Man Freed After Third Murder Trial in Rochester
Lea I. Mleczka, 32, of Dunkirk, spent four years confined and endured three trials for the murder of Lydia Warner, 47, at a Dunkirk railroad signal tower. A State Supreme Court jury in Rochester acquitted him after nearly two days of deliberation, ending a high-profile case that began with a 1946 assault and death.
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Lea I. Mietzko
Lydia C. Warner
Dunkirk
State Supreme Court
Mleczka
Mayville
Chautauqua County
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Lee L. Ottaway
Ottaway
William B. Mahoney
Buffalo
Mahoney
One Man's Opinion by Walter Kiernan on Senate gambling probe
Kiernan argues the Senate gambling investigation moves slowly despite $130,000 in funding and critiques House plans for a 10 percent cut on a $2 dividend. He complains that readers get little value and warns readers it is their nickel at stake.
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Walter Kiernan
Senate
House
Teachers face trial as board hires consultant in New Mexico
The Syracuse Herald-Journal reports the board of education voted to hire a special consultant at 1500 dollars per month to oversee a program in the state. The meeting touched on state law requiring board actions and included discussion of ancient ceremonial sites and tribal worship. Shrimp catches are noted in a separate regional line describing fisheries.
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Syracuse Herald-Journal
New York
Coronadola
Suchicr
Albuquerque
Gambling Inquiry Expands as Overseas Play Puts Pot at Risk
The report notes ongoing investigation into gambling ties and questions about arrangements overseas. Officials warn the situation risks enlarging the pot while scrutiny continues.
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