The fight for the General (Part II)
A story almost too ridiculous to believe grows more ridiculous.
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Georgia sues Chattanooga
In October 1967, Georgia officials sued Chattanooga in federal court.[1] Shortly thereafter, U.S. District Judge Frank Wilson ordered federal marshals to take responsibility for protecting The General, relieving Hamilton County Sheriff Frank Newell of the responsibility.[2]
Despite the promise of legal action, in November 1967, Wilson ruled in a case the state filed against the city that the court had no jurisdiction but set a December hearing to consider a suit the city filed against the railroad.
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