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Doomed Man Seeks Stay After Chair Failure At Death House
John W. Vaughn, 37, convicted of killing a police officer, seeks to enjoin his scheduled execution arguing cruel and unusual punishment. A failed electric chair caused a week reprieve, while supporters lobby for another stay and gubernatorial authority questions arise amid petitions from Houston and legislators.
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Huntsville
Teg
Gan
Mack Gates
John SW. Vaughn
State Prison
Max M. Rogers
Vaughn
James V.allred
W. W. Ward
Allred
Johnnie Banks
Ward
Banks
Gates
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Houston
Austin
The
Legislate
Lonnie Smith
Leland Johnson
C. T. Rhodes
Hearne
Joe Scheumack