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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1972
Page
6
The article details how prisoners are assigned to routine chores and presented before a three member classification board led by Mr. Meigs. In Colvin's case the board included Locke Milford Dean and Hal Crouch as the classification officer. Colt was surprised at his transfer and questioned the decision.
The article details a prison escape involving Colvin and Tiner from Draper Prison, noting prior assignments from Mt Meigs to Draper, and discusses parole board official Locke and warden Watkins. It covers Colvin’s background, his wife’s visits from Julia Tutwiler Prison, and security attitudes toward maximum security inmates.
Two inmates fled Draper Correctional Center in the early hours Saturday. Joseph P. Cornelison, 40, a life-term first degree murderer from Mobile County, and Robert Warren Smith, 47, a 20-year robbery convict from Chilton County, were last seen in prison blues near an orange and black 1964 Dodge pickup. Troopers had not located the vehicle by Saturday.
Thomas outlines expansion of Decatur including the harbor renovation and a new bridge over the Tennessee River. He envisions using federal funds to create a showplace, extend city limits, manage floods, and improve traffic, with beautification along Bank Street and river frontage.
Huntsville press club invites Decatur area newsmen, relations and advertising professionals to a May 29 reception at the Holiday Inn North from 7 to 9 p.m. The press club board and members will meet Decatur press, PR firms, and ad executives, said President Roy Marcato.
A local candidate advocates long range growth to prevent blight and make Decatur a Tennessee Valley hub. He promises no new city taxes, no utility rate hikes, more recreational facilities and youth job opportunities. He supports extending suffrage to 18 year olds.
Anthony Hoyle and his brother in law stole wheels from a parked car. Inspector Harry Glover said Hoyle is a powerbuilt man who lifted the car bodily while the other man removed the wheels. Hoyle, 24, fined 39 dollars. Davis, 28, fined 52 dollars and ordered to pay 104 dollars restitution.
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