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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1968
Page
8
Earl Wilson reports from the Waldorf Empire Room where Trini Lopez, Kathie Browne, and others weigh whether American or European women are more spoiled. Browne says men are spoiled, Lopez counters with American girls, and the discussion notes that European women often say thank you.
TV listings show a full day with 6:30 to 12:00 blocks featuring I Dream of Jeannie Death Valley Days Garrison's Gorillas Billy Graham Crusade Daktari and CBS Reports. Afternoon and evening slots include Captain Kangaroo Romper Room Love of Life Love Is a Many Splendored Thing Jeopardy Dark Shadows The Young and the Restless To Tell the Truth General Hospital One Day remains with sports and news wrap ups.
An assortment of radio stations lists their operating hours from sunrise to sunset or with specific daily timeframes. Entries include WMSL, WOoRM, WHRT, WAJF, WJOF FM, WJIMW AM, WKAC, and WLCB with varying start times around 4:55 to 6 AM and end times from 11 PM to midnight.
The Miss Spirit of America beauty pageant announces Charlene Brown, a Decatur High sophomore from 1616 Jackson St SE, as a contestant. Charlene aims to work with crippled children and is among entrants from Morgan Limestone Lawrence and Cullman counties aged 15 to 25. Prizes total about 500 dollars for winners.
The article notes wedding costs and market size in 1968, with a breakdown for a $1,000-$1,500 wedding. It cites the 1968 bridal market figures, typical expenses like gowns, rings, invitations, and reception catering, plus a contingency fund to cover errors and omissions. It also mentions rising marriage rates and peak wedding months June August December.
Tonight on KTV Alabama Education Television guides a 7:30 program Book Beat hosted by Cromie with Theo dore Sorenson author of Kennedy, recalling memories of the late president. At 8:00 p m NET Festival features Carmen McRae Earl Hines Woody Herman Mel me jazz legends in concert.
Tonight's Best Bets spotlights Jeanne Eagles with Kim Novak Agnes Moorehead and more at 9 p.m. followed by Young Man with a Horn at 10 30 p.m. plus German drama 11 30 p.m. Ceramic tile note mentions termites cannot penetrate dense tiles in warm moist climates.
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