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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1964
Page
5
Readers share practical hacks from purse handle repairs with dog collars to stronger welded links and magnetic hooks for cabinets. Other tips cover freezing hamburger patties between waxed paper, repurposing ski tow rope as a clothesline, and labeling kids lunch bags with dark crayon for easy identification.
Montgomery AP Administrator James Caldwell of the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board says orders are being placed with manufacturers to ensure liquor store supplies after March 1. Distillers face a 3 percent gross tax. Canada Dry Corp is the only firm reportedly declining participation. Liquor sales rose to 8.124 million dollars in December, with a 1.5 million dollar year‑to‑date rise.
Probate court grants Letters Testamentary to Eddie Summerford on January 16 1964 Morgan County Alabama notice to creditors to present claims within legally allowed time or be barred. Jan 30 Feb 6 13.
St. Clair and Shelby County authorities continued a search for two bandits who clubbed and robbed the owner of Billie's Truck Stop near Pen City Alabama. One man was picked up for questioning and later released as the investigation proceeded.
Dr James Sussex of University Hospital Birmingham urged the Mental Health Study Committee to implement mass PKU screening for newborns. Early diagnosis with a milk free diet prevents brain damage and normal intellect if found before two months. after six months recovery is unlikely. PKU affects about 200 newborns annually nationwide.
An Atmore man named Shep Hanks died in a truck car collision south of Atmore on Wednesday. He was the car’s driver.
Ralph B. Mitchell recently assumed duties as executive secretary of the Tennessee Elk River Development Agency based in Fayetteville Tennessee. Mary Williamson was named office secretary. At the directors meeting Dane King state revenue commissioner was elected chairman Dr S A Garner Pulaski mayor vice chairman and Judge David Sloan secretary treasurer. By-laws were adopted and committees revived focusing on agriculture business industry recreation forestry water use minerals and human resources. The agency offices are being remodeled and currently operate from the Civil Defense office next door.
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