Bank Shortage Investigated in Atlanta Case
The FBI and U.S. attorney's office in Atlanta investigate a $1.56 million shortage uncovered last year at a local bank disclosure.
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1975
Page
1
The FBI and U.S. attorney's office in Atlanta investigate a $1.56 million shortage uncovered last year at a local bank disclosure.
Mercial Bank and Trust Co. of Griffin seeks recovery from Parker estate after his death soon following auditors uncovering a shortfall. FBI and U S attorney confirm inquiry. no grand jury action yet. Georgia Attorney General Bolton had resigned from the bank's board months before Parker's death citing uneasy feelings, not misappropriation concerns.
The 7 week Chinese exhibit closed in Kansas City with attendance nearing 276000. The Convention and Visitors Bureau estimates the display added about 25 million dollars to the local economy through spending in restaurants hotels retail and travel services.
James L. Groot, chief aide to ex-Senator Edward Gurney, testified he lied to the FBI to cover up a conspiracy involving a slush fund from builder payoffs. Groot pleaded guilty to conspiracy and will testify against Gurney and three others as the trial proceeds in Tampa.
Forsyth Georgia. Mayor Richard Truitt launches inquiry into reports that city officials may have taken kickbacks from suppliers over the past years. He plans to present evidence to the August grand jury while suspending two department heads for neglect of duty and ordering polygraph tests for five more employees.
Impeached Florida treasurer Thomas O'Malley's perjury and kickback trial is delayed to August 18, eight weeks after a June 30 start. Circuit Judge Ben Willis cited venue motion talks and noted the parallel impeachment proceeding could run alongside the criminal case.
The Tifithia Chapter No. 31 Eastern Star celebrates a thanksgiving anniversary at 3 p.m. on Monday June 16 at Bethel Baptist Church on Highway 19 South. Worthy matron is Sister Josephine Higdon.
Archbold Memorial Hospital hosts its sixth annual Diabetic Conference with sessions on June 17 and June 24 from 7 to 8 30 p m in the clinic auditorium. Speakers include Dr James Neill on diabetes nurse Bonnie Manry on medication and self care and dietitian Bettie Suitt on diets. The event welcomes patients families and anyone interested with no charge.
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