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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1966

Page

5

Byrd's Death Marks Enduring Jeffersonian Influence

The Nation notes that Harry Flood Byrd embodied Jeffersonian democracy in U S politics. His death signals the passing of a statesman who long dominated Virginia politics and influenced the Senate with principled resistance to expediency despite changing times.

The Last Heir Of Monticello and Harry Byrd's Public Career

The article traces Harry Flood Byrd from Virginia press and political rise to governorship and long party influence. It notes his liberal roots under Roosevelt, later conservative stance, and his stance on federal spending and race relations while approving governance and policy shifts. It ends with reflections on Byrd’s era ending as Amiel’s epoch of life in multiplicity begins.

Byrd Harry Byrd Virginia Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry Flood Byrd Roosevelt Jefferson Amiel

Computer answers phone with voice response system

Automatic Electric Co announced development of a telephone that can be used to query a computer over existing telephone lines and obtain an immediate voice response. The system enables real time data access via phone lines for user queries.

Northlake, Ill Automatic Electric. Co

Computerized credit inquiry described by company president

Darwin H. Deaver explains a typical credit check takes about 30 seconds. A computer connected to telephone switching equipment replies with short voice messages such as Credit okay or Credit not okay. The sales clerk inputs the account number by dialing.

Darwin H. Deaver

Charcoal grilling tips and reader house hints from Heloise

Readers share tips on pre cooking and freezing steaks for later oven finishing and smoking rib portions on the grill. A reader describes making charcoaled fillet sandwiches from thinly sliced leftovers and freezing prepared portions for future use.

Frightened wife questions marijuana use by husband

Ann Landers advises Frightened to consult a chemist for analysis and warns possession of marijuana is illegal. She notes probable behavioral signs and suggests discussing with a family doctor for guidance.

Ann Landers Lee

Auto Industry Holds The Makers Hands

Detroit faces a safety tire debate as Congress weighs minimum standards. Goodyear Firestone US Rubber Goodrich General Tire dominate tire production supplying Detroit and Akron with hundreds of tire names. Engineers test tires for safety and aesthetics while curb appeal and quiet rides shape design choices.

Detroit Congress Akron United States Harry C. McCreary Jr McCreary Tire and Rubber Co McCreary Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Firestone Tire and Rubber Co United States Rubber Co B. F. Goodrich Co General Tire and Rubber Co

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