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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1962

Page

6

McCulloch ES 5 1090 Tonight Sign Off

A brief radio schedule item lists MCCULLOCH ES channel 5 1090 with programs at 11 00 11 30 and a sign off at 12 34. The entry notes tonight’s air times and final sign off.

Radio Station Schedule Notice During Emergency Broadcasts

A list of radio stations and their operating hours is provided for emergency use. It includes WMSL WHOS WAJF WHRT WJIMW WJOF and other call signs with hours from early morning to late night and notes to tune to 640 or 1240 during an enemy attack.

WHRT WJIMW WJOF

Stories Written Around A Line

New York AP reports a television writer uses a line driven method to craft entire plots from clues provided by his secretary and repeated dialogue lines. The article notes modern TV relies on a simple premise as a quick scheme to produce scripts and lists sample dialogue lines, tracing its popularity through CBS and NBC shows and major stars.

New York

Remembrance on D-Day Echoes in a Soldier's Gift

The writer reflects on the 18th anniversary of the Normandy landings in World War II. He recalls buying a silver dish in Winchester as a keepsake, interviewing casualties, and chronicling victory. He quotes Ernie Pyle on humility, gratitude, and rebuilding a broken world to prevent future wars.

New York Normandy Winchester England Omar Nelson Bradley Winchester Cathedral France Ernie Pyle Russia

Prosecutor Urges Charge Be Dropped in Montgomery Case

In Montgomery, a murder charge against Sidney H. Boland was dropped by Judge Eugene Lee after prosecutors recommended dismissal. Flemmin, 22, was shot on Boland's porch May 29 as he confronted Boland over his wife, with step-daughter Marva Dunn Bullock testifying Boland fired after Flemmin threatened occupants and forced entry.

Montgomery Eugene Lee Sidney H. Boland John Daniel Flemmin Boland Marva Dunn Bullock Flemmin

Got His Wires Crossed

The Tucson Daily Citizen switchboard operator connected a caller who pretended to be a doctor seeking delivery room details at St. Mary’s Hospital. After several confused exchanges the caller admitted he had dialed the wrong number.

Tucson, Ariz Tucson Daily Citizen Blank St. Mary’s Hospital

Western Sundown Drops From Hit Parade

Prime time lineup shifts as Griffith Show Wagon Train Gunsmoke and Bonanza slide in the ratings. CBS airs Bren a police tale with Edward Binns and James Broderick at 9:30 Eastern Daylight Time. Hazel on NBC 9:30 10 features Shirley Booth in a rare non-free network broadcast.

Alabama Power objects to $20 million Coop loan

Montgomery Alabama Power Co requests information from the Alabama Electric Cooperative to support its objection to a proposed $20 million loan. The utility says essential data about projects to be built if the loan is approved is not yet available and asks the cooperative to supply those details to aid court review.

Montgomery Alabama Power Co Alabama Electric Cooperative

Spellman daughter born 21 years ago at Windham

Setting the scene in Willimantic with a 21 year retrospective on Jan 22 birth at Windham Community Hospital. Special Judge R S Hill took no action on Wednesday during administration. Alabama Power seeks state approval to secure a loan, arguing tax funds would be wasted by duplicating existing company facilities.

Willimantic, Conn Richard F. Spellman Windham Community Hospital R. S Hill Alabama Power Maurice Patterson

Daughter of Mrs Murphy Gives Birth at Same Hospital

On the same date, the daughter of Mrs Murphy delivered a son in the same hospital. The birth used the same physician, nurse, and dietitian as her mother had, maintaining the familiar medical team.

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