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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1963

Page

17

Wasso the Hidden Valley Chief Is Reported Dead

The elderly Chief Wasso dies in the temple cave after a blessing from Cliff. Cliff and Kit lead the burial procession through the crater trail to the cove as Chinitza mourns. Kit volunteers to guard the group with her bow and spear amid fears of a possible Yucaipa attack.

Chinitza Wasso Kit Adams Kit Cliff Roberts Bird Man Hidden Valley Temple Cave Cliff Yucaipa

Cave Mystery Ends In Trance And Tension In Valley

Cliff and Kit hide in the trail as Yucaipa may appear while a tiger threat looms. Cliff carries the old Chief’s body from the temple cave after lighting a flare and contemplates a burial site and hidden treasure. Wasso’s warnings and cryptic cave in dig thoughts leave Cliff puzzled about the cave floor.

Cliff Kit Chinitza Temple Cave Wasso

Climax hinted as mysterious man appears in plain clothes

A suspenseful scene builds with a tall dark haired man seen along the path in civilized attire, signaling a turning point described as reaching a climax tomorrow.

Malacca: Oldest Southeast Asian Christian Seat and Colonial Shift

Malacca, among the oldest cities in Malaya, served as the earliest Christian seat in Southeast Asia. Once a vast Malay sultanate, it later transformed into a European colony in the 16th century.

Malacca Malaya Southeast Asia

Tell Me Why Britannica Contest Winners and Dolls

A brief about the Britannica Junior contest winner Pamela Hiss and a discussion of dolls as cultural artifacts. The piece notes dolls vary across cultures and eras, from wooden pegs and cloth to clay or bone figures, with theories on their early religious use and evolution beyond ritual toys.

Decatur Daily Pamela Hiss Los Angeles Calif

Junior Editors Quiz on Asbestos And Dolls

The column explains asbestos origins from rock and fibers and lists uses and flame resistance. It also surveys ancient and modern dolls from Egypt Greece and Eskimo to Mexican clay dolls, then presents riddles with answers and a Britannica prize offer. Charlies Wootten of Lorain Ohio is named today’s winner.

Should You Ask Your Doctor About Your Medicines Names

A health guidance piece urges patients to discuss all medicines with their doctor. It stresses confirming drug names, dosages, and potential interactions to avoid harm. Readers are advised to keep an up to date list and bring it to every appointment.

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