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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1963
Page
3
Heloise shares thrifty kitchen tips from nylon net lemon wrappers to cutting waste in restaurants. The letter-writers describe using nylon net to squeeze lemons without seeds and pulp, reusing halves, and reducing mess on counters with towels. Also included are notes on rug care and glass cleanup methods.
A confused scene at a police checkpoint ends with Abe Eisenberg presenting a valid license after a momentary mix up. The officer notes an expiry date and comments on the tense exchange before clearance.
The Birmingham News appealed to President Kennedy urging an end to racial demonstrations. In a telegram displayed on the front page the paper warned daily life is at risk, noting about 2,400 arrests since April 3 and that authorities have maintained order despite use of fire hoses and police dogs. The paper said unrest is being unleashed by an organization intent on continuing turmoil indefinitely.
The News urged President Kennedy to curb open street protests by Negro leaders in Birmingham, warning serious injury or death could prompt questions about preemptive measures. It backed court resolutions over street demonstrations and urged dialogue to resolve city government authority amid the mayor council dispute. Father Albert S. Foley chaired the referenced effort.
A trio of mariners stranded at Jupiter Island Florida escaped a fire damaged vessel and crew members firing into the air as they neared shore. They landed safely with no injuries and no shots fired.
Army Private Harold G Hodges from Elkmont Alabama has basic training at Fort Polk before reporting to VIII Army. Dennis A Eaton of Oak Harbor Washington joins Patrol Squadron Two at Whidbey Island after exceeding 600 flight hours in 1962. Sgt Howard T Smith of Cullman Alabama reassigns to Seymour Johnson AFB North Carolina after dental technician training. Marine Cpl J W from Camp Pendleton California appears in this service update.
One of three infantry regiments in the First Division, the Fifth Regiment, is the most decorated Marine Corps organization. Its members carry World War I heroism as part of their legacy, underscoring the unit’s enduring role in maintaining readiness as the nation’s Force in Readiness.
In Hardin Montana a fitness test is required for workers seeking jobs on the multimillion dollar Yellowtail Dam on the Big Horn River near the Montana Wyoming line. A sign at the contractor site directs applicants to walk if they cannot pass the physical.
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