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September 4, 1954
The Detroit Tribune
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
What is this article about?
Three young men robbed a bakery of $1,359 and pleaded guilty, receiving prison sentences and probation from Judge George Murphy in Detroit.
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Easy-Life Brings Hard Retribution
Three youths who held up an Eastside bakery for "easy living" found out last week that ill-gotten gains can bring a "hard retribution."
Recorders Judge George Murphy meted out terms to Lester Smith, 20, 6174 Sheridan, one to 15 years at Jackson State prison; Henry Ford, Jr., 18, 664 Mack, 10 months to 15 years, and William Perry, 17, 2605 St. Antoine, a three-year probation with first 60 days served in jail.
The trio pleaded guilty to holding-up Sam Farris in his bakery at 1570 E. Congress and robbing him of $1,359.
Three youths who held up an Eastside bakery for "easy living" found out last week that ill-gotten gains can bring a "hard retribution."
Recorders Judge George Murphy meted out terms to Lester Smith, 20, 6174 Sheridan, one to 15 years at Jackson State prison; Henry Ford, Jr., 18, 664 Mack, 10 months to 15 years, and William Perry, 17, 2605 St. Antoine, a three-year probation with first 60 days served in jail.
The trio pleaded guilty to holding-up Sam Farris in his bakery at 1570 E. Congress and robbing him of $1,359.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Bakery Robbery
Youths Sentenced
Guilty Plea
Prison Terms
Probation
What entities or persons were involved?
Lester Smith
Henry Ford Jr.
William Perry
Sam Farris
George Murphy
Where did it happen?
Eastside Bakery At 1570 E. Congress, Detroit
Story Details
Key Persons
Lester Smith
Henry Ford Jr.
William Perry
Sam Farris
George Murphy
Location
Eastside Bakery At 1570 E. Congress, Detroit
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Three youths robbed bakery owner Sam Farris of $1,359, pleaded guilty, and were sentenced by Judge George Murphy: Lester Smith to 1-15 years in prison, Henry Ford Jr. to 10 months-15 years, William Perry to 3 years probation with 60 days jail.