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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1964
Page
8
A reader asks how sound travels from a tin pan to the observer. Sound requires a vibrating source and a medium such as air to transfer energy as waves. The vibrating pan sets air molecules in motion, creating pulses that propagate as sound waves through the medium until reaching the ear.
The article compares sound travel speeds across media. In air sound moves about 1,067 feet per second, in water 4,706 feet per second, and in steel nearly four times air's rate. It notes that loudness does not affect speed.
Staff Sgt. Kwi Kun Kan of Chonnam became the first Korean to win the outstanding student award at Redstone Arsenal for the Nike Hercules radar and computer systems course. At the ceremony Koreans outnumbered U.S. students 43 to 15, with five Koreans and one American named honor students. Col. Frank J. Wasson Jr. urged readiness for rapid weapons development and tougher maintenance training.
An Alabama resident, 28 year old Billy Richard Rogers of Vernon, died when a tractor trailer loaded with cloth overturned on a curve and fell on him near Elberton Georgia. Witness Olin Barret of Kennedy was slightly injured. The accident occurred one mile east of Elberton on State Highway 72.
Chiang Kai-shek, leader of Nationalist China, reaches 77 on Saturday by Western reckoning and 78 by his own counting. The birthday falls on Formosa where he set up the capital after retreat from the mainland in 1949.
Dialogue excerpt features Tom complimenting Jane then playful exchanges about cleanliness and an imagined soda feel. The scene centers on quirky banter among Tom Jane Jerry and Mary with a light humorous tone.
The notice describes a daily puzzle answer and prize for a Britannica atlas or yearbook. Nina Slater of Decatur Alabama is named as today’s winner, with readers invited to send in riddles and jokes for future contests.
Notice states Western Auto Associate Store in Decatur Morgan County Alabama owned by W K Littlefield is to be sold to L N Clemmons on October 15 1964 with liabilities prior to that date remaining with Littlefield and liabilities after that date with Clemmons. Claims must be filed by November 5 1964 under the Alabama Bulk Sales Law. Also notices a 1958 Buick Automobile seized in Morgan County Alabama under specific sections.
A collection of classified snippets lists property, services, and personal notices. Entries include rental rooms at Dixie Hotel, birth certificate inquiries, candy and shoe stores, car sales and auto services, a funeral thanks note for John McCutcheon, and various job postings in Decatur and surrounding areas with contact numbers.
Classified ad lists Bonneville four door with full equipment and air conditioning, Pontiac four door and station wagon models from Pontiac and Olds, Ford wagon options, all advertised with promotions and prices as of today.
Lott Motor Company lists a 1963 Corvair Monza 4 speed a 1964 Chevy Chevelle two door hard top a 1962 Rambler four door air condition a 1958 Chevy Bel Air four door a 1957 Chevy four door a 1961 Chevy wagon four door a 1959 Chevy four door a 1962 Buick four door hard top a 1961 Ford Forder a 1960 Chevy Impala four door a 1962 Pontiac two door hard top a 1962 Pontiac four door hard top air a 1958 Plymouth four door. Also buys cleaned cars and a 16 foot runabout 50 hp Johnson trailer fully equipped at 105 Grant Street phone 353-5292.
A vintage car listing showcases 1959 Plymouth AirSi9 and 1957 Chevrolet station wagon models. The ad includes contact names Happy Atkins L E McCulloch Shorty Wood Floyd Griffis and a Free Street listing with a phone number 355 3126.
A catalog of used cars includes models from 1956 to 1965 such as Chevrolet Corvair Monza 1964 Impala 1963 T Bird and Buick Wildcat Convertible. It lists J E George Jr as salesman and Hwy 31 S contact with phone 353 6311 along with multiple years and body styles.
Decatur area advertisement listing Basden Motor Co offerings with 1964 Olds Super 88 four door, 1961 Corvair pickup, 1961 Chevy four door, 1960 full equipment models, 1955 Pontiac four door, plus Cadillac and Buick options. Mentions GMAC terms and auto body services. Swann Body Shop also advertised at 708 14th St.
Listings show numerous classics and modern cars including a 59 Chevrolet 4-Door with hardtop power accessories, 62 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe, 59 Ford Fairlane 500 2-Door, 59 Chevrolet 9-Passenger Station Wagon, 60 Rambler 6 cylinder 4-Door, 62 Pontiac 4-Door hardtop power, 60 Olds 4-Door power, 58 another with power, 61 Corvair 4-Door stick, 55 International Pickup, 61 Volkswagen sedan, and a 59 Olds 4-Door at market. Large selection of good shake cars.
A dealer lists numerous classic cars from the 1950s and 1960s including a 1959 Volkswagen sedan a 1962 Chevrolet four door with air a 1963 Valiant four door a 1957 Cadillac four door with heater air a 1962 Rambler two door stick a 1961 Corvair Monza four speed and other models from 1955 to 1965.
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