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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1972

Page

3

Weather and river readings for Decatur area report

Morning river level at Keller Memorial Bridge 16.97 feet with sea level 556.58 feet. Sunday high 38 at 3 pm, low 23. today expected upper 40s high, upper 20s low, Tuesday high around 50s. Fair, then colder tonight, clouds rise Tuesday with northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Climate data show Sunday high 38, low 29, average 34, 10 below normal. yearly total 7.97 inches. Sunrise 6:45 am, sunset 5:15 pm.

Decatur and Vicinity Keller Memorial Bridge

False Teeth Convenience with FASTEETH Adhesive

Many rely on FASTEETH extracts to keep dentures secure for meals and conversation. The ad promotes FASTEETH for firmer retention and comfort with dentures that fit, and urges regular dental visits for health.

ABC Movie Gets Praise

Cynthia Lowry reviews ABC TV film The Screaming Woman noting Olivia de Havilland delivers a strong performance in a suspenseful Gaslight style plot. The production earns praise for its photography and setting though the ending may have been unsatisfactory.

Cynthia Lowry New York Olivia de Haviland Olivia Miss de Haviland

Raised pay and inflation bite erode buying power since 1966

Tax Foundation figures show a $10 000 salary in 1966 rising to $13 000 in 1972 loses 156 in buying power after 745 in taxes and 2411 in inflation. A $30 000 rise to $39 000 loses 767, while a $50 000 to $65 000 gains tax bites but loses 9758 to inflation.

Tax Foundation New York U.S

Sunday Ambulance and Fire Alarm Reports Across Four Counties

The Highway Patrol logged no injury accidents Sunday in the four county area. AAA Southend Ambulance Service answered several calls including Catherine Wood from the Adie Apartments to Decatur Hospital and Oliver Keith from Decatur General to University Hospital. One call from Moulton involved Manerva Rooker from Lawrence County Hospital to Town Creek. Hartselle Ambulance reported no calls. Decatur Fire Department logged a single alarm at 3:53 p.m. at 1304 Morningside Dr SE with slight property loss. Athens and Hartselle fire departments reported none.

Highway Patrol Four County Southend Ambulance Service Catherine Wood Adie Decatural Hospital Oliver Keith Decatur General Hospital University Hospital Meresham Robert Pettey Gordon AAA Vice Moulton Manerva Rooker Lawrence County Hospital Town Creek 3 Decatur Fire Department Morningside Dr. SE

How Income Tax Began In The New Book Of Knowledge

This item notes the origin of income tax from ancient systems to England in 1799 and the U S Civil War. It tracks constitutional changes leading to the 16th Amendment in 1913 and the first tax law, with mentions of the IRS and evolving rates and deductions.

Vince Mouer Austin Texas Greece England United States Internal Revenue Service Grover Cleveland Supreme Court of the United States Congress Wyoming

Television schedule highlights and specials list

A dense log of TV programming from early evening to late night listing dozens of shows, movies, and specials. Notable items include George Plimpton’s Africa adventure, ABC News specials on Bangladesh, and late night films such as Imitation of Life and Here Comes the Eagles Dare, plus daytime dramas and game shows.

George Plimpton Plimpton Africa George Kenya Ahmed ABC News Bangladesh Richard Johnson Ellie Sommer Richard Burton Clint Eastwood Susan Hayward William Lundigan Je He Turner John Gavin Ann Sheridan John Lund

Walter Blackwell Personal Loan at First State

Walter Blackwell promotes personal loans at First State, pledging flexible options and a confident slogan yes we are the bank that can to meet diverse needs. The operator emphasizes the bank as a ready lender with a customer friendly approach and direct service.

Walter Blackwell First State Walter

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