MCCALL KIDNAPPING SLAYER MEETS DEATH IN ERIE MEETING NOTES
A Erie County petroleum group meets at the Press Club to back proposals cutting state gasoline tax from 4 to 8 cents and repealing the federal tax of 1 cent. Frank VanTassel from Corry leads, with A Hunter Willis as chair, and committees named for legislative and public relations work.
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Erie County
Associated Petroleum Industries of Pennsylvania
Erie
Franke VanTassel
Emblem Oil Company
Corry
A. Hunter Willis
William J. Halder
B. Be, Donaldson
Leaders of party arrested in wide cleanup drive
Budapest reports a government decree dissolving and banning the Hungarian National Socialist party amid nationwide raids. Police raided party quarters and homes of NS leaders as authorities allege conspiracy and treason. officials warn of further action as Hungary tightens political control.
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United Press
Budapest
Hungary
Pillow
Nation Socialist
Camito
Wesverment
Bailey
Sisitra
Joe Erment
Welien
Chogamathngs
Stintenba
Embhasy
Alii Miro
Geran
Herler
Limit Trucker Ten Hour Drive Rule Expands
Interstate order restricting truckers to ten hours driving is extended with the new rule to take effect March 1. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission awaits formal notice and studies intrastate feasibility. Commissioner Richard J. Beamish says the move may be backed by trucking operators and drivers and emphasizes public safety and driver welfare.
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ICC
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Commission
TCC
Richard J. Beamish
PUC
Beamish
Pennsylvania
Spencer Tracy and Bette Davis Awarded
Spencer Tracy and Bette Davis were named outstanding actor and actress of 1988 by their peers at the 11th Academy Awards banquet in Hollywood. Tracy, recipient of the Oscar for Boys Town, told the 1200 attendees he did not deserve the honor and accepted the tribute to his late mother.
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United Press Hollywood
Cal
Spencer Tracy
Bette Davis
Tracy
Father Flanagan
Loyalist President Concedes as Paris Dispatch Reports End of Republic
Loyalist Spain leaders who refused to unite with civil war factions prepared to announce the end of the Republic. Records were being packed and documents burned at the Spanish embassy as exile refugees sought asylum after Barcelona’s fall. A final conference was held to decide on the transition and process for the presidency.
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Kcbel
United Press Paris
Manuel Agana
Spain
Ourd
Flecorda
Epanish
Ylure
Barcelont
Wie
More Snow and Cold Weather Forecast Across Region
Corry and western Pennsylvania endure another winter storm with six inches of snow and slick streets. Temperatures plunged to near 16 by day, rising to 17 at night, as highways faced limited disruption. Forecasters warn of continued snow and cold through tonight and into Saturday, keeping winter conditions in full effect.
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Suny Ang
Corry
Ol Man Zero
Pennsylvania
Mercury Watch
Trae
Repor
Moml'ty
Pebruary
Hoover Targets Dictators in Pittsburgh Speech
Former President Herbert Hoover attacked totalitarian ideologies and world calamities as five horsemen threatening democracies. He urged Presbyterian church leaders to back a $1,000,000 Western Pennsylvania fundraising drive for a college fund despite a speech before 700 churchmen.
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Pittsburgh
Herbert ©. Hoover
Tte
Wemons
Wan Fanine
Presbyterian Church
Delve
Maulda
Pennsylvania
Friends Intervene For Child Slayer Roy Lockard
Last minute plea by a group of damay and Mrs Wile Vas of Altoona saved Roy Lockard from execution in the railroad spike murder of 6 year old Matthew Karmendi Jr. The governor and Attorney General prepared to decide on a possible respite before the scheduled Monday execution.
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United P. Se
Harrisburg
Damay
Roy Lockard
Altoona Wpa
Mourder
Matthew Karmendi, Jr
Arion
Flames
Claude T. Rena
Preacher's Son Dies in Electric Chair for Kidnap Murder
Franklin Pierce McCall, 21, son of a Florida preacher, was executed in Raiford prison for the kidnapping and murder of James Bailey Cash Jr. after U S Supreme Court and Circuit Court declined intervention. He faced the final hours with calm, sought solace from prison chaplain, and believed a last minute reprieve might come.
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United Press
Raiford
Fla
Franklin Pierce McCall
James Bailey Cash, Jr
South Florida
McCall
U. S. Supreme Court
U. S. Circuit Court
Cash
Ma Mae
Metall
Inerder Row
Claudine
Byrd
A. C. McCall
Leslie Shepherd
Ins Alterneys
Courta
Pardon Board
Brealh
James Approves Flood Projects in Pennsylvania
Governor Arthur H. James supports continuing flood control projects already under construction in Pennsylvania. After a late conference with Pittsburgh chamber and Tri-State Authority figures, he clarifies he does not want water power control inserted into flood schemes and seeks formal assurances that projects will not be used for federal power.
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United Press Harrisburg
Arthur H. James
Pennsylvania
H. B. Kirkpatrick
James HM. Greene
Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
W. #. Rodgers
Ralph C. Edgar
Tri-State Authority
Ohio
Junius
Pittsburgh
Roosevelt
James
Fayette County Sheriff Indicted on Embezzlement Charges
Fayette County sheriff Thomas B. Aubrey was indicted on 16 counts including embezzling county tax funds while treasurer. The Fayette County grand jury handed up the indictment after expressing willingness to have the case withdrawn from its hands.
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Minneuwe
Fay
Thomas B. Aubrey
Fayette
Entiity
Aubrey
Fayette County
Two Found Dead In Cottage Near Erie
Victims Alvah Pine, 46, and Mrs Marine Wilms, 4, were found dead in a cottage near Erie from gas fumes at a water heater. Deputy Coroner Dr. Charles Leone ruled asphyxiation by carbon monoxide. A Pittsburg-area plant worker, Fineh, faced questions as he coordinated the installation project and reported the events leading to discovery.
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United Press Brie
Alvahih Pine
Piltabuegh
Marine Wilms
PiltabinEn
Tyre
Charles R. Leone
di Leone
Spo
Williams
Wake Brie Parking Company
Bre
Willionie
Une
Billabureh
Tn Businias
Fineh
Pitts Binigh
Ubi Cottage
St Alvanty
Willian Wile Shunpedd
Ebale
Ty Navy
Woman fires at fleeing bandits in Whitsetl
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Pucksfield
Anne
John Minch
Organizers Seek New Trial for Attacking in Meadville
United Press reports organizers push for a new trial after a tavern brawl case involving textile workers and four defendants. Names cited include Vloyd Rourhie and Gordon Bell among others. Meadeville proceedings set for next week as arguments resume.
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United Press
Meadville
Sprites Uip
Kent
Vloyd Rourhie
Jons Reinhardt
Gordon Bell
Robert
Democratic Leaders Must Produce Records
An order issued by the Superior Court requires specific Democratic Party figures to produce documents related to alleged military extortion and political corruption against the party administration. The mandate names Deon Taylor and N. Schaefiyy, with court action issued in the Tapin county court. Also noted is a probate filing in Pittsburgh listing an estate benefiting Groves City College students from Miss Sare Bell estate, estimated at $8.01.
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Philadelph
Superior Court
Asing
Deon Jul Taylor
Dulge Fail N. Schaefiyy
Nuedy
Gerve City College
Grove City
Hi Estate
Sare
Bell
Pittsburgh
State Authority Turns Two Years Old Today in Harrisburg
The General State Authority of Pennsylvania marks its second anniversary amid details of an $86 million program for educational improvements and public works. Officials note ongoing projects and the Authority's evolving role in state development.
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State Authority
United Press
Probe of Pa Air Bureau Scrutiny Ordered by Officials
United Press reports Harrisburg investigation into Pennsylvania Air Bureau amid questions about operations and management. Officials announce a comprehensive inquiry covering all phases of the division including duties, reports, and accountability with completion expected by next week.
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PA. Air Bureau
United Press
Harrisburg
Dbysex
Avyonauition
Quetyith
Mejor
Ry Reusleyy
Hotly Ale
Tbs
Altel
Avon
Qakites
Ate
Hiatt
Tesishitars
Neque
Tehmed
Bensley
Munday and Co
Geil M_ Wilhehuelie
Elsfet
American ships assist sinking vessels amid North Atlantic distress
Two American ships of the Heileine class steamed through heavy seas toward two Norwegian sealing vessels reported sinking east of Cape Pavenel. A message intercepted by radio from the Gothenburg bound ship Scannpenn, with 13 passengers, indicates it and the S. S. Mormicanm are proceeding toward the distressed area.
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Unies Rrese
New York
Heileine
North Atlantic
Cape Pavenel
Mackay
Sage
Scanpenn
New Yor
Gothenberg
Sweden
Mormicanm
Copehtingen
Boston
Plans to Assist Housing of Visiting Musicians
The Corry PTA Council votes to aid housing for guests attending the band festival. Residents may offer rooms or lodging for visiting students and musicians, with the event drawing participants from multiple surrounding schools. A luncheon and dance party are scheduled after the concert on March 24.
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P. T. A. Council
Uwe
Jaush
Phung
Corry
Avulty
Whyoty
Wil Athénet
PMO
Gotincll
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