Hammond Firing Sparks Warren County Political Feud
Warren County Highway Department faced a purge as Superintendent Worth Hammond, a Democrat, fired Republican jobholders to please Democratic leader Michel Papavero. Reports list two firings and several resignations amid calls for temporary replacements and a proposed Democratic training program for future admin posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Worth Hammond
Edward D. Bilis
Prinklin
Hammond
Warren Lowe
Thal Enor
Michel Papavero
Chaimaan
Papavero
Finimond
Raymond Burton
Yourgaville
Donald “Jock” Spencer
Chandlers Valley
Fred Plunge
Neranging
Ffi WA
Republcan
Pennsylvania
Army privates sentenced in Pittsburgh armed robbery cases
Four Army privates faced prison terms or probation after pleading guilty to two armed robberies. R. Biter, William Towers, Charles Winters, Elwood Cox and a fourth unnamed soldier admitted holding up a serf form station on November 8 and stealing about $50 while assaulting a man. One was tied to a Nike City area posting near Tevin, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Army
Mukte
Redogoph R. Biter
Marion
Bog Yemres
William ML Towers
Frederick
Met
Charles D. Winters
Hanford
Galif
Elwood Cox
Baltimore
Msn
al Vind
Nike
Tewin
Sadistic Slayer Sought in Beal Murder Case Near Chicago
Chicago police seek tips on a brutal strangling and rape of 50 year old Mrs Beal found murdered in her suburban home. Her husband Larry 52 discovered the naked body in a rear bedroom with hands tied stockings in mouth and neck rope. The crime marks the fifth strangulation in the area in weeks with no suspect identified. Mrs Beal leaves two children Frank 16 and Barbara 7 1 in Tempe Arizona. Neighbors reported a man about 32 roaming near the Beal home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shicago
Chicago
Matt Romer
Beal
Frank
Barbara Homan
Tempe
Arte Romer
Nebnbors
Trigger Burke Convicted of Murder in New York Trial
Elmer Trikes Burke, 25, convicted by a New York jury of first degree murder for the killing of a friend in 1952. The defense pressed insanity. if mercy fails, Burke faces a possible death sentence and further proceedings in a New York court. Burke’s past as a Brink’s robbery suspect ties into the case, though the verdict stands on the Walsh killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry Associates
Xxeit
New York
Elmer
Trikes" Burke
Ari Nill-Milé
Burke
Boston
Che
Siecle Ciil
Edward
Peachy" Walsh
Walsh
Underworld
Hity
Ann Kike
Danvers
Mass
Wes
Folly Beach
Tal
Walah
Inspection Due For Company F
Inspection by Lt Col W Messe and the 2nd Battalion commander will review Company F next week during a regular night shift period. New recruits added to the local guard will undergo 13 weeks of basic training and three years of service with the Pennsylvania National Guard. Two weeks of annual encampment required. 9 companies are forming to reach authorized strength of 165 with Capt. Rabe E. Galbreath commanding about 70 men currently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ltcal
Cam Marder
Palnsylvania Nasional Guard
Enrampuiene
Tocarouty
Amer
Rabe Sn
E. Galbreath
House Republicans Delay Waterhouse Tax Bill Pending Senate Act
In Harrisburg the House signaled no action on Waterhouse proposed 3 percent sales tax as Senate weighs Gov. Leader manufacturing excise levy. Rep W W Waterhouse and colleagues indicated action awaits Senate decision and possible amendments before a House vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Associated Press
Harrisburg
W. W. Waterhouse
Erie
Chiles
Smith
Republica
Noor
Albert Readinjger
Gowanda Hotel Tragedy Details Woman’s Death and Suspect Husband
A Gowanda couple became the focus of a murder suicide investigation after Pauline Brunncil, 57, was found dead beside her husband at a Gowanda site hotel. Authorities say the husband, Abul Wissing, strangled her and attempted to kill himself with poison then staged the scene before collapsing. An autopsy at Gowanda State Hospital confirmed strangulation and blunt trauma to the throat. The husband was hospitalized and under police guard. investigators plan to pursue charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowenda
Gowanda
Helmuth
Myconeus
Einupalyus Cuyuts Corpher
Gumiox Haypell
Salamones
Gappell
Guwandi State Hospital
Allexsalit
Happell
Gowunda
Boyle VanCine
Deve
Gowandi Palle Chick Morton Fluker Alinam Ptm
Tri-Couti
Brunncin
Litthy Valley
Gowana Shire Hospital
State Hospital
Cawilgus County
D. Ricmond Page
Coan
Sticts
Thors Wit-County
Acciulinge Police
Four Killed in Bus Crash Near Stuttgart
In a night accident near Stuttgart, a bus crash killed four people including pianist Lt. Walter Gelversmith and an American soldier. Several civilians were injured and identified, with Specialist Yee Homer Eagan listed among the dead. Authorities name a local hometown in Utah as the soldier’s origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilgen
Stuttgart
Guinsny
Walter Gelveksiit
Wilh
May
Conners
Bod
America
Yee
Homer Eegan
Una Vallali
Pilot Crashlands Big RB29 Bomber in Training Mission
Associated Press reports a RB29 bomber crash landed after loitering hours in a training flight. Two crew parachuted safely while nine others perished as the craft burned before a forced ditch. Pilot William W. West from South Charleston West Virginia survived, despite engine and fuel failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Yoko Air Hise
Wirbort
Willam W. West
Manttowe Drive
South Charleston
W.va
Parleys Resume Amid War Time Talks At Pittsburgh
Unclear fragmentary text notes resumed talks in Pittsburgh involving Westingham and Allied work, mentioning international war efforts and an arrival or agreement. Details incomplete due to damaged source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Westinghamnn Electric
Erste Agg
Oil City Postmaster Fired and New Appointed
Postmaster Grate We MeBshatven is ousted after a postal inspector’s action. AML Gite-Leuoyecusleen named to succeed effective December 10, announced by Harold R Clark of the Venango County Republican Committee. English, with 46 years in service, will lead the Oil City Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AML
Grate
Oil City
Harold R Clark
Venango County
English
IMMER
Metin
ASA Garver Postal Department
Jlihe
Gratefu
Grint
Jye
MoBthatten
Low Sea
Civil Sérvice Commission
School Directors Set Reorganization Meeting at Corry High
Corry Area High School hosts a 7 30 p m reorganization meeting for newly elected directors Elwin Pullny and Martin Keppel along with veteran members Jones and Dr A Tul. Officers will be seated, and bids will be let for furnishing a table in the Hutch cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Elwin
Pullny
Martin
Keppel
Hutch
Hunter Shot At Clymer Dies Here
Charles John Goss of West Ellicott dies at Corry Memorial Hospital after a stray shotgun slug struck him during an eight man deer hunt on the Roy Vandercooi farm near Nazareth Road. Deputies investigate. Goss survived by wife Gwendolyn and a 22 month old daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ellicott
Clymer
Charles John Goss
Corry Memorial Hospital
Roy Vandercooi
Nazareth Road
Goss
Vandercooi
Fire County
Lawrence Davison
Chautauqua County Sheriff's
Goes
Robert Goss
Lakewood
Donald Vandercool
May
Rus Vandercool
Ruth
Elmer
Ea Brockway
Ad Gressex
Gorse
Gwendolyn
Mary Lynn
Truck Rams Train as Driver Escapes Injury
A truck driven by aud Lever, 23, of East Main Street, collided with a Pennsylvania Railroad train at the Franklin Street crossing. Lever escaped injury though the truck and its grille were damaged. The train suffered minor damage and stopped after the impact. Witnesses reported slippery road conditions and a warning signal prior to the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aud Lever
East Main
Aireet
Tetler
Pennsylvania Railroad
Palloe
Franklin Street
Trains Crashed Near Ebensburg Killing Two Crewmen
Two Pennsylvania freight trains collided head on on the Cresson branch in Cambria County near Ebensburg. At least two crewmen were killed and four injured. Names and exact affiliations were not immediately released. Crew of 12 consisted of a locomotive fireman and 11 others. The crash occurred at 7:97 a.m. EST. Victims were taken to Altoona hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assocmuen
Ebensburg
Cresson
Cambria County
Penman
W. Whelon
Duncans- Vile
Brakensar
Charles’ Fleming
Juniata
James Rastoi
Altoona
Wilfred W. Barres
Altoonil
Trains Collide in London Fire Kills Twelve
A London passenger electric train collided with a freight train near Barnes Station killing twelve people and injuring more than fifty. Two of the dead were children and many injured are in serious condition. Firemen battled flames as passengers aided the wounded and power was cut amid a night of havoc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Barnes
England
London
West End
Thames Valley
Barnes Station
Barrie
Cante
Billi
Forkers
Anthony Alcock
George Peters
Joe
Peters
Exoss
Hiei
Peter
Train From West Delayed Two Hours For Morning Run
A train from the west was two hours late this morning, causing disruptions to service and passenger delays. Officials report the delay tied to track conditions and signaling issues, with updates expected as crews address the problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyame He Ae
Three Presidential Possibilities To Address Group
New York reports the AFL CIO merger creating a 16 million member body. Three presidential possibilities will address delegates as Republicans and Democrats seek influence before the first combined AFL CIO convention. Elsenhower Harriman and Adlai Stevenson are listed with tentative speeches though schedules shift amid party maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afl-Cio
GOP
Stemoe
Elserthdyer
Elgenthower
Gettysburg
Park
Averell Harriman
Adlai Stevenson
AFE
GTO
Park Aveque
Ebenhower
Tabor
James P. Mitchell
Lyme
Democratic Party
Jeupice
Vooedston
Raw Red Light Driver Collision Report
A two car crash occurred at East Colimbias avenue area involving Dan Pugh of Ro Oa Corry and Charles CUk of Youngsville. Both drivers claimed the other ran a red light. Property damage to the vehicles was reported with minor injuries not confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colimibas Avenue
Jimvinys Maths Georth Gannstine
Pir
Cox
Alien
House Warmer Fine Report in Manchester
Reader notes describe a juvenile named George under discipline for a disrupted house warming incident. An adult named Tom Welsh faced consequences after alleged driving while intoxicated. event tied to Manchester area and a notice of legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woulevilen
Ceorge
Aniderauy
Ander
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ats
W. Hammond
Highway Post
Dems
Trigger Burke
Camden
George D. Bory
Clintonville
Bain
Amille
Harrievillé
Mercury
Pall Qv
New Wilmington
Volint Fe
Cobber
Philip MO Cox
Bonyike
Marti
Martie
Tie Tuin
Volant
Milier
Bank 1
Iceville Conners
Flust
Reneva Bank
Shippenville
Ciaran County
Reiger
M. Harvey Taylor
Iy Tempore
Seaway
John H. Dent
Soule
Taylor
Edward J- Kessler
Senate Finance Committee
Apolley
Hunter
Own Deer Party
C-J
Wale Tir
Wascak
Frank Wessak
She
Neste
Oflien
Sponnerville
Agcore LO
the New
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!