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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1960

Page

7

Science For You By Bob Brown Problem: Which ball to the floor first

Two similar marbles or balls a stick and a table are used to show gravity. Place the marbles at the table edge and knock them off so they start simultaneously. One falls almost straight down and the other lands some distance away yet both hit the floor at the same time, illustrating equal gravitational acceleration.

Daily Records Marriage Licenses and Property Transfers

Marriage licenses listed for Bobby LeCroix and Betty Bates in Athens two couples with Haryland and Harlin entries. Property transfers show multiple tract sales including 161 and 105 acre parcels and Midway Subdivision lots with values from 300 to 1 008 dollars.

Bobby Paul LeCroix Athens Farmer Betty Jean Bates Shirley Evans Haney Charlotte Charles McCoy Bauer Charlie M. Woodard Sam Holt B. Denbo Lemuel H. Easley Midway Subdivision Jewell Arant Prater Charles C. Kennemer

County Agents Name President

Owen Reeder of Laverne Crenshaw County will become president of the Alabama County Agents Assn succeeding Steve Martin of Guntersville at the close of the 12th annual convention. Charles J. Redewe y of Wks is named president and Clint Johns of Birmingham is secretary treasurer.

Soldier Held For Police Car Theft

Montgomery AP reports a teen is held in connection with a police car theft case. Police say the incident occurred in Montgomery with ongoing investigation.

Montgomery

Soldier recalls brief Army service in hostile exchange

A young soldier described his short eight week tenure in the Army and a tense exchange that led to a confrontation labeled as motivated by dislike for the Army. He characterized his time in service as brief and unsettled.

Rucker

Youth Revival Led by Teens at East Side Baptist Church

Young people will conduct a Youth Revival at East Side Baptist Church on 19th Ave SE, with services at 7:30 each night through the following Sunday. Barker Bill will present a ventriloquist program at night and other sessions will follow.

East Side Baptist Church 19Th Ave Barker Bill

Rail line stretch halts near Port Pirie Kalgoorlie area

A 300 mile straight rail corridor from Port Pirie toward Kalgoorlie dominates the Australian track scene. Officials debate construction timelines and funding as engineers report feasibility and safety assessments. Local communities anticipate jobs and improved freight links.

Australia Port Pirie Kal

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