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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1972

Page

3

Bank Report of Condition and Officers Certification

The document presents a bank condition report listing total deposits of 34 858 545 01 and other totals for reserves and capital accounts. Joe W. Perrin signs as cashier with directors attesting the report as true and correct.

Joe W. Perrin

Mort Sahl Sees Dimming Light For Top Young Comedians

In a candid Midtown chat Mort Sahl laments the shrinking ranks of fearless young jesters. He recalls LBJ and Nixon quips, mocks the new humor, and predicts a second act for an evolving American stage, while noting his own optimism about the country.

Earl Wilson New York Mort Sahl LBJ Mort Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Kosygin Leningrad Joseph Kennedy

Tell Me Why Win The New Book of Knowledge Contest

A newspaper invites readers to submit questions for a chance to win the 20 volume set Tell Me Why. Today's winner is Alfred Magleby of American Fork Utah. The article explains baldness types including hereditary pattern baldness and symptomatic loss due to illness, with possible recovery under medical care but no cure for hereditary baldness.

Alfred Magleby American Fork Utah

Puzzle Box Riddle Reversals Reveal Hidden Professions

A reader puzzle in a Knowledge Yearbook hints that three scrambled words conceal profession names. Tomorrow’s paper will reveal the answers. Merlene Bloise of St Ann Jamaica is named as today’s winner.

The Riddle Box Quiz Delivers Thoughtful Puzzles

A playful item presents three questions and three solutions. The first asks the best table in the world, answered as comfortable. The second asks what is put in the refrigerator hot and comes out hot, answered pepper. The third asks why the fly flew, answered because the spider spied her.

British explorers on stamps set for February 16 release

The series features Henry Hudson, Robert Falcon Scott, Martin Frobisher and James Clark Ross. A separate stamp marks the 50th anniversary of Tutankhamen's tomb discovery in Egypt, to be issued April 26.

London Henry Hudson Robert Falcon Scott Martin Frobisher James Clark Ross Tutankhamen Egypt

Television Schedule Fragment Western U S TV Listings

A fragmented TV grid shows multiple programs across channels with times and titles including news per NBC CBS and local fare. Entries mention Hawaii Five O Perry Mason Johnny Carson Dick Cavett The Outriders and soap opera lineups along with children shows and game programs.

Marcus Welby NET Playhouse Accent News Johnny Carson Perry Mason the Outriders Dick Cavett

TV listings and schedule notes for Best Bets Tuesday

Tuesday schedule features SEARCH FOR THE NILE with James Mason at 6 30 p m, MA FAN with Dick Van Dyke and Carol Channing at 8 30, NET PLAYHOUSE PARADISE LOST at 9, plus a lineup of movies and daily shows including WOMEN IN CHAINS THE OUTRIDERS THIRTY SIX HOURS TARZAN S NEW ADVENTURE FINDERS KEEPERS and more with daytime and evening airings across channels and special programs listed.

James Mason Dick van Dyke Carol Channing NET Playhouse Clifford Odet Ida Lupino Lois Nettleton Joel McCrea Arlene James Garner Rod Taylor

Personal loan pitch from Pat Thornton at First State Bank

Pat Thornton promotes a personal loan at First State Bank with the slogan we are the bank that can and a ready approval vibe. The message emphasizes flexible lending and a customer friendly approach.

Pat Thornton First State Pat

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