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1. Kidnapping Trial Next for Pair In Mississippi, Detroit Free Press

Creator:: New York Times Information Service
Popham, John N.
Date of Original:: 1955-09-25
Collection:: Davis Houck Papers
Contributing Institution:: Florida State University Libraries. Special Collections

2. Prosecution Wins Race Trial Delay, Detroit Free Press: State Asks Time to Examine New and ‘Important’ Witnesses

Creator:: New York Times Information Service
Date of Original:: 1955-09-21
Collection:: Davis Houck Papers
Contributing Institution:: Florida State University Libraries. Special Collections