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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1964

Page

3

Murder at the Mazatlan Villa Unfolds On Beachfront Strip

Inspector Menendes pursues a murder case in Mazatlan where Rita Reles is slain at a winter villa. Steve Welden plots an escape using a fake Ted Ferguson identity after killing Rita’s accomplice. He drags a stolen wallet and a photo as he hides to cross the border, pursued by police near the Mar Vista and Belmar hotels.

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Legislature Awaits Signal To End After Realignment Law

The Alabama legislature, in a special session called by Gov. George Wallace, concluded implementing a district realignment law and faced court challenges. A $15 million junior college bond issue passed the Senate after a two day filibuster and awaits Wallace's signature as the House concurred.

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State party committees choose candidates for new districts

A modified measure gives Republican and Democratic state committees final say on which congressional candidate runs in each new district for the November election.

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