Crime labs often faulty in handling criminal evidence
A government study by LEAA finds many crime labs make errors in analyzing bloodstains firearms glass paint soil and other evidence used in trials. The three year project tested 240 laboratories and revealed high rates of incomplete or incorrect reports, with some labs scoring poorly on key tests and the program continuing to identify weaknesses and push improvements.
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Washington
LEAA
Forensic Science Foundation
Probe Finds $500000 in Manpower Funds Misused
Allegheny County District Attorney Robert Colville said investigations into the county Manpower program uncovered hard evidence of $500,000 in fraud with a possibility of another $500,000, plus over $1 million in contracts that may have been improperly let. U.S. Labor Department audits showed no fraud, noting no evidence of criminal activity. The findings concern 1974 and 1975 during Robert L. Hawkins Jr.’s tenure as manpower director and relate to personnel employed in summer programs.
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SEAA
FBI Laboratory
FBI Fats
J. Terrell Whitsitt
U.S. Labor Department
Allegheny County
Colville
Robert L. Hawkins Jr
Hawkins
James Flaherty
Robert N. Peirce Jr
First Time In 57 Years FBI Faces Criminal Charges
Washington AP reports for the first time in FBI history a retired supervisor faces criminal charges for illegal tactics used to gather intelligence on Weatherman fugitives. John J. Kearney, a former New York FBI supervisor, is indicted for supervising a mail robbery scheme, opening letters, and tapping telephones. Prosecution may pursue indictments against five other FBI officials, with some voices doubting trial viability. Bell offered no rationale beyond upholding professional standards.
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Washington
FBI
Griffin Bell
RBL
Weatherman
Bell
Justice Department
New York
John J. Kearney
Kearney
Bureau
Wells Fargo Armored Service
Jack Solerwitz
Mineola
N.Y
Department
CIA
PBI
Slippery Roads Blamed For Multiple Corry County Crashes
Slippery roads caused several accidents across Corry area with two injuries. Dale E. Maxson 25 of Spartansburg approached an intersection in Lincolnville unaware of a oncoming vehicle, colliding with Dixie N. Krizo 19 of R.D. 1 Corry. Shirley Sherman, passenger, hospitalized for observation. Also cited were Elaine Jaquith 21 of Columbus and Christopher Stewart 20 of Centerville in Route 426 and Route 27 incidents. Russell A. Messinger 23 of Bear Lake and Louise Smith 34 of Bear Lake collided at a rural intersection. Ronald McIntyre 16 and Bertha Sparks 32 of Pleasantville sustained minor injuries in a rear end crash on a Pleasantville highway.
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Corry
Dale E. Maxson
Spartansburg
Lincolnville
Maxson
Dixie N. Krizo
R.D.J. Corry
Shirley Sherman
Titusville Hospital
Bear Lake
Russell A. Messinger
Louise Smith
Pleasantville
Ronald McIntyre
Bertha Sparks
McIntyre
Sparks
Easter Chocolates To Cost More Too
Cocoa bean prices climbed amid poor rainfall in Africa and South America and rising global demand. Milk chocolate now costs roughly twice last year’s level, with beans at about 2.20 per pound. Hershey and others note candy bars shrink as prices rise, citing 1971 to 2023 price jumps and current spikes from Accra Ghana beans.
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Sal Himmelstein
Frankford Candy & Chocolate Co
Philadelphia
Henry Blommer
National Confectioners Association
Africa
South America
Chocolate Manfacturers Associaten
Jack Mertz
Hershey Foods Corp
Accra
Ghana
Hershey
Community Bus Crash Blame Debate After Pothole Drop
In Union City a school bus dropped into a pothole injuring five students. Driver Mrs Candy Kirik takes responsibility for the route chosen and urges repair and safety fixes by road crews PennDOT and manufacturers. She cites water filled pothole and uncertain depth as factors, while praise for emergency responders follows.
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Candy Kirik
Union City
Anid Ale
Lek
Fnulf
Pathule
Proctor Hill Rosd
Kirik
Proctor ‘Hin
Penndot
Firat Ce
Elgin-Beavett Volomiser Hose Company
Union City Memorial
State Police
Labor Party Hurt By Rabin Scandal
TEL AVIV AP The Labor party’s bid to stay in government was damaged by Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin’s resignation after his wife’s illegal US bank account revealed 18 000 dollars instead of 2 000. The scandal ahead of the May 17 election sparked a leadership contest between Shimon Peres and Yigal Allen and clouded peace prospects as Likud urged that Labor won’t head the government. Attorney General Barak said Mrs Rabin may face legal action for failing to close the account within six months after 1973 departure from Washington.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Labor Party
Yitzhak Rabin
United States
Shimon Peres
Yigal Allen
Rabin
Labor
Aharon Barak
Corry AC TV Auction Set For May
WQLN holds its fifth annual Action Auction 77 in Central Mall Erie area May 14 21 with Corry Union City Go-Getters directing door to door donations. Proceeds fund station operations from multiple grants and memberships. Over 3000 items sell in 72 hour live broadcast with unique items like mink bikinis ponies and cars. Corry Union City Night May 20 features local merchants and community contests. Call Auction Center or Lyle Hotchkiss for details.
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WQLN
Lyle Hotchkiss
Corry Union City
Pennsylvania
Channel $4
Erie
Corry
Union City
Rce
Corry-Union City
Corry- Union City
Reward posted in Jeanie Hamm slaying case
A Chautauqua County citizens committee announced a $10000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the person who killed 18 year old Jeanie Hamm of Stow New York. Police say the February shooting occurred in a store where she worked and a cash amount plus New York State lottery tickets were taken.
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Chautauqua County
Jeanie Hamm
Stow
N.Y
Kenneth Nichols
Miss Hamm
Nichols
Corry
Fire destroys Union City trailer killing none and injuring two
A mobile home belonging to Charles Proper family burned late yesterday when flames swept from a rear bedroom along Route 8 two miles north of Union City. No one was hurt. two firemen minor injuries. Cause pinned to a staple through a wire in the bedroom. Loss estimated at 9000 dollars for trailer and contents.
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Union City
Charles Proper
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Columbus
Jaquith
Christopher Stewart
Centerville
Titusville
Yester
Betty Root
Stewart
Pittsburgh
Myrna Apthorp
Sore Ne Eee
Likud Bloc
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