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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1940

Page

3

Army plans coast defense detector for 6 warning stations

The U S Army perfected a highly secret plane detector that pierces fog and darkness to give 15 minute warning of approaching aircraft. Br Gen George Strong described it as far in advance of belligerents and a $6 299 000 request would fund 40 detectors at Atlantic and Pacific warning stations with mobile units for rapid deployment.

Edward E. Bomar Washington George W. ‘Strong Strong George C. Marshall Congressional Committee Air Corps Signal Corps Laboratory Fort Monmouth N. J Fort Bragg N.C Army Atlantic Gulf Pacific Hawaii Alaska Puerto Rico Canal Zone

Crossword Clues and a Short Serialized Romance

Crossword clues cover chemistry symbols and common words withdown and across answers. The passage then presents a serialized love dialogue between Mrs. Dixon and Benjamin Merrifield about guiding youth toward happiness and independence, ending with a cliffhanger as Mrs Dixon expresses concern for her daughter.

Gayle Bill Mra Dixon Mra. Dixon the Oaks Bill Bailey Jeremy Merrifield Merrified Aters Jennery

Want Ads Chronicle Daily Listings Update

Daily notice where readers scan evolving want ads across categories. Highlights shifts in real estate, employment, services, and miscellaneous goods reflecting market mood and local demand.

Grocery Fire Causes 2800 Damage in Seattle

Seattle workers battled a rear grocery store blaze that burned for a time before reporting. The fire caused about 2800 dollars in damage as the nearest station was just across the street.

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