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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1963

Page

3

New Products Highlight Kitchen Helpers From Major Firms

A gas drain cleaner from Seymour Tool and Engineering, a freon cartridge system, and a motorized Acme Juicer offer quick solutions for busy homes. Johnson and Johnson introduce a four by fourteen inch carry-all for baby care items. Union Fork and Hoe releases a four piece gardening set. Corning Glass adds a two quart teakettle as part of its ware line. Kimberly-Clark unveils a towel holder with a tension reliever and four color options. Manufacturer addresses listed.

Seymour Tool and Engineering Co Chicago Corning Corning Glass Works Seymour Tool and Co Mechandise Mart Pil Acme Juicer Manufacturing Co Lemoyne Johnson and Johnson, Inc George and Hamilton Streets New Brunswick N. J Union Fork and Hoe. Co Dublin Ave Columbus Ohio Kimberly-Clark Corp Neenah Wis

Hardware Redecorating Completed at Sheats Hardware

Interior redecorating finished at 16 East Moulton Street Sheats Hardware. Willard Coleman says the 60 day project added a leather goods department and riding equipment. The warehouse was updated for building materials and farm supplies, with the store continuing a 60 year Decatur presence under new ownership James L Standridge and Marie Standridge since July 1.

Sheats Hardware Moulton St Willard Coleman Coleman Decatur Moulton Street James L. Standridge Marie Standridge J. B. Sheats

New Business on Bank Street Opens for Debut

Professional Maintenance Supplies Co. opened for business Sept. 1 at 413 Bank St., selling janitorial supplies and industrial cleaning materials. Owner-manager B. D. Jones announced an exclusive line in Decatur. Jones, a Decatur resident for four years, previously worked with Spartan Chemical Co. and operated from Toledo, Ohio. He and his wife Betty live at 2405 Elliott St. SE with sons Gary and Don.

B. D Bill) Jones Bank St Jones Decatur Spartan Chemical Co Toledo Ohio Betty Gary Don Elliott St

Stock advances and declines report from New York

New York stock market summary for October 11 1963 shows 607 advances 413 declines 271 unchanged with totals 1291. Additional data lists highs 4 lows 1 and a later figure 486 524 291 1301 with no clear context.

Grain Futures Fall Sharply In Broad Market Selloff

The grain futures market slid in heavy selling with soybeans leading the drop by hitting the 10 cent daily limit. Wheat and oats fell about 2 cents, rye down to 7 cents, and corn off roughly 4 to 5 cents while December contracts posted notable declines.

Chicago

Hog market shows weakness with lighter prices

CHICAGO AP reports butcher hog prices were weak two cents lower in slow trade. Lows declined 25 to 50 cents. No 1 and 2 butchers 190-225 lbs sold 16 to 16.50 with the top. Mixed 1 to 3 180-240 lb butchers sold at similar weak levels.

Chicago

Dow Jones Closing Averages Reported For Oct 11

New York stock figures show early gains in industrials and rails with mixed motion across sectors. The report lists opening highs and closes for the industrials, rails, and utilities, along with bond and commodity futures indices and daily transaction totals.

New York

Market Up Slightly as Volume Dips on Friday

New York stocks edged higher in a cautious session with volume under 5 million shares. The Dow Jones average rose 1.20 to 741.46 as most major issues gained fractions while steels motors and oils fell. Chrysler traded heavily but slipped.

New York Dow Jones Associated Press Chrysler American Stock Exchange

Do we need pills or meals for a balanced diet

A lesson explains that food provides protein fats minerals and vitamins for growth and energy. It notes eighteen minerals including calcium copper and iron and warns that a balanced diet cannot replace all nutrients with a pill. It advises consulting a doctor to tailor diet to age and lifestyle.

Limestone County Grand Jury Praises Sheriff and Recommends Courthouse Windows Washed

The Limestone County grand jury to Judge Powell praised Sheriff M. W. Evans for his work since January and urged washing of courthouse windows. It returned 47 indictments including a first degree murder charge against James Turner. Circuit Court sessions begin Monday with Judge Powell. Bondsman Ike Johnson said Elton Parker, charged with armed robbery at Decatur Boat Harbor, is in Veterans Hospital and cannot attend court this term.

Athens Limestone County Newton B. Powell M. W Buddy) Evans James Turner Lee Hisbon Criminal Division Circuit Court Powell Ike Johnson Elton Parker Decatur Decatur Boat Harbor Veterans Hospital Ft. Lion Colo

Market Report From Local Livestock Auction

Slaughter steers and heifers held steady with prime and high choice grades showing strength. A prime steer load averaging 1,210 pounds sold at 25.35 per hundredweight. lambs, ewes, and smaller weights also traded, with prices for various weight ranges listed.

Riddles and Ocean Facts Featured in Local Page

The column presents three riddles with answers and a trivia note on oceans. It highlights a Britannica prize contest and credits Marian Baciewicz of Watervliet New York as today’s winner.

Marian Baciewicz Watervliet N.Y

Women Still Aren't Equal In Jobs And Rights

Washington AP reports the Kennedy Commission on the Status of Women finds persistent inequality in jobs and pay. It cites federal and state foot dragging and calls for legal clarification of women rights especially in jury service and property. Only 20 states allow juries for women and Mississippi Alabama and South Carolina bar women from court roles. The panel notes women outnumber men by about 3.75 million but vote less, creating a political minority.

Washington Kennedy Commission On the South Carolina Alabama Mississippi Uncle Sam

Steve Lawrence Goes Heel for Sammy Run Broadway Role

Steve Lawrence discusses becoming a heel for a major Broadway turn as Sammy Glick in What Makes Sammy Run. He trains with Matt Mattox and emphasizes confidence in his singing and stage presence. Interviews note industry figures recalling the era and the real-life inspirations behind the Sammy Glick character.

Eydie Gorme Hollywood Sammy Steve Lindy’s Sammy Glicks Budd Schulberg Sammy Glick Rudy Vallee Broadway Bill Saroyan Russ Columbo G.G Alfred Lunt Fredric March Robert Preston Mike Steve Allen Matt Mattox Eydie Mickey Rooney George Maharis

Macmillan Returns to Duties After Surgery

London AP reports Prime Minister Harold Macmillan left bed and resumed some duties Friday after a prostate gland operation. Doctors advised slower convalescence and he limited work to allow proper recovery.

London Harold Macmillan

Irish Divers Warn Bright Headgear in Galway Bay

Galway AP report says local Sub Aqua Club orders members to wear bright colored headgear while diving in Galway Bay to deter seal hunters. Two divers previously swam for their lives after being shot at by farmers who mistook them for seals.

Galway Ireland Galway Bay

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