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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1961

Page

8

Hope for Aid to Education Vote in Session Dims

A split among Democrats on the Rules Committee threatens to derail Kennedy's 25 billion dollar public school bill and a 1.8 billion dollar extension of the National Defense Education Act. House opposition to school bills and religious controversy bolster Speaker Rayburn's defeat risk.

Nedy House Kennedy Sam Rayburn Howard W. Smith D-Va Rayburn Smith William Colmer Mississippi Delaney

Dear Dorothy Dix Advice Column Summary

Advice column excerpt addressing family conflict over care of a mother placed in a home and a war bride facing domestic abuse. Letters discuss reconciliation with a favorite younger brother, a potentially abusive husband, and a teen girl’s dance etiquette with a looming next dance. Professional guidance emphasizes honest talk, safety, and seeking help.

Helen Worden Erskine Helen F.C

Radio TV Schedule Log From Decatur Daily

A dense log lists daily radio and TV programming across stations WHOS FM AM WBRC WMSL TV and others. It catalogs show names, times, sign ons and offs, with entries for news, dramas, sports and variety programs throughout a full broadcast day. It reflects historic schedule data for multiple channels including local programs like Morning Outlook Huntley-Brinkley and regional shows.

Clyde George Hong Kong Loretta Young Young Dr Malone Danny Thomas Hollywood Popeye Sparta Huntley-Brinkley Seanie Bat Masterson

Man seeks sassafras roots from Roanoke banker

Roanoke man Charles Chitlum, age 77, wrote to a Roanoke banker asking for sassafras roots to be mailed to Omaha Nebraska. He said the roots would be used as a spring tonic, noting his move from Virginia left him short of the herb.

Roanoke Charles Chitlum Virginia Chitlum Omaha Neb

School mixup at Rochester prompts substitute teacher calls

An AP report describes a substitute cleaning woman causing a mixup at Rochester Board of Education offices. A recording device blanked for two days, leading to mistaken calls for substitute teachers after the machine was turned off when the office was closed. ABILENE Kansas Eisenhower Museum bonds over a historic horse model.

Rochester N. Y Board of Education Loth Gety Abilene, Kan Eisenhower Museum

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