Background
Downs, Edward L. was born on November 30, 1920 in Charleston, Missouri, United States.
Downs, Edward L. was born on November 30, 1920 in Charleston, Missouri, United States.
Westminster College (Bachelor of Arts, 1942). University of Missouri (Juris Doctor, 1948).
Worked at Lowes & Drusch (Cape Girardeau, Missouri) specializing in Legal Research, Legal Drafting, Witness Interview, Investigation. City Attorney, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 1953. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Cape Girardeau County, 1959-1960.
Assistant Attorney General, Missouri, 1952-1953.
1963-1964; 1967-1968. Military: United States.
Army Signal Corps - 1942-1946 (2d Lieutenant) (Paralegal).