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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1968
Page
8
The discussion centers on how the 1931 extradition treaty with the United States and the 1870 act may, via methods like disguised extradition, influence Ray's surrender. It notes potential Home Secretary powers, possible court reversals, voluntary return as an option, and typical timelines for hearings and appeals.
A Morgan County jury ruled neither Harris nor Earl Wayne Shanevelt could sue for damages after an accident 11 miles northeast of Falkville. Louise Hill was awarded 1500 dollars for her suit against Eursie Morgan from the November 19 1967 Old Moulton Road crash. Several cases settled or postponed to next term include Ibert Lee cases and others against various defendants, with two judgments issued for 1000 and 500 dollars to Billy J Sandlin against Roland C Johnson. Charles Whitaker vs State Farm was dismissed. Circuit Criminal Court opens June 24 at the Morgan County Courthouse with Judge Bloodworth.
Capt. Young hovered under heavy fire to extract a team from a perilous position near Da Nang. Despite burns and aircraft damage, he ensured full evacuation of survivors, evading the enemy for 17 hours before rescue aircraft arrived. Three crew members were killed. the rest survived and he returned to active duty.
Hartselle details a town election as mayor Maddox moves to the council leaving a vacancy. Pattillo and O Bar, appointees, likely won t run. Council candidates include Lane Fowler David Buckelew Bob Horton Boyd Puryear Jeff Tanner Joe W Puckett with registration closing July 2 marking a four year cycle.
An 18 year old Decatur man Reubin Payne Jr. was arrested on a March 16 warrant charging carnal knowledge of a girl under 12. He was held without bond after a foot race with police near his mother's home. A preliminary hearing in Morgan County Court will be scheduled.
Taylor claimed American Can Co., a major GSA contractor, ran a segregated company town in Bellamy Alabama and that other contractors in the state maintained racially segregated facilities.
Wallace outlines a third party challenge to major parties at a $25 fundraiser and Charlotte Coliseum rally. He cites centralized government as the danger and claims ballot access in 24 states with more states to follow. He notes broad support in Wisconsin California Ohio North Carolina and Alabama.
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy urged the Democratic National Convention to hear speeches from the candidate and Vice President Humphrey before voting for the presidential nominee. He argued the convention should present each view and withhold final judgement until those views are clear.
Athens gears up after Queen Marlene McAnally’s marriage. Jackie presided at last night’s Hartselle rodeo. The Alabama rodeo queen contest for unmarried girls ages 17 to 22 began Friday with entry blanks from L C Terry or Dick McGrew. Activities include a giant street dance Wednesday and a kid’s night Thursday. Duffin and Byrd will sign autographs. A western parade is planned Saturday downtown with saddle clubs from Pleasant Point and Decatur. The rodeo runs title nights with trophies and cash prizes toward world championships, featuring Dexter and The Derbies before rodeo shows. Tickets at Fred King’s in Athens.
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