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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1958

Page

12

Pair of Amendments on Tuesday's Ballot

Alabama voters face two constitutional questions on the Democratic primary ballot. Amendment No 1 would strip criminal jurisdiction from the State Supreme Court and give it to the Court of Appeals. Amendment No 2 would empower Marion County to issue bonds and levy taxes for industrial development, a proposal already rejected thrice. The Marion County measure would return in the November general election if defeated. The Court of Appeals and Supreme Court are split over the proposed creation of a Court of Criminal Appeals.

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Daily Crossword Acro and Cryptoquote

Crossword clues list for a daily acrostic and cryptogram puzzle with entries for scope semblance once more and other wordplays. The page includes a sample cryptogram quote LONGFELLOW with letter substitution and a note referencing yesterday's quote.

Appeals Endorsement Sparks Alabama Court Reform Debate

The article notes endorsements from appeals and Supreme Court justices for and against a constitutional amendment. Justices warn of chaos from different constructions of the same law across civil and criminal cases. The Court of Appeals would gain criminal jurisdiction except death sentences, while the Supreme Court would limit to civil matters pending ratification.

Holland Theme For School Play

Falkville fourth to sixth graders perform A Little Bit of Holland in the high school auditorium at 8 30 p m DST. Cast includes Dutch children twins from America stork two little Dutchmen tulip and maypole dancers ushers and more. Admission 25 and 50 cents. Want ads get results.

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Three Largest German Cities Named in Moran Reference

Lord Moran is cited as Doctor to Sir Winston Churchill for 20 years and notes Berlin Hamburg and Munich as the three largest cities in Germany. The passage reflects Moran’s personal connections and long service.

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