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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1963

Page

11

Understanding propellers for powerboats and outboards

Boating writer explains propeller basics diameter and pitch, why slippage matters, and how to match prop to load. He uses examples like 10x12 and 9x11 to show effects on rpm and speed and urges carrying a spare propeller. He notes tachometers aid selection and previews trimming your boat next.

Assan Auto

Fred Stewart To Be Honored At Tennessee Valley Substation

More than 200 farmers and officials gather at the Tennessee Valley Substation in Belle Mina to dedicate a new auditorium and honor the late Fred Stewart, the first superintendent after whom the building is named. The program includes a luncheon and remarks by C T Bailey and Redus Collier on behalf of Auburn University. The event features state legislators, agricultural agencies, and former station personnel.

State National Bank of Athens Auburn University Agricultural Experiment Station Redus Collier Decatur Auburn University Board of Trustees Fred Stewart Auburn Ralph B. Draughon

Moultrie Arrested Over Beer-Laden Car on Highway 101

Thereal Moultrie 33 of Hillsboro was arrested by Lawrence County deputies about five miles north of Town Creek on Highway 101. He was charged with transporting and the 1955 Chevrolet carrying 18 cases of beer was seized.

Moulton Hillsboro Thereal Moultrie Lawrence County Pat McNairy Moultrie Calvin White Vernon Waldrop Town Creek

Southern universities drive 20 percent of national research

The National Science Foundation reports Southern universities account for 20 percent of the nation’s total university research activity. Researchers completed about $92,932,000 in research in 95 institutions, split evenly between private and public, across 16 Southern states.

National Science Foundation

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