Onion juice claim cited in $80,000 auto suit
Adolph Spitzer and wife Gertrude of New York state sue Alden Gustaffson of Warren county for $80,000 in federal court here alleging Gustaffson's truck caused a March 7 collision while onion juice on their car window kept the windshield clear. The plaintiffs say they had a clear view of the highway due to the onion preparation and accuse Gustaffson of failing to take precautions.
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Pittsburgh
Adolph Spitzer
Andis
Gertrude
New York State
Alden W. Gustaffson
Youngaville
Warren County
Gustaffson
Spitzers
Trial of Mrs Ball Ends Without Verdict After 24 Hours
Mrs Mary Ball 45 year old Union City widow faced larceny charges in connection with an August theft from Mrs Buna Stark. After 24 hours of deliberation the jury reported an inability to agree with unofficial tallies 7 to 5 for acquittal. The case followed testimony including a witness who claimed Ball handed him 500 of the loot and a defense denial of taking the pocketbook. The trial was conducted in the county court at noon.
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Mary Ball
Union City
Conenetion
Buna Stark
Ball
Stark
Huygens Smiley
High Street
Jank Hardy
Uriah P. Rossiter
Senenee
Ute Sland
Smiley
Pennsylvanians plan convention to repeal 18th Amendment
Harrisburg officials weigh legislation to summon a constitutional convention if Congress approves repeal. The plan would create a framework for appointing delegates, designate time and place, and set selection rules. Delegates may be elected in November, avoiding a special vote.
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Paul Gomnly French
United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsyvania
Congress
U. S. Senate
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Legislative Reference Bureau
Willam A. Schnader
Sudh Bm
Atte Officists
Pinchot vetoes highway damages bill in Harrisburg
Governor Gifford Pinchot announced he vetoed a measure that would require full damages payments by the state in highway relocations. The veto follows a similar past line of objections noting the Commonwealth cannot fund such added burdens on the motor vehicle fund.
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Tnes
Harrisburg
Gifford Pinchot
House of Representatives
Pinchol
Pawn shop operator held after loot sold
Johnstown PA February 18 A pawn shop proprietor J S Sussman 57 was held on 1900 bond pending grand jury action for purchasing stolen goods. A 17 year old boy Donald Stewart confessed to 28 burglaries and sold a $100 watch for 17. Police say the youth is held in Johnstown while officers pursue the case.
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Pittsburgh
Johnstown
J. S. Sussman
Donald Stewart
Susman
Sussman
Cumbria
Gas fight unites 33 western cities to cap gas rates
United Press reports 33 Western Pennsylvania municipalities formed a group led by Dr. Glenn Moore to fight Manufacturers Light and Heat Co for lower gas rates. Officers include Judd G. Turner as VP, Charles H. Stone as secretary, and Harry Campbell as treasurer. Campbell criticizes rate hikes from 2 cents to 83 cents per thousand cubic feet since 1918 and alleges adulteration with artificial gas while Ratcliff defends selling heat units rather than gas.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Manufacturers Light and Heat Company
Herbert ©. Giffith
Washington
Glenn Moore
Burgess Judd G. Turner
Ellwood City
Charles H. Stone
Beaver
Campbell
G. W Ratcliff
Ratcliff
King Would Probe Soviet Conditions in Resolution
Washington February 18 A resolution authorising two foreign relations committees to investigate economic and political conditions in Soviet Russia was introduced in the Senate by Senator King of Utah. He said the inquiry should precede any recognition of the Soviet government.
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Uros Cree
Washington
Russia
Setistor King
Det
Utah
iHing
Mayor Cermak Shows Encouraging Progress After Shooting
Miami May 18 United Press Mayor Anton Cermak hospitalized after assassination attempt on Franklin D. Roosevelt shows favorable general condition and stable vital signs at 9:45 a m. Doctors report quiet rest and normal temperature and respiration. Mrs Gill, wounded in the attack, also improves with eye and overall condition improving.
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E.W. Lewis
United Press State
Miami
Fla. Fe
Anton Cermak
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Cermak
Frank Jirka
Windaw
League Considers Colombian Appeal Over Leticia Dispute
The League of Nations invokes Article V to investigate and recommend settlement of the Leticia dispute between Colombia and Peru. The League Council will begin consideration of the case on Monday as in previous uses such as the Manchurian dispute.
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Geneva
League of Nations Covenant
Peru
League Council
League
Japan
China
Revival Opens Sunday at United Brethren Church
Rev H R Harris will lead a three week revival at United Brethren in Christchurch starting Sunday evening at the North Center street edifice. Services are at 7 30 each night with augmented song. The sermons follow the gospel of St John beginning with the opening chapter. Week topics include The Master of Men The Divine Teacher The Model Soul Winner and The Great Physician. Public invited to attend.
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H. R. Harris
United Brethren
Christchurch
North Center Street
Mr. Harris
Master of Men
Divine Teacher
Great Physician
Railroads Better Off Free From Government Oversight
Washington reports that railroads may prosper if allowed to self regulate without government interference. Leonor Loree, president of the Delaware and Hudson, addressed the Senate prosperity committee. PORTLAND Oregon reports a coastwise steamer Gofuku Maru seeking immediate help after grounding near Osamisaki Japan. SOUTH BEND banks note nearly 3 million in deposits at St Joseph Loan and Trust shuttered. SANTIAGO Chile Peru deflation stance tied to Colombia’s advance toward Iquitos. BOSTON British freighter Haron Carnegie departed Glasgow after a gas explosion injuring a seaman and leaving three others hurt.
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United Press
Washington
Leonor Loree
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Senate Prosperity Committee
Boston
Haron Carnegie
Glasgow
Chinese Reply to Ultimatum With Gunfire in Jehol Border
Chinese forces attacked Japanese positions between Kaila and Tungilao after a Japanese ultimatum. The communique claims Japanese troops retreated to Shih Chia Pao as Weng Chan Hal’s troops joined in. In Manchuria, Japanese HQ said they will not enter China proper. Chang Haueh-Liang and Soong arrived at Ghengteh-Pi to defend Jehol, urging unity and readiness to fight for national existence.
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United Press Peifing
Dvisson
Kailu
Jehol
Kaila
Tunglivo
Weng
Chan Hal
Shih Chia Pao
Tungilao
Changchun
Manchuria
China
Jehor Province
Gpneva
Pel
Marhsal Chang Haueh-Liang
Soong
Ghengteh-Pi
Jiang
Chang
Tang Yu-Lin
Siong
Chiang Kai-Shek
No Last Minute Change Expected in Japanese League Policy
Tokio reports indicate War Minister Sadao Aryeh told United Press there is no likelihood of a shift in Japan toward the League of Nations. He spoke ahead of a cabinet meeting and asserted Japan would not quit the league despite rumors of opposition from Premier Makoto Salty and Finance Minister Karekiyo Takshash.
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Tokio
Japan
League [of Nations
Sadao Aryeh
United Press
Ganers
Ily
Makoto Salty
Karekiyo Takshash
Schwab Celebrates Birthday Quietly at Home
New York February 18 Charles M Schwab chairman of Bethlehem Steel Corporation marked his 71st birthday with a quiet celebration at home. Last year executives arranged a surprise party and gave him a 10 cylinder automobile, but no celebration was held this year.
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Scwab
New York
Charles Mr. Schwab
Bethlehem ‘Ates! Corporation
Hig
Finn
Zangara’s arraignment delayed for alienist report
Formal arraignment of Giuseppi Zangara on assault with intent to kill was postponed until Monday to allow two alienists to complete a mental condition report. County Solicitor Morehead approved the delay at defense counsel request to avoid the appearance of railroading him. Zangara wished to plead guilty to four counts but his lawyers seek time to study the alienists' findings.
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United Press
Miami
Fla
Giuseppi Zangara
Charles A. Morehead
Zangara
Jim
Zangar
Hiaelf
Boettcher Feared Slain After Denver Kidnapping
Denver police report no progress in the search for Charles Boettcher the kidnapped Denver millionaire. After inspecting deserted cabins in Northern Colorado mountains investigators found no clue. Three men held on liquor charges offer little significance to the case. Threats and possible out of town gang involvement are unconfirmed.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Charles Boetcher
Colorado Mountains
Boettcher
Rockford teen sentenced to death in streetcar slaying
An 18 year old boy, Russell Mel Williams, was sentenced to die in the electric chair for the holdup slaying of Rockford street car motorman William S. Sayles on August 29, 1981. Judge Edward D. Shurtlett set the execution date, marking a third death sentence after prior refusals upheld by Judge Arthur G. Fisher.
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United Press
Rockford
Ill
Russell Mel Williams
Edward D. Shurtlett
Yormg
Mewitjiama
Arthur G. Fisher
William S. Sayles
Policeman Convicted in Store Manager Slaying
Washington February 18. Policeman John D. Cochran was found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of store manager Charles H. Bittner after arresting Nita for loitering last August 21. A jury of three women and nine men recommended mercy. the law prescribes a six to 12 year sentence for manslaughter.
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United Press
Washington
John D. Cochran
Charles H. Bittner
Nita Ond
Poll of House Assures Repeal Passage Monday
Washington February 18 The House Republican caucus pledged united support to the Blaine prohibition repeal resolution. Polls indicate the chamber will pass the Senate amendment for abolition of national prohibition by a margin of 40 to 20 on Monday. Drys plan a State by State ratification push as they need 18 states to retain the 18th Amendment. If the House adopts, Stimson will certify it to states within days as a constitutional amendment proposal.
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United Press
Washington
William F. Kerry
House
Eastern Seaboard
Wes
Stimson
Hoover
Hunt Woman in Torture Case
Philadelphia report says police hunt a well-dressed young woman and an accomplice after gunman and racketeer William Shapiro, 25, was tortured and found dead in a rented room. Shapiro bore stab wounds and a battered head, with a blood stained towel and bound evidence nearby.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Worden
William Shapiro
Shapiro
Man Burned in Farrell Blast Injures Five
One man severely burned and four others fled a three story frame building after an explosion. Police suspect gasoline ignition from a fuse. Christo Battich was taken to Buhl Hospital and is expected to recover. Ed Martin reported smelling gas and seeing fire along a rope. Damages estimated at 5000 dollars. Mrs. Bart Gross departed for Washington to establish a new home.
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United Trees
Farrell
Ed Martin
Christo Battich
Buhl Hospital
Martin
Rotary clubs back aid for Corry hospital plan
Rotary Club directors approved the hospital aid proposal after favorable votes at the ShyIyy meeting, following Kiwanis Club support. The plan asks the city to issue a 86,000 appropriation and levy a $1 per capita tax for five years to fund the hospital, with $500 monthly interim support. The proposal will go to City Council for Monday evening consideration.
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Rotary Directoew
ShyIyy
Antonoy Moniders
Kiwanis Club
Cliba
Hospital Association
Death claims Roosevelt kin in New York
Mrs Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, sister of Theodore Roosevelt and aunt of Eleanor Roosevelt, died of pleural pneumonia in New York. She was a political and social figure, linking the Roosevelt clans of Hyde Park and Oyster Bay. Her three children Theodore Douglas Robinson, Joseph W. Alsop, and Monroe Dowell Robinson were at her bedside. Stewart Douglas Robinson had died in 1910.
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United Press
New York
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Rangevelts
Hyde Park
N. Y
White House
Hoosevelts
Oyster Bay
Elliott
Robinson
Theodore Douglas Robinson
Author of Damaged Goods Stricken in Hollywood
Hollywood mourns as British playwright Bernard Fagan dies at home after sudden illness. Son of Sir Tom, Fagan authored Damaged Goods and Bella Donna and staged The Improper Dags cag and other works. Widow Mary Gren Fagan survives with daughters. Body transported to London.
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United Press Hollywood
Bernard Fagan
Tom Mami
Batt
Mary Gren Fagan
London
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Bill
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Osamisaki
South Bend
St. Joseph Loan and Trust Company
Santiago
Chile
Colombia
Iquitos
A. E. Griswold
Guy ‘Abbey
Wisl
Hess i Jamentown
Roosevelt
Bart Gross
Washington, D. C
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Erie
Rotary Club
Corry Hospital
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