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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1965
Page
6
Ikum want ads deliver results as World Around reports response from readers. The column highlights real requests and responses, showing how classified notices help connect people with services and opportunities.
The article explains natural rubber origin and properties. It describes latex as milky plant liquid, the elastic energy return in bouncing balls, and the rubber belt around the equator. It covers tapping methods, latex processing, and global production, noting 97 percent comes from the Middle East.
A conversational excerpt explains the origin of grotesque as a fancy overdecorated style once used in grotto buildings in Rome. It notes that grottesque evolved into grotesque to describe excessive ornament and invites readers to send in riddles and jokes for a prize. Linda Cowan, 12, of Calhoun Falls, South Carolina is named today’s winner.
James P. Wilson has been appointed as a mechanical engineer in the Plant Engineering Department at Chemstrand. A Parrish native and University of Alabama mechanical engineering graduate, he is a member of ASME. He lives with his wife Suzanne and son at 1611 Eleventh St SE.
President and Mrs Johnson flew by helicopter to Camp David in the Catoctin Mountains for a weekend rest. The White House said other persons accompanied them but gave no names or return details.
Two physicians report gold leaf patches that seal punctures and defects in blood vessels. The material adheres to human tissue, shows no chemical interaction, and supports healing.
On this date highlights include Eisenhower’s 1945 New York parade, 1846 Hoboken first organized baseball game, 1911 Motion Picture Censorship Board in Pennsylvania, and 1953 Julius and Ethel Rosenberg execution. Decatur centennial notes mention a 50 year ago parade and bank street closures.
A 12 15 p m delay in Decatur was caused by rain as two African American hoboes died south of Cullma. The note references a $200 shortage in Mo County 10 years ago and mentions Alabama Mental Health funds of 2 500 tied to local arrangements. Also notes junior high activity with unofficial teenage visitors and a Cullma High School Key Club project in July.
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