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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1964

Page

3

Simpson Case Sparks Morgan County Tension Over Grand Jury

Doss denounces Gilchrist request as an insult to Morgan County residents and warns that continuing the cases will harm the entire county. The solicitor said Shelby County officials and Kennedy Veterans Hospital physicians in Memphis discussed Simpson's operation in relation to the proceedings.

Doss Gilchrist Morgan County Shelby County

Notice of Estate of Ella Dorsett Probate Court

Letters Testamentary for Ella Dorsett granted Jan 8 1964 by Judge T C Almon Morgan County Probate Court. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legally allowed time or be barred. Executrix Mildred Jennings Heathcote Conley accepts the duties under the Last Will and Testament. Jan 10 17 24

Ella Dorsett T. C. Almon Morgan County Mildred Jennings Heathcote Conley

Hints From Heloise Jam and home tips for busy households

Easy apricot jam method uses dried fruit soaked overnight then blended with water and optional sugar. Additional tips include using pictures to encourage kids to eat, moisture control with ground plastic, peroxide stain removal, a DIY hardboard cutting board, and warnings about detergent damage to venetian blinds.

Defense stalls as Mor case faces extension claim

In court this morning Doss accused the defense of stalling to obtain a continuance. The solicitor voiced doubt over the presence of 12 jurors, signaling tension over courtroom proceedings.

Panamanian clash near canal border kills several

Armed Panamanians gathered at the Presidential Palace in Panama City close to Balboa near the Canal Zone border after a flag dispute with U.S. residents. The toll rose from the confrontation and violence continued into the night.

Panama City Canal Zone Balboa U.S Panama

Morgan County court weighs fair trials amid publicity

Judge West questions fairness as 46 cases remain to be tried in the Morgan County docket. Gilchrist disputes claims of bias while Simpson, tied to the Ricks cases, faces multiple indictments from a grand jury sparked by alleged speed trap activity. Parallel tensions rise in Panama United Nations action over Canal Zone clashes and U.S. troop posture.

Gan County Gilchrist Morgan County West Ricks Simpson

Local Births Reported at Decatur General Hospital

Mr and Mrs Gene Holder Decatur born a girl Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Eston Lovein 501 7th Ave W Decatur born a girl Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Borden 1016 20th Ave SE born a girl today at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Julian Mathis 2008 Sherwood Dr born a girl today.

Gene Holder Decatur 1 Decatur General Hospital Eston Loveingood 7Th Ave James Borden 20Th Ave Julian Mathis Sherwood Dr

Huntsville Judge Seeks Congress Seat in May Primary

Madison County Circuit Court judge David Archer announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Alabama eighth district. He opposes incumbent Bob Jones with Wayne Jennings also in the race, citing community ties and merit based voting. Archer is a Navy veteran, former state senator and University of Alabama graduate.

Huntsville Ala David Archer Madison County Bob Jones D-Ala Jones Wayne Jennings Athens Busi Nessman Archer Senate University of Alabama Research Institute Congress Navy University of Alabama

Fire wipes out Clarke County hall high school

Clarke County sheriff Hybard Paul says $200000 in damages was caused by a fire that destroyed a Negro school in Grove Hill Alabama. He added only a small amount of athletics equipment was saved from Hall High School. Officials say wiring defect started the blaze no injuries were reported.

Grove Hill Ala Clarke County Hybard Paul Hall High School

Tax collections in Mobile hit record $12.6 million

Mobile County tax collector Ralph W. Havar reports the last quarter of 1963 brought record tax receipts of 12.6 million dollars, surpassing the 1962 total for the same period by over half a million.

Mobile Ralph W. Havar

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