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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1963
Page
7
Earl Wilson writes that editors fear censure from wives as women influence bar culture and nightlife. The column mixes social commentary with celebrity notes from Hollywood and New York, citing Rex Harrison, Audrey Hepburn, and others in a broad entertainment roundup.
AP Television writer Cynthia Lowry reports NBC’s 21 day San Francisco police focus in Show of the Week failed to rival Dragnet in realism. The Sun day night detective avoids letting suspects answer, leading to a staged feel with jail visits and courtroom scenes.
The note lists WAJF 1490 and WJOF FM 104.3 with operating hours 4 55 A M to midnight and sunset to 10 30 P M for WIMW AM 730 sunrise to sunset. It urges tuning to 640 or 1240 during enemy attack and provides care instructions.
Britannica Junior style explanation notes cats have purred for 4500 years as a sign of contentment. Purring comes from vibrating vocal cords in the voice box and can be controlled by the cat. It contrasts with other vocalizations like mewing and howling. The piece briefly compares big cats and domestic cats and touches on body proportions and feeding.
Cats are meat eaters and hunt prey suited to their size from mice to large herbivores. They stalk then pounce rather than chase. The Riddle Box presents three puzzles about growing up and common questions with humorous answers.
Two Georgia politicians plan an unpledged elector campaign aiming to withhold or shift ballots in the 1964 presidential race. Roy V. Harris and R. A. Griffin promote holding electors from major nominees, potentially forcing a House decision in a tie. Griffin shows cautious interest as agitation spreads to Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.
CBS airs the Pass Word game show from 10 to 10 30 PM Eastern Time not a re run tonight.
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan reports that U.S. racial violence is used by Soviet and Cuban propaganda to attack American democracy. Red broadcasts target Africa and colored populations, claiming Capitol system failures and “disease of capitalism.” The Soviet press praises violence coverage to prove minorities fare better under communism.
A fragmented item describes false teeth that loosen and cause bleeding. The jagged text hints at fear and concern, mentioning alkaline sprinkles and non acid powder as possible remedies, but the readable portion is incomplete and unclear.
Tallahassee AP reports the Florida Hotel proposed taller beds to help travel weary guests. It noted the average person is an inch taller than previous generations and urged hotel operators to provide more stretch out space.
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