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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1948
Page
10
Tennessee Supreme Court upholds a law banning poisonous snake handling in religious services. Ten Dolly Pond church members near Chattanooga were fined $50 each for using rattlesnakes during worship. Justice Pride Tomlinson said the act protects life and health while respecting belief.
The Alabama Supreme Court set a December 16 hearing to decide if the Attorney General’s office can settle a tax dispute with carnival owner Al Wagner of Mobile. Revenue officials say the AG overstepped authority without Revenue Commissioner Hamm’s input. Judge Jones had refused a consent judgment. The case began in 1947 over licensing and tax exemptions for Wagner’s carnivals in Montgomery and Mobile.
A partial excerpt mentions a worshiper and a ritual tied to a religious denomination described as the Hol iness church. The text also references corn sugars produced for food processors leather tanners rayon producers caramel color burners and bakers.
Ten Fort Smith residents file a federal suit charging school board policy creates separate inferior schools for negro students. They seek an injunction against discrimination in buildings courses and facilities. Superintendent J W Ramsey notes equal pay for black teachers and cites the Negro high school’s North Central Association status.
Mrs. W. O. Wright from the Joe Wheeler Highway area advertised an electric range for sale in The Daily farm exchange. Newt Maynard of Decatur bought the wrong stove, but after the Friday story he contacted Wright, swapped the stoves, and both were satisfied.
Charles F. Anderson, a Harvard law graduate from Birmingham, seeks admission to the Alabama State Bar without exam. The state board, led by John A. Caddell, considered his application and noted only Alabama law graduates may be admitted without exam. others must pass. Lawrence F. Gerald stated five Negro members exist on the state bar, and Anderson argues his Harvard degree should suffice. Gerald added Anderson has served on a three member committee to codify Massachusetts laws since last summer.
Gerald notes legal education and admission to the state bar as Anderson's case is considered on its merits. The text recalls tobacco’s transfer from the United States to Europe where it was once used as a narcotic.
Lightner, a former Elba police officer, was found guilty of manslaughter for fatally shooting Luther Williams while on duty. He testified he acted during a resisted arrest and threat to his life, though witnesses disputed the threat. Lightner filed an appeal after his July conviction and resignation from the force.
More than 1,000 students will obtain ski instruction at the Syracuse University ski school and lodge this winter. The program covers beginners and intermediate skiers with lessons and facilities available on campus grounds.
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