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Domestic News November 28, 1942

The Wilmington Morning Star

Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina

What is this article about?

Ben Mathews pleaded guilty in Recorder's court to driving while intoxicated and hit-and-run damage to D. C. King's automobile. He was fined $50 plus costs, ordered to pay $500 restitution or face 60 days in county farm, and had his North Carolina driving license suspended for one year, with a 10-day stay and $200 bond.

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Man Pleads Guilty
To Operating Auto
While Intoxicated

Ben Mathews appeared in Recorder's court yesterday in answer to charges of operating an automobile while under the influence of an intoxicant, and hit and run driving resulting in damage to property.

Mathews pled guilty of driving while intoxicated and his plea was accepted.

He was fined $50 and costs, and restitution to D. C. King of $500 for damage done to King's automobile, or 60 days on the county farm in default, and driving license denied to operate a car for one year in North Carolina.

Mathews was given a 10 day stay on the judgment and privilege of a $200 bond.

What sub-type of article is it?

Legal Or Court Crime

What keywords are associated?

Driving While Intoxicated Hit And Run Guilty Plea Recorder Court License Suspension

What entities or persons were involved?

Ben Mathews D. C. King

Domestic News Details

Event Date

Yesterday

Key Persons

Ben Mathews D. C. King

Outcome

fined $50 and costs, restitution to d. c. king of $500 for damage to king's automobile, or 60 days on the county farm in default, driving license denied for one year in north carolina, 10 day stay on the judgment and privilege of a $200 bond.

Event Details

Ben Mathews appeared in Recorder's court on charges of operating an automobile while under the influence of an intoxicant and hit and run driving resulting in damage to property. Mathews pled guilty to driving while intoxicated and his plea was accepted.

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