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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1961

Page

2

Thiele Not Guilty Claim Offered By Attorney

Attorney James Ramsey argued Tuesday that Thiele could not be influenced by any bribe noting that a public officer cannot be swayed by an understanding tied to pending matters. Doctor Garland testified he paid $3,000 via Leon Price for Thiele’s promise regarding an abortion case, with Price giving a similar amount.

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Spade Cooley wife slaying case linked to desert ranch

Book on wife slaying shows Spade Cooley tied to a divorce filing and a California desert ranch where Melody and Donnell, his stepchildren, lived with a friend. Dorothy Cooley later went to the ranch, met Conley, and the wife died after an ambulance was called. Cooley, known as The King of Western Swing, faced arrest and lingering personal turmoil amid a career of hits and Emmys.

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MTA Votes to End Red Cars Sunday

The MTA moved to end red car service by Sunday amid lease and funding disputes involving the Public Utilities Commission and Pacific Electric. Sheets warned the vote could force emergency operations and warned workers about family moves and shifting plans as the agency seeks a long term lease and improved service.

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Fresno City Bus Lines taps Inglewood executive Burke

Thomas Burke, 37, general manager of Inglewood City Lines, was named Tuesday as initial manager of Fresno City Bus Lines, effective May 1. He will organize the city owned system to replace Fresno Municipal Lines, Inc., which will vacate the city about October.

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