Prominent Fairmont banker held in bank shortage
FBI arrested John W. Meredith, 50, cashier of the First National Bank in Fairmont, on a $311,000 shortage charge. Released on $20,000 bond after waiving preliminary hearing, the case heads to Marion County grand jury. Meredith allegedly misused $25,550.20 in four incidents amid a bank loss claim and insurer coverage.
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Fairmont
W. Va
UPI
FBI
John W. Meredith
First National Bank
Fred Hallford
Pittsburgh
Meredith
Wairmont School
L. T. Eddy
Eddy
Marion County Grand Jury
U. S
Howard Caplan
Caplan
Friday the 13th brings misfortune to Parra family
The Frank Parra family of Kansas City Kansas says Friday the 13th is unlucky after a fire of unknown origin destroyed two front sleeping rooms, causing about 2000 dollars in damage. No injuries were reported. The Parra family suffered a prior disaster in July 1851 when a flood destroyed another Parra home.
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Kansas City
Kan
Frank Parra
Parra
Kansas-Missouri
Touhy Repeats Claim From Stateville Prison
Touhy, the 56 year old Chicago gangster known as Jake the Barber or The Terrible, was returned to Stateville Prison after two days of liberty. He continues insisting he led the gang responsible for the 1933 kidnapping of Johnnie and says the case was framed. Stateville officials report no change in his 99 year sentence.
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Joliet
UPI
Tion
Roger
Touhy
Stateville
Chicago
Johniera
Jake
Factorville
Factor
U.S. Circuit Court of
Touhy Ordered Back to Prison Amid Appeal Fallout
Army Bates Western Joint Chiefs Unit appeals to state courts after federal judge John P. Barnes orders Touhy’s return to prison while the state appeals a ruling releasing him. The decision casts doubt on Factor’s kidnapping hoax and notes Touhy’s perjured testimony, with lingering war room secrecy and security concerns at the Golden Gate region.
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John P. Barnes
Touhy
Factor
San Francisco
Beach Song From Colifia? Friday Aug 13 1954
A music brief notes a Beach related tune out of California on a Friday edition. It highlights a likely popular song and its reception, with references to performers and local radio or stage venues active in mid August 1954.
Beverly Hills Ad Man Fearful Of Touhy and Henchmen
The advertising executive in Beverly Hills, California says he still lives in fear of Touhy and his henchmen, reflecting ongoing intimidation linked to the case.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Touhy
Variety Of Bargain Housewares And Clothing Items
A cluttered sale listing offers discounted apparel and home goods including 2.98 red crepe slips, gloves, knee highs, belts, mirrors, tissues, brushes, jeans, shirts, socks, crib items, dolls, furniture, fabrics, bedspreads, towels, and decorative pillows. Numerous prices and sizes accompany each item, with floor locations noted as Housewares Lower Floor.
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Army Bates Western Joint Chiefs Unit
Corona
A Price Hart Typewriter Co
East Broadway
Prs
EOE
Parkway
Land of Youth Fourth Fleet
Sam Moore
Haven
Callaway's
Lee
Walker
Shadow
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