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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1967
Page
7
The Kennedy Round lowers average tariffs by 33 to 35 percent over five years, affecting about 60 000 items and $40 billion in world trade. Consumers gain broader imports, manufacturers face tougher competition, and farmers see export growth, signaling a shift away from protectionism.
Report lists Colonel awarded U S Star Medal at Tan Nhut Air Base Saigon and Vietnamese First Class Armed Forces Medal. It notes Sgt Wann with prior assignments in the Far East Alaska France Germany and GED in 1947. Marines at Camp Pendleton train for amphibious ops with over 10 000 participants. Seaman Danny Robison stationed in Boston aboard USS Decatur. Barry Carbow promoted to Senior Airman in the Air Force.
York presents Design G-89 a four bedroom two story house with 1313 square feet on the main floor plus 971 on the upper level. Features include a side hall entry a large foyer window an exposed brick dinette wall a wood panel family room and a two car garage with mud storage entry.
A payment note requests 50 cents plus 3 cents sales tax for a bedy blueprint labeled G-89. The reader is asked to print their name clearly on the form.
The description outlines a two story house with four upper floor bedrooms and two baths, ample closet space over 35 linear feet, and cross ventilation. It emphasizes a large roof expanse, textured roof shingles, and exterior wood features with front clap boards, offering variety in materials for architectural interest.
Athens city officials discussed abolishing the 33 year old rural line charge used to fund power lines in Limestone County. The charge, ranging from 25 cents to 1 dollar monthly, raises about 96000 dollars yearly and was added in 1934 with a plan to remove it later. Mayor Robert Tinnon backs the removal.
Question from B Wenger of Wantagh N Y asks why his dog chases its tail. Answer notes possible occluded anal glands causing itching and relief via vet treatment, plus dietary eczema. Advises inspecting for a tail sore with brushing and avoiding horse meat eggs or pork.
Council members consider removing sidewalls and a dark roof to create contrast and allow extra information on shutters. They delay a vote until more data is available, with a member emphasizing the charge should be removed if financially feasible.
A school paper explains fluorescence the glow from ultra violet excitation of phosphors in lamps. It describes phosphor coatings on lamp interiors to convert invisible rays into visible light and how mixing colors yields white light. Fluorescent lamps last longer and require special ballast, with wide use in homes schools and factories.
A humorous exchange about daily missteps and a busy morning routine. Jim and Jean tease Jack about lunch and a string of silly actions while Jane notes an early start. Fans of light newspaper humor would enjoy the playful banter.
A local drawing contest offers a Britannica World Atlas or Yearbook as prizes. Bratton Booker, 13, of Mannboro Virginia submits an entry with his name, age, address, and zip code as required by the ad terms.
Fragmentary note from Geneva references Hugo and standards, dated 1967, distributed by The Hall. No clear participants, location specifics, or outcomes are readable.
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