New York oil promoter McGuire found guilty in stock scheme
New York promoter McGuire was convicted after an 11 week non jury trial of unregistered stock sales in a scheme involving dummy gas and oil companies Astar King Tamarac Gas and Oil and Haratine. Co defendants Blumner and Perry faced similar charges and potential five year sentences. The judge said McGuire’s alibi and others testimonies were not credible and noted plans to divert company monies for personal use.
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New York
Jenn A. Moe
Erie Oil
Jed
Seng
McGuire
U.S
Inter B. Wyatt
Edmond G. Blumner
Herbert Perry
Robert Morganthau
U. S
Thomas Cahill
Astar King Petroleum Inc
Tamarac Gas and Oil Inc
Haratine Gas and Oil Co
Morganthau
Blumner
SEC
Perry
Wyatt
West German Toy Animals Banned in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Labor and Industry Department bans toy animals manufactured in West Germany after finding traces of arsenic. Toys must be destroyed or returned to the out-of-state supplier under supervision. The items include bedlored lions black panthers spotted dogs and leopards about an inch tall and two inches long with labels of West Germany.
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West
Masten
Pennsylvania
Woolworth Christmas Dinner Event at Elks Club
The F. W. Woolworth Company held its annual Christmas dinner for staff in the Antler Room at the Elks Club. Manager Glenn Palmer presented Christmas bonuses after the meal as attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Palmer and several staff members. A separate, brief item notes a fatal crash in Ligonier, Pa, involving Agnes Epital Obrien, 86.
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F. W. Woolworth Company
Elks Club
Glenn Palmer
K. S. Durham
Joseph Jandy
Dorothy
McGinnis Hos Ligonier
Ligonier
Agnes Epital
O'Brien
Police to Seek Court Order Over Overtime Pay
Off duty police plan to picket city hall to press Philadelphia officials for overtime wages. FRPO president Harrington and city finance director Edward J. Martin debated payment timing. Martin said funds are available but processing records blocks Christmas payment. final payout set for Dec 31.
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Philadelphia
City Hall
Fraternal Order of Police
GOP
John J. Haron
Edward J. Martin
Martin
Harrington
City urged to approve police funding trust fund
The city faces pressure to approve allocation of funds accumulated since Foglietta stated he is in complete agreement with our police men. Local officials and residents weigh the security and budget implications as negotiations continue.
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Alma
Foglietta
Edinboro Dean Sees Possible University Status
Edinboro University status becomes real possibility after Indiana State College gains university standing. Dr. Harry Earley, Edinboro dean of instruction, notes the Basic Council for Higher Education recommendation and Harrisburg approval, though Edinboro itself faces no direct change.
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Edinboro
Lees
Edinboro State College
Harry Earley
Indiana State College University
Basic Council For Higher Education
Harrisburg
Earley
Edinboro University Status Approval Hints Future Change
A brief note suggests approval may reduce the current remoteness of Edinboro University’s status, signaling a potential upgrade to university recognition at a future date. The statement implies a path toward higher standing without detailing concrete steps or timeline.
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Edinboro
Will Moscow Be Destroyed
In Greensburg Indiana an upcoming hearing will discuss plans for an 8800 acre Downeyville Reservoir and whether Moscow town should be destroyed. The Army Engineers will explain the project while noting Moscow near Rushville has 25 dwellings a store a church a quarry and the county’s longest covered bridge over Big Flatrock River. New Pittsburgh moderator Rev Dr John C Reid of Mount Lebanon was elected to replace Rev Dr Bickford Lang.
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Moscow
Greensburg
Ind
Downeyville
U.S. Army Engineers
Rushville
Rush County
Pittsburgh
John C. Reid
Mount Lebanon
Reid
Bickford Lang
Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church
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Toy Animals
Cohen Auto Supply
E.F.M
Crystal Coal CO
Maple Ave
Corry
General Auto Repair
Frank
Thoma Motors
Corry Concrete and Gravel CO
Corry PharMacy
Woolworth
McMichael
Frank A. Toth
Franklin St
Santa
Tye
Corry Area
Christmas Club
A Citizens Christmas Club
Citizens Corry Office
Marine National Bank
F. D
I. C. Pe
Catipeta
Transportation Services Community Services Capital
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