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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1954

Page

8

Jury Frees Lawton in Morals Case

In Los Angeles a jury acquitted former radio news analyst Fleetwood Lawton of two misdemeanor counts. Lawton had been arrested in October after policewoman Grace Idresny, impersonating Shirley Whitley, alleged indecent proposals to a typist during three telephone conversations linked to an advertisement for al Jol.

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Legislator Lyon Sentenced In California Bribery Case

Charles Wesley Lyon of Beverly Hills, 67, received 2 to 28 years in prison for involvement in a liquor license bribery scheme. He was fined 5,000 and urged to pay before parole. Co-defendants include Louis Trapani, 40, Los Angeles, who drew 3 to 40 years and a 20,000 fine, and former San Diego official Charles Berry and broker Al Bennett, already serving terms.

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Reader's Digest to Run Ads in American Edition

New York report says Reader's Digest will begin advertising in its American edition next April. With a 10,060,000 circulation, the 33 year old magazine has long resisted ads in the United States while accepting international ads. The move aims to cover rising publishing costs after a price increase.

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