Mistrial Declared in Turner Mail Fraud Case in Florida
A nine month trial involving Glenn W. Turner and seven associates ended in a hung jury on 27 counts of mail fraud and conspiracy. Judge Gerald Troffat set a new trial for Aug 5 in Jacksonville. Jurors reported discord and hostility in the jury room and a foreman noted deadlock, while prosecutors argued Turner's firms earned most income from distributorships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Glenn W. Turner
Orlando
U.S
Gerald B. Troffat
Turner
Glenn Turner
Edward M. Garland
Atlanta
Williana Walker
Diane Stevens Lane
William Hall
Hall
Navy
Troflat
Koscot
Interplanetary Inc
Dare To Te Great Inc
F. Lee Bailey
Boston
Bailey
Harry B. Atkinson
E. Leroy Beale
Ben A. Bunting
Clyde C. Cobb
Jess O. Hickman
Malcolm A. Julian
Hobart Wilder
Orlando Area
Contract Lapses Without Strike in Tarboro NC
In Tarboro North Carolina the Communications Workers of America rejected a three year offer from Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Co. by 1853 to 447. The dispute centers on a cost of living clause and pension benefits as federal negotiators seek a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarborg
N.C
Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Co
Communications Workers of America
Bill Holder
North Carolina
Age Factor In Rights Litigation Against Liggett & Myers
The U S Department of Labor filed in U S District Court in Greensboro a suit against Liggett & Myers alleging age discrimination against employees aged 40 to 65. It charges discharge and denial of compensation and employment privileges, seeks ban on age discrimination at the Durham plant, reinstatement for some workers, and full relief for affected employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Liggett & Myers Inc
U.S. District Court
U.S. Department of Labor
Ligget & Myer
Durham
Senate Sets Outline for Electronic Voting System in Senate
A North Carolina Senate special committee, led by Sen John Henley, outlines an electronic voting plan with two display boards green for yes and red for no, per senator locking desks, and rapid printouts. The system, modeled after Georgia, would cost just over 47,500 dollars and aim for the 1975 General Assembly session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Senate
Jim Hunt
Legislative Services
Clyde Ball
Atlanta
Georgia
North Carolina
John T.henley
Cumberland
Strickland
Bald Head Island permit sparks possible lawsuits
Environmental groups plan court action after the Army Corps of Engineers granted Carolina Cape Fear Corp. a marina permit for Bald Head Island. Critics cite lack of public hearings and no impact assessment, with 9,000 acres to be turned over to the state. Local chapter heads weigh legal options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Bald Head Island
The
Conservation Council of
North Carolina
Corps of Engineers
Carolina Cape Fear Corp
Kaufman
Ed Easton
Charlotte
Sierra Club
South Carolina
Easton
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High Point Enterprise
Glenn. W. Turner
Woces
Hing
Sagen
Alcoor Heath
Mann Brug Stores
Cockerham & Howan Dispensing Opticians
Main St
P. Lee Cockerham
Bargain Furniture Company
Wallace Kaufman
Island
San Francisco
Superior Court
Morton Colvin
Manuel Moore
J.C. Simon
Larry Craig Green
Jessie Cooks
Upton Supply Co.’S
Idel Resisr
By Armstrong
Upton Supply
Presbyterian
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