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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1968
Page
13
Henry Swenson of Grand Junction Colorado, age 44, builds stamina by daily cycling. He rides as much as 130 miles in a day to keep his legs strong for skiing and endurance challenges.
Complaint reveals Marvin D Me is a nonresident of Alabama with unknown address and whereabouts as per affidavit from the complainant. Court orders respondent to appear or be served as required by law.
The truth in lending bill prompts broad shifts as business adapts to clearer interest disclosures. Industries embrace self regulation, with the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and NAM expanding consumer education while credit bureaus set privacy guidelines.
Palisade Colorado AP reports students held an ugly legs contest to raise funds. Photos of participants were displayed in the school office. Each penny dropped into a canister beneath a photo counted as a vote with the winner receiving a prize. Proceeds funded new glass backboards for the basketball court.
Phoenix court staff spotted a funny looking plant behind a small potted tree by a door. Investigators confirmed it was a marijuana plant with no explanation of its origin.
The Women's Society of Christian Service will hold its June meeting at the church on Monday June 10 at 7 p.m. All ladies are invited. Local residents note visits and church activities including baccalaureate address at Double Springs High School and family gatherings in nearby towns.
The article notes a record 650000 cars stolen in 1968 valued at over 200 million dollars. It details new laws and systems to curb theft, including key mail restrictions, a national crime information center, and a 400 city lock campaign.
Chicago Tribune notes a bridge hand where North should respond with three diamonds as a game force after East opens 1NT. The article explains pressure plays, the rule of 11, and how East can defeat or fail to defeat the contract by unblocking hearts. South ultimately claims 10 tricks.
In Covington Kentucky William Finke used a home market intercom to monitor activity. He alerted police after hearing a night time conversation. Three suspects were captured outside a rear window.
Authorized paid notices from candidates seeking votes in the 2nd Democratic Primary on June 4, 1968. Undersigned candidates urge support and influence for the election.
A historic fragment lists candidates J. Lester Smith and William V. Wadsworth running for local offices in Morgan County. It urges voters to cast ballots and influence the election, referencing Decatur Alabama and the Constable Beat 1.
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