Coplon Conviction Reversed by Appeals Court
New York December 5 Federal appeals court finds that Coplon plotted to spy for Russia but reverses the conviction and orders a new trial The court says arrest without a warrant was illegal and keeps the indictment in place noting possible escape and the risk of disclosing wire taps and informants.
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United States Court of Ppeals
Coplon
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Former government girl seeks freedom from 15 year NYC sentence
Miss Coplon, dark haired and educated, faces release after a 15 year New York prison term for theft of government secrets. Convicted in Washington on a separate 40 months to 10 year count, she appeals that verdict as well. co-defendant Valentin A. Gubitchev, 33, a Soviet engineer and UN employee, chose deportation over a 14 year term. FBI traced their secret meetings and noted notations of state secrets in Coplon’s purse intended for Gubitchev, while her lawyers dispute the prosecutors’ account.
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Washington
Justice Department
Miss Coplon
New York
Valentin A. Gubitchev
United Nations
Gubitchev
FBI
Maryland retailers to meet for licensing board gathering
Hagerstown will host the Maryland State Licensed Beverage Association Board of Governors meeting on December 17 and 18 at the Hotel Alexander. The agenda includes applications for membership from Garrett County Beverage Retailers and the Anne Arundel Beer and Liquor Dealers groups and a focus on drafting the state legislative program.
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Hagerstown
Board of Governors
Maryland State Licensed Beverage Association
Alexander
Garrett County Beverage Retailers’ Association
Beer and Liquor Dealers’ Association
Anne Arundel County
Snakes’ venom Fails Against Immune Pigs and Hedgehogs
The venom of poisonous snakes shows no effect on pigs, mongooses, or hedgehogs, animals known for their immunity to certain poisons. This immunity helps explain their natural defenses and roles in their ecosystems.
Former State Trooper Sues for 25000 Over Parade Injury
Salisbury reports former State Police Corporal J J Harbaugh filed a 25000 damage suit in Wicomico circuit court against King Miller of Princess Anne, claiming a car struck him during a firefighters parade in Princess Anne four years ago and seeking transfer to Baltimore for hearing to avoid local prejudice. Harbaugh, now living in Anne Arundel county, previously faced manslaughter charges in 1947 connected to the death of Milton H Jones.
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Milton H. Jones
Salisbury
Jones
Harbaugh’s legal case ends. Senate bid denied
Wicomico County man fatally injured in a pain incident. Cecil County court finds Harbaugh innocent after a hearing. Harbaugh previously sought the Senate nomination last September but lost in the Democratic primary.
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Wicomico County
Harbaugh
Cecil County
Senate
Stores Open Wednesday Afternoons Through Christmas
Frederick Chamber of Commerce retail members report increased Christmas business and announce stores will stay open Wednesday afternoons through Christmas. Night shopping hours gain begin December 18 through December 23 for most retailers. Coffee in colonial days cost more than the rest of the meal.
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