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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1948

Page

11

Street Safe Play urged to cut child traffic deaths

Mrs. Marie Tucker cites ACA surveys in Philadelphia and Washington DC showing 75 percent of child pedestrian accidents involve play near streets. She urges Alabama families to provide off street playgrounds for toddlers and kids to reduce summer traffic tragedies and injuries.

Marie Tucker Philadelphia Washington, D. C American Automobile Association Alabama Association Tucker Alabama Motorist Association

Man Is Freed on Charge He Attacked Girl

Frederick J. Byrnes, 38, who served 16 years for forcing a man to rape a girl who later killed herself, was acquitted on that charge and two related counts. He remains imprisoned for separate dope and abduction convictions. The retrial cleared Byrnes of abducting and coercing the couple into sexual acts.

Los Angeles Frederick J. Byrnes San Quentin Superior Court Byes Byrnes Patricia Parks

Man Appeals Retrial After Acquittals In Prison Case

Byrnes, who studied law in prison, won an appellate appeal for a retrial on three counts he was acquitted of yesterday. He claimed the courtroom was closed to spectators during the original trial.

Byrnes

Jurisdiction In Slaying Probed

Thelma Rabail, 25, slain in Reno and found in a San Francisco bound car, prompts jurisdiction questions. Eugene Gambetta, 44, San Francisco bartender and ex husband, is jailed on suspicion of murder after allegedly admitting he fired once when Rabail tried to escape. Rabail had divorced Gambetta July 6 in Reno. Rabail worked in a Reno gambling club to attract bettors. Gambetta was found in his car by police at a beach watched over by a patrol. He admitted his identity and hinted the body lay in the car’s rear. He had a loaded pistol. Ahern said Rabail disappeared yesterday after returning home with a male companion.

San Francisco Reno Pretty Thelma Rabail Nevada City Eugene Leo Gambetta Thelma Pacific Miss Rabail Gambetta Bill Stanton Stanton Frank Ahern Ahern

Lamon Named Sales Rep for Universal Concrete Pipe

Fred P. Lamon was appointed sales representative for Universal Concrete Pipe Company in the Decatur territory. George Sims, Decatur plant manager, said Lamon joined the company after a year with the Alabama Highway Department. Lamon, born at Trinity, attended Athens College, served 3.5 years in World War II, is married with one child. WANTED: three room furnished apartment by working couple with references. Phone 189 W.

Universal Concrete Pipe Company Decatur George Sims Lamon Universal Alabama Highway Department Trinity Athens College Athens

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