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Domestic News
April 4, 1949
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Congressman Compton I. White (D-Idaho) was arrested in Spokane, Wash., for disorderly conduct after a parking ticket incident, spent 18 hours in jail, and paid a $100 fine plus $4.70 costs on April 4.
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CONGRESMAN SENT TO JAIL: STAYS 18 HOURS
SPOKANE, Wash., April 4.-(AP)- Congressman Compton I. White (D-Idaho), ended an 18-hour stay in jail here Saturday by paying a fine of $100 and $4.70 court costs.
He was arrested Friday night after a parking ticket had been placed on his car.
He was convicted in police court of disorderly conduct, Testimony included Assistant Police Chief Robert Piper's statement "it was very plain to me that he (White) was under the influence of alcohol."
The 71-year old White denied the allegation, testifying that he "was not a drinking man."
The Congressman was free to leave the jail on bond during the last 10 hours of his stay, but refused.
SPOKANE, Wash., April 4.-(AP)- Congressman Compton I. White (D-Idaho), ended an 18-hour stay in jail here Saturday by paying a fine of $100 and $4.70 court costs.
He was arrested Friday night after a parking ticket had been placed on his car.
He was convicted in police court of disorderly conduct, Testimony included Assistant Police Chief Robert Piper's statement "it was very plain to me that he (White) was under the influence of alcohol."
The 71-year old White denied the allegation, testifying that he "was not a drinking man."
The Congressman was free to leave the jail on bond during the last 10 hours of his stay, but refused.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Congressman White
Disorderly Conduct
Jail Stay
Spokane Arrest
Alcohol Influence
What entities or persons were involved?
Compton I. White
Robert Piper
Where did it happen?
Spokane, Wash.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Spokane, Wash.
Event Date
April 4
Key Persons
Compton I. White
Robert Piper
Outcome
ended 18-hour jail stay by paying $100 fine and $4.70 court costs; convicted of disorderly conduct.
Event Details
Arrested Friday night after parking ticket on his car; convicted in police court based on testimony that he was under influence of alcohol, which he denied; free on bond last 10 hours but refused to leave.