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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1964
Page
8
Readers learn why the moon shines by reflecting sunlight. The piece explains lunar orbit, phases from crescent to full, and contrasts Earth and Moon environments. It previews future manned moon landings and describes the moon’s airless, silent, blazing daylight and frigid night.
Health Capsules presents guidance on safe pressure cooker use. It explains how correct operation destroys germs and highlights that the information is diagnostic in nature.
In a playful exchange, Jimmy jokes about copying his father’s handwriting using a fountain pen. Bill recalls seeing something last night that he cannot get over, sparking curiosity about a moon sighting. Jack asks for details, but the moon remains the focal point.
The 1960 world record for staying underwater was 13 minutes 42.5 seconds, achieved by Robert Forster. The note mentions a crossword style puzzle answer and a winner from Meriden Connecticut, age 11, Linda Rinaldini.
Today is June 20 1964 with events from 1931 Hoover moratorium proposal to 1963 West Virginia statehood and 1943 British attack on Friedrichshafen. Other items include Alaska purchase proclamation 1867 and Truman appendix operation ten years ago and UN Korea armistice tensions five years ago. A 1964 note mentions US USSR emergency communication link.
The Arrowhead district of the Boy Scouts of America elected its 1964 1965 officers. Terms begin Sept 1 1964 and run to end of August. Elected: Thomas Counts district chairman Hershel Neighbors Del Carrah er vice chairs Louis Weed district commissioner Rutherford Vickery OE chairman Robert Hutson leadership training chairman Ferrell Tucker finance chairman F D Peebles camping and activities chairman Bob Young public relations chairman Cortes Perry assistant district commissioner for Boy Scout roundtables. The term bridegroom comes from Anglo Saxon England. It was the custom for the husband to wait on his bride at the wedding feast.
Daily room rates at Dixie Hotel and contact numbers. Ads offer graduation gifts in gold charms. Garden Center sells Caladium plants. Local repair shops list vacuum, paint, well drilling, and various used cars with years and models.
Two used cars offered for sale at 353 2088. A 1961 Falcon Station Wagon four door automatic radio and a 1959 Pontiac four door, one owner after GMP. A 1961 Thunderbird hardtop is also offered as a sacrifice best offer. Call nights 353 8621 days 353 3896.
WANTED Business Services seeks water wells to drill. Call 353 2337. Jack Herbert.
Motors 316 Mank St features various classic models with discounts. Highlights include CHEVY-Corvair Real Sharp, OLDS-88 2-Door Hardtop, PONTIAC-Starchief 2-Door, BUICK-Special 4-Door with power steering, and DODGE-2-Door V8 amid a list of numerous makes and trims.
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