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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1946

Page

7

Burns Confession At Kilby Prison Reported By Chaplain

Kilby Prison Chaplain W H Swearingen reports 65 year old Burns confessed to the Prescott murder before execution. Burns said he planned the killing alone and administered the lethal blow with ex convict Odiorne present, then arranged disposal of the body and car burning. Odiorne was indicted but not tried.

Montgomery Ala E. J. Burns Birmingham Kilby W. H. Swearingen Burns Jake Prescott Chauncey Sparks Arlie Odiorne Prescott Odiorne Odierne Swearingen Burts Charlie Odiorne Prescott Place Lola Buffington Mrs. Burns Oine

Stadium Originates From Greek Standard of Length

The term stadium comes from Latin and Greek roots meaning a measure of length. It reflects an ancient unit used to describe a standard distance in athletic competition.

Labor Groups Begin Drives in South Amid Union Awakening

Atlanta reports a fast moving labor scene as CIO leaders meet in the city to launch a Southern organizing drive and set up headquarters. AFL organizer George Googe returns from Washington to direct campaigns with a key Asheville meeting next week.

Max H Associated Press Atlanta South CIO Van_ Bittner Bittner Uip George Googe AFL Washington Asheville

Houston County Election Officials Warn of Possible Illegal Votes

Houston County election officials guard against potential illegal votes amid concerns of irregularities. No further details available in the fragment.

Houston County

Solicitor Vows Indictments Over Illegal Voters

Circuit Solicitor Keener Baxley said he would use every effort to obtain indictments of illegal voters after hearing reports of attempts to cast ballots in the upcoming democratic primary.

Circuit Keener Baxley

Frilled Tomato Prep Instructions Note

A culinary note describes removing a slice from the blossom end of tomatoes, scooping out pulp, filling with cooked peas, and boiling for ten minutes over moderate heat.

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