Death notices and local business updates in Jamestown area
A fragmentary Jamestown report notes the death of Charles Ehrhart of Sunville and funeral plans in Rochester. It also covers the Erie World Affairs Center closure, gas industry activity, county finances, a major steel order, a minor car accident, an insurance agency sale, YMCA races, a Marine corporal promotion, a new producing gas well near DuBois, a Corry girl’s arm fracture, an extended weather outlook, and the Jamestown police death of Ralph Newell with burial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N.Y
Charles Ehrhart
Sunville
Ruth Wright
Ue Broken Funeral Home
Henderson Cemetery
Jamestown
Ralph Newell
Corry
Newell
Gerald Bagley
East Predrick Street
Newsell
Youth Aid Bureau
Jamestown Force
Beaverdam Cemetery
Queens typesetter charged in $1400 benefit fund theft
John L. Degroof of Whitestone Queens a 54 year old typesetter for the New York Journal American was charged with stealing 1400 from the co operative Sick Benefit Association covering 1941 to 1951. He admitted using dues to cover expenses and borrowing to hide shortages and was identified by the districts attorney as manipulating the fund's records. The fund ceased payments after the theft was discovered and Degroof confessed to other officers last November. The reason for the late filing was not explained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benefit Fund
NEW York
John L. Degroof
Whitestone
Queens
New York Journal-American
New York American, Evening Journal and Mirror
Sick Benefit Association
Frank 8. Hogan
Degroof
Jon
Deeroaf
Journal-American
the Mirror
Convict Pair In Bartender's Death in Mercer County
In Mercer County Criminal Court Edward C. Robinson and Percy Trevillion were convicted in the death of bartender John Davis in an East Street tavern fight. Robinson got second degree murder verdict awaiting a new trial motion. Trevillion pled guilty to murder but was ruled guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to one to six years in the Allegheny County Workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee
Herman M. Rodgers
Mercer County
Allegheny County
Nixon Denies Dems Charge on Steel Deal
Washington AP reports Vice President Nixon's office dismissed Democratic claims that Nixon pressured steel executives to hold price boosts until after the election. DNC Chair Butler alleged a political price deal, while Nixon aides called the charges absurd. Steelworkers Union President McDonald credited Kennedy and Labor Secretary Mitchell. Kennedy said he urged settlement, not details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Butler
Klein
David J. McDonald
Joseph P. Kennedy
McDonald
Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
D-Mass
Wall Street
James P. I Mitchell
Mitchell
Anystone
Polaris Missile Flight Shows Self Contained Guidance
A Polaris missile powered by a new self contained guidance system was launched in Florida for a successful 900 mile flight. It marks a key step toward nuclear deterrence for ballistic submarines as the inertial guidance system directs the missile to its target for the first time, replacing prior ground station command guidance. The Navy reported the ninth successful flight in a 94 launch sequence for the five stage version of the submarine weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Air Force evacuates 25 from Arctic ice floe station
FAIRBANKS Alaska AP The Air Force evacuated about 25 people from Station Charley a shrinking Arctic research camp 400 miles northwest of Barrow and 600 from the North Pole A twin engine C123J carried two men out Thursday night with more flights planned over the next five to seven days Officials said there is no danger and an operations plan is in effect with remaining runway space sufficient for landings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Alaska
Air Force
Arctic Ocean
J. Phillip Peacock
Ladd Air Force Base
Charley
For
University of Washington
Seattle
Ladd
Peacock
Barrow
North Pole
Convicted Slayer Declared Sane Before Judge
Arthur G. Schuck, condemned for ambush slayings of two Beaver County men, was ruled legally sane by a commission. The report to Judge Morgan detailed whether he comprehends his condition and the proceedings. Schuck’s death sentence was stayed pending the State Supreme Court appeal argued in March. Also, Jackie Dongan, 45, pleaded innocent to a drunken driving misdemeanor after a Brentwood crash that left him with ribs broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seavak
Pavar
Santy Commission
Arthur G. Schuck
Beaver County
Morgan
Solin
Schuck
Schuick
State Supreme Court
Bohn
Commission
Ifat
Coogan
West
Los Angeles
Jackie Dongan
Brentwood
Engineers to Locate Near Warren at Blair Property Station
Army Engineers will locate field offices at John L. Blair property in Kingua Township near Kings Dam eight miles upriver from Warren. The Blair residence on 23.44 acres will host offices for the corps and the site will be submerged by the reservoir planned with the dam, due for completion in 1985. State bids for relocating Route 59 around the dam will open January 16 in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JATIN
Ye Athy Corps of Engineers
John L. Blair
Kingua Township
Kings Dam
Toy William -Iliex
Cief
Corps District
Pittsburgh
Miller
Blair
Big Ben
Warren
New Process Co
Federal Internal Revenue Service
Harrisburg
State Department of Highways
Ure Dam
Bandit Robs Mt Washington Savings and Loan
A lone gunman wearing a stocking robbed the Mt Washington German Savings and Loan Association today just before 1 p m. He demanded cash from tellers and fled in a car. Police captured the bandit within ten minutes. the suspect s identity was not immediately disclosed. Mrs Carmela Long described the moment as a stickup but realized the threat only when the gun was leveled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fissopunengar
Mt. Washington
Mrs. Long
Eisenhower State of the Union signals cautious year ahead
Marlow analyzes President Eisenhower's State of the Union message as a restrained blueprint with emphasis on peace and prosperity. He notes Congress will clash on votes, spending, and disarmament, while Eisenhower avoids specifics. The president urges restraint and warns against overreacting to summit expectations.
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Washlig
SoTt
Sparks
Eisenthower
Congress
Peage
Eisenhower
Commission
James
Eisenhower Defense Budget Debate Cites Defense Gap Fears
Democrats challenge President Eisenhower on defense spending noting the missile gap and non-nuclear threats while Republicans argue the next fiscal year’s budget is similar to the current one despite higher costs. House leaders say savings and shifting priorities shape policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
sCoNtinucu
John McCormack
Massachusetts
Ure House
H. R. Gross
Eisenhower
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Erie World Affairs Center
Erie County
Rock Well Hart
County Institution District
Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Co
Hoppers Company of
Jones and Laughlin Steel
Calvin F. Walker
West Pleasant Street
South Center Street
Maurite Aldrich
South Street
Union C1
Walker
C. In
Auer
East Congres Sweet
Horton J. Davis Insurance Agency
W. 5. Houghton Insurance Agency
Davis
Houghton Agency
Houghton
Gerald
Erie
Sharon
Okinawa
Thomas Lathrop
Marine Air Wing
Lathrop
Corry Area High School
DuBois
Jack Drilling Co
Avonmore
Green Glen Corp
Cynthia
Charles Correll
West Church Street
Hatch Belioo
Corry Memorial Hospital
Pennsylvania
Tsench
Poker Club’s Choice
Dems
Polaris
Donical
Maxwell D. Taylor
Usher
Taylor
National Bank of Corry
the National Bank of Corry
Federal
Marlow
Ike
Revere
Mos
Deluxe Sroenman
EN Wicter Resch
Charles Brackett
Pat Boone
Center OF the Earth
Lucky Bay
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