James Arthur Lindsey, Also Known as James Arthur Lindsay v. United States

BARNES, Circuit Judge.

Appellant was tried and convicted by a jury on six counts of “committing fraud by wire” — in violation of Title 18 U.S.C. § 1343. 1 The dates and amounts referred to in each count alleged to have been transmitted by wire, are as follows:

I — September 26, 1962 — $3,000 from Emlenton, Pa. to Las Vegas, Nevada

II — September 28, 1962 — $1,525 from Tampa, Florida to Las Vegas, Nevada

III— October 1, 1962 —$3,000 from Emlenton, Pa. to Las Vegas, Nevada.

IV— October 2, 1962 —$3,500 from Emlenton, Pa. to Las Vegas, Nevada

V — October 8, 1962 —$1,500 from Emlenton, Pa. to Las Vegas,…