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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1964

Page

8

Hair growth rhythms and rates explained

The article notes hair grows about half an inch a month with minute daily fluctuations. Growth speeds peak around ten to eleven a.m. and again between four and six p.m., then slow. Individual progress is imperceptible, and a continuous body hair cable would illustrate the total amount produced.

Riddle Box and News Quiz From The Puzzle Page

A playful column explains hair color science and includes a Riddle Box with jokes. It features a Bear puzzle about a polar bear at the North Pole and finishing notes about weekly news programs and a Spinner Winner.

North Pole

Fire destroys dwelling after explosion, officials report

The fire chief said most contents were destroyed and that the blaze followed an explosion. He could not determine the blast’s cause while details remained scant. Political figures cited include Gene Lentz, Sen. John Sparkman, and Rep. Bob Jones, who planned to attend a meeting and urge support for the straight Democratic ticket in Alabama despite nonpledged elector nominees.

Moulton Gene Lentz Sen John Sparkman Rep Bob Jones Ellington Alabama

Add the News Quiz to the DAILY must list

A reader note states the News Quiz should be added to the DAILY's must list, noting it appears weekly. The suggestion emphasizes including the feature in the standard lineup for regular publication.

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