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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1962

Page

3

Wallace Vows Top Program at Clayton Day

Gov. George C. Wallace praised Clayton residents for launching his top program and promised four years of honest, incorruptible government. The town held Wallace Day with speeches, barbecue, and a street celebration as legislators arrived from Montgomery. Patterson sent regrets unable to attend due to a state session.

Clayton, Ala George C. Wallace Ben Wallace Clayton Montgomery John Patterson Barbour County

Seven Mumford brothers serve in military from Hopkinsville

In Hopkinsville Kentucky Mr and Mrs Leslie Mumford celebrate a family with eight sons. Seven have served or are serving in the armed forces. Three are currently in uniform and the couple plans on their 13 year old James joining when he turns 17, as he counts the days until he can enlist.

Hopkinsville, Ky Armed Forces Leslie Mumford James

Heloise household safety tips and thrift hints

A 1962 Daily King Features column compiles practical hints from Heloise on safe cleaning, budgeting, and homemaking. Warnings against mixing vinegar and bleach, candle use during smoking, simple time-saving tricks, and frugal routines for groceries and chores are shared by readers.

Pershing Missile Unit Activation Near Ft Sill

The U S Army plans activation of the Pershing missile battalion at Ft Sill Oklahoma by June 30, forming the 2nd Missile Battalion 44th Artillery with 615 personnel. The Redstone successor uses a two stage solid propellant guided system, with four firing batteries and MartIn Co. as prime contractor, train at Orlando and Ft Sill.

Ft. Sill Okla 2Nd Missile Battalion Pershing 44Th Artillery U.S. Army Ordnance Missile Command Redstone Arsenal Martin Co Orlando Fla Army

The Dark Rider and the Creek Rescue

Julie Pendleton battles a terrified Big Blue in a rushing creek while Britt menaces from the bank with rocks. Casey arrives aboard to intervene, subdue Britt, and rescue Julie as tension erupts over a hidden plot involving stolen horses and a dangerous race setup.

Britt Casey Big Blue Julie Pendleton Julie Danerous Lorne Boundbrook

Doctors in the House at Louisville Hotel

A hotel guest in Louisville summoned a doctor after a stomach pain. The clerk asked for a particular doctor, and the desk answered that about 500 physicians were present at a nearby convention, prompting a doctor to be sent from the convention hall to treat the patient.

Louisville, Ky Louisville

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