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Allens in Death Cells Sentenced to Electric Chair
Lloyd Abden and his son Claude Swanson Allens, condemned for participation in the Hillsville courtroom massacre of March 14, arrive at the state prison and face an electric chair set for November 1 unless the supreme court grants a new trial. Mrs Frances Allen appeals for public financial aid after mortgage and fire loss.
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Hillsville
Richmond
Lloyd Abden
Claude Swanson
Hillsville Court Room
Thornton L. Massie
State Prison
Allens
Supreme Court
Frances Allen
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