Perjury Trial Highlights Racial Juries and Political Lies
The trial of California Lieutenant Governor Edwin Reinecke raised claims of racial influence on juries and political bias. Prosecutors argued Reinecke lied to protect John Mitchell over a $400,000 ITT pledge tied to San Diego’s convention. The judge denied semantic and expert testimony while Reinecke’s defense framed him as politically naive and a hardworking, affable man. The verdict underscored accountability for perjury despite intense partisan pressure.
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Edwin Reinecke
California
Barrington Parker
Reinecke
Willie Brown
George Allen
Redskins
James E. Cox
Richard Davis
Nixon
Dwight Chapin
John Mitchell
San Diego
Dita Beard
Jack Anderson
Department of Justice
ITT
Hartford Insurance
Senate Judiciary Committee
Reagan
Mitchell
Clark MacGregor
Washington
MacGregor
John Dean
Hiram Fong
Hawaii
Sacramento Bee
Sen. Tunney
Cox
Parker
Pigeon Triumph and Legion Notes from Bennington Event
A telegram notes a first pigeon arrival to North Attleboro eight hours, 58 minutes after release at the Legion Field Day at the Soldiers Home. Controversy over time guesses ends with a bicycle prize drawing. Weather hindered events at the Vermont Soldiers Home memorial. Birthday salute to Herbert Davis marks 92 years. New Bennington Legion post commander elected by narrow margin. A children’s talent show at Memorial Park aims to entertain, while a 1964 firemen convention era recalled with large crowds.
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North Attleboro
Mass
Legion Mounted Field
Abe Ruskin
Ella Frances Rice
Beech St
Marie Bellemare
Maple St
Jennie Harrington
Safford St
Ruskin
American Legion
Vermont Soldiers Home
Battle of
Bennington
Herbert A. Davis
North St
Charlestown
N.H
Joshua and
Fannie (Densmore) Davis
M. Harold
Sarge’’ Cone
Bennington Post
Winston L. Luther
Post
Bendi
Memorial Park
Small Susie
Joey
Johnny
Marion Charest
Powers Convicted in Moscow Court in 1960
On this date in 1960, U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers was convicted by a Moscow court and sentenced to ten years in prison. He served about 18 months before being released in a spy exchange for Rudolf Abel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Gary Powers
Moscow
Rudolf Abel
He enjoyed being President final chapter reflections
Washington columnist Jeffrey Hart argues Nixon derived real pleasure from wielding the presidency and kept tapes as personal mementos, despite looming impeachment. He recalls Nixon’s life in the White House, his cruises on Sequoia, jet travel, ceremonial duties, and efforts to invite guests into his tenure, even as the era ends.
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Nixon
Ford
Congress
Wiggins
Sandman
Nick Carraway
Jay Gatsby
Alexander Butterfield
White House
Oval Office
Miami Beach
United States
Ant Shortage Hits Nationwide Picnics Says Wangtree
UPI reports National Geographic data show 47 percent of Americans picnicked in 1972, crowding state parks. Fermus Wangtree of the National Association of Open Air Gourmets notes ant shortages in many parks during holidays, with measures like importing ants and prepackaged carryout ants planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fermus Wangtree
National Association of Open Air Gourmets
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Robert Mardian
Fong
Dagwood Bumstead
Blondie
Attila
Huns
Vermont State Firefighters’ Association
Camelot
Troy Bennington R&r
Old Bennington
Pal
Lewis
Leather
India Garments
Potters Yard
Bennington, VT
Jeffrey Hart
Springfield
Union
By Dick West
Wangtree
Main ST
the Shea Agency Inc
Insurance OF
Benn., VT
Asyptle
Buster Brown
Dragons
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