High Court reverses Billie Sol Estes conviction
WASHINGTON UPI The Supreme Court today reversed the 1962 swindling conviction of Texas financier Billie Sol Estes because part of his trial was televised and broadcast.
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1965
Page
2
WASHINGTON UPI The Supreme Court today reversed the 1962 swindling conviction of Texas financier Billie Sol Estes because part of his trial was televised and broadcast.
Command pilot McDivitt and co pilot White shattered U S and Soviet space time marks during a four day Gemini four mission ending near Jacksonville Florida Their 68 hours 51 minutes in space exceeded all prior U S totals and moved closer to the 119 hour Soviet record White set new self propelled movement records and became the first to roam around the capsule unassisted
Funeral services scheduled this afternoon for victims bank president Andreas Kjeldgaard 77 cashier Glen Hendrickson 59 and Lois Ann Hothan 35 widowed mother of two. Pope labeled very dangerous by FBI Director Hoover. believed armed and driving a 1939 Buick convertible. Authorities recovered a 1965 rental car used in the robbery and slayings near Salina Kansas about 400 miles from Big Springs.
The article notes Alumni Day events honoring the Class of 1915 at the college with 15 surviving members receiving certificates including Daniel H. McQuiston and Walter W. Braham. Honorary memberships were given to four retiring faculty, and awards were presented to Donald Cameron and Paul Gamble. Election of officers and directors for 1965-66 is listed.
Death claims former editor George Conway of World Wars I II and the Korean conflict. Born Warren Ohio May 15 1888 he reported news by longhand after collecting stories. He married Bessie Ferrer fifty years ago last October and is survived by his wife a son two sisters a brother and two grandchildren. Burial in Castle View Burial Park after services at 3 p.m. tomorrow. The shelf notes note continental shelf size.
The Rev. Burton M. Wallace, 77, of RD 6 and former pastor of Cen ter UP and Plain Grove UP churches, died at Rees Nursing Home after an illness. He retired in 1956 after a long pastorate with Yank counties, born December 31, 1887 in Jamestown. Burial in Park Lawn Cemetery, Jamestown.
Gemini 5 will try to top Soviets by maneuvering to link up with the Agena. A study aims to convert the simulated August launch into the real mission. If Cooper and Conrad succeed, the United States would lead the space race by about two months, with a decision still weeks away.
A daily Wan Ad Section notice provides a compiled directory of funerals with interment place, funeral director, service time, and calling hours for readers planning the day.
To Mr. and Mrs. John A. Kat Sadas of 316 Park Ave a son born June 5. To Mr. and Mrs. Arthur I. Epstein of 224 Fairfield Ave a son born June 5. To Mr. and Mrs. William F. Llewellyn of 506 Riverview Ave a daughter born June 6. To Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Galazia of Edinburg RD1 a son born June 6. To Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Slack of 11 Gateway Rd New Wilmington a son born June 7. To Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rashid of 410 E. Washington St a son born June 6. To Mr. and Mrs. George Hilde brand of 1035 Ryan Ave a daughter born June 6. To Mr. and Mrs. Patty Cimini of 232 Cascade St a son born June 6. To Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Smith of 1757 Beaver Creek Rd Dayton Ohio a daughter born June 7.
Cosmonaut Gherman Titov says his wife is pregnant and the baby may arrive within weeks. This would mark the fourth child among Soviet cosmonauts, following Tatiana Titov born in 1963 and children of Tereshkova Nikolayev and Bykovsky families. All reported as normal.
SUIT CLUB presents a no drawing plan offering $100 weekly payments for a custom or ready made suit, topcoat, or sports outfit. Redesigning and altering services available regardless of purchase location by AN FLEET & BORIO stylists at 212 First National Bank with contact 652-3231.
Harry J. Leathers 70 of RD 6 was treated at St. Francis Hospital for multiple fractures after a crash on U.S. 422 six miles east of New Castle. James R. Ferree 22 of Ellwood City RD 1 died of brain injury after being thrown from his bike. Troopers said charges of failure to yield the right of way are pending against Leathers.
A 1963 report recommends a residential facility for the mentally disabled and a health center, still underfunded. It also urges expansion of all child welfare services including those for troubled children, noting no concrete plans. The report cites 334 Lawrence County men confined at Dixmont State Hospital.
Washington UPI report notes Defense Secretary McNamara and House Armed Services Committee Chair Rivers poised for a public confrontation over military pay. Rivers seeks a 10.7 percent raise for all uniformed personnel, while Johnson proffers 4.8 percent with 2.7 percent for short serving enlisted.
Five people, including two youths, were injured in five weekend crashes. Mona Nero 40 was fined for driving too fast for conditions after rear ending the Minner car injuring Joanne Minner whiplash. Others hurt include Richard Nero 3 Rudolph Nero 15 and Mrs Nero treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital.
Lawrence County Grand Jury convenes at 9 a.m. presided by Judge John F. Henderson with Dist Atty Kenneth E. Fox Jr. presenting 48 cases including involuntary manslaughter and child neglect charges against Wilbur and Ruth Peak of 104 Reiber St and similar charges against John and Sylvia Bunnell of 30242 E. Long Ave. A coroner’s jury had attributed Laurie Peak’s death to negligence and ruled out criminal negligence for Leroy Bunnell.
Addison A. Caruthers, 73, of Sarasota Florida a former Edinburg worker and World War I veteran of the 323rd Field Artillery in France died in Sarasota after an illness. Survived by wife Elizabeth of Sarasota and brother Robert D. of Concord California. Service at Roberts Funeral Home Sarasota Wednesday with burial in Florida.
Earl W. Kunsman of Bethlehem was installed Sunday as the new president of the Pennsylvania Elks at the convention's close in Pittsburgh. Officers installed included Richard Megargell of Berwick as vice president Charles G. Etter of Chambersburg as treasurer and Wilbur Warner of Lehighton as secretary.
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