Sinatra Kidnap Case Alleged FBI Film Touches Ransom Pickup
A man close to Frank Sinatra Sr says the FBI filmed the ransom handoff for Frank Jr. during the Canoga Park raid. Sinatra Sr. reportedly identified one or two suspects, while agents carried a metal box from a ramshackle yard and made no arrests.
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Oakland Tribune
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Fine Corry Man For Resisting Arrest
A Corry man, John Sank, was fined 100 and costs and given a suspended year in jail for resisting arrest and obstructing police in an Erie County case. Judge Samuel Rossiter sentenced Sank after a November disorderly conduct charge and a plea of guilty. Sank, with prior arrests for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, was placed on parole and must pay the fine and costs within three months.
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Dies During Accident Probe In Pennsylvania
State Trooper Robert Gaughan 44 died after a heart attack at the Tunkhannock substation while investigating a two car crash two miles from town. He had 14 years in Tunkhannock service and 17 as a trooper, with ties to Dusty Moor. The crash injured Rev Joseph J Nallin and three others. A second item notes George Gistot Bell, 25, a former Broadway actor who retired 20 years ago, died Wednesday in Woodstock New York.
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Lake Carey
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George Gistot Bell
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Tims
Compensation Hearings Labor Industry At Odds Again
In Harrisburg on Thursday the second day of hearings on Scranton administration unemployment compensation reforms featured General Electric official Russell H. Hubbard Jr. urging quick enactment to strengthen the law. Union reps from AFL-CIO United Steel Workers and United Mine Workers pressed the legislature to reject the proposals as testimony continued with industry witnesses expected Monday. The plan would raise revenues for the fund by about 35 million while reducing payments by the same amount, creating a net increase of about 70 million yearly. it would alter eligibility, curb post pregnancy claims, require two weeks of work for benefits, limit seasonal benefits, and cut benefits to 50 percent of base wages. The task force aims to draft legislation for a potential special session early next year.
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Dunkirk Leads New York in Adopting Standard School Plans
Dunkirk School District officials in Albany became the first in New York to obtain stock standard school plans after voters approved a 2.5 million dollar project. Architect fees drop to three percent with the new stock plans, and site costs are funded by the district. The move follows North American debates on site terrain and cost savings. The report notes similar pressures in Pennsylvania and mentions the death of Theodor Heuss, ex German leader.
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Albany
Franklin H. Hazard
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Pennsylvania
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Long Island family wins $513,626 in Brooklyn negligence case
A Long Island family received a $513,626 award against Consolidated Edison in Brooklyn Federal Court for injuries and a death from a gas explosion in their Douglaston home on July 16, 1958. An eight hundred jury deliberated eight hours after a six week trial. The 11 year old daughter Joanne died two weeks after the blast.
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Brooklyn
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Queens
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McLaughlin Named PM At Corry Post Office
Richard McLaughlin is expected to be named postmaster at Corry after a standard internal promotion process. The 47 year old veteran began as a sub clerk in 1939 and served as superintendent of mails from 1950 until his appointment. The vacancy follows the death of James Sullivan and carries a salary range of 2000 to 9000 dollars.
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Suffragist Frances Fincke Hand Dead at 87 in New York
Frances Fincke Hand widow of Fi Hee and longtime suffragist dies in New York at 87 after a bout with pneumonia. She had been active in the movement for women's right to vote, briefly fell ill, then recovered and resumed public work.
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Fi Hee
New York City Approves Fluoridation of Water
After a decade long debate New York City will fluoridate its water to reduce tooth decay The Board of Estimate approved the measure by a wide margin City health commissioner Dr George James calls it a priceless Christmas gift for children and parents Mayor Robert F Wagner supported the plan noting its public health benefits The plan faces potential referendum threats from Councilman Edward V Curry and follows nationwide adoption by thousands of communities Public Health Service says fluoridation will prevent two thirds of cavities in growing children and will reach about 52 million Americans already drinking fluoridated water
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Military Base Shutdowns To Cost Dems Votes
The Pentagon advances base closures amid an election year risk. Secretary McNamara announced 83 more shut downs and cuts that will trim about 8,500 civilian jobs and 7,800 military personnel over a year. Thomas D. Morris leads the efficiency studies aiming for further savings.
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Pentagon Plans Defense Cutbacks Draw Mixed Reactions
Washington with a mix of boos and cheers as Pentagon reveals 26 domestic military facility closures or reductions and seven foreign bases, totaling 33. Senators Mansfield Russell and others discuss economy, potential hearings, and national defense posture amid protests over job losses.
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Pedestrian Struck By Corry Car Near West Main and Third
Roy Kerstetter reports his car struck a pedestrian and another woman near West Main street and Third avenue in Columbus. Mrs Sayko suffered abrasions to the knee and ankle, treated and released at Cory Memorial Hospital. car hood damage noted.
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Hose Company Recommends Davis For Chief
Hose Company of Oline Standford last night named Jerome Davis as the candidate they will recommend to City Council for fire chief. Balloting for one and second against will be forwarded to the council at its Monday night meeting.
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Scranton rules out 1964 general pay raise for state workers
Gov. Scranton announced no general pay raise for state employees in 1964 due to budget limits. AFL-CIO urged a boost for lower paid workers. cost estimated at 12 to 15 million more yearly. He also rejected new taxes and any gasoline tax or motor license hike in 1985. The Navy Yard will stay open after Defense Department confirmation. Highway Commission candidates are being sought for future road programs.
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Oil Millionaires Pay No Federal Taxes Says Senator
Sen. Paul H. Douglas told the Senate that an oil operator earned 28,716,992 in 1960 and paid no federal income taxes. He named six oil millionaires and blamed loopholes in oil and gas tax laws for their lack of taxes. He urged reform as the Finance Committee moves on the 11 billion tax cut bill.
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Carney Names Four Assistants In Erie County DA Office
Ed Carney, set to take office January 6 as Erie County district attorney, announced four of five new assistant district attorneys. They are Richard Brabender, Michael Palmisano, Robert Kelleher, and Andrew Nowak.
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Ed Carney
Erie County
Erie
Richard Brabender
Michael Palmisano
Robert Kelleher
Andrew Nowak
Carney
Richard Scarpitti
McKnight
Richard Agresti
Damian McLaughlin
Wayne A. Gleeten
Pennsylvania Court Rules Corporate Officers Not Tax Collectors
The Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled that a corporate officer is not a tax collector and cannot be charged with embezzlement for not turning over sales taxes. The decision upheld a lower court’s dismissal of an indictment against Marcus Shafer, president of Keystone Universal Carpet Co. Shafer faced embezzlement charges for allegedly failing to order tax payments in 1961 and 1962. Judge J Calvin Wright wrote the unanimous opinion.
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Allegheny County Quarter Sessions Court
Marcus Shafer
Keystone Universal Carpet Com Af
Pittsburgh
Shafer
State Revenue Department
J. Calvin Wright
Sparta Tavern Barmaid Louise Anderson Wins PLCB Appeal
The Sparta Tavern owner and half owner of the Sparta Hotel in Spartansburg, Louise Anderson, confirms the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board citation appeal was upheld by the Superior Court. The case began March 16, 1963, when an agent cited her under the Bar Maid Act barring women from serving, prompting her appeal and a court ruling in her favor.
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