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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1964

Page

12

Battle at the tunnel as Apaches attack railroad camp

Chance and his men brace a mountain tunnel against Apache assault. They build a breastwork and counterattack with blasting caps, killing several attackers and wounding Shaughnessy. Santiago and Kina’s faction loom as a continuing threat, with Joe Early mortally injured and the odds grim.

Ye Chance Shaughnessy Chance Miles Magruder Miles Yonder Rise Curt Lessing Lessing Magruder Chance Sid Santiago Hance Joe Early Kina Murdock

Britannica Junior Encyclopedia Winner Named

A school contest winner Melanie Malcomb of Marlington West Virginia earns the Britannica Junior Encyclopedia set. The piece notes a lesson on papyrus origin and paper history, fiber sources, wood pulp use, and paper types with a short riddle and crossword puzzle for readers.

Melanie Malcomb Marlington W. Va

Labor Meeting Urges LBJ Backing From Alabama Council

The Alabama Labor Council AFL CIO urged support for the Democratic Party and read a letter from President Johnson. Two Alabama congressmen Carl Elliott and Bob Jones praised Democrats for Social Security minimum wage education loans surplus commodities and aid to small business. Senator John Sparkman defended federal spending at the opening session.

Mobile Alabama Labor Council Afl-Cio Johnson Alabama Carl Elliott Jasper Bob Jones Scottsboro Elliott Rimary Congress

Puzzle Box Clues Hint At Tomorrow’s Answers

The snippet notes a puzzle with clues 4. Animal people ride on and 8. Girl’s name and mentions tomorrow’s paper for answers. It also answers yesterday’s Puzzle Box with three shots numbered 6 19 and 25.

Daily News Quiz Becomes Family Weekly Affair

The newspaper announces a weekly family edition of the Daily’s News Quiz inviting participation and family teamwork. The feature aims to engage readers of all ages with questions and current events in a light, inclusive format.

Ruth’s Hospital Stay Illustrates Blue Cross Plan

A teenage patient named Ruth spent 18 days in a central Alabama hospital with lab, administration, blood transfusion, and drug charges totaling over 550 dollars. Her family is protected by a Blue Cross Special 25 plan with a $25 deductible covering a wide range of hospital services.

Sweden Hall Lynch Ruth Alabama Blue Cross Blue Shield of Dept South 20Th Street Birmingham Ala

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