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August 30, 1968: Wally Barron Acquitted of Federal Charges

On August 30, 1968, Wally Barron was acquitted of federal charges stemming from alleged money kickbacks and rigged state contracts during the time he was…

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February 14, 1968: Governor Barron and Others Indicted

On February 14, 1968, former Governor Wally Barron and five others were indicted by a federal grand jury on bribery and conspiracy charges.The indictments…

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