Civil Rights Commission to Probe Alabama Voting Rights
The Civil Rights Commission announced a probe of alleged denial of voting rights in Alabama. A hearing is to be held in Montgomery after a closed meeting. The panel did not specify actions but follows a thwarted attempt to examine voting records in Macon County. Macon County officials refused records on advice of Attorney General John Patterson, a Democrat seeking the Alabama governorship.
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Pair Lured Pastor in Extortion Scheme Reported
Oakland police say Ronald McFerren 28 and Virginia Migrore 20 with Adams 36 pastor of First Baptist Church were arrested for attempting to extort $6,000 from Pastor Adams by threatening to publish photos of him with a woman. The incident occurred after the trio lured the pastor into a bedroom, then photographed him. The minister’s wife was also involved.
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Out on Bail He r climbs tower again in protest
A chaotic scene unfolds as Herb, freed on bail, again scales a 280 foot transmitter tower in a bid to gain publicity. He vows to stay atop until authorities bring forward Joe Chester and reveal the full story. Police report McFerren and Lawrence face prior arrests amid a tangled tale of alleged infidelity and a Billy Graham crusade connection. Hadassah elects Dr. Miriam Freund for another term as president and approves a large budget for Israel and U S relief and educational work.
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Education Code Too Complicated Brown Farmer Kills Wife
Sperry Oklahoma police say a farmernamed Brown killed his wife Tracy 32 and wounded a child as he shot at his estranged spouse amid a chaotic scene at a football game. The couple’s three children were present. one daughter in the car was unharmed. Authorities tied the incident to disputes over school district governance and a proposed education code reform.
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Drunk on Probation Leads to Burglaries Report
In Rezerhead New York East August, Judge Dome nick Gabrielli gave William E Stanburgh, 19, of Calvert on a ten year probationary sentence for drinking in violation of probation from an assault charge. The conditions required weekly church attendance. He was jailed again after police say he burglarized seven unoccupied homes, admitting the burglaries but claiming they occurred on weekdays while he attended church on Sundays.
University of Oklahoma to Dedicate New Building in Norman
The University of Oklahoma Journalist School will welcome back notable graduates to help celebrate the completion of its new $604,000 building. A formal dedication is planned for Saturday morning in Norman.
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