Klan's Wizard Draws Year in Jail and Fine
Imperial Klan Wizard Robert M. Shelton received one year in prison and a $1,000 fine for contempt of Congress after refusing to produce books and records for the House Committee on Un-American Activities. The 36 year old leader of United Klans of America based in Tuscaloosa Alabama was convicted by a U.S. District Court jury on September 14 for defying committee demands during his October testimony.
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Dr Sam Loses Bid to Move Second Trial
Samuel H. Sheppard's second murder trial will stay in Cleveland's Common Pleas Court unless a later change of venue is granted. Judge Francis J. Talty denied moving the trial, but granted a delay from October 18 to October 24 to accommodate defense counsel F. Lee Bailey.
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North End Council Meeting On By Laws Ratification
The North End Neighborhood council affiliated with ABCD schedules a Monday 7 30 p m meeting at Mount Sinai Baptist church 500 Platt street. The session is open to all North End residents and will feature a presentation of the organization s by laws for possible ratification.
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Judge Sirica rejects claim Shelton innocent in Klan case
In a standing room court Sirica sentences Shelton after a probing presentence inquiry. Attorney Chalmers argued Shelton is not a criminal and should remain free on bond while awaiting appeal. The judge discounted claims of juror prejudice and said the Klan inquiry showed premeditation and deliberate acts. Six Klansmen indicted with Shelton face delayed trials as appeals proceed.
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