Pearl Davis Bellard v. United States

WARREN L. JONES, Circuit Judge:

The appellant was convicted of conspiracy to deprive the United States of the services of David C. Stephens and Norman E. Scaff in violation of 18 U.S.C.A. § 371. Stephens was the Office Manager of the County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee of Brazorio County, Texas, and Scaff held a like position in Jackson County, Texas. These committees were responsible for the administration of the rice allotment program in the respective counties. The Government’s contention was that the appellant Bellard was a participant with Stephens, Scaff,…