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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1966
Page
12
A 1966 article explains Modern Math with a True or False quiz and explicit answer key. It notes Sputnik era origins, base and modulo arithmetic quirks, and discusses curriculum shifts toward unified courses and integration into Calculus, urging understanding over blanket praise or rejection.
Mobile reports confirm Corporal Leland F. Dixon, 31, of Whistler, was killed in Vietnam. His family notified March 5 of his death. He is survived by his father, four sisters, and three brothers. The same dateline notes a debate between Spring Hill College and British students on civilization. A Tuscaloosa fire damages several storefronts, origin in a self service laundry, with belts of smoke across multiple businesses under one roof. losses estimated in the thousands. Citronelle funeral services for Stewart Roland Barnett, 80, longtime New Orleans resident, retired executive, will be held today. Pittsburgh details name Walter L. Mims of Birmingham as a National Wildlife Federation vice president. Mortgage foreclosure notice appears for Charlestown Savings Bank on a Morgan County property, Lot 16, Block 11, with sale set for April 7, 1966.
Bookmobile routes and times listed: Hays Mill School from 9 to 10, Owens Junior High from 10:30 to 12, lunch at Owens, Pleasant Grove, Cedar Grove Davis Store, Cairo Cleveland's with stop times from 12:30 to 3:15.
An advertisement from The Decatur Daily lists a mail order offer for a Modern Math booklet at 50 cents each. It requests the recipient’s name address city and state for ordering.
Mrs. Chester Johnson attended the funeral of her uncle Edd Stephenson at Johnson Chapel on Tuesday. Dwain Long returned to work at Autolite after two years in the Army stationed at Ft. Hood Texas.
In Anniston Alabama a family of three was found dead in a Saks trailer from an apparent double murder suicide. Soldier Thomas E Segers 24 his wife Willie Belle 33 and their 5 month old son Thomas E Segers Jr were each shot in the head. Police say Segers used a 30 30 rifle after a heated argument then killed himself. A 13 year old niece and a 6 year old stepdaughter were ordered to leave before the gunfire.
The Johnson administration considers a package of corporate and personal income tax increases as a quick anti inflationary tool. Treasury officials favor neutrality, proposing proportional burden shifts if any tax rise occurs, and a Senate House panel will explore options amid pressure to curb overheating demand.
The Llanwern steel mill in Wales operates under full computer control. Human operators act as process monitors, overseeing the system rather than directing it directly.
Former Gov. John Patterson reports two backers of the late Ryan deGraffenried have joined his bid for the Democratic nomination. He names Bill Buffaloe of Florence as a new recruit, made public during a Mobile dedication ceremony for a new firefighting installation.
Letters of Administration granted March 4 1966 by Judge T C Almon Morgan County Probate Court to John W Howell as administrator. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal time or be barred.
Three Morgan County candidates announce campaigns in Decatur Alabama. H Herrison Hill seeks Commission of Motor Vehicle Licenses. Cleon Yates runs for Commission Morgan County. Paul P Collier campaigns for Member Board of Revenue and Control District 1.
AA will meet Thursday and Saturday at 8 p m at the Valley Health Building 353-8952 AA MEETING Open Door Group 1813 B Sherman St Sunday and Wednesday 8 00 P M 353-6954
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