Freak verdicts revive in Erie criminal term
Juries in Erie’s February term return not guilty but pay costs on multiple counts. Ralph Chiriously Sr is convicted of refusing to permit inspection of records under the liquor control act but not guilty on unlawful sale to minors. his son also gets not guilty with costs. Floyd Kuhl similarly evades conviction but must pay costs. An arraignment for sentence is expected Monday.
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Ralph Chirienzio, Sr
Criminal Court of Erie
Ralph Chiriously
Sry
Ralph Chirlouzis, Jr
Corty
Chiriouzio
South Center Street
Oval
First Avenue
Wayne Township
Ployd Kuhl
Economies in Government and Tax Drop Urged
The State Chamber of Commerce urged government economy and tax relief to curb unemployment in Pennsylvania. President W. Arthur of Meadville called for tempering levies and regulations with remedial laws to encourage industry and keep Pennsylvania competitive.
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State Chamber of Commerce
United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Keystone State
W. ©. Artur
Meadville
Bandits Strike Big City Bank and Hotel Heists
Bandits escaped with nearly 440000 in federal reserve deposits after robbing a city office, then fled by automobile. In Miami Beach, police questioned hotel staff over a theft of about 200000 in cash and jewelry by five armed men who bound ten people and forced open strongboxes. The bandits showed advance knowledge by targeting the largest sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Norwalk
Conn
Wilk
Federal Reserve
Hugelse
Mtami Beach
Fin
Lockstone
Inspection Of Relief Cases Under Way
Public Assistance Secretary Howard L Russell announced a county by county audit of native public assistance cases by the auditor general’s department as a healthy check on county boards. The audit, begun by Auditor General Warren R Roberts, will have full cooperation of local assistance offices. Russell said the case records on resources and needs will be made available to auditors and noted federal Social Security Board auditors are conducting parallel reviews of age assistance and aid to dependent children programs using both state and federal funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard L. Russell
Auditor General's Department
Russell
Warren R. Roberts
Auditor General
Joel
County Assistance Boards
Federal Social Security Board
Woman Killed in Car Crash on Devil's Elbow Hill
Indiana Pa Feb 16 Coroner John Woods reports a sudden skid on Devil's Elbow hill Route 422 caused a crash killing Mrs George Perko of Josephine and critically injuring her son Nick 27 of Altona Vick Perko was driving his mother home from Altoona after a visit to another son George In a hospital Thomas J Schware and two companions from Allentown escaped injury
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Indiana. Pa
Devil's Elbow Hill
John Woods
George Perko
Josephine
Nick
Altona
Vick Perko
Altoona
George
Thomas J. Schware
Allentown
Three Die In Auto Wreck North Of Danville
Three persons Gerald Runyan 27 Alberdita McDonald 42 and Batty Mart 28 all Milton died when their auto overturned at a crossing two miles north of Danville last night. Two others injured in the crash were unnamed. The incident occurred near a rail crossing and involved a freight train. Police and rescuers responded to the scene. The dead and injured were residents of Milton and the crash is being investigated by local authorities.
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United Prens Danville
Pel
Ukeir Automoblig
Ballion
Vere
Gerald Runyan
Alberdita McDonald
Batty Mart
Milton
Army Chief Opposed French Deal Amid Aid Push
Washington February 16 The Treasury Secretary testified that government aid to a French air mission in buying American planes was at the president's request Gen Malin Craig opposed the French purchases on two grounds but was overruled by higher ups Morgenthau said the president asked for the action The House approved a huge army air strength increase 2320 to 5500 planes by a 367 to 15 vote with 14 Republicans and one Democrat against.
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Ronald G. van Tine
United Press
Washington
Secretary of Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Malin Craig
Army
Warren BR. Austin
Rubin
Morgenthau
Harry S. Woodring
Air Ministry
Pacific
Austin
Morgenthatt
Robert B. Reynolds
Treasury
Reynolds
Objections of Dams Listed in Western Pennsylvania Plan
Gov James administration resists federal demand for title to dam sites and watersheds in the western Pennsylvania flood control plan. Officials warn against heavy land losses from dam projects, arguing smaller measures may better protect local tax revenue and forest areas.
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United Press
Sabrisburo
James
Pennsylvania
Okay
Tate Forests and Waters
G. Albert Stewart Wald
Minor freight train wreck halts traffic briefly
A Pennsylvania Railroad Erie Renovo division freight derailment at Maple Avenue caused a brief light delay. One car’s front wheels left the rails but were held before serious trouble, delaying Train No. 51 only a few minutes before service resumed. weather added minutes to arrivals.
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Westbolind
Erie-Renovo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ralla
Maple Avenue
M Drawham
Erie
Frigid Budget Fight Signals Relief Cut Plan
Governor Arthur H. James presents a 370 million dollar relief budget to Pennsylvania leaders as lawmakers push for deep relief cuts to fix the state’s finances. The scene features cabinet briefings and partisan debate over revenue, expenditure, and potential tax shifts as the legislature weighs next steps.
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James Shepley
United Press
Harrisburg
Arthur H. James
Pennsylvania
Sean
Fiat Ubu
Elie Harden
Wallewea
Rene Cathlyond
Hdwin
Montyioory
Ohahinon
Paz
LA St
Uovarnur
Jamey
Philylelphin
eellAe
Pablo Ajit
Hbuuint
Lo Rugnell
Agith
Britain edges Germany in arms drive and new vows
London reports Britain plans a massive rearmament increase and closer general staff cooperation with France. Since the Munich agreement four and a half months ago, Britain signals a tough diplomatic offensive to counter Nazi power and counter Germany with strengthened nationalist policy and troop redeployments.
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United Press
London
Munich
Czechoslovakia
Worker injured in Kurtz Furniture plant accident
Fred Drace, 59 of 346 Marion Street, is in serious condition at Corry Hospital after an 8 AM accident at the Kurtz Furniture Company plant. He was a machine operator pinned by a feeding mechanism, suffering severe bruises but escaping more serious injuries. expected to stay hospital a week to ten days.
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Kurtz Furniture Company
Fred Drace
Marion Street
Corry Hospital
Kurtz Firniture Company
Liem Ia Sutton
Pianet
Pope tributed by Nazi envoy in Vatican halls
The Nazi envoy Dr Siegg Van Bergen paid high tribute to the late Pope Pius XII at a Vatican ceremony. He called the pope’s defense of the church courageous and noted the Lateran Accord shaping church-state relations. About forty cardinals attended as Bergen voiced condolences.
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Pope Pius
Vatican
Vatican City
Siegg van Bergen
Congregation of Curiltunal
Ure
von Bergen
Vatican Diplomatic Corps
Wma
Partitt
Orty Cardinata Ware
James Discusses Coal Problems Amid Pressures
A March 16 report from Harrishurc discusses rising coal issues amid market pressures and policy debates. The piece notes price instability, industry failures, and calls from Republican leaders for solutions to secure worker welfare and mining operations.
Chimney Fire Damages Gregory House Early Morning
A chimney fire drew fire crews to the Gregory house at 183 Pedite Wtries shortly after X oclock this morning. The blaze burned out the chimney with hot air but caused little damage overall. No injuries were reported.
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Gregory Howse
Storms Leave Wide Toll Across Midwest and Northeast
United Press report details severe winter storms sweeping from Ceara to New England. Many deaths reported across multiple states as temperatures plunge below zero in Minnesota and North Dakota. Forecaster H. A. Downs warns of continuing rain and deep cold across the region.
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United Press
Ceara
Ehghind
Uestoria
Sarnt
Mitn
Minnsolu
North Dakota
U. S
H. A. Downs
Winter Storm Slams Northeast With Freezing Temperatures
A severe late winter storm swept the Northeast bringing subfreezing temperatures and gusty winds. Reports describe power outages, toppled trees, and property damage across New Jersey New York Pennsylvania and New England as temperatures plunged to near record lows and a cold front lingered into the morning.
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Lempe
Vicenastt
New England
Tle
York
Bali
Washington
Beitwind New Meineke
Fath
Walinder
Warren County
N. J
Xeygrad
Asheville
Metropolitisa Petore
Kiwanis District Meet Hosted at Hotel Corry Dinner
Kiwanis districts converge for an interclub meeting at the Hotel Corry with attendees including Ken Warren Bestar Esné and Tithiaville. Guests to be entertained by a musical program after the banquet in the main dining room.
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Ken
Warren
Bestar
Esné
Greenville
Meadville
Onity Franti
Tithiaville
Corry
January milk price drops thirteen cents per mile
The Dairymen's League Cooperative Association reports January milk price at $1.71 49, a drop of thirteen cents from December. The note indicates delivery terms and monthly variation for the January period. The text preserves the original pricing figures and the responsible cooperative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tees
Dairymen'n League Cooperative Acadeintion, Inc
Strike Ends at Ease Factory After Mediation
Workers at the Lovell Maiti y feeking Company factory ended a strike following a labor mediation by Thomas St. Vinn, a federal mediator. The dispute centered on seniority rights for operatives, with a 1887 contract cited as its basis. a ruling will affect which workers gain seniority. In Pittsburgh, Charins Murray, 99, formerly a pile plant worker, faces grand jury action after a separate incident involving $800.
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Pittsburgh
Charins
Toughle) Murray
Iyne
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