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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1966

Page

11

Sparkman and von Braun to share Huntsville platform

Two leaders tied to Redstone Arsenal will appear together at the Alabama State Bar Association Convention as Sen. John J. Sparkman introduces Dr. Wernher von Braun. Sparkman helped locate Huntsville Arsenal in 1941 and later supported Redstone and Space programs, while Von Braun heads Marshall Space Flight Center and pioneers U S rocket development.

Redstone Arsenal John J. Sparkman Capitol Hill Wernhe von Braun America Huntsville Alabama State Bar Association von Braun Marshall Space Flight Center Redstone Sparkman Madison County Army Chemical Warfare Service Huntsville Arsenal John Sparkman Lister Hill Hill Germany Europe Ft. Bliss Texas Air Force Tullahoma Tenn Huntsville Aerospace Arsenal Arnold Engineering Development Center Rocket City U.S Washington Congress Washington Jevel Senate

Tell Me Why Color What Is Color Britannica Prize

Summary of a reader contest and educational notes on color theory for light and pigment. The piece includes explanations of primary and secondary colors, animal color vision differences, and a joke section. It also mentions a Britannica prize and several reader submissions with winners named as Susan Meehan and Domingo de la Fuente Jr.

Susan Meehan Woodland Hills California Domingo de la Fuente Jr West Lafayette Indiana

Hearts and Horizons in a Fraying Marriage

A grandmother writes about a long marriage strained by temperament and lack of affection. She urges acceptance of differences, warns against divorce, and suggests pursuing other interests while fostering realistic expectations. Zodiac guidance follows with advice for each sign.

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Bread and Butter Future Tied to Three Wage-Contract Months

Sylvia Porter warns that September to May wage negotiations will drive costs and spark a wage-price spiral. A rise in living costs and higher prices could threaten the U.S. economy, with 1967 set for major contract expirations affecting millions of workers and possible inflationary pressures.

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Romney Gains In Gallup Trial Heat For 1968 Nomination

George Romney leads Nixon in latest Gallup trial heat, 44 percent to 48 percent for Johnson, with 8 percent undecided. Romney's appeal to independents boosts his vote share, signaling a return to traditional GOP patterns and gains in the Midwest and among business and professional voters.

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Morgan Publishers To Receive Awards

Two Morgan County newspapermen Barrett Shelton editor and publisher of The Decatur Daily and Jack Hoffhaus publisher of The Hartsville Enquirer join 11 Alabama business and agricultural leaders honored for longtime support of 4-H Club work. Ralph R. Jones Auburn University Extension Service presents meritorious service awards. Fifty-three state project winners attend as special guests. Brenda Whitt Ardmore is the only 4 H member from the area.

Birmingham Morgan County Alabama Barrett Shelton Decatur Daily Jack Hoffhaus Hartselle Enquirer Ralph R. Jones Auburn University Extension Service Hanchey Logue Auburn University Auburn Extension Service Brenda Whitt Ardmore

Athens Chamber Breakfast Reports on Membership Drive

The Athens Limestone County Chamber of Commerce will host a breakfast at Trail Way Inn Motel on Tuesday morning for a progress report on the membership drive. Chamber Manager Wallace will speak.

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Shelton Named General Unit Head For UF

Barrett Shelton Jr., general manager of the Decatur Daily, is named chair man of the general division of the United Fund campaign. UF chairman Dr. Kermit Pitt praises his enthusiasm and knowledge of downtown and shopping areas. Shelton has served with the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Club and First Presbyterian Church and helped establish the Decatur-Morgan County YMCA. He is a native of Decatur and resides with his wife Tolly and two children at 1715 Penny Lane SE.

Barrett Shelton Jr Decatur Daily United Fund Campaign Kermit Pitt Barrett Jr Shelton Junior Chamber of Commerce Decatur Alabama Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Club First Presbyterian Church Morgan County YMCA

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