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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1962

Page

10

Tell Me Win Britannica Junior Question Contest Entry

A newspaper invites readers to send questions for a quiz with name age and address to Tell Me Why. Today's winner is Valerie Senko ten from Canoga Park California. The piece defines renaissance as rebirth in Europe from the 14th to 16th centuries and notes renewed learning and flourishing arts and science after the Middle Ages.

Valerie Senko Canoga Park Calif Europe Martha Adams Decatur Alabama

Renaissance reshaped Europe through towns and nations

The text traces the shift from manor centered life to burgeoning towns and states during the Renaissance, noting the rise of commerce, coinage, and questioning of church authority. It highlights Italy's early leadership, famed artists like Leonardo and Michelangelo, and ends with a crossword puzzle note and reader contest.

Europe Constantinople Italy Leonardo da Vinci Michelangelo Raphael Titian Botticelli Cellini

Pet Doctor A: Gelding of Horses Practical and Seasonal

The text explains that stallions are gelded to improve manageability for riding or work. It notes ages for gelding vary by purpose, with big work horses often castrated at six weeks and riding horses between one and two years. Some show horses are gelded at three years to develop strong necks and spirited gaits, with operations limited by weather seasons. Dr Moller offers pet care books for best reader questions.

Editorial Don’t Fall For Rumors Reprinted From Huntsville Times

An editorial decries rumor spread in Alabama politics, noting unfounded whispers in the governor race. It cites a false claim that Ryan deGraffenried lost Tuscaloosa County, correcting that he won the county 9,895 to 3,279 for Wallace and 2,808 for Folsom, and urges voters to rely on facts.

Huntsville Times Alabama Ryan deGraffenried Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa County Wallace de Graffenried Folsom

Dallas banker calm on markets and wage talks

Robert L. Thornton Sr., 82, chairman of Mer cantile National Bank of Dallas, says paper profits prove nothing until turned into cash. He sees no imminent economic upheaval, notes buyers remain active, and expects Washington wage and price tensions to be worked out while remaining confident in the country’s overall soundness.

Dallas Tex Wall Street Robert L. Thornton Sr Mercantile National Bank of Dallas Thornton Texas Washington

Changes Come With Growth in Texas Business

Editor notes a three part AP series on Texas business growth. Sam Dawson outlines how one man manages to keep calm while following fast changing markets.

Sam Dawson AP Business News Texas

Wallace Pushes Aged Care Reform and Housing Development

Wallace advocates a desirable medical care system for the aged and needy and calls for higher standards for private homes for the aged. He also urges independent development of housing for the aged to be encouraged in every area.

Wallace

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