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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1963

Page

17

Wonders Of The Universe Space Advances Benefit Industry

NASA launches a broad program to transfer space age research to civilian industry. The effort links NASA centers and contractors to speed tech, processes, and materials to manufacturers, lowering costs and expanding product options for consumers.

I. M. Levitt Fels Planetarium Franklin Institute National Aeronautics and Space Administration Morton J. Stoller NASA Office of Applications

Area Men In Service At Lackland Air Force Base

Two Cullman men remain at Lackland to attend United States Air Force technical training for air policemen. Airman Basic Harold W. Hunt and Airman Basic Jimmy C. Fowler, both Cullman residents, are listed among raised training soldiers. The piece also notes Airman Basic Hammond C. Brown from Falkville is reassigned to Amarillo for administrative specialist training.

Lackland Afb Tex Lackland United States Air Force Harold W. Hunt Other S. Hunt Hammond C. Brown Leon C. Truss Falkville 2 Amarillo Afb

Heloise Tips on Rugs Pewter and Diaper Soak

Reader letters cover rug backing rot from hot water under 105 degrees and low-heat drying. Tips include pewter care with polish or ashes, and a diaper soak recipe with borax and baking soda to reduce odor. A fan shares housework frustration and a method to build character during chores.

Heloise Mary Mallardi

Cold War Skirmishes From Berlin to Cuba Unfold

A historical survey traces a half decade of crises from Khrushchev’s Berlin ultimatum to the Cuban missile scare. It notes repeated Western ultimatums, Western hesitations, and Khrushchev’s retreats, with Berlin remaining the focal point of East West tension and Western Europe showing gradual Communist decline amid NATO strains.

Khrushchev Berlin West West Berlin Cuba Fidel Castro United States United Nations Paris Dwight D. Eisenhower Kennedy Latin America Vienna Indochina Laos Moscow U.S Germany Western Europe East Berlin East Germany Europe Washington U.N

Extreme Cold Holds Southern Markets

Extreme cold in the Southeast slowed movement of livestock poultry fruits and agriculture products. Cattle and calf receipts at Atlanta Nashville Memphis Louisville Montgomery and six Georgia Florida Alabama plants totaled about 13 600 head this week versus 16 300 last week. Hog receipts totaled 33 600 this week versus 42 400 last week. Hog prices ended largely steady to 50 cents higher per hundred pounds. Broiler prices rose to about 14 cents a pound as shortages emerged late in the week. Georgia processors slaughtered 6.2 million birds this week unchanged from last week. Egg prices in southeastern cities declined 1 to 2 cents per dozen despite a higher New York base. Closing prices for selected centers ranged from 43 12 to 48 cents per dozen. Prices for lead hogs at southern markets were around 15 16 dollars per hundred pounds with variations by market. Cattle prices varied by region with steers and cows showing solid activity and regional price differences. Florida oranges rose modestly at Atlanta and Louisville markets with grapefruit steady. Sweet potatoes and cabbage showed mixed regional pricing. Tobacco sales slowed with season totals at 698 million pounds and average price 58.51 dollars per hundred pounds up to 68.44 year over year. Cold weather ended western district fire cured sales and closed eastern district markets Thursday and Friday.

Atlanta USDA Nashville Memphis Louisville Montgomery Georgia- Florida-Alabama Southeastern Mississippi Alabama North Carolina Georgia New York Birmingham Jackson Jacksonville Florida U.S Tennessee Kentucky

Cataracts in Dogs and Surgical Options

Cataracts occur in dogs at about the same rate as in people and are usually a result of aging. Surgery is the only sure treatment, best performed by a specialized veterinary eye surgeon, with careful case selection and thorough aftercare.

Worth Lanier D.V.M

Cotton Price Range Narrows On New York Cotton Exchange

Cotton futures showed a narrow trading range on the New York Cotton Exchange with gains of 25 cents to 2.05 a bale over the week. Previous week saw larger swings of 1.60 to 5.85, amid speculation on new support legislation for planting the new crop starting in about five weeks. Exports fell due to dock strikes along the Atlantic and Gulf Coast, with week ending Jan 22 exports at 25,000 bales versus 28,000 prior week and 107,000 the year ago same week.

NEW York New York Cotton Exchange Atlantic Gulf Coast New York Cotton Exchange Service Bureau

International Cotton Trade Journal Promotes Global Cooperation

The 30th International Edition of The Cotton Trade Journal & Agricultural Reporter highlights 78 contributions from government officials and businessmen across 35 countries. It notes 1961 cotton sales of $23.9 million, surpassed only by machinery and chemicals, and outlines plans to regain markets, reduce costs, and expand cotton's reach.

Hodges Thorkil Kristen OECD Andre Deguae Belgium Jose Gomez S. Gordon Algodonera Commercial Mexicana Pedro Gua Villalbi Consejo de Economia Nacional Spain Mumtaz Hasan National Bank of Pakistan Ed Lipscomb National Cotton Council Cotton Producers Institute Lipscomb Seton Ross Cotton Trade Journal & Agricultural Reporter Ross Iron Curtain

Belief in reincarnating souls among Eskimo traditions

Some Eskimos hold that the souls of the dead reincarnate as newborns and guard children as they grow. When the child can care for himself, the spirit leaves and the cycle continues.

Holland & Woodard Co final settlement date set

Holland Woodard Co Inc completes contract with the State of Alabama for Project No S 149 9 in Morgan County and the state fixes February 5 1963 as the final settlement date All claims must be filed at Decatur Alabama office before the settlement date 1220 Church St Jan 6 13 20 27

Holland & Woodard Co., Inc Alabama

Weekend Public Notice of Postings and Readings

Schedule fragment shows publication times Tuesday Wednesday and Friday at 8 PM preceding day. Saturday postings at 9 AM. Friday Sunday and Monday issues at 12 noon Saturday.

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Wonders of the Space Advance Stoller Jet Propulsion Laboratories JPL Oklahoma City Marshall Space Flight Center Jimmy C. Fowler Grover W. Harris Cullman 2 Brown Falkville High School Parris Island S.C FHTNC Marine Pvt James P. Tillery Jr James P.tillery Marine Corps Recruit Corps Recruit Depot Here Marine Corps Fowler Laurice O’farrell Heloise P.S King Features Syndicate, Inc NATO France Charles de Gaulle Britain Dial
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