Willis knew of two year old shortage in Yard accounts
Erie report states County Controller Harvey Willis knew auditor James B Yard faced a $1600 shortage two years ago yet took no action. Willis told reporters he alerted county commissioners orally, but no written report or minutes show action. He cited an audit suggesting yard receipts were short and claimed he advised immediate removal.
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Erie
Harvey Willis
House
James B. Yard
Voneraller
Willis
Silfeitor
Haen
Yard
Charles Schloss
Comatasimeers
Joseph Hogan
Two Naval Flyers Killed in Nicaragua Crash
Lieut Raymond P Butledge and Sgt Orvilly B Simmons died when their aircraft crashed near the Chile Mata river in Nicaragua while en route to aid comrades escaping from Mangan to Bluetiedils. The Navy Department released the report.
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Nicaragua
United Fress
Washington
Raymond P Butledge
Fetus
Orvilly B Simmons
Hunt Fiton
Chilemata River
Trey Comades
Mangan
Navy Department
Booze Ring Leaders Face Arrest in Erie Case
Frank Gallo 21 of Fearbondale Pa was captured Tuesday afternoon by city and state police after a yard to yard chase. He faced charges of transportation and possession of a $12 000 quantity of Chinese whiskey seized by prohibition agents. He was lodged in county prison awaiting hearing. Authorities say two more major arrests are planned as the investigation extends into ownership of the whiskey.
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Aus
Frank Gallo
Fearbondale
King Leid
Qwidsight
Pheo
Dore Patchen
Galla
Sie Luition
Orie
Patchen
Groy
H. C. Wood
Cleveland Man Plans WERE Operation If License Approved
Washington August 25 Townes Cleveland attorney announced a tentative agreement to operate and manage WERE the Erie Pennsylvania station in renewal hearings. He claimed sufficient funds with a July bank balance of 50000 dollars and noted WERE equipment was in good condition. Plan includes renaming WERE to Erie Broadcasting Corp and moving WILBW to Oil City Pennsylvania. Oppositions to transfer of WERE/WLEW noted.
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Washington
Clayon
Townes
Cleveland
Federal Radio Commission
Erie
Diapatch Herald Broadcasting Corp
Qgwal
Commission
Bilis A Yost
Tathia
Clavenne Baker
Torres
WERE
Erie Broadcasting Corp
Eugene Cogley
National Broadcasters Association
Broacasters of Pennsylvania, TV
WILBW
Oil City
Lina
WLEW
Brie
Girl Leads Bandits In Kidnapping Robbery
Dr. C B Smith a 38 year old Philadelphia physician visiting Pittsburgh said he was kidnapped by four men and a girl driven to a Wilkinsburg spot after last midnight. Police link the gang to a prior robbery of Constable M J McCann of Pittsburgh. The assailants forced Smith to drive past the traffic light with a revolver pressed against him. He noted the same group may be behind recent local robberies as investigators pursue clues and location details.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
C. B. Smith
Philadelphia
Wilkinsburg
M. J. McCann
Dr. Smith
Oil City Man Found Dead at Home
Oil City, Aug 26 Aged 49 prominent Oil City businessman Byles was found dead in his home at 11 am after dying from a heart attack several hours earlier. Coroner Steffee led the inquiry noting recent pneumonia left his heart weakened. associates were aware of his ill health. The sudden death shocked the Franklin and Venango County community.
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Rpary Byles
Franklin
Venango County
Division Street
3 City
Lake
Steffee
Byles
Oi! City
Davis Denies Favoritism in State Road Jobs
A letter or interview quotes ex-Commissioner Charles R Davis denying favoritism in state road contracts. The piece notes criticism from a Sourcery Engineer W. Supplee and alleges remarks by a county engineer targeting Davis. Governor Pinechot is referenced as backing a right-hand adviser.
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Davis
Charles R Davis
Pinechot
Local highway chief accused of favoritism and politics
Supplee accuses former commissioner of rotten politics and appointing relatives to road jobs. Sherman, a local state worker and cousin of George Mason, denied nepotism while noting one relative in the state highway staff. Farrell council and Mayor Prank press for Chief Scott’s resignation amid laxity charges. Scott refuses and vows to fight.
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Rice County
Unil
Estate Highway Department
Sherman
Farrell Council
Stanley R.T. Scott
Scott
Joseph A. Prank
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