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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1968
Page
8
The article explains fossils as preserved remains or impressions from plants and animals. It covers how sedimentary rock forms and how minerals replace parts of once living organisms, creating casts and molds that endure for millions of years. It mentions amber entombing insects and other preservation methods like tar pits and quicksand.
A riddle from FUN TIME The Riddle Box asks what phrase a man might utter after a steamroller passes over him. The item showcases a punchline style joke typical of the publication's humor features.
A famous 151 foot tall statue weighs 225 tons and houses a spiral staircase of 168 steps. A crown at the summit features 25 windows. The clue prompts readers to check tomorrow’s paper for the answer and mentions a Virginia winner named Kathy Suits from Portsmouth.
REINHOLDS, Pa. A visitor to the Blankenbiller home sees double as nearly every item of furniture is replicated in miniature. Raymond H. Blankenbiller, retired six years, carved over 200 miniatures by hand from hardwood, including models of friends' belongings. He makes knobs from original blocks and now works on kitchen equipment and cabinets models.
A reader asks about a dachshund with hind leg paralysis returning after initial improvement. The doctor suggests early surgery, noting risks, a long two month recuperation, and continued massage and activity to preserve muscle tone. Dachshunds should avoid sitting up to beg to reduce strain.
Wives be advised that running in place in the bathroom is encouraged for waistline trimming from The I Hate Exercise Book by Stephen Huffaker. The casual column weaves in anecdotes about Cary Grant Rocky Graziano Gordon MacRae Heather and Leigh Taylor-Young with brief entertainment notes and a behind-the-scenes tone.
Eleven year old Michael Maitland leaves the Mame stage after a leg injury ending a streak of 750 consecutive performances including some with a broken arm. Johnny Carson plans a Florida TV special in May. Lynd Bird’s sister-in-law Trena Robb travels to Rome with MGM to test for The Appointment alongside Omar Sharif.
Sir Peter Ustinov, in London while filming "Hot Mil lions," says he will not aid daughter Tamara Ustinov’s acting career. He states he will provide meals if needed but will not offer professional help, deeming it for her own good.
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