County Aides Called Into Crime Probe
About 24 Beaver County officials and residents were subpoenaed to testify March 13 before a federal grand jury probing organized crime in western Pennsylvania. The panel has previously indicted a former Jeannette mayor and police chief on illegal gambling charges. Named among subpoenaed officials are Aliquippa Mayors Clarence Neish and Paul Spickerman, Aliquippa Police Chief Albert Merulli, Ambridge Police Chief Charles Bruich, New Brighton Police Chief Phillip Rini, and district magistrates John J. Ayoob and George Shaffer.
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Beaver County
Pennsylvania
Richard L. Thornburgh
Jeannette
Thornburgh
Joseph Walke
Grand Jury
John Hineman
James Mansuetti
Atty
Aliquippa
Clarence Neish
New Brighton
Phillip Rini
Paul Spickerman
Albert Merulli
Ambridge
Charles Bruich
John J. Ayoob
George Shaffer
Free toilet tolls spark Harrisburg debate
In Harrisburg, the Public Utility Commission weighs free versus paid toilets with arguments about cleaner facilities and fewer loiterers. Opponents warn about hardship on the poor and those in need without change. Commissioner Sparrero and Capitol Bus Co. president Maguire testify.
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Public Lity Commission
Louis J. Sparrero
Richard J. Maguire
Capitol Bus Co
Buddy
Thieves at the Cross Lesson by Rev Klingensmith
Dobbs Corners Community Church presents a Lenten meditation on Luke 24 35 and Luke 23 33 asking who stood at the crucifixion. It recalls soldiers spectators mockers and two thieves with one seeking forgiveness and being told remember me while Jesus fulfills scripture.
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Klingensmith
Jesus
Christ
Lord
Three Tries The Burglar Gives Up
In Johnson Nebraska a deter med burglar failed to crack three targets. He broke into the Post Office and the Johnson Grain Elevator before attempting the First National Bank of Johnson vault, triggering a safety device and getting tear gas. He then gave up and fled.
Minister Helps Disarm Man Free Hostages in Erie
A man held six family members hostage for over an hour in Erie. Randall Thayer, 21, was disarmed by an Erie clergyman and a family member, then arrested for assault with intent to kill after shooting brother John in the hand. Thayer, held in Erie County Jail on $5,000 bond, bound over to the May term of court.
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Housing Aide's Friends Blast Fraud Charge
Philadelphia supporters of Rose Wylie condemn fraud charges as political attack. Wylie, chair of the housing tenants council and president of the National Tenants Organization, was arrested for allegedly converting nearly $6,000 in federal funds. Her attorney urged caution while city officials pursue the probe.
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Tenants’ Council
Sparta Events Weather, Birthdays, and Community Happenings
Florence Sherlock notes heavy winter weather with open roads and returning traffic. Community updates include birthdays for Jay and Jon Mattox, Mrs Lena Cook, and family visits from Corry residents. Prayer meetings at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church feature nightly speakers and events, including a Misfit film and school gym activity night. Also mentions a Hamot Medical Center patient and a Johannesburg quiz prize of a $3,360 car.
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Scouten Hill
Helen Bennett
Dorothy May
May
Eugene Buesink
Cymer
Jay
Jon Mattox
Larry Mattox
Mattox
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Curch
Andy Hohel
Hamot Medical Center
Erie
Christian and Missionary Alliance Church
William
Lena) Cook
Ferne Gilson
Louis
Pauline) Cook
DeMarco
Corry
Charles Wonderling
David Hallberg
Drop Charges In Tennessee Police Bribe Case
At a hearing before District Justice Elliot LeFaiver charges of blackmail and accepting a bribe from a city employee were dropped against former police sergeant Edward Jurkiewicz. Jurkiewicz appeared and pleaded not guilty through attorney Jack Wingerter. The commonwealth witnesses refused to testify, citing the Fifth Amendment, leading to the lack of evidence. Jurkiewicz was suspended in November and later resigned. no comment on reinstatement was available from Mayor Louis Tullio.
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Edward Jurkiewicz
Jurkiewicz
Jack Wingerter
LeFaiver
Commonwealth
Afth
Force
We Do Not Care Who He Said Says Jeves
An obscure remark mentions Jeves and dismisses the person he referenced. The fragment suggests irrelevance of the speaker’s claimed statement. No concrete names, dates, or places are provided beyond the name Jeves.
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Columbia Gas Halts New Sales Amid Gas Shortage
Pittsburgh AP reports Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania must ban new sales to maintain service levels. The Public Utility Commission order from Feb 1 requires restricting sales unless extra gas can be provided. The company urges insulation upgrades and weatherization to curb gas use as no large supply is expected before mid 1973.
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Columbia Gas
Pennsylvania
Public Utility Commission
Columbia
Farmer Fells Tree Triggers Widespread Blackout
A Greene Township farmer felled a tree on Gunnison road causing a large outage. Pennsylvania Electric Company, or Penelec, reported about 2,200 customers in Greene, Waterford and Summit Township lost service for 70 minutes to two hours as the tree struck an electrical transmission unit. A 2-year-old parking lot attendant said he would have to forgo the car because of gas costs.
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Pennsylvania Electric Company
Penelec
Greene
Waterford
Summit Township
Gunnison Road
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