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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1973

Page

15

Largest animal in the world in ancient times and today

The baleen whale, blue whale in particular, is the largest animal ever. The blue whale may reach 100 feet and over 120 tons. On land, the elephant is largest with about 13 feet 2 inches shoulder height and 12 tons. hippo can weigh more than rhinoceros? The whale shark is the biggest fish. the anaconda the largest snake. the African ostrich is the largest bird. Includes a trivia Q&A and a contest note about a book prize.

Ruben Ramos Ft. Worth Texas Earth

Undue influence in wills and historical notes

A study of undue influence in wills shows courts upholding others despite pressure, with examples from a widow and a businessman. It explains the difference between pressure and unlawful coercion, and cites cases where influence appeared but the will was deemed valid. Also notes a 1973 ABA feature on public service and a biography of Capt. Vitus Bering.

Widow Green

Mortgage Foreclosure Notice for Decatur Property

James E. Mitchell and Barbara Ann Mitchell mortgaged property to Millard Nelson in Morgan County Alabama. Foreclosure sale set for August 29, 1973 at the east courthouse door in Decatur, highest bidder for cash, Lot 1 and N9 of Lot 3, Block 16, Addition No 1 of Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Company as amended. Proceeds applied per mortgage terms. Eyster, Eyster & Key Attorneys for the Mortgagee. Administrative Geologist Geological Survey of Alabama notice included.

James E. Mitchell Barbara Ann Mitchell Millard Nelson Morgan County Alabama Decatur Morgan State of County of State of Alabama Towit Lot Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Company Spraggins, Fletcher, Beard and Knight Millard Nelson Mortgagee Eyster, Eyster & Key Attorneys

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