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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1963
Page
3
Cliff Roberts and a forced cast of companions enter an extinct volcano crater to uncover ancient treasure and a history of a vanished valley. Cave paintings, tombs, and skeletal relics unfold as Cliff weighs greed against promises to keep.
Cliff bursts from the falls and gathers Cochise in a plan to explore a sacred cave. He wrestles with Wasso’s rule that only Chiefs enter, then arranges a bold ascent. Cochise, bound by respect for tradition, approves in principle but cannot join, leaving Cliff to lead toward a dangerous, never-to-be-forgotten experience.
In a dramatic cave sequence Cochise and Cliff awaken to a ceremonial rite led by the young Chief. They explore a burial chamber with symbolic paintings, including Quetzalcoatl, whose three dimensional carving heightens tension as Yucaipa looms as a possible threat. The scene ends with a cliffhanger.
A light kitchen dispute centers on flavor choice as a baker weighs coffee flavored frosting against chocolate cake. The options spark conversation about texture balance and preferred sweetness.
A reader contest winner is Wendy Watts, 11, of Perth Ontario. The article explains paint composition and production from pigments in a vehicle to grinding, mixing, shading, testing, and filling. It ends with a humorous puzzle box and a short kids section.
A reader puzzle asks for a number where adding a fixed amount to 3 exceeds three times that number. Tomorrow's paper promises the answer and a Britannica World Atlas or Yearbook of Events prize. Barbara Harrison of Seneca wins a previous entry.
NBC and CBS split the Emmy honors with 12 each, ABC trailing with three. NBC led in news and public information, CBS topped in entertainment, drama, and comedy. The top program was NBC’s The Tunnel, a Berlin Wall documentary with multiple awards, while CBS’s The Defenders won five statuettes including best dramatic series. Dick Van Dyke Show and Carol Burnett earned multiple wins, and Dick Powell was honored posthumously. The ceremony, hosted by Joey Bishop with Arthur Godfrey and Chet Huntley presenting from Hollywood, New York, and Washington. A recommended follow up features David Brinkley’s Journal on NBC at 10.
In a frank chat, Peter Ustinov defends nude scenes among actresses, calling prudery an ally of vice and insisting stars like Shirley MacLaine, Kim Novak, and Liz Taylor should embrace nudity. He mentions cultural differences, cites Sweden, and notes Sinatra and Hugh O’Brien agree.
A suggested pairing of poppy seed buttered egg noodles with chicken paprika or beef goulash. The combination offers a rich, nutty contrast to savory meat dishes and completes a hearty meal.
An advertisement claims a new healing substance Bio-Dyne from a world famous research institute ends hemorrhoidal pain. Available as suppository or topical ointment under the name Preparation H in all counties.
An astronaut jokes his job isn't hot noting he'll be fired 110 miles up at 17,500 mph and orbit for a week in a rocket built from 100,000 parts all made by the lowest bidder. Robert Goulet coaxed Arthur Godfrey on stage at Town and Country and Arthur sang.
An old style ad promotes FASTEETH alkaline denture powder to keep false teeth firm while eating and speaking. It claims no mouth feel or sour taste, helps control plate odor, and recommends buying at drug counters nationwide.
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