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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1964

Page

24

Prison escape plan hovers as Chance plots Verde Gap exit

In a tense Arizona Western Railroad saga, Phil Chance faced treachery from Curt Lessing and danger from Apache raids. Eileen Magruder hints at escape via Verde Gap while Hamblin admits a failed trap as Chance braces for a perilous train transfer to the county jail.

Lena Phil Chance Curt Lessing Lessing Craig Chance Hays Pass Marshal Beard Hambling Santiago Spanish Flat Murdock Arizona Western Railroad Eileen Magruder Eileen Caleb Hamblin Phil Verde Gap Sai Shaughnessy Nis

Glass and Rubber Bonded Chemically for First Time

Scientists report a breakthrough enabling a chemical bond between glass and rubber for the first time. The development could impact sealants, sensors, and durable composites across multiple industries. Researchers note ongoing testing for long term stability and mechanical performance.

Executive memo sparks criticism in Johannesburg firm

A Johannesburg company chairman circulated a memo to senior executives urging lunchtime vodka then whisky drinks. The note claimed clients should see staff as inebriated rather than stupid, drawing sharp backlash.

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