Area Family Left Homeless By Fire
A family in Erie area lost their home to a late afternoon fire that destroyed a one story house being completed by Mi and Mrs Ela Sklimare. Their year old son was reportedly at home when the blaze started in the unfinished structure. Neighbors and Brookside volunteers aided as firefighters arrived, with the family displaced and seeking shelter as investigators began to determine the fire’s cause.
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Baltsman
Red
Ela Sklimare
Chumney
Eune Pune
Brookside
Wesleyyitle
Newghiborg
Jury Rules Kane Man Attempted To Defraud Creditors
The case involves James J Heit of a chemical firm and Donald St Pierre of Smethport in an attempt to defraud creditors. Jurors found the purchase of an annuity and settlement actions aimed to prevent plaintiffs from collecting $100 monthly payments, with disputes over ownership and solvency at the time of purchase. A second suit aims to move the policy out of joint ownership to secure it in Heims name, so it can be attached.
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Donald St Pierre
Smethport
Sheile
Ind
Erie
Perret
Coungel
Abe Ublansiee
Helm
St. Pierre
McKean Counsty
Brown
Heim Heim
Polley
Heim
Driver Held In Area Boy’s Death At Mercer Court
A driver from Mayville moved to Mercer County Court on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the September 29 death of Derry Rissenour. Eyewitness Ridenour of Jamestown testified Humble, attempting to pass on a bicycle, struck the boy, causing a skull fracture. Humble posted a $3,000 bond as he awaits further action in the case.
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Mayville
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Mercer County
Derry Rissenour
Anton
Henrine Uéld
William ©. Frey
Delaware Township
Ridenour
Jamestown
Humble
Gyril T
Scandal of Century Trial Opens in Venice
January 21 marks the opening of the so called scandal of the century trial in Venice Italy. Prominent Italians face charges of complicity in the death of Wilma Montes whose body was found on a beach south of Rome. The case ties to Piero Piccioni and his father former foreign minister Attilio Piovioni who resigned before charges. Also named are Ugo Montagna and a former Rome police chief.
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Venice
Italy
Wilma Montes
Rome
Piero Piccioni
Attilio Piovioni
Ugo Montagna
Marris Sayerlo Polito
Business Doubles Gifts To Education, More Needed
New York reports that private business gifts to higher education doubled from 1950 to 1955 reaching 30 million, yet colleges say they need about 250 million more next year to fund faculty pay, buildings, and equipment. Editorial notes firms vary in methods, urges unrestricted gifts, and suggests a 1 percent of pre tax profits could cover operating needs and future expansion.
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New York
Thie
Puite Direct
Vollekes
Plu
Juveniles Admit To Erie Burglaries
Detectives obtained confessions from two juvenile suspects after a spree of burglaries in Erie. A 19 year old serviceman was also implicated by the youths, with detectives still seeking the oldest member. The trio was arrested after burglaries at Harrys Cleaners and Erle Automotive Parts.
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Erie
Donin
Harry's Cleaners
Erle Automotive
Youths Turn In Best Essays On TB Work
A school writing contest by the Erie County Health Association highlights top essays on tuberculosis. Winners include Sandy Akam first, Anna Marie Beer second, Mary Flowers third, Charlotte Pierce fourth, and Marietta Riz 20th. A poster contest also named Barbara Weichl first and others in order.
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Erie County Health Aold Tuberculosis Association
Sandy Akam
Anna Marie Beer
Mary Flowers
Charlotte Pierce
Marietta Riz
Barbara Weichl
Joan Froehlich
Martha
Doug
Tyber
Louis
Pennsylvania
United States
Newspaper editors to receive weekly pay raise
A New Mexico Press Association panel in El Paso discussed editor pay and Dorince Roderick of the El Paso Times announced an immediate $5 per week raise for all editorial staff. The move aims to boost newsroom compensation and morale.
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New Mexico Press Association
Dorince Roderick
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Ramaz Day School's Impact and Rabbi Lookstein Honor
Rabbi Lookstein founded Ramaz Day School aiming to fuse Jewish and American life. Ramaz now serves about 500 students and influenced U S Jewish education, with Lookstein praised at a Yeshiva University dinner for his pioneering role and broad communal involvement.
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New York WI
Joseph Lookstein
Haskel
Lookstein
Ramaz
America
U. S
New York
Yshuva University
Yshiva
Rabbinical Council of America
Mizrachi Organization of America
Palestine Commission
American Jewish Conference
Asmed Forces Commission On
Miners Face Job Loss After Atlas Steel Closure
Washington County Commissioner Jhhir Mazda urged small and large manufacturers to hire laid off workers from the Jones de Laughlin Steel Corp Vesta No 4 mine near California. He estimates up to 600 workers seek new jobs as the mine closes in April. Commissioner William J. Lane said he discussed with state and local officials to arrange a meeting to address the crisis.
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Onte
Jhhir Mazda
Washington County
Jones de Laughlin Steel Corp
California
Magra
William J. Lane
Guv
Gets Jail Term For Taking Aid Fraudulently
A group including Charles R. Rodgers and John Winger faced trial after being found guilty of fraudulent public assistance. Rodgers received 60 days in jail and fines with restitution, while Winger and Carl Feeley were sentenced to jail terms. State justice officials indicated more arrests would follow as investigations continue into work statis and aid eligibility fraud.
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Hornvitter
Roger J. Marlin
Husson Helehty
State Justice Department
Charles R. Rodgers
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Titusville
Mike Retulilion
John Winger
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Carl Feeley
On City
Justice Department
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Educators report TV reading aided by watching teaches
Albany educators hear Lee Cochran of State University of Town describe an unexpected rival in learning. He cites a child who learned to read by watching television commercials, prompting a discussion on audio visual aids in teaching.
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Albany
Lee Cochran
State University of Town
Erieiles To Get Tax Bills
Thirty one residents face arrest for failure to pay city school district income tax. Tax head Hat says warrants will be served starting Monday, targeting professionals self employed and government workers with delinquencies dating back to 1952. Fines up to 300 dollars or 30 days in jail plus back taxes and court fees. Additional delinquents may be found as records are reviewed.
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Joh Hat
Thomas G. Mszanowski
Ater
Hart
Income ‘Tax Bureau
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