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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1963
Page
7
Decatur Fire Chief Floyd Elkins cites progress reducing area fires and notes causes for fewer incidents such as electric heat. A photo spread features residents demonstrating fire safety the dangers of extension cords fuel storage oily rags and discarded cigarettes highlighting home fire prevention practices.
Texas and Oklahoma meet in Dallas in the 58th rivalry game with 75 504 expected fans. Oklahoma led by Bud Wilkinson faces Royal era Sooners, Texas seeking win after injuries. Notre Dame USC and other major matchups fill a day of top-ranked college football telecast by CBS at 1 30 p m EST.
A chaotic list shows scores from numerous high school football games on Thursday across Alabama. Key results include Fairhope defeating Aimore 27 to 0, Theodore 20 over Baker 0, Talladega 28 over Emma Sansom, and Fayette area matchups such as Dothan 29 over Bainbridge Georgia 6.
Washington Senators released Minnie Minoso the 40 year old Cuban outfielder after 13 major league seasons. Minoso batted .229 in 129 games for the Senators this year and was bought from the Cardinals before last season. General Manager George Selkirk said the move aims to inject life into the club and that Minoso may seek another team or return in spring training under a revised salary.
The nation's gas industry now ranks as the sixth largest in the country, reflecting its growing size and significance in the energy sector.
The United States surged to a 6-2 lead over Great Britain after a strong afternoon of foursomes at the East Lake course. Palmer and Pott suffered in the morning, but Palmer with Casper powered the comeback, with Casper claiming two points. Other U S wins came from Boros and Lema, Littler and Finsterwald, Goalby and Maxwell, as the U S dominated five matches, tied two, and lost two.
AP summary notes Cleveland Browns under new coach Blanton Collier with quarterback Frank Ryan and star Jim Brown aim to seize the Eastern Conference title from the Giants at Yankee Stadium. Includes predictions for Bears Packers Redskins Cowboys and AFL Chargers Jets matchups, quoting strong performances by Brown and Lombardi era teams.
In Tuscaloosa Alabama and Florida prepare for the 37th Southeastern Conference meeting. Florida coach Ray Graves and Alabama mentor Paul Bryant offer stark prognoses as they head into a sunny Saturday clash. Graves cites recent rough results and hopes for breaks while Bryant focuses on execution to win.
KEESLER AFB MISS Airman K Curtis E Tanner Cullman arrives for training at Keesler Technical Training Center as a communications repair instructor after duty at Clark AB Philippines He is a Cullman High School graduate and is married to Kathryn Mann. USS Forrest Royal Robert B Hutton from Athens visited Palermo Sicily during a Mediterranean deployment meeting orphans aboard for two hours and sharing cookies ice cream and a film. Hawaii James C Burton Town Creek seaman aboard USS Hitchiti participates in joint maneuvers with the USMC titled Dull Knife near Molokai and will move to the Western Pacific after six months with Amphibious Squadron Seven.
Florida is a two touchdown underdog against Alabama in Denny Stadium as Bryant seeks a 17th straight Tide win at home. Florida coach Bryant demands 300 percent better play in all phases and notes team health improvements with players ready to return. The game, a sellout at 43 000 plus, features Florida missing only Barry Brown with an injured arm.
Two specialists in the Lancet oppose daily baths and cold air for babies. Drs Margaret Kerr and Gavin Arnell argue washing only necessary parts suffices and baths are unnecessary, especially in cold weather without steady room temperature of 70 degrees.
The article notes that about 5,000 cases of typhoid and para-typhoid fever occur each year in the United States, highlighting public health concerns and the need for prevention and control measures.
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