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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1961

Page

12

The Wic ke dest Pougir DBD Sal Boyd in Plymouth Settlement

Salathiel Boyd joins Captain Standish and Bradford's party as they land at Thievish Harbor and choose Clarke's Island for settlement. They prepare a Common House site while Sal scouts for Indians beyond the forest and Standish surveys the surrounding country from a hilltop.

Thievish Harbor Mayflower Clarke’s Island Sal Shere Matthews Captin Jones Jones River Clarke's Island Salathiel Boyd Miles Standish Captain Standish Sal Boyd England America

Housing Bill Expected To Pass Today

Senate backers say the $6.19 billion housing measure will clear final hurdles this afternoon after votes on key amendments. Sen. Sparkman predicts passage with little change as Capehart Javits and other rivals lose on loans and housing rules. The bill would expand government loans and FHA insured housing for moderate income families and elderly units with local program tweaks.

Washington Senate Bilt John Sparkman D-Ala Sparkman Homer E. Capehart Capehart Jacob K. Javits Rn.y

Playing The Game According To Boyle

New York AP reports a humorous exchange about a new car purchase. Buyers trade jabs about value comfort color and upgrades while colleague banter reveals mixed feelings about the model.

Boyle New York

Pigeon Penthouse Above Springfield Store Sparks Debate

In Springfield Ohio a pigeon penthouse sits atop the Boston Store downtown. Store executive Louis Margolis says the birdhouse was in the 40 year old sales agreement with Second Presbyterian Church. Assistant manager Henry Quentin says it stemmed from sympathy as pigeons used the church belfry. The birdhouse has been vacant for years due to elevator noise.

Springfield Ohio Boston Louis B. Margolis Second Presbyterian Church Henry P. Quentin

Car envy and box tops spark a boyhood wish

A reader recalls wanting a specific car after seeing it and asks how many box tops were needed to obtain one. The exchange reveals a nostalgic moment about saving offers to achieve a dream prize.

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