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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1963

Page

7

Rustic Gable House Adds Bonus Space To Ranch

The House of the Week presents a 1393 square foot ranch with four bedrooms and three baths under a steep stucco gable. Architect Samuel Paul designs expandable space, a functional layout, and options including a double or oversized single garage.

Samuel Paul

Design J-92 Home Plan With Attic Space Notes

Building editor sends 50 cents for a bodw blueprint outlining design J-92. Architect Paul suggests plots 85 by 90 with a double garage or 75 by 90 with a single. Attic adds 333 square feet. gable meets main roof at 90 degrees with southwestern style influences and rustic interior themes.

Paul

Stolen Cash From Two Overnight Burglaries

About 1268 dollars in cash and checks vanished from David Lee's Second Ave store after a roof vent entry and two kicked ceiling holes. A second burglary at Hinz Barber Shop on Johnson St involved roof entry and pried back room cabinets with desks rummaged.

David Lee Second Ave Hint Barber Shop Johnson St Lee’s George C. Grant Hinz

Spacious seven room ranch with ample storage space

A seven room ranch offers three bedrooms two full baths and room for an extra bedroom and bath. It includes 1393 square feet on the main area plus 333 square feet in expansion attic and 793 square feet in partial cellar with a two car garage and overflow storage in attic and garage. Fire safety notices show high risk with frequent fires and fatalities in the U S.

Chemstrand Transfers Three Men to Decatur Operations

Chemstrand announces transfers of A L Richardson R L Rose and J F Giblin from the Pensacola Development Center to expanded Decatur operations. Richardson becomes area supervisor operations Rose assumes duties as area supervisor and Giblin becomes process assistance supervisor.

Chemstrand.Company Pensacola Fla Decatur Cole Downing The Plam A. L. Richardson R. L. Rose J. F. Giblin Richardson Rose Giblin

Washington Signs First Tariff Act in 1789

George Washington issues the first tariff act on July 4 1789 marking a defining step in early U S fiscal policy and trade regulation. The act establishes duties and import controls shaping post revolutionary commerce and government revenue.

George Washington

Athens Adds To Police Force

Athens City Council hired Evin Hastings and Raymond Swanner Jr to join the Athens Police Department. Hastings already serves in street and sanitation, Swanner joins as third shift officer, expanding the force after recent city limits extension.

Athens City Hall John Sandlin Evin Hastings Raymond Swanner, Jr Eugene Wood

Corporate support of higher education projected to reach 500 million

The article predicts that ongoing corporate backing for higher education could surpass 500 million dollars by 1970 if current trends persist. It stresses the scale of private funding and its potential impact on universities and related programs.

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