This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1968
Page
5
Education writer Maya Pines reports Mrs. Thomas Hopkins describing Montessori in America as better suited for child centered homes. American children show independence and vitality, while European students are more disciplined at home and seek guidance before acting.
Mrs. Hopkins guides children through hands on math color coding and sentence building using beads a bank game and colored shapes. She notes some kids add subtract early while others focus on numbers over letters and stresses meaningful learning over pushing skills. Tomorrow: Transplanted Roots Take A Firm Hold.
The Apollo 7 craft, ready to orbit Earth with Schirra Cunningham and Eisele, features major safety upgrades after the 1967 Apollo 4 fire. Upgrades include a single quick opening hatch, fireproof materials, restricted Velcro use, Beta cloth space suits, flameproof food packaging, and all exposed wiring enclosed for fire containment.
Hartselle reader blasts the Democratic convention as open to criticism and compares handling of demonstrators to Alabama events, arguing for gun rights and against further gun control. The letter cites Selma to Montgomery, registration fears, and warns of confiscation as a prelude to oppression.
A church prayer invokes mercy and following Jesus by the Sea of Galilee. A World Book item notes psychiatrists studying pets and mental well being, suggesting people select animals to reflect self image and cope with anxiety, shaping bond and behavior.
Crossword filled with dog names as hints about human companionship and peace making. Across include Cocker Spaniel Boxer Doberman Pinscher Irish Setter German Shepherd and down list Poodle Fox Terrier Dachshund Beagle Collie.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.