Court weighs new trial in Wally Butts libel award
Federal judge Lewis Morgan heard the Saturday Evening Post motion for a new trial and for setting aside the jury verdict in the $63.60 million libel judgment against Curtis Publishing. Morgan questioned the award’s excessiveness and noted possible appeals as a path to resolve all motions.
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Atlanta
Wally Butts
Saturday Evening Post
Lewis R. Morgan
Butts
Georgia Athletic
Post
Paul Bryant
Alabama
Morgan
Jess Climenko
New York
Curtis Publishing Co
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State seeks full penalty in reported incident case
In Columbus Georgia Judge J R Thompson heard that 17 year old Albert M Vanlee ward is accused of raping a white girl after forcing her escort into the car trunk. State prosecutor Sd Gen John Land seeks conviction without mercy recommendation while trials for three other Black youths are postponed.
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Columbus, Ga
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Albert M. Vanleeward
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Vanleeward
Ex-Mayor Wins Back Old Post in Dalton election
Former Dalton Mayor Carlton McCamy won the post with 1,473 votes as L. M. Martin had 1,846 and Bill Moore 162. Mayor Hamilton did not seek reelection. McCamy previously served three terms. Aldermen Bob Bagby and Marvin Hackney won in their wards, and City Recorder Paul McNally was reelected.
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L. M. Martin
Bill Moore
R. F. Hamilton
McCamy
Bob Bagby
Joe Anderson
Marvin Hackney
John Graddy
Paul McNally
Leon Helton
Bill Southern
Jimmy Jackson
Early JFK assassination book offered for advance order
The Times-Enterprise promotes a new hard cover book titled The Totoh is Passed detailing JFK's assassination as recounted by Associated Press reporters. It features color and black photographs, priced at $2 plus tax, with delivery on a first come first served basis and advance coupon ordering.
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Hookatoren
Request for Reserve Copies of The Torch Is Passed
Reader sends $2.00 per copy plus 6 cents tax and 25 cents mailing charge. Request holds at Times Enterprise office 119 N Madison St for pickup. checks payable to Thomasville Times Enterprise.
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Thomasville
Georgia to Share in College Aid
Washington reports Georgia will receive 4,663,001 in college construction grants under a 230 million aid bill awaiting President Johnson's signature. Officials said no final decision on early funding. a request may be made to start planning programs. Georgia total includes 9,987,710 for undergraduate facilities and 1,228,201 for public community college facilities. Alabama and South Carolina sums are 4,249,462 and 2,940,832.
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Georgia
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Office of Education
Congress
Alabama
South Carolina
Bobby Kennedy Returns to Public Life
Atty General Robert Kennedy resumes duties in Washington after funeral events for his brother. He appears subdued yet steady and attended a White House Cabinet meeting days after returning from Florida. Colleagues note his quiet focus and potential future plans remain unclear.
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Joseph E. Mohbat
Washington
Robert B. Keitnedy
Wei
Bosston
Florida
White House
Central High Glee Club Concert Friday Schedule
Central High School's 10 voice glee club directed by Mrs. Myrtle Bilia performs Friday at 1 00 pm at the courthouse square. The event is part of a Christinda music series linked to Banta's Thomasville visit at 6 30 pm. Free baby-sitter movies will be offered at Rose Theater for parents shopping downtown.
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Banta
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Broad St
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Rose Theater
Net Williams Jr
North Pole
Calhoun Council Election Yields One Win One Defeat
Incumbent Jerry King with 282 votes and W R Norton with 211 win council seats in Calhoun Georgia. Defeated incumbent John A Lewis Jr who had 189 votes. Fourth candidate Don C Lewis received 130 votes. Mayor Frank Dickinson faces no opposition for a second term.
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Calhoun, Ga
Jerry King
W. R. Norton
John A. Lewis Jr
Don C. Lewis
Frank Dickinson
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