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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1964

Page

3

Stretch a Water Surface Science Trick

A glass of water and a small stiff wire show surface tension as the wire is drawn under and up through the surface. Move slowly to stretch the surface like a rubber sheet and note the breakthrough. butter or oil can help the trick work.

Bob Brown Science Science Circus General Features Corp

Khrushchev Receives Warm Egyptian Welcome in Alexandria

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev arrived in Alexandria aboard the Armenia and was greeted by crowds swarming the port. President Nasser escorted Khrushchev through Nile delta villages to Cairo as the two leaders attend the Aswan High Dam project milestone and discuss Moscow-Peking influence in Africa.

George Syvertsen Cairo Egypt Khrushchev Africa Gamal Abdel Nasser Alexandria Nile Nasser Delhi

Morgan County GOP Rejects Civil Rights Act Titles I and VII

The Morgan County Republican Party at its May 5 1964 mass meeting adopts a resolution opposing the Civil Rights Act of 1963 and specifically its Titles I and VII. It calls for Alabama senators to defeat the titles and prevent creation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. It argues such power harms free enterprise and constitutional rights of management.

Morgan County Republican Party Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Morgan County Alabama Republican Party

Pennsylvania State University lands $84 906 contract for guidance institute

University Park AP report notes a National Defense Education Act funded contract of 84 906 to Pennsylvania State University for a Counseling and Guidance Training Institute. Arthur M. Wellington, director, cites an immediate national need for 25 000 school counselors and a projected 4 000 new counselors annually through 1970.

University Park Pennsylvania State University Arthur M. Wellington

Swiss Candy Lovers Lag Behind English Appetite

In Berne, AP reports that despite Switzerland’s fame for chocolate, per capita weekly candy consumption trails Britain, the United States, Denmark and others. England averages 225 grams, the U S about 140, Denmark 115, while Switzerland averages 90 grams per week.

Berne Switzerland Arek Rinec Caerertien England

Bride-to-be Left Waiting as Groom Jailed After Car Theft

Sahooee stole a car from a vehicle vendor and drove to the hospital to pick up his bride-to-be, who had just been released. They attempted to reach the courthouse but it was closed. Police Chief Eddie Fortney arrived after the car theft alert, leading to the groom's arrest and the bride left to recuperate alone.

Sahooee Eddie Fortney

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