Television Cameras In Court At McLennan County Trial
The December 1955 Waco murder trial of Marty L Washburn was telecast live, a first for a murder case. Judges defended televising court proceedings citing free speech and justice unobstructed, while viewers and newspapers provided play-by-play and context to the televised proceedings.
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Stassen Urges Ike Recovery Pace as Leader
Harold E Stassen expresses hope for President Eisenhower s full recovery and continued leadership of the nation. Dora Lee Martin labeled campus sweetheart reacts modestly to the honor. Walter Reuther of the APL-CIO outlines concern for American farmers and calls for a congressional price investigation.
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Lawmaker urges death penalty for narcotics peddlers
Rep Victor L Antuso urged death penalty for narcotics peddlers, calling them worse than murder. He spoke in a written statement to a Ways and Means subcommittee probing narcotics traffic as hearings resume in Washington. He faulted leniency and urged elimination of the last loophole allowing federally convicted peddlers probation.
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Cherie the Guernsey cow tops milk record in 305 days
Nyssa Storm Cherie, a registered Guernsey cow from Farmingdale, completed a 305 day production period with 10 890 pounds of milk and 525 pounds of butterfat. Boggs noted this achievement and referenced discretionary authority remaining to be removed.
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