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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1961

Page

3

Cuban Envoys Defect From Castro Regime In Mexico City

Antonio R. Montane and Gilda Portela de Montane, both long time Cuban diplomats, defected in Mexico City and sought asylum. They cited Cuban embassy activity and communist propaganda as reasons and condemned Castro's crackdown on the Catholic Church.

Mexico City Fidel Castro Antonio R. Montane Gilda Portela de Montane Mexico Montane Montanes Latin America Castro Cuba

Cleaning a Pancake Griddle with Salt Bag Rub

To clean a pancake griddle, tie a couple of tablespoons of salt in a bag made of several thick layers of cheesecloth. Rub the salt bag over the griddle to remove any remnants of dried on batter.

State Tries To Finance Steel Mill

Alabama House considers a bill to fund exploration for iron ore in Barbour Pike Crenshaw and Butler counties. Georgia replies with a $9,000 survey program as a countermeasure. Hunts Oil Co. may place the mill in Alabama. location undecided despite reports of a Georgetown, Georgia site.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Georgia Barbour Pike Crenshaw Butler Jack Minter Georgia Commerce Department Georgetown Sim Thomas Barbour County Thomas House Ways and Means Committee Hunt Oil Co

Good weekday lunch: pancakes with tomato meat sauce

A simple weekday lunch features a batch of big soft fluffy pancakes served with a tangy tomato meat sauce. The pairing offers a comforting, filling meal with a savory lift from the sauce.

Public Forum Letters to the editor policy notice

The Decatur Daily invites reader letters on current questions with the writer’s name withheld upon request. The editor must know the sender’s identity and address, and manuscripts may be returned.

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Decatur Music Week Highlights Local Arts Efforts

A letter to the editor praises the community s music programs and organizations. It notes school operettas glee clubs and instrumental and choral competitions as well as church programs. The Community Concert Series and Decatur Music Club support free recitals and scholarships and aided bringing the Birmingham Youth Symphony Orchestra to town.

Decatur Princess Theatre Rowena Fowler University of Alabama Music Camp Birmingham Youth Symphony Orchestras Decatur Daily Fanny

Richardson Recognized for Public Interest Support

Sincerely, Ray Albert President Decautr Music Club commends Richardson for valuable public service. P.S. We are interested in con.

Friday Fare Shrimp Added to Meatless Tomato Sauce

A short kitchen note suggests incorporating cooked shrimp into a meatless tomato sauce served over spaghetti. Grated cheese should be passed for topping.

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Sweethear Sanford Illus Buschseredst Jewelers Opticians 2Nd Avenue 58. E 100 Dacron Laty Tapei U.S 9Th Street S.E. Decatur Barrett Shelton, Jr Johnston Street Shelton Chrysler Mobilgas Newport Windsor White Motor Sales CO Washington and Clinton Streets Athens, Alabama Howard Johnson Decatur Nursery Moulton Road FDIC
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