Civil Service Week and Tax Reminders Highlight Erie News
District director warns employers to issue Form W-2 by January 31 1987 detailing total pay and withholdings for 1956. Early distribution may aid early tax refunds. Also notes Coast Guard icebreaker base plans Erie chamber bus service review and local police and civic updates amid county wage boosts and new stamp issue.
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Dem Chairman Posts Bond In Bribe Case
Philadelphia Democratic city chairman William J. Green Jr posted a $1,000 bail after being indicted with 11 others by a Scranton grand jury. The probe concerns alleged bribe offers connected to contracts at the Tobyhanna Army Signal Corps depot. Green, an insurance man, is accused of accepting a $10,000 bribe from Frederick J. Raff and of using congressional influence to aid depot work.
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Will Denied Slayer Habeas Petition by Court
Franklin County District Attorney George C. Eppinger asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to uphold a Franklin County ruling denying William Kennedy a habeas corpus petition. Kennedy, convicted in April 1954 for the pistol slaying of his estranged wife Alice Kennedy, claims coercion in signing a confession after arrest. The lower court ruled the petition too vague. The Supreme Court reserved decision.
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Eden and Wife Sail For New Zealand Visit
Former Prime Minister Eden and his wife plan an extended vacation to New Zealand aboard Priday, weathering a possible dock strike disruption. Prime Minister Sidney Holland had invited Eden previously, citing health reasons and the need for the New Zealand sunshine after Eden's resignation.
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Ike Recommends Zwicker For Army Promotion
President Eisenhower forwards a promotion for Major General Ralph Zwicker, a key figure in the 1954 Army McCarthy clashes. Zwicker, then Camp Kilmer commander in 1954, faced McCarthy's push for Peress four martials. The Senate previously condemned several McCarthy conduct counts in 1954.
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Ike and Macmillan pledge Anglo American friendship
President Eisenhower and Harold Macmillan exchanged messages signaling renewed personal friendship and closer Anglo American unity. The notes, issued as Eisenhower departed Arizona for drought relief duty, avoid mention of a face to face meeting despite talks of reconciling differences sparked by Britain’s Egypt venture.
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Plans for $569000 United Church Center Near Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania Council of Churches announced construction plans for a United Church Center costing 569000. The project will be built along Route 230 bypass east of Harrisburg, reflecting ongoing church expansion in the region.
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Detroit Man Admits 1993 Rape Slaying of Joann Gillespie
Police study signed confession from Philip J. Singer, a 38 year old bachelor, as detectives pursue verification of the claim in the Joann Gillespie case. Det Lt Glenn Coller says the statement describes the January 2 murder and rape of the 18 year old, found beaten in an alley near her home. Authorities caution that the crime may not be solved yet but say the confession contains details only the killer would know. Singer, described as meek and mild, lives across the street from the alley.
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Ike Starts Final Round Of Tour Across Drought Zone
President Eisenhower begins a 100 mile inspection tour through drought stricken areas in Arizona and New Mexico. He noted water shortages and discussed federal drought relief programs already in effect with farmers and ranchers in Pinal County and near San Angelo. He spoke with Wilbert R. Black and others and asked questions at each stop, showing understanding of technical details without signaling new relief steps.
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Bogart Kept Company Till the Last Days in Hollywood
Hollywood columnist Bob Thomas recalls Humphrey Bogart’s final days. Bogart hosted a 5 to 7 p m cocktail hour for friends, with Lauren Bacall guiding visits to his den at Holmby Hills. He enjoyed gossip, discussed crime cases, and clung to companionship despite illness as relatives hoped for recovery.
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Fire destroys McKinney home in Suburban Dorseyville
Dr Loren Mc Kinney his wife and three children were forced into near zero weather yesterday as a fire destroyed their home in Suburban Dorseyville. Cause of the blaze was not determined.
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