Suspect Held in Indiana Kidnapping and Slaying
An Indiana suspect is jailed in Elkhart County over the kidnapping and murder of Goshen man Larry Kent Conley, 28. FBI matched the body found in Elk River to Conley with bullet wounds, while Limestone County and state authorities led the Alabama investigation team arriving to assist.
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Buddy) Evans
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Action Answers From The Decatur Daily Readers
Readers submit questions on money orders zoning taxes and investigations. The paper provides brief answers such as AmEx money orders sold at local supermarkets and zoning rules applying to all children, plus IRS guidance to contact the issuing office with a Social Security number. Authorities discuss the Alabama investigation and potential links to Indiana.
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He Was A Good Boy Says Mother In Elk River Killing
Athens Georgia mother speaks at a funeral home for her son Larry Kent Conley 28 found shot to death in Elk River last week. Conley a mobile home executive from Sylvester moved from Elkhart Indiana and served in the Navy. The family last saw him in September and Mother's Day call came from Elkhart where his married sister Susanne Leppert lives.
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Wet-Dry Recall Effort Seeks Signed Petitions in Morgan County
Circulators pushing a referendum to legalize alcohol sales in Morgan County want the 50 petitions returned to count signatures. George Royer and James McDonald say respondents reported a strong response and plan to recirculate unfilled petitions.
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Decatur Eyes Another Census After 1970 Count
Decatur officials consider a new city census after the 1970 tally showed 37,771 residents. Mayor Gunthorp and Council members argue that state and federal funding hinges on accurate numbers and urban growth may push Decatur closer to 45,000. An Anniston trip and talks with Mayor Pippin are planned to explore a corrected count.
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Gilchrist Coalition Drive Gains Support in Alabama
Former State Sen. Bob Gilchrist urged Alabamians to write the Republican state chairman in support of a coalition ticket to oppose George Wallace for governor. He said GOP leader Dick Bennett can be convinced and urged Brewer to reconsider facing Wallace after Wallace narrowly won the Democratic nomination.
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Decatur
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Morgan GOP Objects to November Ballot in Morgan County
Morgan County Republicans announced they will not field any candidates for the November general election. Chairman O Neal Browder said opposition may exist at the state level but no one could be persuaded to run locally. He noted efforts to recruit a legislature sheriff or coroner candidate failed after the Democratic runoff June 2 and Wallace win. Delegates were named to the state convention in Birmingham July 17 with new and continuing committee members listed.
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