Abbott Appeal Papers Filed In Murder Case
The final appellate documents were filed as the Abbott murder case nears a Court of Appeals review. No new grounds are stated. filings reiterate trial errors and weight of evidence challenges to premeditation, while focusing on Judge Cramer’s denial of separate trials and Gordon’s warrantless arrest and confession. The May 31 killing occurred on the Abbott farm in Reily Township, with Gordon intending to frame the death as an accident.
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Hamilton
Abbott
Court of Appeals
Marie Conn Abbott
Cyril
Scotty) Gordon
Morris R. Abbott
Common Pleas Court
Fred B. Cramer
Cramer
Gordon
Reily Township
Disposition Of Girl's Case Is Pondered In Columbus
Phyllis Hockaday, 17, granddaughter of a St. Petersburg shipping executive, remains at Franklin County detention home while authorities weigh disposition. Her father Clyde Hockaday reported she had been absent from Dayton for a week, living with relatives in Columbus. She said she came to Columbus to work and gain independence, and she claimed a June marriage to Barry Frazier was later annulled.
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Columbus, O
Phyllis Hockaday
St. Petersburg
Fla
Franklin County
Clyde Hockaday
Dayton
Columbus
Hockaday
Mrs Abbott Involved In Murder Case Details
The narrative describes Mrs Abbott and Gordon’s discussion of disposing of a body. Testimony indicates she ironed a blood stained shirt for her husband and claimed hysteria after learning of the murder, explaining her failure to notify authorities.
Speed saves pants in Worcester divorce case
Edward A. Storey Jr. of Rutland testified his wife, in a temper, cut the legs off nearly all his trousers. He fled the house and saved the pair of working pants he wore, securing a divorce.
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Worcester
Mass
Edward A. Storey, Jr
Rutland
Salvation Army Drives Welfare and Outreach in Middletown
The Salvation Army and its Garfield Mission Haven form key Civic Association agencies aiding Middletown since 1887. They provide meals clothing lodging and emergency help to hundreds yearly while expanding with a new North Clinton Street building funded by the Civic Association and Army.
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Civic Association
Salvation Army
Garfield Mission
The
Haven
Middletown
Army
Canal St
Clinton Street
Community Building Fund
Brown County Elects Woman Prosecutor in Ohio
Dorothy B Kennedy was certified winner of the Brown County prosecutor race after a recount halt. Angus Wilson trailing by 30 votes with five precincts to count indicated possible further litigation. Kennedy, Brown County native and law school graduate, led 1 367 to 1 337 after most precincts reported.
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Georgetown
Ohio
Brown County Election Board
Dorothy B. Kennedy
Angus Wilson
Wilson
Miss Kennedy
Kennedy
Brown County
Friday Deadline Set for Credit Ruling Registration
The Federal Reserve Board announced a Friday deadline for registering all business extending consumer installment under Regulation W. Auto dealers and merchants selling appliances must register, as must banks loan and finance firms with $5,000 or less financing. Firms engaged in such credit as of September 20, 1948 must register, or face penalties for noncompliance.
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Federal Reserve System
Board of Governors
Washington
Pastor Uses Dummy to Deliver Bible Stories
Wellington Nebraska AP reports Rev. Lawrence J. McCallen, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, voices a ventriloquist dummy Pete who speaks from the pulpit to convey sermons to his 33 member congregation.
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Wellington, D
Pete
Lawrence J. McCallen
Church of the Nazarene
Men Teachers Strike Again For Back Pay In Blythe Township
Eight men in Blythe Township Pennsylvania walk out to press for back salaries covering September 1 to January 1 1949. Women teachers keep working while officials seek funds from coal levy taxes and intercommunity tuition payments.
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Pottsville, Pa
Blythe Township
State Department of Public Instruction
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Francis B Haas
Blythe
Blythe Towns
Milwaukee Youth Tells of Two Raises in Four Months
A Milwaukee boy, who recently joined his father’s business, has earned two raises in four months, prompting a girl to boast about his quick advancement. The note underscores early talent recognition in a small family enterprise.
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POP
Milwaukee
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