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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1966

Page

13

Barber shop chatter links Bobby Kennedy to JFK haircut

In a Beverly Hills barber chair Earl Wilson notes barbers influence on public image. Euripedes Papanicoula recalls giving JFK his famous Kennedy haircut on the day he won the nomination, and jokes Bobby Kennedy needs a new style. The column weaves celebrity anecdotes and city nightlife into the era’s culture.

Earl Wilson New York Beverly Hills Euripedes K Papanicoula Bobby Kennedy Euri Pedes Jack Kennedy Bobby Euripedes Jack Perry Como Madison Avenue JFK Pete Marilyn Davies Beverly Drive Joseph P. Kennedy Florida Lee Segall Dallas Midnight Earl Jack Carters Paula Stewart George Abbott Maureen O'Sullivan Grossinger The Catskill Vince Edwards Syracuse Connie Sharp Chandler’s Peggy Cass Cass Betty Kean Marlo Thomas Betty Lew Parker Trini Lopaz London Carol Lynley Las Vegas Zero Mostel Woody Johnnnie Ray Woody Herman Herd

Gallup Poll Sees GOP Advantage on War and Prosperity

A Gallup survey shows the GOP leading the Democratic party in keeping the U S out of World War III and in being the party of prosperity. The data traces shifts from 1952 to 1966, noting changes around Eisenhower and Goldwater campaigns and projecting influence on November elections.

George Gallup Princeton N. J GOP Democratic Party Republican Party Party of Prosperity Party of U.S Party of Peace Barry Goldwater North Viet Nam United States

Alabama News Roundup Highlights Regional Appointments and Bids

In Mobile, Harvey T. Schneider named district passenger agent for Louisville and Nashville Rail Road, succeeding the late Douglas Lanier. Southern Industries reports six month earnings of 88 cents a share after acquiring Godchaux Sugar Refining Co. James L. Braswell appointed tax collector for Macon County. James B. Ward named 16th Circuit Court judge in Gadsden, replacing Virgil Pittman. Weather records show Mobile heat with 102 degree high on July 14 matching the date’s record.

Mobile Ala Harvey T. Schneider Louisville & Nashville Railroad Schneider Nashville, Tenn Douglas C. Lanier Evansville Ind Southern Industries Southern Godchaux Sugar Refining Co Godchaux and Henderson Sugar Montgomery James B. Ward Gadsden George Wallace 16Th Circuit Virgil Pittman U.S Pittman Circuit Court Ward Etowah County Montgomerian Weather Bureau

Old Fashioned Fire Solves Apartment Blaze in Louisville

Louisville firemen faced a blaze at an apartment and used fog, dry powder, foam and carbon dioxide. The fire was caused by an overheated coffeepot and put out with a glass of water.

Louisville Louisville Fire Department

Chu Chem intermission features onstage wrestling stunt

The Menasha Skulnik Molly Pi con musical Chu Chem plans an unusual intermission with three Chinese wrestlers grappling onstage between acts. Distributed 1966 by The Hall Syndicate Inc.

New Prison Bids Seen By December

State Prison Commissioner Frank Lee told the Pris on Study Committee plans for a new maximum security prison by December 1 with architects saying designs for a facility at Atmore will be ready in September. The Kilby Prison in Montgomery will be replaced and the Kilby reservation sold. A snag delays the Mt Meigs Mt Meigs property transfer to the prison system amid objections from Ruben King.

Montgomery Ala Frank Lee Lee Atmore Kilby Alabama Industrial School For Mt. Meigs Tate Pensions and Security Ruben King

Estimated 9.5 Million Automobiles To Be Sold This Year

An estimate projects about 9.5 million motor vehicles will be sold in the United States this year, reflecting sustained demand and car market activity despite broader economic shifts.

United States

Broad Comedy For F Troop By HY Averback

HOLLYWOOD AP Slapstick buffs note that F Troop producer Hy Averback, an actor and director of broad comedy, keeps classic pratfalls alive with stuntmen turned actors and a cast skilled in physical humor led by Ken Berry. Forrest Tucker and Larry Storch drive the spoof with vaudeville routines and repeated pratfalls.

HY Averback Cynthia Lowry ABC Old West Averback Hollywood Buster Keaton F Troop Berry Forrest Tucker Larry Storch Larry Tucker

Pesticide exposure harms birds even after 40 days on toxin-free diet

A recent report notes lethal pesticide effects persist in birds despite a 40 day period of consuming uncontaminated food. Researchers emphasize long lasting harm and cautions for environmental exposure.

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