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A plan that could ha\e eul-miated m complete solution of the chain of police burglaries m Albany v. as aborted by pol-; ice investigators early yesterday morningne'\ou i\ei the phoneHe stated to the Journal editor over the phone that as many as three persons other than those already arrested, were involved He said that his conscience had been bothering him and that he wanted to tellthe whole storyHe stated that he regretted s part in the burglary ring d felt that he had to make confession to somebody“I’ve read your paper Bill said “and I want to sur-der to you I'll give you a 1 confession It’s only aestion of time before they ►uld get to me anyway “The anonvmous caller told itor Davis that he would et him at a downtown res-irant at 1 30 in the morn-After talking tlt; me” Davis “will you then surren-to the police9”'he caller said he would I’m going to do you a fav-he said, “I’m going to give i a big news story, and I that you try to help me in wav that vou can ”avis said that if the caller %endcrc?d himself 3nd aided he complete solution of the ling police thefts he would to the Chief of Police, the or and the Judge of the erior Court m his behalf’ Don t double uos me he sa’d Don t ti\ to twice this call or record wha. Ini sa\ -mgThe editor i The Albany, Journal received a phone call| Wednesda\ r. ..ht from an an-1 onvmous callei who described| himself as ‘the man who made; the keys”He said he was satisfied that the call was not being recorded because he could not hear a beep-beep“I’m calling from a pa\ station ” he said, “so vou can’ttrace the call I want to meet you at 1 30 Will vou be there9 Can I count on vou9”You can count on me If there are anv police the meeting place I won’t there ” he saidatbe“Is it all right if I tell the police that vou are giving yourself up this morning9” Da\ is asked‘That’s all right * the caller * but don't have an police where we meet ”A second phone call shortly afterwards came from the man who said be was calling fromstill another pav station Thisconversation generally confirmed the conditions for his surrender as related in the first phone callie anonymous caller seem-ntelligent and extremelyTransportation TopSeptember Sqdn.All B.i-e liH'Up 31st liau-*-pt i tali* *u quadnMi \k a* i e~The editoi aitucd at themeeting place at the appointed hour and between 1 30 and 2 c m observed not less than 10 policemen hovering about the scene at different mter-\als including deputies from the Doughert County Sheriff's officeTie informant did not put in an appearance, and The Journal through this medium, wants him to know that police arrived on the scene contrary to their agreement with the Journal editor*1 am convinced that despite high official contention that the police burglaries of the city of Albany are now solved, that the case goes much deeper than has been heretofore reportedThe Journal editor agreed to comply and later went over to the Citv Hall and informed Captain of Detectives Gordon Stokes that a break was im-ment in the case and that hewould deliver the key man to the Citv Hall for arrest at ap-pmxumatelv 2am IThe newsman asked the' Captain of Detectives if he would go along with the conditions of the proposed surrender and refrain from despatching police to the scene The newsman did not reveal the proposed meeting place or the time and told Stokes to ( dl the newsman's wife after 2 a m if ho did not see him .it the pnhee station beforethat timeCaptain Stoke^ gave hiv woid that he would not detail 1 ■' * to follow the newsmanI therefore ask the man who talked with me Wednesday night to get in touch with me again by any means possible, even through an intermediary I would consider it a mitigating circumstance for him to come to me now and tell the full truth about these robberies People want to know and have a right to know I will do as I promised previously and use my limited influence in behalf of this man ” Mr Davis saidMeanwhile, Chief H N Reid and Capt Gordon Stokes ex-presed themselves as satisfied that the case of the keys, the police and the burglaries, wassolvedCaptain Stokes said he believed the call to Mr Davis was “the work of a crank ”Chief Reid seemed to doubt that there was such a call, but said “How could the man say be made the kevs when thesenting Patrolman Harry Tallman, rearrested and jailed esterdav, was reported to nave protested to Chief Reid that Tallman was roughed up by city detectives after spending last night in the city jailSouthwest Georgia FairTallman is reported to have dev ised a scheme to gamble successfully on Saturday football games with the aid of the keys found in his possessionOpens Here October 27TfrBman apparentiy waited till Saturday night aftep the nation’s football games were played to place his winning predictions in the proper establishment by using his keys.Reports originating from the city jail yesterday, said that Tallman vehemently denied cheating on his predictions even though he admitted burglarizing Albany business establishmentsThe .stage is being set by many exhibitors and concessionaires from all parts of Southwest Georgia for another great FAIR Oct. 27-Nov 1 We again look forward with eagerness and enthusiasm to the outstanding exhibits, displays and attractions presented through The Exchange Club Fair of Southwest GeorgiaOf the four onginally arrested by police, Patrolman P K Cook has been released on bond E W Hammond, expatrolman is in jail Tallman was released yesterday and Howard Henlfy, former Albany Cardinal baseball star, was still imprisoned in the Dougherty County jail in lieu of $4 000 bondThe Fair represents the centralization point of a vast wealth of knowledge and accomplishments It features displays of farm products f every variety, livestock, arts, baking, canning, school exhibits, handicraft and needleworkThe Fair creates the incentive to produce a better product through its competitive mechanism Each year there is a marked improvement in the displays and there has beenkeener competition in all departmentsUSO To BuildNew StructureOn Site Of OldA new, modern USO building will soon rise on the site of the present structure at 311 Pine Avenue. Albanyi -room where Marines and other servicemen may read or write 1 a letter home, dheck room; 1 ladies’ lounge, rest rooms, kitchen, pantry, mechanical room and an open terrace. The ] building will be air-condition-1 ed.kevs we have as evidence are at] old kevs ”1The plans for the new structure were announced at ameeting of the USO Executive Board held on Thursday, Oct 16The local USO, a “home a-wav from home” for men in military service in the Albany area, has been in operation at 311 Pine since 1953 The Albany service organization is one of the oldest in the state, having been continuously active foi the past 15 yearsOther informants within thepolice department revealed that Patrolman Tallman had been under suspicion ^nd partial surveillance for about aUSO facilities will be moved to a temporary location during the building period according to George Eitel, Executive Board ChairmanOn the Executive Board of ip Albanv USO are represen-itivoc of the Supplv Centerv earAttornev Sam Rtown Iup-pitt who ^aid tn he irpie-The new USO will contain a huge lnunre game and ball »'»om two offices a ‘quietand Turner Air Force Base, as well alt; men and women re-* nlt;f civic Hubs and wo-and chimeh or-m /Minns of the Proto tant.iThe 1958 Fair extends to everyone an invitation to participate and aid in presenting to the public the advantages of living in this section of the Southland, a section especially endowed by nature with wonderful climate and excellent soil for a diversified agriculture as well as abundant supply of good streams that provide a source of water for hydro electric powerThe encouragement of youth organizations to participate in the exhibiting of animals and other products of the farm and home under friendly competition serves to teach lessons of worthwhile value in leadership training We are offering many dollars in premiums for accomplishments on the part of these rural boys and girls Each vear the exhibits have shown improvement over preceding yearsThe officials of the Exchange Club Fair of Southwest Georgia, feel that we are building of this a better section agriculturally and therefore the wholehearted support of the citizenrv of Southwest GeorgiaCatholic, and Jewish faiths throughout the city The Salvation Army is the administrator for the local USO815 Techs StepUp To MSgt RankEight hundred fifteen Marine technical sergeants, representing all occupational fields, have been selected for promo-t *11 * * i to the rank of MasterSeigeant (E-7)u 11 vi HnnoiAn 11-officer board, headed bv Colonel Edward B Carney, p'ot Sept 9 at HQMC to re-\ iew the cav.es o f fi 059 techsOVER THE COFFEE CUPBy THAD GIBSONMarriage is the foundation of a happy home (Now who can argue with that statement?) It is also said that the resulting family life is the basis and backbone of our civilization So all you young fellows who are contemplating adding your strength to our civilization, gather around while I acquaint you with thetinue in these ways after same. Marriage is a fifty-fifty pro position. You give up the bad habits and she will give up fussing about them. The same goes for the question of who is to be boss. You are the boss when you’re talking to the boys at the barber shop, but don’t try it at homehouse rules. You see, I have!been in the happy institution for some twelve years and can mention some ramifications you have probably not taken into considerationFirst give her family a careful inspection and be certain you approve of them. Don’t be taken in by that old wives’ tale about malrrying her and not her family If the family is prominent, then you, by marriage, are a member of a prominent family. On the other side of the ledger, there may be a jailbird or two nesting in her family tree, and you are thereby awarded these relati-1 ves by Marriage Pay particular attention to her mother, for in her you often have a picture of the daughter twenty years, hence Drop by her house early some morning and get a look at her when she has just got-* ten out of bed Ask yourselfif you want to look at thisevery morning for the rest of your life If the answer is ‘yes1, you are well hooked iIt’s the little things that make the first year hard. Squeezing the tube of toothpaste in the middle, using towels for a quick shoeshine, a near miss on the adhtray, and thoughtless remarks about the burnt toast. After the first year, you will not only have to be careful about what you say, but also what you are thinking Any normal female ' nn read her husband’s mind after a year of marriageIf you talk in your sleep, do try to speak plainly. If you dont, she will stay awake most of the night trying to figure out what you are saying, anlt;^ become a nervous wreck from lack of sleepAnd those bad habits you might have Don’t for a minutesuppose that her tacit approval of your tobacco chewing and unshaven chin before the wedding means that you may con-A little incompatibility is the spice of married life. If she can’t sleep with a window open, he can’t sleep with it closed Science tried to solve this dilemma when they produced the electric blanket with dual controls. But alas, one couple I know got their controls mixed up. He kipt turning his up and she kept turning hers down, and it was a freezing and roasting situation until they discovered the trou* ble.Bruce, Homan WinIHigh Score HonorsMembers ol the 31st Tactical Fighter Wing weapons team returned home early this week following the (Jo.se of the sixth annual LJSAf* world-wide tnc-Oh, yes, I * almost forgot amost important point. After the baby comes, you will no longer be the main attraction around the house. Yours will now be a supporting role but vou will enjoy it and won’t miss ton billing too much. As you watch with .wonder their development from a help less little bundle that can only co0 or cry t make know their wants on to the first word and
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Leesburg Lee County Journal
Leesburg, Georgia, US
Fri, Oct 24, 1958
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