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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1967

Page

5

Akron Man Is Sentenced To Death In Wife Slaying

Robert Wigglesworth, 25, of Akron received a death sentence for the June shooting death of his wife Edith, 22, in Perkins Woods Park. The defense claimed self defense, but a nine man three woman jury found him guilty of first degree murder after the trial. Wigglesworth plans an appeal soon.

Akron, Ohio Robert Wigglesworth Akron Wigglesworth Edith Summit County Common Pleas Perkins Woods Park Claude V. D. Emmons Chary Donald Cope Angelo Fanel

Bank Teller Saves Man’s Money in Casino Fraud Plot

In Cleveland a 75 year old man, Joe Williams, avoided losing more money after falling for a confidence game. He previously lost 3000 dollars when a man bet him 500 could be withdrawn. A teller alerted him and detectives later presented a suspect photo. Williams agreed to withdraw 4000 at Cleveland Trust, fearing another scam.

Cleveland Joe Williams Williams Cleveland Trust Co East 9Th Street Euclid Avenue

Bank Heist Witness Describes Suspect and Escape

A teller Mrs. Marion Minich testified that a man identified as Williams returned to the bank and obtained cash after being warned earlier. She called a guard, and two self styled detectives fled when pursued, showing the scene of a bank robbery attempt.

Williams Marion Minich

Amazon River could flood Texas area an inch deep in day

In Rio de Janeiro experts warn the Amazon’s immense flow can raise water levels enough to flood a region the size of Texas by about one inch within a single day. This dramatic projection highlights risks to inland communities and ecosystems.

Rio DE Janeiro Amazon Brazil Texas

Majestic Wondershells and Wool Twill Pants Feature Fall Line

Majestic unveils solid color Wondershells in nylon knit Ban Lon fabric with zipper backs and sizes 34 to 40. The line includes bright 100 wool twill pants with French waistbands in Slipper Pink and Tiara Gold, plus a popcorn cardigan in Slipper Pink and Tiara Gold.

Majestic Wondershells Ban Lon

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