Silver Fox Defense Plea Touches Bible and Tears
The defense attorney Albert C. Ramsey begged for death-penalty eligibility questions to be tested in Jack Kirschke’s case, citing juror fairness and citing biblical passages. He claimed jurors must reflect a cross section of society, not just the harshest minds, and recalled Judge Maltby’s death-related nonjury case. The judge denied the motions as the courtroom watched Ramsey’s emotional appeal unfold in Long Beach.
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Jury impaneled in Downey DA murder case delays panel
Kirschke, suspended district attorney in charge of the Downey office, is indicted for the April slayings of his wife Elaine Terry Kirschke and her lover Orville Crankhan. Judge Parker orders 50 jurors to report for a lengthy selection, with both sides allowed 20 challenges. Prosecution seeks death penalty timing, Ramsey argues for death-qualified juries and no death mention during selection. Harris indicates decision on death penalty will wait for testimony.
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Bandit Makes Off With 3000 From Oakland Bank
A bank bandit at the First National Bank of Oakland Thursday fled with $3000 after handing a note to a teller and claiming a gun. Witnesses report he chuckled and strolled away with no pursuit.
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Taint Not Factor in Judge Rulings in Kirschke Case
Judge Kathleen Parker reversed an earlier ruling and ruled Kirschke’s statements made during arrest and jail time would be admissible. The decision hinges on whether taint from an illegal arrest dissipates before questioning and whether the car search occurred before or after questioning.
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Jack Kirschke
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Columbia Cigarette Filter Faces Rigorous Test Series
Columbia University president Grayson Kirk said the Strickman cigarette filter will undergo extensive testing over years before any sale. Senator Magnusen praised the reversal of course while Senator Morton cited a Louisville firm that tested the filter and rejected it as unsatisfactory. Brown & Williamson officials confirmed the test at their Louisville lab last year and found no merit.
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Useless CDC Should Disband Says Wyman
Committeeman Eugene Wyman told a Los Angeles news conference at the Western States Democratic Conference that the California Democratic Council should be disbanded. He attacked CDC president Gerald Hill for criticizing President Johnson and said the CDC serves no purpose for the party. Wyman warned against any formal party action, noting defections and overstated gains. The meeting drew about 1,600 party leaders from 13 western states to discuss campaigning fundamentals.
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Blanket Stay of Execution Ends With Four Individual Petitions
Peckham ended the blanket stay affecting nine death row inmates and ruled that four named petitioners Joshua Hill Frederick Saterfield Robert Pape Anderson and Edward Arguello to be treated as individuals. The order allows 30 days to amend petitions while noting some inmates may not have exhausted state remedies. Lawrence Modesto is slated for execution September 12. the case challenges due process and equal protection for indigent defendants and questions death penalty practices.
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California
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