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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1965
Page
9
The piece paints the rush of late spring toward summer in the Southeast, noting longer days yet insufficient time to enjoy growth and gardens. It contrasts farmer planting, suburban lawn work, and gardeners balancing bulbs and annuals, as trees and wildflowers bloom and birds sing.
Senator John Sparkman told national meat and livestock leaders in Chicago that artificial trade barriers are shrinking and demand for U.S. beef abroad should rise. As chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee, he seeks long term markets, highlighting benefits for Alabama’s cattle industry. P. O. Wilson, Al Davies, and Charles Shuman joined the discussion.
Classified for sale items include Frigidaire refrigerator, utility trailer, pheasant birds, Evinrude outboard and boat, pigs, a mule request, John Deere tractor and Chevrolet truck, wheel chair, household items, and a German police dog. Listings show names, phone numbers, and locations in Hartselle Danville Moulton Somerville Mt. Tabor and surrounding areas.
Farmers report drought stress across eastern Lawrence and western Morgan counties with poor cotton and corn stands and no beans emerged. After a cold start with near 52 degrees, rains at Mud Tavern lifted fields, boosting corn and cotton and reviving gardens and lawns. Nearby notes include local ads for land, a classic car, and a missing tire and wheel.
An editor notes new hybrid rhododendrons planted by Deca turf friends with large blossoms and varied colors. Readers discuss bringing cherry trees and rhododendrons to Decatur for HANDS consideration amid editorial thoughts on summer arrival in New England.
During the flight period, damage claims amounted to 434 payments issued to 707 claimants.
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