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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1966
Page
14
A compact survey traces numeral systems from Babylonians and Egyptians to Romans Greeks Hindus and Arabs. It highlights writing materials the abacus zero and place value as pivotal to modern arithmetic and notes the 1494 first English textbook using Hindu Arabic numerals.
A 1966 article explains the shift to Hindu Arabic numerals, detailing place value, zeros as placeholders, and the vast range they cover. It discusses alternatives like duodecimal and binary systems, noting the enduring stake of the decimal system in science and daily life.
Probate Court estate of Lillian Lamb Howell with letters granted March 4, 1966, notices to creditors to present claims. foreclosure sale by Charlestown Savings Bank on April 7, 1966, of Lot 16 in Block 11 in the Decatur Land Company additions, to satisfy mortgage debt. Also multiple court orders of publication in Morgan County Alabama for non resident respondents with deadlines in March and April 1966.
A private investigator offers confidential handling of domestic civil and criminal matters. Perrylanes Blog promotes broad investigations and private collection services with contact noted as 353-715 for inquiries.
Washington reports describe Lt Gen Hoang Van Thai as a capable first class strategist and competent field commander involved in infiltrations into South Vietnam since 1964. Secretary McNamara also cites Lt Gen Luong as a 1964 infiltrator potentially directing political affairs for Hanoi’s highest headquarters.
The article notes that after forty, diabetes can often be controlled with diet alone or with oral medications. It suggests many in this age group may not require insulin and that insulin use depends on individual control and progression of the disease.
Dear HeLOISE column shares simple home remedies including defrosting tips using unsalted solid shortening, cautions about salt in fats, and dangers of ice removal with tools. Additional notes cover pocket recipe cards, warming rolls with steam, and bathing baby without a bathinette.
The note suggests repurposing worn nylon curtains into dish rags and sponge covers, praising their usefulness for cleaning and tasks like washing ears.
A humorous note about a five year old boy who can name most U S state capitals but insists Montana’s capital is a misremembered name, quoting his playful correction and the line about Heloise.
Bill Opkley advertises roof refinishing services at 1305 Plaza St. S.E. including before and after finishing work and a contact number 353-2803.
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