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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1961

Page

3

FBI Probes Pentagon Secrecy Leaks Amid Berlin Contingency Plans

The FBI investigates leaks of highly classified Pentagon plans on Berlin. President Kennedy ordered agencies to identify how a national publication obtained the secret information. Newsweek cited a Joint Chiefs contingency showing a show of force to deter Soviet pressure.

Washington FBI Pentagon Chicago Sun-Times Kennedy Berlin Sun-Times Thomas B. Ross Joint Chiefs of Staff White House The Joint Chiefs Sun-Times Dispatch Newsweek Soviet Union United States West Berlin

Custom Picture Framing Service at Carrell Supply Co

Carrell Supply Co located at 1104 Cano Street offers custom picture framing services. Contact EL 3-2747 for details on frame selection, matting, and mounting options.

Carrell Supply Co St. EL

Governor's Aid Forecast in Alabama Reapportionment Drive

Governor Patterson's push to reapportion the Alabama House faces a potential blockade as the Rules Committee weighs tactics for a second reading when the legislature reconvenes July 11. The measure would raise House seats from 106 to 120 and Senate seats from 35 to 40, amid opposition from an anti reapportionment bloc led by Rep. Bob Gil of Morgan County.

Montgomery Alabama John Patterson Rules House Senate Morgan County Bob Gil

Sailor and Maizie in a Cold New York Welcome

A young tar on shore leave in New York finds Maizie cool and accusing him of infidelity after a visit from Boston. The edition pairs a string of anecdotal jokes about sales pitches in Scotland and a carrot cutting quip with a punchline about a long lawyer’s courtroom talk.

New York Maizie Boston

Bill progress eyed for special order calendar

The administration has secured a majority for the special order and could advance the measure to second reading on July 11. If approved, it would move to the regular calendar for a potential vote on July 14.

State Dairy Queen Named Alabama Dairy Princess

AP reports nine teen-year old Haden Harris of Montgomery was named state dairy princess and will represent Alabama at the National Dairy Princess Contest in Chicago September 10 to 13. Alternate princess Pat Cummings of Suttle is also named.

Montgomery Haden Harris Miss Harris Alabama Chicago Harold Harris Pat Cummings Suttle Ala American Dairy Association of Alabama Auburn University Auburn Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Miss Cummings Kappa Delta Sorority Glomerata

Housing bill could expand home ownership reach for millions

A Senate report notes that the housing measure sent to President Kennedy could make about 3 million moderate income families eligible to buy homes by extending mortgage terms from 30 to 40 years and easing down payments. The bill also broadens loan terms for higher income buyers and envisions subsidized rentals and non profit housing, with government insured loans for larger homes and extended terms to 35 or 40 years.

Washington Ap) — Administration Housing and Home Finance Agency Kennedy White House FHA

Early Bird Breakfast and Travel Trials in California

The Scandinavian newcomer praises his car as California roads test its steadiness. A witty exchange about road builders follows, and a Boonville student explains a late arrival due to eight children at home. A maxim about laurels and smiles closes the note.

California Eric Guy Lincoln Sam Levenson Edna Elsaser Boonville, N. Y

Armstrong Earns Single Vote After Rough Campaign Day

Democratic congressional candidate Hep burn T. Armstrong recounted a rough day door to door in Riverton Wyoming. He said a dog bit him and the owner refused to cooperate, highlighting the challenges of campaigning in the region.

Riverton Wyo Hepburn T. Armstrong Congress

Watches set to hit U.S. market past 40 million by 1970

Analysts project over 40 million wrist watches will be sold in the United States by 1970, roughly twice the current year's volume. Strong brands and retailers anticipate growing demand as consumer interest expands nationwide.

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Decatur Jill Rosenau Athens College Jill D. L. Rosenal, Jr Athens Ed Ewing Junius Scotland Scotchman Agnes Laura Judy Joe Hall AP Senate By Joe Hall Bird State National Bank First National Bank OF Decatur General Electric Buschs Avenue S.E FDIC
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