Master Faker Keating Faces Fraud Trial in London
Tom Keating dubbed master faker of the century by London art dealers is set for trial on charges of conspiracy to defraud obtaining money by deception and making false representations. Authorities allege he faked about 2000 works in the styles of John Constable Samuel Palmer and Cornelius Kreighoff over 25 years with $37150 involved across nine counts. He and antique dealer Lionel Evans 46 are accused of passing fakes as genuine works in a conspiracy to defraud.
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Farm Strike Yet To Hit Shoppers as Parity Debate Rages
The Associated Press reports the farm strike may not affect prices for shoppers soon. Strongest early impact comes from crops with long growth cycles like wheat corn and soybeans while Florida and California, key produce states, show limited strike activity. Parity demands of 100 percent, tied to 1910 14 prices, face government skepticism from Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland. Citrus and vegetable growers in Florida largely stay aloof due to lack of subsidies.
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Dinah Shore Named Chair For Easter Seal Drive
Dinah Shore was named chairman for the 1968 National Easter Seal Campaign. Stokely Carmichael returned to the U.S. with federal officials holding his passport as Congress weighs penalties for travel to forbidden nations. Charles Zuckerman joined the Red Cross Bloodmobile two gallon club. Wendell L. Seldon promoted to second lieutenant in the National Guard.
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