Court Hears Age Rules For Erie Pension Fund
Erie court considers minimum age for city pensions as officials argue fund strain. The case tests if 58 or 60 should apply, with Roydl. Riede seeking clarification after 20 years service. controller Gebs tein defends existing payout rules amid administration changes. Pension funded by 3 percent payroll deduction and real estate tax mill levy.
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Navy unveils new air to air rocket Mighty Mouse
Washington reports the Navy has developed a compact air to air rocket dubbed Mighty Mouse. It was tested in California and described as the first successful U S air to air projectile with greater speed than World War I rockets. It can be fired singly or in salvo from a mothership.
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Long-Time Sex Offender Granted Freedom After Prosecution Declined
A man known as a long time sex offender released from prison after Erie County DA Damian J. McLaughlin told Judge Elmer L. Evans the county would not prosecute a new trial. The subject, convicted multiple times since 1938, had spent most of his life in Western Penitentiary and was returned to jail in 1938 after a Supreme Court appeal before being freed. The district attorney said insufficient evidence prevented a second trial and requested no further prosecution.
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Erie County
Ex-Democratic Official Collins Dies at 80 in Glen Cove
Glen Cove New York February obituary reports T. Dolin R. Collins aged 80, longtime Pennsylvania State Democratic Committee chairman from 1928 to 1992, died yesterday at his Glen Cove home after moving there six months earlier from Coudersport Pa. He was a Campbell North Carolina native.
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Strauss Quits as AEC Member
Washington Feb Lewis Strauss resigned today as a member of the Atomic Energy Commission. President Truman accepted the resignation effective April 15. Strauss said he wishes to return to private life after 50 years in public service. The resignation leaves a vacancy for a new AEC member to be appointed by Truman. Lilienthal remains until February 16.
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Lewis T. Slrauss
Atomic Energy Commission
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White House
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AEC
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State sums up case in mercy murder trial in Bridgeport
In Bridgeport Connecticut the state wrapped up its mercy murder case against Carol Ann Paight. The assistant state attorney Otto Suur argued she was sane when she shot her cancer-stricken father. He opened final arguments as the case neared an all‑parent jury verdict.
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Carol Paight
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Utility seeks 1227 annual rate hike for phone service
Malhisburg February hearing reports lack of funds to install new phones and clear a backlog. Ariès chief engineer Roys cites 20 million in improvements and 19 cent monthly bill rise, with hearings ongoing and a suspension until April 16. Local towns Johnstown Bre Girard Boswell Central City Somerset to receive delayed service work under the program.
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Somerseh Umderls
Heat Stay On For Erie Gambling Crackdown
Major Clarence K. Pulling told Police Chief William A. Donahue the anti gambling drive in Erie entered its second week. He said numbers slips are moving underground, making enforcement harder, but the drive will stay active with the mayor and chief pursuing the campaign. Five horse rooms remained closed and no bets accepted by phone or over the counter as the crackdown continued.
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Clarence K
William A. Donahue
Sini Leay
Fact Finders Begin Studying Coal Dispute
Report notes investigation into a coal wage conflict with references to miners and union leaders. District 49 and George Titler are mentioned as preparing for possible action, while talks touch on welfare funds and payments.
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