Poison Booze Plant Seized by Erie Police Raid
Federal prohibition officers seized a 500 gallon alcohol still at 1511 Chestnut Street in Erie during a Saturday night raid. Three men John Giampanco Frank Giampanco and Frank Pizzo were arrested at the scene as officers seized 200 to 300 gallons of alcohol including denatured liquor suspected as the source of poisonous supplies. Local charges of manufacture and possession were filed, with bond set and possible further charges anticipated.
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HRI
Chestnuttreet
Erie
John Giampanco
Taft's Condition Improves Amid Recovery Signs
Washington February 10 United Press reports continued improvement in former Chief Justice William Howard Taft's condition. He remains not out of danger but doctors are encouraged as he can sit up briefly, has a growing appetite, and a single noon bulletin noted he was resting.
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United Press
Washington
William Howard Taf
Thomas A. Clayton
Francis Hagner
Spelled-Word Film Talk Sparks Industry Rumor Queue
An OCR fragment lists film titles and star names including Tania Ito Lois Moran and Al Jolson, noting talkie conversions and a wave of movie projects. It mentions The Silent House being wired for talkies and several competing titles rumored in a chaotic, promotional cash Kids era tone.
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Silent House
Tellise
Plantation Singers to Perform at High School Lyceum
Reserved seats go on sale at Miss Fuller's Music Shop for a Wednesday evening concert by the Plantation Singers, a Kansas City coached male quartet. Admission is free for lyceum ticket holders. The program opens with a plantation scene and features negro spirituals, humorous diversions, and a broad repertoire including Roll Jordan Roll and Swing Low Sweet Chariot.
Warren Man Badly Injured In Auto Crash In Pittsburgh
Two men were killed and several injured in weekend accidents. Lloyd A. Schaeffer 37 of Sharpsburg Pa died at Pittsburgh Hospital from a fractured skull after a car hit a street car on Freeport Road. John Bert 23 of Blatm nx had internal injuries. Lewis Treisloff 52 of Jack Run Road died after being struck by a car that fled the scene. James Sweeney 29 of Warren Pa was thrown from a car into a safety zone and hospitalized with possible broken back. driver Grant Lyons 29 of Pittsburgh was arrested. Pope Pius condemnation of the Soviet government sparks debate in Britain with Conservative leaders urging action.
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Lloyd A. Schaeffer
Sharpsburg
John Bert
Blantmnox
Freeport Road
Schaeffer
Pittsburgh Hospital
Bert
Lewis Treisloff
Jack Run Road
Swarban General Hospital
England
Pope Pius
Pittsburgh
United Press
London
Rome
Labor
Moscow
Conservative Morning Post
Albert Hall
Stanley Baldwin
Coliseum
Russia
Perstc
Baldwin
James, Sweeney
Warren
Allegheny General Hospital
Grant Lyons
State Troopers Raid Meadville Clubs For Prohibition Violations
In Meadville on a Saturday night county detectives aided by 11 state troopers raided three club houses tied to past violations of the national prohibition act. Moose and Elk lodges passed inspection but gambling devices were found at Hayles club house where steward Bert Case was arrested awaiting a hearing. Taylor Hoge Co volunteer firefighters organization was also raided with liquor seized and steward John Shadley arrested and later released on bond for a February 18 hearing.
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Meadville
Butler
Moose and Elk Lodges
Hayles Club
Bert Case
Taylor Hoge Co
Plot to disrupt Soviet industry rocks Rosovondon mill
Moscow Feb 10 A counterrevolutionary plot to disrupt Soviet industry was investigated at Rosovondon after a large state flour mill exploded killing six and injuring 15. Fire followed the blast.
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United Press
Moscow
Ros O-Vondon
Increase in Fishing License Considered by State Board
The state board of fish commissioners discusses raising the present fishing license fee from $1.50 to $2 at the next legislature session to fund public water purchases. They urge acquiring streams in state name to ensure public access, with options to fund via license increases or purchases, depending on fishermen's support. The plan hinges on a favorable hearing next fall and would affect the 1982 season if adopted.
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State Board of Fish Commissioners
Pater
Nathan R. Buller
Board of Fish Commissioners
Hughes Nomination Approved by Senate Judiciary Committee
Washington Feb 10 The Senate judiciary committee approved the nomination of Charles Evans Hughes for Chief Justice by a 10 to 2 vote. Chairman Norris and Senator Blaine opposed. all Democrats supported confirmation, signaling a likely Senate approval.
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Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
Supreme Court
Lie
Senate Judiciary Committee
Norris
Neb
Blaine
Wis
Hughes
Senate
Hijackers suspected in Wheeling murder case
In Wheeling West Virginia today officials weighed whether hijackers caused the injuries that led to Emerson Barlewine 25 dying in Steubenville Hospital. A wrecked car near Steubenville and a five gallon liquor can linked to a suspect were noted as context. Trial opens today for Sisto Sanchez 26 Mine charged with killing Sebastian Brimner in a separate fight.
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Sy Uintea
Wheeling
W. Va
Emerson Barlewine
Steubenville
Earlewine
Sisto Sanche
Sebastian Brimner
Local High School Basketball Upset Shocks League
Fragmented report shows Bradford and Troy teams in a championship chase within a regional league. St Marys, Piraedbfondlsy and Build The City League contenders hoped for a title in a season with mixed results. A consolation series and foul shooting tourney were mentioned alongside community sports events at Franklin High and Westinghouse venues.
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Shefherd
Abother
T Pireles
Bradford
Troy S
Piraedbfondlsy Eheenpes Fig
St. Marys
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