Almanac note on Curtis Warren case ruling
The Alabama Supreme Court granted Palmore two sentences overturning a lower court conviction. The reversal was based on testimony allegedly obtained under duress being admitted to the records.
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1943
Page
9
The Alabama Supreme Court granted Palmore two sentences overturning a lower court conviction. The reversal was based on testimony allegedly obtained under duress being admitted to the records.
An across the globe overview reports Allied momentum in Europe and the Pacific. Russian counteroffensive driven from Orel, plus renewed push in Sicily, threaten Nazi positions while U-boat activity wanes in the Atlantic. MacArthur advances in the Solomons and looming Nipponese decisions threaten Pearl of the Southeast. The war outlook grows more hopeful for a broad Anglo American campaign.
Alabama State Highway Patrol personnel in Dothan will take week long examinations to become licensed operators of the local radio system. Sergeant H B Moody said no definite exam date was set but it will occur within the week. Secretary Mary Will Autrey, joining the exams, has prepared for weeks as the tower to support the chain goes into operation. The patrol office has moved to larger space on the courthouse second floor.
Paul Register eighteen died in a Dothan hospital at 6:10 a m yesterday after a long illness He was a Dothan High School graduate last spring and had worked for Tri States Publishing Co Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs W Y Register two brothers Earl in the U S Army North Africa and Page of Dothan Funeral services will be at Ward Wilson chapel at 9:45 a m today Rev T W Wilson officiating Burial will be in City cemetery Pallbearers are Bobby Clements Lawrence Coe Roland Thoman Woodfin Riley LaBruce Tidwell and Pete Williams
The State American Legion Auxiliary increases total scholarships in Alabama to two for ex service children at Jacksonville and Florence. Each recipient receives fifty dollars per semester with an initial Mitty amount for the first term. Contact Mrs. W. W. Andrews in Jacksonville for details.
The criminal division of Houston County Circuit Court will open Monday at the courthouse with Judge D. C Halstead presiding Fifty seven cases set for first week including Napier soldiers Private Arthur DeMeo and Private Tom Gibson faced with charges The outcome of demurrers will influence trial dates The examiner will visit Dothan July one for examinations The soldiers were previously convicted and sentenced to two years in prison and dishonorable discharge The sheriff said he discussed the retrial with Judge Halstead but received no commitment An entire day is reserved for the retrial of Washington Pal Negro index
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