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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1968

Page

11

How Life Begins TV special shocks and educates viewers

NBC ABC broadcast a prime time sex education program titled How Life Begins on Tuesday. The hour long documentary narrated by Eddie Albert follows life origins from cells to birth using film footage and photos including human embryos and sea life. Producer Jules Power notes the project aims to normalize sex education and reduce mystery around reproduction.

Judy Klemesrud New York Times News Service New York Linda Doscher New City N.Y ABC Johnny Eddie Albert Lennart Nilsson Jules Power East 55Th Street Jules Power International Productions Power Discovery

Tonight's Best Bets and TV Highlights

Television listings featuring Sammy Davis Jr Joey Bishop and guests at 7:00 and 7:30 P.M. including a Mod World Olympic salute. 8:00 P.M. Instant Money with Andy Griffith Don Adams Sid Caesar and Danny Thomas. 8:30 P.M. Kiss Me Kate musical special with Robert Goulet and Carol Lawrence. 9:00 P.M. Suitable for Farming thriller in Mexico with a U.S. senator plot and assassination scheme. 10:00 P.M. Operation Entertainment Dean Jones hosts aboard USS Constitution in San Diego.

Agrowan Martin Sammy Davis Jr Joey Bishop Sammy Arter Johnson Saints Joey Washington Mod World Sidi Lucille Ball Dennis Day Lucy Andy Griffith Don Adams Sid Caesar Danny Thomas Alex Danopolous Stork Robert Goulet Carol Lawrence Kate Ome Carol Burnett Gloria Loring Soupy Sales Decatur Dean Jones San Diego

Television program notes for Alabama Education channels

Today channels 2 7 10 25 26 36 and 42 feature executive secretary Archie Hand explaining the Numbers System of Data Processing in simple terms at 7 p.m. Net Journal at 7 30 p.m. covers changes in the Fiji Islands as foreign influences alter the traditional pattern, documenting the shift on The Other Side of Paradise.

Alabama Education Television Archie Hand N.E.T. Journal Fiji Islands Paradise

Murder Trials Set In Moulton

A two week term of Lawrence County Circuit Court opens in Moulton with a jury to be selected for the first of four murder cases. George D. Harris, 17, of Central Courtland, faces first degree murder for the Dec 3 killing of Edward Frank McCoy, 22, of Town Creek at the McCoy home. Three other murder cases are docketed including Dwight.

Moulton Lawrence County George D. Harris Central, High Courtland Harris Edward Frank McCoy Town Creek McCoy Dwight

Road to Denver and Artists and Models on late TV

A 1955 film Road to Denver follows a man who leaves his brother’s side and heads to Colorado to work at a live stock stable. The 1938 comedy Artists and Models stars Jack Benny Richard Arlen Ida Lupino Gail Patrick. TV listings note 11:30 p.m. airings.

Denver Colorado John Payne Skip ‘Homeier Maria Freeman Jack Benny Richard Arlen Ida Lupino Gail Patrick

Television log fragment highlights an era's varied programming

An OCR style TV schedule lists shows from morning to night with news weather and entertainment. It names Johnny Carson Perry Mason Alfred Hitchcock and many daytime programs, reflecting a dense lineup across channels and time slots.

Johnny Carson Perry Mason Joey Bishop Mike Eran Alfred Hitchcock

Radio Station Operating Hours List From Local Newspapers

A compact record lists radio stations with call signs and broadcasting hours. Entries include WMSL WHOS WDRM WHRT WAJF WJOF WJMW WKAC WLCB and times ranging from early morning to midnight, with varying sunrise to sunset limits.

WMSL Mutuel Whos-Am WDRM WHRT WAJF Wjof-Fm WJMW WKAC WLCB Moulton

Probate Court Notice of Alice Nora Puckett Estate Sale

The Morgan County Probate Court sets March 13 1968 as the hearing date for the sale of lands in the Alice Izora Puckett estate. Administrator Ira Puckett is to present the petition March 22 1968 with hearing scheduled April 16 1968 at 10 30 AM. Also warehouseman sale notices list items for Decatur and Florence Alabama locations with dates March 27 1968 at 2 PM and listed properties from several owners.

Morgan County Alice Nora Puckett Deceasto Cecil Puckett Webster Street Dayton Ohio Corene Orr Loretta Puckett Lake View Drayton Plains Michigan James Edward Puceeeeere Ene Perret Oy Oefornia Ira Puckett Alice Izora Puckett S of Decatur, Inc P.O White Pines Tenn Saas Kleeck 20Th Avenue S.E Decat Alabama Francis Allen Sykes Street N.W Decatur Otis Johnson Whitner Street Anderson S.C Lambert Transfer Company, Inc Lambert Transfer Co., Inc Hunts Alabamaville Road Florence Lambert's of Decatur, Inc

Huntsville businessman Davoren named to St Bernard College lay board

William F. Davoren of Huntsville, a pharmacy businessman and civic leader, is appointed to the St Bernard College lay board of governors. A Milford native and Army veteran, he built multiple drug firms and leads local Red Cross and community groups. A teens’ queen contest and a parade highlight a fundraising event with tickets at $3 per couple.

Cullman William F. Davoren Huntsville St. Bernard College Milford Mass Davoren Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Boston Army Center Drug, Co Brownie Drug Co The Medical Arts Apothecary Physicians Apothecary Plaza Drug Co Porter Crystal Drug Co Huntsville-Madison County Madison County American Red Cross Madison County Community Action Committee Car Bama Folsom Jokers of Ray Maner

Moulton residents face multiple murder charges in court

Hyndle Shelton faces first degree murder for the October 4 1967 killing of his aunt Annie Dee Dearman on her Fairfield area lawn. John Henry Bonds is charged with second degree murder for the December 2 1967 shooting of his wife at their Moulton home. Willodean Hayes is charged with second degree murder for the February 20 stabbing of Charles W Griffin at her home east of Moulton. Also slated for trial in the first week are Duell Wayne Shankles and Glenn W Morgan charged with manslaughter.

Hyndle Shelton Moulton 1 John Henry Bonds Moulton Willodean Hayes Shelton Annie Dee Dearman Fairfield Bonds Hayes Charles W. Griffin Harris Ralph E. Slate James Francis Wayne ‘Shankles Glenn W. Morgan

Pioneer Week Parade Opens Saturday With Floats And Prizes

Cullman prepares for Pioneer Week with a Saturday downtown parade at 2 p.m. featuring floats, old cars, horses, wagons, and bands plus cash prizes for top floats. The annual art show runs Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. at Sportsman Lake, weather permitting at city hall.

Cullman Sportsman Lake City Hall

Morgan County Justice of the Peace and County Board candidate notice

A political notice announces Julian Hardy of Decatur Alabama as candidate for Justice of the Peace Beat Place No 2 Morgan County and solicits votes and influence. J Lester Smith seeks support as Chairman of the Board of Revenue and Control of Morgan County and requests votes and influence.

Justice of the Peace Oforgan County Julian Hardy Decatur Ala Justice of Morgan County J. Lester Smith Board of Revenue and Control Decatur Contable Beat Morgan Connie

Political Announcements for Democratic Primary Candidates

The undersigned candidates seek votes and influence in the Democratic Primary on May 7, 1968. This notice presents authorized statements urging voter support in the race.

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