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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1957

Page

16

11 Year Battle Ends as Convict Turner Walks Free

Aaron Turner known as Treetop, once sentenced to death four times and convicted five for a double murder in a North Philadelphia broom plant, walked free after 11 years. Pennsylvania Supreme Court had ordered a sixth trial but dropped murder charges when insufficient evidence remained. Judge Gerald Flood granted the release as Assistant District Attorney James Lafferty announced no new evidence.

Philadelphia U— Aaron Treetop) Turner Turner America Pennsylvania Frank Endres Supreme Court Gerald P. Flood James N. Lafferty Flood

Treachery in Secret Talks On Refugees Denounced

Cairo paper Al Missa denounces secret discussions on the Arab refugee problem as treachery. It says talks involve U S Israeli and Jordanian officials and occur in New York Rome and Amman. No government confirmation yet. In Madrid, U S Sixth Fleet commander notes Rota base completion will aid the Mediterranean armada.

Cairo CINS al Missa U. S New York Rome Amman Madrid INS Rota Charles ‘Brown Felipe Abarzuza

Reassigned Pastor Welcomed Back at Malden Methodist

A welcome back party celebrated Rev James Spradlin and his wife after reassignment by the West Virginia Methodist Conference. Pastor and family were honored with a gift presented by Phil Gardner, Sunday School superintendent, with Pete Peterson, Methodist Men president, participating. Fifty four attendees reported.

James ‘Spradlin Malden

Girard May Beat Rap in Tokyo Jurisdiction Fight

Japanese officials weigh trial options for GI William S. Girard in the fatal range incident involving Mrs. Naka Sakai. U S and Japanese authorities debate jurisdiction and potential court martial, amid U S Supreme Court action and a shifting legal path.

Tokyo William S. Girard Naka Sakai Ottawa U. S. Supreme Court U. S Japan United States Girard Maebashi Minoru Tsuda Justice Ministry America

China Delays National People's Congress Opening

A Peiping dispatch said the Chinese Red National People's Congress planned to open tomorrow has been postponed for the second time. No reason was given for the delay.

Hong Kong INS Peiping Red National People’s Congress

Hollywood Calif no comment on new legal development

Hollywood California reports no comment from officials on a new legal development. details remain unclear as authorities withheld reaction and case specifics pending further briefing. Local observers await official statements and potential impacts on residents and businesses.

Hollywood Calif

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