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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1975

Page

3

How Far Is the Sun and How Hot Is It

Question and answer feature from a children's book section. Catherine Deary, 8, Webster Massachusetts, wins a prize. Explains sun distance of 92 900 000 miles alpha centauri distance and sun’s interior plasma core temperatures. Includes puzzle box with three riddles and answers.

Book of Knowledge Catherine Deary Webster Mass

Chartering a New Era in Low-Cost Vacation Air Travel

Sylvia Porter reports that the Civil Aeronautics Board may soon ease charter flight rules, enabling many Americans to pay about half the regular air fare. Proposed changes would remove eligibility barriers and allow OTCs and TGCs with specific advance-purchase and stay requirements, expanding access while addressing past travel-spending limitations.

Sylvia Porter Civil Aeronautics Board Congress Ford CAB U.S Henry P. Huff Trans International Airlines London Paris ITC TGC

Charter Flight Savings Offer from Field Enterprises

Field Enterprises, Inc highlights savings on charter flights with exclusive pricing. Limited time promotion features flexible routes and customized travel options for corporate and group trips. Contact sales for itinerary details and quotes.

Field Enterprises, Inc

Riddles and Jokes Tell Why Day Winner Named

The Knowledge Yearbook announces Ellen Martha I from Columbus Ohio as today’s winner for a riddle about page orientation. Readers are invited to send more puzzles and jokes with their ZIP code for future chances.

New Book of Knowledge Ellen Martha Columbus Ohio

How Do You Avoid Being Electrocuted When You Fly a Kite

Health Capsules discusses safety around power lines while flying kites. Dr. Michael A. Petit explains that kites can wrap and contact electrical conductors, causing shocks or fires. He advises keeping distance from lines and using nonconductive string to reduce risk.

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