Science For You Problem: Sink or float
A piece of aluminum foil placed on water floats, and rolling or balling it also keeps it afloat. Pound the foil into a hard ball with a hammer and it sinks.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1963
Page
28
A piece of aluminum foil placed on water floats, and rolling or balling it also keeps it afloat. Pound the foil into a hard ball with a hammer and it sinks.
Gertrude Berg weighs a tune show on Broadway after years in stage and screen. She is in talks with Leonard Spigelgass and Theater Guild officials, following his work on her current play Dear Me The Sky Is Falling.
Federal Judge H H Grooms in Birmingham entered a permanent order restraining Sweet Sue Poultry and James E Beasley Jr from further violations of the minimum wage overtime pay and record keeping provisions of the Federal Wage Hour Law.
A busy mother suggests labeling each jigsaw piece with the picture it forms. When pieces mix, this method speeds reassembly and reduces frustration during puzzle play.
A shoppers guide lists Ira's Book Store at 222 E Moulton St offering guidance for working mothers during summer. It also advertises Learn to Sing by Hedy Fiory, a European opera instructor based in Huntsville and Decatur, with contact for information.
Local repair shop advertises repairs for air conditioners and household refrigeration. Contact numbers listed as 353-0681 and 355-1258 for service estimates and on site visits.
An old classified notice advertises thousands of jobs with men and women aged 18 to 52. Starts at $102 per week, preparatory training provided until appointment, no experience required, free information on salaries and requirements. Write today with name address and phone to Lincoln Service Box E c/o Decatur Daily.
Ages 18 to 52 should act now to pursue federal openings within 12 months. Government positions start up to 446 a month with strong security and advancement. many require little formal education. Lincoln Service offers test prep, not government, for free information via coupon and mail today.
A compact catalog of used cars including 1963 Chevy Impala Coupe red, 1962 Monza Coupe sharp, 1962 Nova 400 2-door, 1962 Chevy Convertible, 1960 Ford Forder, 2-1960 Pontiacs four-door, 1960 Chrysler two-door hardtop, 1960 Rambler Wagon one owner, 1959 T-Bird with air, 1959 Pontiac four-door hardtop, 1958 Oldsmobile four-door hardtop, 1957 Chevy Convertible, and 1957 Buicks.
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