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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1968
Page
8
A dense schedule lists daytime and evening programs across multiple networks with shows such as Bonanza Beverly Hillbillies Petticoat, Doctors and Jeopardy. The grid features news weather weather reports and special broadcasts including CBS News and The Tonight Show style segments.
Fragmented list shows multiple stations and generic sunrise to sunset notes with inconsistent times. No coherent event or person identified, making precise program or location details unclear.
Decatur High School senior Martha Wood won the best news feature award at the Alabama High School Journalism Institute closing session at the University of Alabama. Wood, sponsored by Decatur High, wrote for Decatur High activities and will edit The City Hall Stays Social for next year. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Wood of 2217 Woodland Ave SE.
Lynelle Weber of Decatur and Pattye Smith of Athens named among 24 finalists for Miss Alabama. Weber, 19, daughter of W W Weber, is a University of Alabama junior and makes finals for the third year. Smith, 19, daughter of Bill Smith, is a Gulf Park Junior College graduate. Competition is in Birmingham Friday night.
East Limestone Water and Fire Protection Authority discussed purchasing Elk River water from Athens to serve 1499 initial customers with 25 to 30 cent per 1000 gallons rates. Officials noted project delays, a 30 year loan need, and growth projections to 5850 customers in ten years. The authority plans a summer loan application as it ponders a future independent water source.
Elgin Illinois AP reports Harry B. Aronson of Waltham Watch says wrist-watches of 2000 will be total communication centers with timing, voice, vision, recorders and miniature computers. He notes rising miniaturization will boost Plyn's role as a major watch center.
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