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Negro Woman Testifies in Monroe Kidnapping Case
In Columbus AP dispatch, Macon Georgia lawyer Bernard Berkman recounted Willie Mae Mallory’s version of the August Monroe riot kidnapping of Mr. and Mrs. G Bruce Stegall. He claimed the Stegalls sought sanctuary at a Negro home and left unharmed hours later. Monroe police allege the couple were taken to Robert F Williams’ home and held against their will after threats to free arrested rioters.
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Columbus, Ohio
Macon
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N.C
Willie Mae Mallory
Cleveland
G. Bruce Stegall
Marshville
Robert F. Williams
Cuba
Fidel Castro
New York City
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Bernard A. Berkman
Stegalls
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