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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1960

Page

3

The Lucky Find in a Sea Village

A poor boy named Michael Mc Burney loves the sea in a coastal village. After a stormy night he discovers a horseshoe at his door, insisting it proves his strange tale despite his father’s disbelief. The tale hints at unseen wonders the boy experiences by the shore.

Michael McBurney Michael

Defense Proposal Faces Broad Opposition in Washington

Pentagon leaders largely oppose a sweeping defense reorganization urged by the Symington group. The plan would abolish the separate Army Navy and Air Force departments, create a single defense chief, and restructure commands and staff to streamline military planning and procurement.

John F. Kennedy Soviet Union Secretary of Defense Consolidated Research and Development Stuart Symington Dmo Defense Department Palm Beach Fla Army Navy Marine Corps Defense Secretary Air Force Symington Group Kennedy Joint Chiefs of Staff Defense Pacific Atlantic Strategic Air Command Thomas S. Gates Jr

Radio and TV Schedule Snapshot for Midweek

A dense listings page outlines the Tuesday to Wednesday broadcasting slate across multiple stations. It enumerates hourly news blocks, top tunes, serials, talk shows, religious programs, dramas, and game shows with station identifiers and anchor times.

Army chief of staff Gen George Decker cites October remarks

In an October statement, Army chief of staff Gen George Decker referenced ongoing military plans and strategic priorities. He emphasized readiness and modernization efforts amid evolving threats and global commitments.

Army George Decker

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