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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1963

Page

19

Meteoroid Strikes May Hurl Lunar Dust Toward Space

Dr J M Levitt from the Franklin Institute reports preliminary Venus Mariner 2 results suggesting high velocity meteoroids striking the Moon eject substantial surface material into cislunar space. Lab data at Ames confirms lunar ejection possible up to 1,000 particles per meteoroid mass and notes Earth’s atmosphere shields lower speeds. Mercury may face even greater particle impact. The density near Earth could exceed Venus, raising spacehazard concerns for explorers and future Surveyor aims.

Moon Earth Venus Donald E. Gault Ames Research Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lunar Cislunar Mercury The General Feature Syndicate

Bell's Visible Speech System Named for Speech Organ Positions

Alexander Melville Bell devised Visible Speech with symbols representing each position of speech organs during vocal sounds.

Alexander Graham Bell Alexander Melville Bell

Horoscope notes for Estrellita fans ahead of birthdays and travel

A period of social warmth and hospitality. Emphasizes gifts, friends, and travel, with birthday focus on building a future and favorable months September October for romance and travel. Monday brings friendly relationships and important matters. birthday strong results promise in coming weeks and months with caution on budgeting and minor stresses.

Prostate Trouble in Older Uncastrated Dogs

Prostate disorders in male dogs over five are common and often tied to indoor living and lack of exercise. Early castration reduces risk. keep a bland diet and exercise to prevent constipation. severe cases may require rectal massage, endocrine therapy, or complete removal if malignancy develops.

Worth Lanier D.V.M

104 Cases Slated for Trial in Lawrence County Court

Lawrence County Circuit Clerk Ernest Shelton announced 104 cases are set for Monday in County Court. A jury term will be presided over by Judge Isaac Johnson Jr. Most docket items involve drunkenness violations, prohibition law violations, and driving while intoxicated.

Moulton Lawrence County Ernest Shelton Issac Johnson, Jr

Classified rates and submission deadlines

The notice lists telephone contact 353-4612 and pricing: 24¢ line, 3.50 line minimum, three lines required, no ad under as less, text about payment due in advance, cash terms, and daily publication deadlines including Friday 4:30 PM, Saturday 9 AM, and Saturday noon for Friday and Monday issues.

Thor Telognese

Why cows and horses sleep on their feet

A reader from River Dale New Jersey explains horses sleep standing to react quickly to threats. He notes cows rarely sleep upright and argues a tendon system and leg posture allows horses to stay alert while resting. He claims horses have stood for long periods without injury and prefers upright resting over lying down.

Joseph McMullen River Dale N. J Neture

Qualified Lead Correspondence School Seeks Top Salesman

Correspondence school seeks experienced salesman to close qualified leads. Excellent commissions, expandable territory, earn up to 000 318 may be possible with proven success. Respond only if you have extensive experience selling in gibles or a Box 10 c/o Decatur Daily.

Decatur Decatur Daily

We Deal Only In Sharp Cars

Classified note offers 4 door hardtop cars for sale at 445 dollars each. Contact 353 8341 for Joe Bennich at 5 Mate Street Hartree Ale.

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