Baxley and Nelson in Gunthorp Trial Contrast
A comparison of two former district attorneys, Bill Baxley and Dan Nelson, who will be key figures in the Gunthorp murder case. Baxley, Alabama’s youngest attorney general, is contrasted with Nelson, who moved from DA to private practice, amid courtroom clashes and bold political ambitions.
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Case Involves Sophisticated Paraffin Test
The state and Gunthorp attorneys have submitted nearly 300 questions since February to ATF agents seeking expert testimony on a new paraffin gunpowder test. Gunthorp stands trial Monday for the December pistol slaying of James Davis. The defense pressed questions on neutron activation analysis, a test using a nuclear reactor, suggesting it was unlikely the test was used on Gunthorp.
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Unclear Crime Lab Methods Spark Defense Fire
In a murder case the defense questions why fingerprints were not taken at the scene and debates the reliability of neutron activation analysis versus the paraffin test. A source notes the new technique requires a nuclear reactor and is not widely used in the United States, while the state remains silent on whether Gunthorth or Stewart Weaver underwent testing.
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Decatur Junior Pros Drill Team Growing in Decatur
The Decatur Junior Pros Drill Team, for 8 to 12 year olds, trains under James Holley with Decatur High School coaches as part of Red Raider basketball. The program, guided by Earl Morris and Joe Jones, started as an experiment to drum up local interest in basketball and will compete in a state junior pros event in April under C. M. Newton's supervision.
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Sparkman Seeks Postal Change If Mail Not Improved
Sen John Sparkman warned that if mail delivery does not improve by July 1 Congress may return jurisdiction over the Postal Service. He said Alabama stations broadcast the House and Senate Post Office committees warned the Postal Service to fix its difficulties. The move follows 1961 actions that made the Post Office a semi government corporation.
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Emergency Phones Sheriff and Crisis Numbers
The Decatur Daily lists emergency and crisis contacts for multiple counties. It provides 911 lines and county numbers for Limestone, Athens, Lawrence, Cullman, and crisis call center options plus hospital or physician hotlines. It notes operator guidance and special numbers for personal crises and poison emergencies.
Morris quotes on Decatur group basketball practice
Inside By Larry Canterbury Morris notes the Decatur group meets once weekly for about an hour in a homework basketball format. He says drills are shown and players work at home, focusing on ball handling and individual effort not affiliated with the National Junior Pros.
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Agnew Addresses POWs at Alabama YMCA Banquet
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew praised returning POW Maj. Michael K. McCuistion and Governor Wallace at a 25th anniversary Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature banquet. Agnew extolled patriotism, faith, and national resilience amid the POWs' endurance and sacrifice.
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Red Cross Seeks Funds For Flood Relief in North Alabama
The Red Cross in Alabama seeks federal disaster aid to cover a potential 1 million cost to help flood victims in the Tennessee and Tombigbee river regions. Harry Hudson urges declaring the area a federal disaster to unlock housing aid and long term loans. Without federal action the Alabama division will expand immediate assistance to affected families.
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