Dwight Shelton Cleared by Circuit Jury in Aunt’s Murder
A nine man, three woman circuit jury found Dwight Shelton innocent of murdering his aunt Annie Dee Dearman. The verdict, read at 10:30 am, came after about an hour of deliberation as relatives embraced him. State testimony centered on two 38 caliber slugs from the body and a third found beneath it. Dr. Pruitt noted the slugs likely matched a revolver, but none of the tested guns produced similar markings. He highlighted the unusual 200 gram weight of the slugs versus the typical 158 grams. A 32 caliber pistol was ruled capable of causing the wounds as not. Four witnesses testified they saw Shelton near the scene shortly after the killing.
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Reneau
Almond
Pruitt
Pruittt
Dwight Shelton
North Vietnam blasts US in Vietnam role claim
The official North Vietnamese newspaper accuses the United States of not renouncing its aggressive aims in Vietnam. In Alabama governor Lurleen Wallace is mobile in her hospital suite per doctors. The Pentagon says the Army is taking precautionary actions to stay ready after Dr. King’s assassination.
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Tokyo
North Vietnam
United States
Vietnam
Montgomery
Ala
Lurleen Wallace
Washington
Pentagon
Martin Luther King
Khe Sanh Siege Lifted as Marines Probe Relief Routes
The siege of Khe Sanh appears lifted as U S officers report advances near the Marine base. North Vietnamese gunners continue shelling the area while a relief force nears within a mile and a half. Garrison patrols push out for the first time since the siege began, with heavy losses on the enemy side and estimates of around 7,000 NVA still surrounding the base.
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George Esper
Khe Sanh
Bat- Associated Press
Saigon
U S
U.S
Khel Sanh
Vietnam
Laos
Markets At A Glance Mixed Grain Slips Hog Prices Weaken
New York stocks mixed as activity remains fair. Cotton climbs while Chicago wheat is mixed on demand. Corn falls on liquidation with oats and soybeans higher on good demand. Butcher hogs weak to 50 lower with 4,500 receipts. Slaughter steers steady at top 31.00 with 4,000 receipts.
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New York
Chicago
Johnson Will Stay Out Of 1968 Campaign
President Johnson said he would refrain from influencing the race this year as a lame duck leader. He noted it would be inappropriate for him to try to pick his successor after meeting with Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
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Washington
Robert F. Kennedy
Johnson
Johnson Kennedy meeting described as cordial unity effort
Reported details indicate a Thursday meeting at which President Kennedy and Senator Johnson spoke in a conciliatory tone. Johnson was portrayed as the elder statesman choosing to stay aloof amid party affairs.
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Johnson
Burgreen and G W Area Firms Named In Price-Fix Suit
In Montgomery federal court 24 Alabama defendants including Burgreen Construction Co owner Edward Burgreen and state officials Seymore Trammell and Howard White face a price fixing conspiracy suit filed by Waugh Aslen of Waugh Alabama. The suit alleges Trammell and White conspired with Burgreen and others to fix prices. Page A-2 State notice indicates further details.
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U.S. District Court
Montgomery
Seymore ‘Trammell
Howard L. White
Waugh Aslen
Waugh
Ala
Trammell and White
Edward Burgreen
Burgreen Construction Co
Hiles Links Freedom To Moral Responsibility In Decatur
Ed Hiles former executive of Georgia Savings and Loan told Decatur Kiwanis during Free Enterprise Week that America’s spirit wanes as freedom shifts toward security. He warned against government largess eroding liberty and outlined four freedom cornerstones: faith in God limited government Christian ethics and personal character. If America ceases to be good it will cease to be great.
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the Mirror
Georgia Savings and Loan League
Decatur Kiwanians
Ed Hiles
Decatur
America
Hiles
Patrick Henry
Hilles
Kiwanis Club
Decatur Inn
Billy Smith
Leads Develop In Murder Of King
Atty. Gen. Ramsey Clark said substantial leads had been developed in the hunt for the killer of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Clark said the slaying appeared to be the work of one man.
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Memphis
Violent unrest spreads in Washington as Guard called up
Violent incidents erupt in the capital with the District of Columbia National Guard ordered to report to armories. President Johnson cancels plans for a Hawaii trip as he seeks a strategy conference on peace talks with North Vietnam. Police search for a white gunman after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and civil rights leaders call for silent marches nationwide.
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District of Columbia National Guard
Johnson
Hawaii
White House
King
Memphis
Ralph Abernathy
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
SCLC
Naers
Young
Young Florida Victim Former City Resident
The records identify Travis Crowe Ill a Florida freshman at Allahssee Junior College. His aunt Mrs James F Hart of Decatur received a 3 30 am call about a firebombing at the Crewe family grocery in Florida. The youth and his family were said to have been sleeping when smoke filled the home.
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Travis Crowe
Allahassee Junior College
Avis Earl Crowe Jr
Club Rd
Decatur
Florida
James F. Hart
Crewe
Hart
Violence erupts citywide after King's assassination
Night of violence follows Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. death with arson looting and police clashes. In Kalamazoo Western Michigan University students seize a center and bar whites, Freeport youths burn an American flag, Toledo cites 2000 youths roaming streets, Trenton police car stoned, Philadelphia high schools see large walkouts, a white youth dies in Tallahassee fire.
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Martin Luther King — Jr
Kalamazoo
Mich
Western Michigan University
Freeport
Toledo
Thecchool
Trenton
South Philadelphia
President Johnson to address Congress after King assassination
President Johnson announced plans to speak to a joint session of Congress by Monday night to address the nation after Dr. Martin Luther King was shot dead in Memphis. He said America's fabric is tested and urged Congress to consider new recommendations to help the country overcome the tragedy. A nationwide day of mourning was declared.
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Johnson
Congress
Martin Luther King
America
Dr. King
Memphis
Decatur Seeks Seal and Flag Designs for City Hall
A contest offering 200 in cash awards launches with the start of the new 2.5 million city hall project. Sponsored by the city and Decatur Daily, it invites professional and non professional entrants with a May 6 deadline. Winners receive 100 for best city flag and 100 for best seal design. city officials restrict city employees.
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Decatur Daily
Sniper Aimed From Flophouse
A brief item notes a sniper aiming from a flophouse with attribution to Jay Bowles and a reference to continuing details on page A-2.
Frigidaire Sales & Service Celebrates 19 Years
An old classified note touts Frigidaire sales and service for 19 years with furniture advertised on Second Ave. Contact 353-2370. Quick ad by Ken Reynolds hints at immediate availability and speedy case closure.
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Frigidaire Sales & Service
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