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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1965

Page

3

New Products Introduced By Major Makers

Remlac Co. touts a pet fountain that pipes water from a faucet via a six foot hose and maintains a preset level. General Electric unveils an electrostatic air cleaner with easy to change filter pads and a warning signal. Fedders Corp. launches frost free two door refrigerators and automatic washers with special settings for mixed loads. Tel-Guard of America markets an emergency alarm system that dials in a recorded message on alert. Armour Grocery introduces White Dial deodorant soap claimed to fight bacteria and odor.

Remlac Co Birmingham Mich General Electric Tel-Guard of America,Inc New York N.Y Armour Grocery Products Co Chicago Verona Cir General Electric Co Schenectacy

Computer Cat Aids Development Of New Appetite Drug

A computer linked to a cat aided scientists at Warner Chlectt Laboratories a division of Warner Lambert Morris Plains New Jersey in developing Pre-sate a new chemical entity after four years of study before government approval the drug will be prescription only after mid May.

Warner-Ch'lectt Laboratories Warner-Lambert Morris Plains

Dedication Shapes Wheeler Basin Library Leader

Mrs. Agnew leads the Wheeler Basin Regional Library since 1964 after a Decatur Public Library directorship. She highlights space shortages, relocations, and mergers as key challenges while praising staff and community support across Limestone Morgan counties.

Wheeler Basin Wheeler Basin Library Decatur Public Library Wheelers Wheeler Basin Regional Library Limestone Morgan County Library Board Agnew Deshler High School Tuscumbia Alabama _ College Montevallo Emory University Wheeler Library

Stock Market Edges Down After Record Heights

New York stocks eased Friday after a string of record highs. The Dow slipped 1.00 to 932.52 with 5.86 million shares traded. Among 15 active issues, seven gained, six fell, two unchanged. Union Carbide led volume. Prices on the American Stock Exchange mostly declined as bonds fell.

New York Wall Street New York Stock Exchange Associated Press Union Carbide Union ‘Carbide Oils, Motors American Stock Exchange U. S

Dow Jones Closing Averages Reported for May 7

The New York market shows mixed moves as Dow Jones averages open with declines across indices. Industrials, rails, utilities, and bonds reflect small changes while the commodity futures index slips further, signaling cautious trading.

Market Summary Highlights Mixed Industrial and Rail Stocks

Industrial sector shows slight drop with High and Low close near 95.78 and 94.74. Railroads trade lower with 46.70 current, utilities slip to 78.06. Overall market edges down as 500 Stocks retreat to 88.85 from 90.30.

May 8 1965 Today in History highlights and local notes

On this date in 1945 Germany surrendered at Rheims ending World War II in Europe. Other items include Joan of Arc event in 1429, Palo Alto battle in 1846, and Coral Sea victory in 1942. Also noted are Hoover appeals, Macmillan chair, and Decatur history entries from 50 to 10 years ago.

Associated Press Rheims France Joan of Arc Orleans Palo Alto Tex Zachary Taylor Rostov Coral Sea Herbert Hoover Europe Harold Macmillan

Stocks Advance and Decline Totals Reported by AP

The AP market roundup shows Friday and Thursday activity with advances and declines in stock issues. Total issues reached 1396 with 624 advances and 585 declines on one day and 583 issues with 509 advances and 304 declines on another, alongside 1965 new highs and related measures.

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Pusic Forum Letter Policy Stated by The Decatur Daily

The Decatur Daily explains the Pusic Forum letters from readers that discuss questions of the day. Writers may remain anonymous but the editor must know the sender's identity and address. Manuscripts will not be returned.

Decatur Daily

Organization Aims to Harmonize Safety Standards Worldwide

The text outlines aims to assist citizens and professionals through an International Safety Council style body. It calls for uniform laws enforcement procedures engineering standards and public education. It seeks accident prevention continuity during government changes and accreditation for a Bb council with a flower like emblem.

Bb Council The National Safety Council

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