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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1968

Page

6

Spring Parade of Potted Plants Brightens Homes

Spring ushers in a colorful parade of potted plants from the New York International Show in early March to Memorial Day. The plants are grown in porous red clay pots for health, with options like African violets azaleas and hyacinths. May offers Mother’s Day gifts and diverse container plant ideas. More than 1200 varieties exist for living spring decor.

New York St. Patrick’s Day

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren 1968 Quiz Solutions

Bridge expert Charles H. Goren presents eight quiz positions with answer lines. Each problem states vulnerable or not, hand patterns, and the recommended bid or rebid. Solutions emphasize strategic reasoning and standard bidding logic.

Charles H. Goren The Chicago Tribune Trump

Dear Heloise and Household Tips From 1968

A collage of reader hints on cooking green beans with sugar and vinegar, securing shoe bags with foil, attaching rubber rings to cords to protect kids and wiring, and using starch as silver polish. Also notes on Heloise's column limits and a safety tip about tunnel vision and winter sports.

Heloise King Features Syndicate, Inc

Idea for Easier Baby Care

A reader suggests a simple fix for low playpens. Attach thick plywood topped with four tall table legs to raise the pen so mothers do not bend as they lift or place their baby. The elevated surface also gives the child a better view.

Publication Schedule for Weddings and Calendar Events

The women's editor outlines submission deadlines for the Calendar of Events and wedding materials. Deadline adherence affects publication in Sunday papers, with photos and engagement info routed through THE DAILY and age six or under restrictions for birthday photography.

Women’s Department

Trouble Stalks Fatherless Boys in Florida Experts Say

Florida juvenile court experts warn that fatherless or ineffectual father figures raise delinquency risks. They cite Judge Robert Halvorsen and psychologists noting boys lacking strong paternal guidance face discipline issues, with crimes like burglary, assault, rape, and molestation appearing common in such cases. Mothers should avoid dual roles, seek guidance, and connect boys with male role models and structured activities.

Jane Donald ST. Petersburg Fla Florida Juvenile Court Robert Halvorsen Cleo Griffin Israel Heard Robert Marshall Pat Barnard Unselor Marshall

Angel Food Cake Frosting Tip With Almond Extract

The note suggests adding a small amount of almond extract to confectioners sugar frosting to flavor an angel food cake. It emphasizes a subtle almond note rather than a strong flavor, aiming for a light, sweet glaze.

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