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In Manslaughter Conviction: New Trial Ordered For Colbert Negro

February 26, 1955

Describes that a new trial was ordered for Walter Dan Oates, a Black man from Colbert County. Notes that he had been convicted two years ago for shooting a white woman by accident when he had been attempting to shoot his wife

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“Drive KKK Out Of Business” Heflin Tells Legionnaires

July 7, 1949

Describes that a Tuscumbia attorney and Howell Thomas Heflin aimed to convince delegates that they needed to help get rid of the KKK and their violent principles.

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