Brazil and South Africa. It details that mica splits into thin sheets and serves as a good insulator used in electrical equipment and manufacturing insulating and fire proofing materials. It notes muscovite named from its historical use in Russia for windows and that mica can appear in common items like toasters irons and lamp sockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian
Rocky Mountains
United States
Canada
India
Madagascar
Brazil
Union of South Africa
Russia
Dialogue snippets about engagements and marriage plans
A terse exchange among Bob Tom Betty and Homer reveals jokes about secret engagements and urgency to marry. The conversation hints at engagements lasting weeks and remarks on aging and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Tom
Forgetting Looks Ahead to What You Might Do
A casual remark hints at shifting plans and a possible change of attitude toward future actions without committing to any specific outcome. The speaker implies a desire to move past a current topic and consider new possibilities.
Puzzle Challenge Seeks 100 From 16 17 23 24 39
Puzzle box asks readers to form 100 using the numbers 16 17 23 24 39 with repeats allowed. Tomorrow’s paper promises the solution and includes a Word Ms Pose puzzle and a contact for jokes and riddles. Jacob Scott of Belton South Carolina is noted in the day’s item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
lWin
Book of Knowledge
Jacob Scott
Belton
South Carolina
Hawaii Teachers Use TV Lessons Doubled National Rate
Honolulu AP reports Hawaii public school teachers used educational television during the 1966 67 year at more than twice the national average, reflecting heavy adoption of TV instruction across classrooms statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Hawaii
Hawaii Teachers Use Educational TV Far Beyond National Avg
A State Department of Education report finds 44 percent of Hawaii teachers use educational television in their instruction, compared with a national average of 19 percent. The data highlight Hawaii's heavier reliance on TV for classroom learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Education
Hawaii
Probate Notice and Mortgages in Morgan County Alabama
Probate Court issues Letters Testamentary for J D Bush Sr estate and requires creditors to present claims within legal period. Also public sale notice by Associates Capital Corporation of Morgan County property in Decatur to satisfy a mortgage. estate of Mae Crosby Wise and estate of B M Shull announce sales of stocks bonds and real estate in Morgan County Alabama with dates in February 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Bush
Saelgun Obama
J. D. Bush, Jr
Robert
Said Associates Capital Corporation
Morgan County
Alabama
Decatur
Towit
Associates Capital Corporation
Nsfereetra
Probate Court
Mae Crosby Wise
T. C. Almon
Edward C. Wise
B. M. Shull
Circuit Court
Frostee Malt Equipment and Leasing Corporation
Valley Health Insurance Company, Inc
Great Southern Financial Corporation
Scientific Electrical Components, Inc
Commons
American Bank & Trust Company
Hartselle
Delta Marble Company
First Methodist Church
Vivian Dobbs Shull
Decatur Alabama approves zoning map amendment
An ordinance adopted January 16 1968 amends Chapter 27 and the zoning map to modify a specific district boundary in Decatur Alabama. Public hearing set for February 20 1968 at 10 00 AM in the Municipal Building inviting all interested parties to view the proposed changes in the Planning Department office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Decatur
Alabama
Cherry Street
Ferry Street
Planning Department
Florence. Adams
5Th Ave
S.E
7Th St. S.E
Lot 30
Lost black and tan female beagle puppy in Moulton Heights
A two month old black and tan beagle bitch named Tippy is missing near Moulton Heights since January 15. Reward offered. Call 353-8603 or 353-5798. Allied Service Bureau advertises licensed confidential private detectives in Huntsville and Birmingham.
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Saeco
Allied Service Bureau
Huntsville Ave
Birmingham
Moulton Heights
Tippy
Nelson Brothers Furniture
Moulton
Highway 24
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Mica
Harry Bailey
Lampasas
Texas
Chuckle Box
Betty
Homer
Ms Pose
Rose
Rise
Decatur Daily
Morgan & Lawrence County
Limestone County
Florence Adams
THE
Decatur Daily Index OF Classifications
Vatley Health Building
Sherman St
Business Services
A. L. Woods
Martin Chenault
Glenn Drilling CO
J. H. Standridge
Curt W. Johns
18Th Ave. S.E
Earl H. Smith
West-Moulton- Open
Bill Oakley
National Income Tax Service
6Th Ave
Home Realty
First National
Lolstery
J&j
Trinity Mountain
Herrin
Chicago
Fred Wilson
SPLM
A.K.C
Antiques
Somerville
Woodall Construction Company
Fe _ Decatur
Ala
Meredith Lott
Paper Boys
Oae
Erry
Ond Ave
Poe
2Nd Ave. S.E
Decaur
Southeast
Detur
Rainey’s Beauty Academy
Second Ave
Atlanta
Buckhead Employment Agency
Piedmont Rd
N.E
Goa
Sarah Coventry
Waldo’s
12Th St. S.E
Burger King
H&r Block
E. Moulton St
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