Local incidents and court notes highlight city news
Mrs Harrison Keppel of Mott Alreet was admitted to Cory Memorial Hospital with a possible left hip fracture after slipping on icy pavement when alighting from a car. Albert Miller of Columbus was cited after police clocked him at 70 mph on East Columbus avenue. Meadville police report Moses Terrell, held on a murder charge, has a 1928 burglary-tinged prison record. A burglar stole about $40 from William G. Cogan’s Titusville service station. Erie Countains’ marriage license fees rise 50 cents to $3.50. Snow and wet roads affect Corry area. Johnsonburg adds 428 percent water and 25 percent sewage rates, bills quarterly. First Ward mother’s “go devil” sled is recovered. Gov. Fine appoints Richard H. Williams as justice of the peace in Southwest Township Warren County. Adabelle Courtney files for divorce from Harold R. Courtney. Thomas Bimber of Grand Valley fractures his left hand in a Terrace Farms incident. he receives splint care at Cory Memorial Hospital.
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Harrison Keppel
Mott Alreet
Cory] Memorial Hospital
Albert Miller
Columbus
East Columbus Avenue
New
Meadville
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Moses ‘Terrell
Thomas Bimber
Grand Valley
Corry Memorial Hospital
Bimber
Terrace Farms
Butler aldermen charged with misfeasance and nonfeasance
Five Butler County aldermen face charges of misfeasance and nonfeasance for failing to remit county shares collected in disorderly conduct cases. District Attorney Clark H. Painter announced the charges filed yesterday after a county commissioners ordered September investigation. Named as defendants are Aldermen John D. Glarks, Victor A. Campbell, Alexander Negley, Don Watson, Harry W. Stewart and former Alderman Albert L. Chapman.
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Clark H. Painter
John D. Glarks
Victor A. Campbell
Alexander Negley
Don Watson
Harry W. Stewart
Albert L. Chapman
Fine appoints judge for Delaware County court
Gov John Fine announces the appointment of John Mc Pherson Vincent Diggins of Wallingford as judge of the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. Diggins will succeed Harold L. Ervin who was elected to the State Superior Court last November 3.
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Fine
Harrisburg
John
John McPherson
Vincent Diggins
Wallingford
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas
Diggins
Harold L. Ervin
State Superior Court
Hope Fades for New Social Security Pension Plan
Rep Carl Curtis unveiled a sweeping plan to extend Social Security pensions to all retirees over 65 and raise the minimum benefit from 25 to 45 dollars per month. He projected about five million new aged beneficiaries plus 610 000 children and 150 000 widows or orphans joining the rolls, and said the change would boost benefits for over 1 700 000 seniors, 200 000 orphans, and 100 000 widows already on the rolls, drawing sharp party debate ahead of Congress.
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Associated Press
Washington
Rep
Rem
Rnd
Eisenhower
Congress
Carl T. Curtis R-Nebi
House
Ways and Means Committee
Kean
Ways and Means
Curtis
Social Security Trust Fund
CAET
Navy finds no one to blame for Leyte blast in Boston
The Navy announced no individual or group is responsible for the Leyte carrier explosion in Boston on October 16 that killed 27 sailors. It ruled out sabotage as a factor and stated there was no single blameworthy party.
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Leyte
Washington
Navy Today
Boston
Navy court finds no fault in deaths of crew and civilians
The court of inquiry released findings stating no intent, fault, negligence, or efficiency errors by any naval personnel caused the deaths of 32 military members and five civilians. Sabotage was ruled out, and Captain Thomas A. Abroon was found blameless, with Vice Admiral John J. Ballantine presiding.
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Navy
Adm
Dobn J. Ballantine
Atlantic Moet
Thomas A. Abroon
Telephone company seeks PUC approval to hire rate jump
The company asks the Public Utilities Commission to approve higher rates to fund wage costs and expanded service across exchange areas. CEO Shepherd notes postwar demand, current installation pace, and gains in line and toll facilities with plans to add about 6800 telephones in 1954.
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Shepherd
General Telephone Company of Pennsylvania tariff filing details
Shepherd said tariffs filed with the commission are backed by a full summary of operations and updated figures. The commission on June 1 1949 found the rate base at 21 million pounds with net plant additions of 20 million dollars since then. The company operates in Bradford, Buller, Cambria, Crawford, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Indiana, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Warren and Westmoreland counties.
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Shepherd
General Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
Bradford
Buller
Cambria
Crawford
Erie
Fayette, Forest
Indiana
Mercer
Somerset
Venango
Warren
Westmoreland
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William G. Cogan
Titusville
Sammel Roberts
Corry
Ares
Johnsonburg Torough
First Ward
Lnter
John S. Fine
Richard H. Williams
Southwest Township
Warren County
Adabelle Courtney
Wayne Street
Harold R. Courtney
Butler
Butler County
Betts Garage
Ritz
The
Bes
Iritz Restaurant & Soda Grille
Milton
New York
Puc
Colliers Radio & TV Service
North Center St
Marshall Sherwood
Wetherills
S&s
Slocum and Sherwood
Topp
Corry's Smart Women’s Shop
Corry Savings and Loan
Corry Savings Cloanzix, Saeinm Ace Eee
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