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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1972

Page

3

Weather and river readings for Decatur area river bridge

This morning river reading at Keller Memorial Bridge was 19.33 with sea level at 553.63. Sunday high reached 75 at noon, low 68 at 6 am. Today’s high mid 80s, low mid 60s, Tuesday high upper 80s. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers this afternoon, mostly sunny Tuesday, southwest winds 6 to 10 mph. Climate data: Sunday high 75, low 67, average 72, 2 degrees below normal. precipitation 0.72 inch for the day, 1.28 inches for the month, 35.0 inches for the year, 1 inch below normal.

Decatur and Vicinity Keller Memorial Bridge Highway Patrol Alabama 2 Mooresville Kenneth M. Barnwell Florence M. C. Yerby Kenneth Kaufman Summerton Tenn Albert Norell Merton Mitchell Nay Christine Olsen Christina Ial AAA Southend Ambulance Service Esta Holt Courtland Decatur General Hospital Annie Kellam Barbara Lemmond Alabama John Skillington Éth Ave Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital Curtis Claburn 7Th Ave Norma Murphy Columbia Cr

Double savings plan for major purchases at local S&L

The article advocates earning interest while minimizing debt by paying cash for large items like homes and cars. It promotes saving first and then buying with cash to avoid interest, highlighting a twofold savings approach through a local Savings And Loan Association in Decatur Alabama.

Why America Named America From Vespucci Discovery

The article explains the origin of the name America linked to explorer Amerigo Vespucci. It notes Columbus' voyage claims, Vespucci's 1499 1502 coast voyages, Waldseemuller's 1507 map naming the new continent America, and debates over Vespucci's sole role. It also mentions public acceptance and later usage for both continents.

America Stephanie Zoeller Sioux Falls S. Dakota Amerigo Vespucci Columbus Vespucci Martin Waldseemuller South America Americus Europa Asia North American Continents

Pine Ridge Sunday Attendance Noted Visitors

A large church gathering drew many attendees with several visitors present. Joe Criscoe from Maryland has been visiting his mother, Mrs. Ethel Criscoe. Mr and Mrs Felton Parker were mentioned in the notes.

Joe Criscoe Maryland Ethel Criscoe Felton Parker

Israeli furniture exports near 3.5 million by 1972 end

Israeli Commerce Ministry officials predict furniture exports to reach 3.5 million dollars by year end 1972, more than double foreign sales of prior years. The report notes growth amid relations with Rome and Ga visitations.

Furniture Export Jerusalem Commerce Ministry

Preparation H Shows Quick Relief for Infected Hemorrhoids

Doctors report a remarkably successful medication that shrinks swelling of hemorrhoidal tissues when infected and inflamed. The preparation ointment and suppositories provide hours of relief from pain and itching without a prescription in many cases.

Unclear Price List Fragments From Store Advertisement

Fragmented OCR shows multiple “1 Day” price entries and partial product lines including “32 Pc. Early American” and “1-2 Pc. Modern” with regular prices. The text lacks complete context, brands, dates, or locations to identify a full itemized listing or sale.

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