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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1964
Page
12
A vivid verse tribute to Simp McGhee, famed river captain of the Tennessee, detailing escapades on riverboats, the law confrontation, and his enduring legend among deckhands and townsfolk. It recalls his bold feats, generosity, and a lasting memory of a notorious yet cherished figure.
Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev will arrive in Copenhagen June 16 for a 19 day three country trip. Police units from Denmark Sweden and Norway prepare comprehensive security measures including guards around royal properties and extra patrols to prevent possible attacks on his party and support staff.
Covington County Grand Jury found no evidence of a third party in the May 18 double killing of William Mack Gantt and David Freeman near Andalusia Alabama. Over 75 witnesses were questioned and autopsy linked a .32 caliber revolver to Freeman. Families testified the victims did not own weapons.
Judy Oliver of Columbus Public Library frustrated attempts to recover a long overdue book from a patron. The patron’s mother refused to relay messages, saying the patron cannot be reached because he is in the Ohio Penitentiary. The book sought was The Power of Positive Thinking.
Circuit Judge Richard Emmet denied the New York Times a new trial in a $500,000 libel action by Montgomery Mayor Earl James and four ministers over a newspaper advertisement. The ruling upholds the jury verdict. the Times may appeal. The U S Supreme Court previously overturned a related $500,000 award in the same case.
Dr. Jack Dozier of Fulton Alabama pleaded innocent in U S District Court to federal charges that he listed 1957 to 1959 total income as 44356 on tax forms The IRS claims his income was about 217113 Trial date not set Attorney William Kimbrough said the case originated in Birmingham and moved to Mobile for Dozier request The second paragraph on silver appears unrelated to the tax case and is omitted here.
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