Fire brigades grow with towns and cities through history
A short history explains fire fighting from ancient Rome to London and American volunteer brigades. It notes the shift from slave and crude methods to organized efforts sparked by fire insurance companies and municipal action. It mentions about one million firefighters in the United States and that most are volunteers. Quizzes follow with three riddles and answers.
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England
London
City of
United States
Puzzle box challenge wears a prize for readers
The page presents a riddle asking for five odd number digits summing to 14 with a teaser of tomorrow's answer. It notes a Britannica World Atlas or Yearbook of Events as the prize and invites readers to send riddles to the Riddles, Jokes, Tell Me Why section, naming Lynn Poulson of Grosse Ile, Michigan as today’s winner.
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Janice Ferguson
Moore
Okla
Lynn Poulson
Grosse Ile
Mich
Dear Helen Advice Column on Working Mothers and Dating Girls
Dorothy Dix discusses whether married women should work and raise children, praising working women like Mrs Ronald Tree and Dr Millicent McIntosh while acknowledging limits. Readers raise follow ups on husbands, finances, and teen dating. Helen urges realistic expectations and self knowledge.
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Helen
NG Lane Ee
McIntosh
Mobile Driver Dies In Illinois Trucker Killed In I-55-70 Crash
Robert H. Fowler, 40, of Mobile died when the tractor trailer plunged off Interstate 55-70 four miles east of East St. Louis Illinois. A passenger Franklin R. Gunter, 28, of Mobile was injured and treated at St. Mary’s Hospital. Police say Fowler appears to have fallen asleep at the wheel after the vehicle hit several trees and rolled down the embankment.
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East ST. Louis
Robert H. Fowler
Mobile
Illinois
Franklin R. Gunter
St. Mary’s Hospital
Fowler
Help Wanted and Positions Available at Decatur Transit and Die Company
Help Wanted male salesmen with car and expenses. apply after 5 PM at 353-9634. Decatur Transit seeks 2 white and 2 colored taxi drivers. Die Correction Man sought by aluminum extrusion company in Miami Florida. experienced candidates invited to submit resume to Box M c/o The Decatur Daily. relocation paid.
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Decatur Transit
Miami
Fla
Decatur Daily
Oswald Promotes Sticker Removal Plan at Service Stations
Memphis public works commissioner candidate Charles A. Oswald proposes six convenient locations where bumper stickers will be removed from supporters' cars after the November 7 election. The sites are service stations.
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Memphis
Charles A. Oswald
Memphis Public Works
Oswald
Tobacco exports to Common Market faces tariff policy hurdle
The Agriculture Department said U S tobacco will have trouble reaching European Common Market nations in future years unless tariff negotiations change the market's import policies. The Common Market nations led by West Germany France Italy Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg trail only the United Kingdom as foreign buyers of American tobacco.
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Riculture Department
U.S
West Germany
France
Italy
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
United Kingdom
Employment openings at McCrory and area shops
MeCRORY ECONOMY INC seeks porter and stock clerk six days weekly with benefits. McCRORY'S Gateway Shopping Center invites carpenters and painters with tools to apply at 122 4th Ave SE. Full or part time quality control inspectors for steel welding, radiographer and magna flux inspectors. HS grads and college students may apply. mail to Box 27 Daily Office.
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4Th Ave. SE
Magnaflux
Classified car lineup and listings from Decatur Daily
A dense list of vehicles including 1959 Cadillacs 1960 Chevys and Fords with body styles and transmission types. Also promotions for septic tank cleaning and job opportunities with Lincoln Service offering free information.
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Lincoln Service
Decatur
Wheat grade changes spark hearings across grain sector
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department will hold public hearings on proposed wheat grade standard revisions amid sharp industry controversy. The move, supported by several organizations, faces pushback from processors marketers and storage interests.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Classic Car Listing with Various Models and A 1961 Bonneville
A dealer advertises numerous cars including 1964 CH and 1963 Chevrolet sport coupes, 1962 Frenette Bonneville four-door, 1962 Mercury four-door hardtop, 1960 Cadillac four-door, 1957 Chevys, and a 1961 Bonneville Sports Coupe. One owner 1961 Bonneville offers power steering brakes tinted glass leather interior priced at $2,145 with financing options. Contact Edward Lott or J. E George Jr at Hwy. 31 S Dial 353-6311 or 353-2051.
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Edward Lott
J. E George Jr
Step Up To The Dependable Dodge Now
Trade now and call Bill Charles Hargrove or Casey at 355-2973 353-180. A 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air four door hardtop with V eight and automatic transmission is offered. Contact 353-8340 days or 353-6399 nights for details.
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Bill Charles Hargrove
Casey
Classic Cars and Models for Sale in 1960s Catalog
Vintage vehicle listing with multiple models including 1963 Ford Tudor and Falcon wagons, 1963 Chevrolets, 1962 Rambler and Falcon, 1961 Ford Tudor, 1961 Chevrolets, 1960 Impala, 1959 Ford Custom Ranch Wagon, Seabee two door and 1957 Desoto Sportsman Air convertible notes.
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Bel Air
Wanted To Buy Clean Late Model Used Cars
Nice Clean Late Model Used Cars wanted at 105 Grant St SE. Phones 353-5292. Advertises a selection of cars including 1957 to 1962 Chevrolets, Buicks, Fords, and Rambler with various body styles and transmissions.
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Grant St
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By A. Leokum
Dorothy DIX
Helen Worden Erskine
Business Services
Charles E. Mofocom
Ala
International CO
Federal
International Tractor KB
Rogers Motors, Inc. International
Austin ( Sims
Creighton Ave
OLDS
Mercury
Buick
Kennedy Motors
Pontiac- Tempest Oealer
N. Sparkman
Hartselle
Artis Ray
Cc. C. Garrett
Cadillac
Motors, Inc
GMC
Corner Oak and
Davis Sts
Dixie
Studebaker Sales
Lenwood Road
Crescent Motel
Sherman St
Gallatin Aluminum Product Co
Gallatin
Mecrory Economy Inc
McCrory’s
Gateway Shopping Center
Box
Ray Spence
Hwy
James Deal
Cedar St
S.W
FORD
Gracie W. Sartor
Electrolux
Glenn Butler
P. O
6Th Ave
Electrolux Vacuum Cleaner
Henry W . Wade
Herry Wade
Decatur Red Raiders
Sears Roebuck
Waldrep Fence Company
Chiin
Johnson’s Radio & TV
S.E. Ph
ABC
The
Watkins
Cen-Del Decatur
Bradley
James Chapman
Elmer Bradley
All State
Pricea
Church St
Bruce Jones
St John’s Parish House
Wright
Volkswagen
James Waugh
C.D. Willeford
Joe Thomas
Hwv
South
Shull Motor Company
M Shull
Joe Benrich
W. Main St. Hartselle
Ohio
F. W. Davis
Diane
Shirley’s Appliance Repair Service
Moulton
J. 4
Standridge
Cate
West Main St
Decatur North
Alasama College
U. S. Civil Service
1St Ave
N.E
Harry Porter
America
Richardson
Bank Street
St Ave NE
John Penney
Hollis West Co
Doc! Whitmire
Lucien Leon Smith
Bank St
Olen Cooper
Harold Key
Cooper & Key Motors
Cal
Paradise Trailer Court
Knox McRae
Hunting and Boating Headquarters
Garrison’s Boat and Motors
St. SE
EDD
Atkins Motors
Happy
North
Alabama
Morris Bros. Const. Co
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