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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1967

Page

3

Pink Pill For A Girl Blue Pill For A Boy White Pill For Neither

Sylvia Porter discusses a hypothetical choice of having gender-selective pills and its potential effects on marriage and society. The piece cites Dr. Paul C. Glick of the Census Bureau and outlines plans for a historic U.S. marriage study and how findings might influence mate selection and marriage stability.

Sylvia Porteree Paul C. Glick U. S. Bureau of Census Population Association of America Association Cincinnati Glick Washington Census Bureau U. S Office of Economic Opportunity

Afternoon Arts Program Highlights Local Talent in Decatur

The event features Clyde Owens a Decatur country singer with a 45 minute set from 1 p m The Heart of Dixie Chapter Tee and Village Squir es perform a one hour barbershop show at 3 p m Dexter and the Derbies from Athens bring a 45 minute rock show 4 to 4 45 p m Clyde Owens returns for another 60 minutes and the evening program opens at 8 p m with the Star Spangled Banner sung by Chief Pack Self followed by a fireworks display There is no admission for the daytime or evening events.

North Alabama Clyde Owens Decatur Owens Heart of Dixie Tee, Decastrands Village Squires Dexter and Athens al F Spirit of America Veronica. Voss

Tax collections set to top 200 billion for 1967

Combined receipts from federal state and local governments are projected to exceed 200 billion dollars in fiscal 1967 for the first time. The forecast highlights growing federal and regional revenue and the breadth of tax sources across government layers.

Vietnam War Battles Reported Deaths and Bombing

U S forces suffered 106 North Viet e regulars killed and 8 paratroopers dead with 130 wounded in a confrontation. Weather generally favorable for bombing over North Vietnam except in the Red River valley and Hanoi Haiphong region. Navy and Air Force craft patrolled from Hanoi to the 17th Parallel targeting roads rails and convoy traffic. Destroyers off Dong Hoi shelled coastal cargo barges sinking seven with five inch shells. South Vietnam Bé2s.

South Vietnam

Limestone Soldier Killed in Vietnam Death Stuns Athens Family

Athens Alabama reports Army Sgt. Thomas Allen Johnson 19 was killed in action in Vietnam on June 22 while nearing his one year service. His mother Mrs Cleo Johnson confirms the loss and a custody telegram cites March 20 1963 court action. Johnson is the fourth Limestone soldier killed in Vietnam.

Athens Thomas Alen Johnson Athens 7 Vietnam Cleo Johnson Johnson Limestone County Louis Swinen Sgt

Morgan County Maid of Cotton Contest Details

Plans for the 1967 Morgan County Maid of Cotton contest were announced by chairwoman Mrs. John Collier. A July 14 entry deadline precedes July 18 judging and the July 21 crown at the Farm Bureau meeting. The winner advances to the Sept. 7 and 8 state finals.

Morgan County John Collier Collier Morgan County Farm Bureau Martha Aday

Danville Neel Lions Club Installs Officers and Charter

Neel Lions Club of Danville installs its first officers James King as president Benford Layton first VP Travis Clark second VP Edwin Pike third VP Robert Myers secretary treasurer Ralph Lindsey lion tamer Jack Maddox tail twister Alfred White Ray Warren Howard Terrell and Truitt Tomlinson as directors The charter meeting also selects a lighted ball field for Danville School as the club program Charter members include W E Long James King Robert Myers Burl Hardwick and Alfred

NEEL Danville Neel Lions Club James King Benford Layton Travis Clark Edwin Pike Robert Myers Ralph Lindsey Jack Maddox Alfred White Ray Warren Howard Terrell Truitt Tomlinson Danville School W. E. Long Robert My- Burl Hardwick Alfred

Hospitals Admit Several Patients and Dismiss One

Mrs. Elmira McCroskey and Mrs. William Cole were admitted to the hospital. Mrs. Mattie Terry at Moulton was dismissed.

Baugh-Wiley-Smith Elmira McCroskey Church St William Cole Ave Mattie Terry Moulton

Decatur General Admissions Noted in Rodent of Names

A list of admissions and names linked to Decatur General includes Calvin B. Cathcart Hallie Lott David White Carmen Lott Donna Piland James Malloy Mary Jackson and others arranged by street and city, with several residents from Hartselle Madison and Carridale. The OCR fragment shows multiple individuals and addresses without accompanying details or outcomes.

Calvin B. Cathcart 9Th Ave Hallie Lott Hartselle David M- White Lith Carmen Lott Donna Piland 8Th St James P. Malloy Madison Mary J. Jackson 4Th Ave Robert J. Earls Raymond St Betty Ann Mason Market St Carlos Cook Carridale St Ciassie E

Bloodmobile to Visit Cullman for Fourth of July Observance

The Bloodmobile will tour Cullman as part of the Fourth of July celebration to back the Spirit of America observance. The Decatur Sales Executives Club sponsors the blood drive with a conservative goal of 300 pints, supported by Red Cross and local volunteers. Athens High School set a national donation record with 557 pints, while two Red Cross vans will staff a first aid station and traveling exhibit at Delano Park.

Cullman North Alabama America Decatur Sales Executives Club Red Cross Spirit of America Claybrook Sales Executives Club Alabama National American Red Cross Birmingham Athens High School Hubert Humbrey Bob Johnston Les Executives Club The Delano Park

Local Names listed in awkward address fragment

A fragmented OCR list shows numerous names and partial addresses including Barran Athens Little Laura Cheatham Moul ton St Mrs Ralph Gillespie Trinity Mrs Michael Williams Decatur 2 and Baby Michael Mills 20th Ave SE plus other individuals and street references ending abruptly with Mrs Henry Holt.

Barran Athens Laura Cheatham Moulton St Ralph Gillespie Trinity Michael Williams Decatur 2 Michael Mills 20Th Ave. SE Robert W. Pickard 14Th Ave Gary L. Glover Somerville Walton McCurry Decatur Stephen J. Brown 8Th Ave Booker L. Glascock Tuscumbia Marvin Rosenburg Pennylane Keith Farr Austin St David Pearson Line St Perry S. Hicks Country Club Henry. Holt

Consumer food spend shrinks after war peak

The article notes Americans now spend about 18.2 percent of each dollar on foods and drinks, a drop from roughly 2004 to 4 percent after World War II era, reflecting postwar purchasing shifts.

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