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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1962

Page

7

Atlanta mourns 105 Atlantans in Paris crash

Atlanta officials and art leaders react to the Air France disaster that killed 105 Georgians and 130 people overall. Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. reports delayed identifications and homeward arrangements as Trustees of the Atlanta Arts Association form a memorial fund. The city prepares a subdued tribute amid ongoing sorrow and calls for a fitting memorial.

Atlanta, Ga Ivan Allen Jr Paris Air France Europe Atlanta Art Atlanta Baxter Jones Jr David J Murphy Christopher McLoughlin Arnold S. Kaye E . Bevington Art Association Art Museum James V. Carmichael 15Th 16Th Streets Garret Art Institute City Hall Sym

Rake Upside Down Mystery At Asylum Grounds

A visitor touring the new superintendent’s grounds watches a patient dragging a rake upside down. When advised to flip it, the inmate explains he left it as is to gather leaves more efficiently.

A Bankrupt, a Right of Way, and a Flute Sale Joke

A collection of light humor snippets and anecdotes. Roads and right of way pranks, a bankrupt debtor and his car, a self important banker portrait, a phonograph and flute mix up, a wine shop sign about spirits, a Virginia musician at a party, and a note about Coral Country Club Miami hiring girl caddies.

New Coral Country Club Miami

Realistic Bit Worries TV Dramas About Medical Inaccuracies

TV watchers and lawyers clash over dramatic license in medical shows. The piece notes realism improves with current doctor series, though goofs and silly situations still occur as TV aims to stay close to reality.

City notes memorial services after tragedy

Capitol, courthouse and city hall flags flew at half staff as mourners gathered. Cathedral of St. Philip planned a memorial service for 17 parishioners with Episcopal churches across the city holding afternoon and evening services to honor victims and support families.

Pathy Cathedral of St. Philip The Holy Communion

Radio call signs and frequencies listed for stations

A compact roster shows radio stations WMSL Mutual 1400 WHOS AM 800 WHOS FM 102.1 MC WHAT 860 WAJF 1490, noting assigned call signs and frequencies for the network.

Whos-Fm

NBC official orders trims to Sam Benedict pilot

Ernest Jahnke head of the NBC bureau of standards and practice demanded revisions to the Sam Benedict pilot because scenes mirrored California courtroom actions. He objected to an impassioned jury speech against capital punishment and a hung jury poll, balancing creative drama with legal authenticity.

Ernest Lee Jahnke NBC Bureau of Standards and Practice Sam Benedict Jake Ehrlich Jahnke Sam California Ehrlich

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