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Newspaper
The Times Herald Record
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1972
Page
2
On April 3 a money order for 9.50 was sent to Trubull Publishing Co in Middletown for a revised Claudius Smith edition, with a letter mailed May 1 and no response. The writer requests assistance in obtaining the book.
A Middletown reader vents on unpaved South Railroad Avenue dust and requests oiling. city official admits delay and promises calcium dust control before July paving. Separately a Middletown kitchen from Krull Interiors failed, Amana fridge not repaired after many calls. Amana national service manager promises inspection and potential replacement within five days. Readers urged to send problems to Action column with supporting documents.
A Sullivan County jury found Charles Hille of Roscoe guilty of second degree manslaughter after 10 days of testimony. The verdict avoids murder and carries a potential 3 to 15 year sentence. Hille faced charges in the strangulation death of his wife Helga, a 33 year old nursing home employee, with the defense claiming accidental or natural causes and a bungled attempt to revive. The jury weighed seven verdicts and delivered manslaughter rather than murder or higher degrees. Prosecutor Louis B. Scheinman argued a confession supported the bill of particulars, while defense attorney David Cohen hailed the result as consistent with evidence and indicated an appeal may follow consultation with Hille.
A 17 year old New Hampton girl testified in Orange County Court that she was raped in an apartment above a Middletown bar last November by Lawrence DeGroat and two other men. The 16 year old accused assailant described the attack after being brought to the witness stand by prosecutors seeking corroboration for the first degree rape charge. A second suspect has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge while the third remains at large. The girl, who had joined three male friends to watch TV, said she later told police she was raped. She admitted prior sexual activity but not with the men involved that night.
Kiamesha Lake delegates gather for the 66th annual meeting as Chief John Leary of Troy criticizes the state for not funding the New York Academy of Fire Sciences. The Montour Falls campus sits idle while lawmakers withhold operation funds amid broader local government concerns. Officers elected include Walter Bell of New Rochelle and George Blackstone of Jamestown with John Murray of Oswego as immediate past president.
Convicted heroin pusher James Robinson had his sentencing postponed after he and his attorney challenged a doctor's report asserting he was not an addict. Judge Angelo J. Ingrassia set July 5 for a new hearing, noting the testifying doctor may be unavailable. Robinson, 28, was convicted in May of third degree sale and fourth degree possession, facing up to 15 years in prison.
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