Paroled: Leopold move to life term killer seeks release
Illinois parole board grants release for Leopold, convicted in the 1924 murder and kidnapping spree that spanned a life sentence and 99 years. The sentence was later trimmed to 85 years by Gov Adlai Stevenson after his wartime prison experiments and hospital training. Board chair Franklin Stransky noted possible supervision and residence options as Leopold proposed several placements, while Friends and officials weighed rehabilitation and risk.
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Long Beach Storm Lingers After Blue Skies Return
Southland cleanup continues as rain totals reach 3.21 inches in Long Beach and 13.15 for the season. Officials warn of continued debris and mudflows while emergency crews clear roads, repair ruptured lines, and sandbag homes. Damage is in the seven figures, with a million-dollar flood at a new El Segundo steam plant and several bridges washed out. Red Cross centers were spared, and several roads remain closed.
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Beck Sr. Gets Term in Prison
Beck Sr. receives a prison sentence reaffirming ongoing debates about criminal justice and individual accountability in a courtroom setting. The piece notes procedural details and remarks from the judge, outlining the implications for the defendant and surrounding parties.
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Beck Sr
Becks Face Plea Return and Possible Case Dismissal
After three years Beck Jr. may return to enter a new plea. If conditions are met the judge can wipe the case from the books. Beck Sr. was convicted December 14 of keeping 1900 from union owned car sales. Beck Jr. was convicted November 23 of pocketing 4650 for two other union owned cars. The pair deny wrongdoing, saying funds were turned over to the union.
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Flood Threat Bases 1200 Going Home
In Glenn County 1200 evacuees to Hamilton City began returning as the Sacramento River fell. Northern and Central California will see improved conditions as a high pressure system moves in, ending precipitation temporarily. Levee protection and sandbagging continue near Hamilton City 125 miles northeast of San Francisco.
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Sudan seeks UN help over border dispute with Egypt
Sudan appeals to the United Nations Security Council after Cairo talks fail to resolve border claims. Nasser’s Egypt asserts territory north of the 22nd parallel, including a 6,000 square mile desert triangle and a Nile fringe, complicating a looming plebiscite and Sudan elections. Arab League may intervene before the Security Council session.
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Two Nations
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Egypt
Red Sea
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Syria
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