About C. H. "Sammy" Downs
Lived 1911 – 1985 (aged 73). C. H. "Sammy" Downs was an American lawyer and politician.
Life and career Davis was born in Effie, Louisiana, the son of Callie McCann and U. T. Downs, a mayor and sheriff. He attended Louisiana Christian University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in 1932. He then attended Louisiana State University, where he earned his law and master's degree.
According to Life magazine, McKeithen described Downs as "the only Mafia link I know of in my administration". Davis was involved in 1973 in a case involving the Shoup Voting Machine Corporation which resulted in a hung jury.
Downs died in May 1985 at the Rapides General Hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana, at the age of 73.
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Who was C. H. "Sammy" Downs?
American educator, lawyer, and politician
When was C. H. "Sammy" Downs born?
C. H. "Sammy" Downs was born on 1 October 1911 in Effie.
When did C. H. "Sammy" Downs die?
C. H. "Sammy" Downs died on 14 May 1985 in Alexandria.
What was C. H. "Sammy" Downs's occupation?
C. H. "Sammy" Downs was a lawyer and politician.
What nationality was C. H. "Sammy" Downs?
C. H. "Sammy" Downs was American.
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