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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1966

Page

3

Wife of Decatur Doctor Describes Demanding Schedule

Mrs Rhett Danley Jr wife of a Decatur surgeon at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital notes a 7 day a week schedule leaves irregular meals and limited family time. She says the hospital comes first but enjoys a satisfying life with doctor friends and plans for their son to possibly enter medicine.

Decatur Rhett C. Danley Jr Baugh- Wiley-Smith Hospital University of Tennessee At Memphis Danley Middle Tennessee State University University of Tennessee Kingsport Tenn Danleys Elliott St Pat Morgan-Lawrence County Doctors’ Wives Robert Miller Westminster Presbyterian Church Woman’s Association Gary Eaton van Eaton W. E. Hartselle Baugh-Wiley-Smith Alton Johnson Hartselle Hospital Earl Legg Germany Blount County Sandra Holbert J. B. Teague Tom Wynn Roy B. Smith Cocoa Florida

Auburn Gets Press Award at AAACE Contest

Auburn University Extension Information Division won the national press award in the American Association of Agricultural College Editors contest with 97 points. Michigan followed with 96, while Kansas Minnesota and Oregon tied for third with 94. Bob Chesnutt accepted the top honor at the Athens meeting.

Auburn Auburn University Extension Service American Association of Agricultural College Editors Association Athens Michigan Kansas Minnesota Oregon Bob Chesnutt

Professors Prestige Varies by Country Gallup Poll

A Gallup survey across four nations shows West German publics most revere professors with 41 percent, while U S respondents rank college professors behind high church authorities and business leaders. Britain and Greece also favor university professors, with bishops close behind in Britain.

George Gallup Princeton N. J U. S Gallup-affiliated Great Britain West Germany Greece Athens United States

Third Cotton Maid Contestant Diana Collins Named

Diana Collins 19 became Morgan County Maid of Cotton contestant number three. Daughter of George W. and Mrs Collins of Trinity she attended the University of Alabama and will transfer to Athens College this fall. She takes a secretarial course at Albright College this summer and plans to study political science at Athens College.

Diana Collins Morgan County Miss Collins George W. Collins Trinity University of Alabama Athens College Albright College Ann Athens

Brazilian car production soars in April record total

The Brazilian automobile industry produced 19,173 new cars in April, up 41 percent from April 1965, according to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The first quarter of 1966 saw 78,853 automobiles produced in Brazil.

Rio DE Janeiro Ministry of Industry and Commerce Brazil

Extension group repeats win at state fair press category

Dr. Robert Kern of Iowa national AAACE president notes a repeat victory for the Extension group. They topped the showers in the press category, matching their 1963 last entry. This year Auburn won blue ribbons in the single black and white photograph and the popular publication entries.

Robert Kern Iowa AAACE Auburn

Georgia Industrial Growth Asserted

Georgia officials cite 1965 gains from 134 new operations and 178 expansions, with 312 manufacturers spending over 247.7 million in capital. Construction statewide reached 1.2 billion for a third straight year, outpacing regional totals. Executive director James H. Nutter notes sustained prosperity for over 60 months.

Atlanta Georgia Department of Industry and Trade Georgia Progress Ments Georgia Alabama James H. Nutter State Department Southeast

Fire Destroys Limestone Home in Capshaw

CAPSHAW The residence of Mrs. Comer Cole was completely destroyed by fire Friday a spokesman said. The Athens Fire Department received a call at 10 a.m. about the residence burning but could not respond due to jurisdiction. Capshaw lies about 10 to 12 miles east of Athens.

Capshaw Comer Cole Athens

Vehicle and Parts Makers Invest Nearly 19 Billion Since WWII

The nation's motor vehicle and parts industry has poured almost 19 billion dollars into new production facilities since the end of World War II, illustrating a long postwar expansion in manufacturing capacity and employment across the sector.

New York Stock Totals and Market Movements Summary

The New York market updates show advances declines and unchanged counts with a total of 1,401 issues. Notable figures include 1966 highs and lows, while new issues stand at 1,392 with 638 advances and 474 declines.

Dow Jones Averages Report July 15 Close

The Dow Jones Industrial Averages show gains with a closing near 231.24 after a high of 896.65 and a low of 883.74. Industrials, rails, and utilities moved in trade as bonds and commodity futures also shifted, reflecting a mixed market backdrop.

Stock Index Figures Show Mixed Day Trading

Standard And Poor's stock index quotes display a mix of gains and losses with figures listed: 93.98 46.28 68.38 87.68 for highs and closes, and a low 92.65 93.34 45.75 46.04 67.36 67.87 86.44 87.08. Net change up .32 and off .05, up .26, 0.73.

Low Close

Mart Ends Week In Show Of Firmness

The stock market closed the week with modest firmness as selective investment demand kept averages up. Trading volume reached 6.09 million shares, above Thursday’s 5.95 million, helping the Dow JonesIndustrial average maintain its gains.

Mart New York Dow Jones Industrial Av Walter E. Heller United Fruit OuiPont Chicago & North Western Rose IBM Eastern Air Lines American Stock Exchange U.S. Treasury

Community notes and market roundup from Morgan County area

Obituary notes Gary Eaton dies at a young age. Local visits include hospital updates and family trips abroad. Regional social items mention Arm injury, sales meeting, and visitors. Market report covers stock activity, notable movers, strike context, and bond movements with overall indices steady.

Gamma Rays Similar on Moon and Earth Surfaces

A study finds moon surface gamma rays comparable to those from Earth. Researchers suggest similar cosmic ray interactions and particle acceleration processes at both celestial bodies.

Moon Earth

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