Motor mishaps and civic notices fill weekend police blotter
A stranded Gitomobile jack was found by Byron Fitch and turned to city police for owner Norman Holton. A Sheridan man died in a Route 0 crash near Fredonia, possibly from a heart attack. The American Legion will assign service officers to several hospitals to aid veterans with bonus forms. Mead Park ice pavilion now lists a new telephone number for skating season inquiries. Union City plans a one percent wage tax to fund municipal operations in 1950. A second bicycle was returned to the station and relief chiseling figures were released by public assistance officials. Veterans bonus appeals may be filed with supporting evidence to Harrisburg, with hearings possible if denied. Erie county court closed its January term with 60 of 145 cases settled. Route 277 collision details involve Gall, Clark, and Huinker amid road conditions. Max Hoenes remains in fair condition after a heart attack. Milton Munn won the Horace Heidt Parade of Stars show. A marriage license was filed for James D. Platt and Arbutus Darling. Several automobile collisions and a hospital discharge note follow. Tomato harvest at Mrs Tony Jackson’s green house yields unusually fine fruit. A Somerset boy scout drowned in Laurel Hill creek. Denver building code adds multi level parking garage rules. Governor Duff promotes the new safety responsibility law taking effect February 1, suspending drivers for property damage, injury, or death over $100.
Woman in White Shoes Freed on Habeas Corpus
In Baltimore on January 23, Mrs. Lillian Becker 27, California, known as the woman in white shoes, was ordered released on a writ of habeas corpus. Her three year grand larceny sentence was commuted by Governor Lane in December after about a year served. She had targeted dormitories at several colleges in Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania and was arrested at Chestertown Maryland in spring 1948 after being seen at Washington College.
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Chestertown
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Washington College
Truman Demands Revenue Guardrails for Excise Tax Cuts
President Truman urged that any excise tax reductions must be paired with new revenue to offset losses. He warned against weakening the tax system and highlighted loopholes that let various interests dodge taxes. He noted life insurers have escaped income taxes on substantial investment income since 1946 and called for a permanent taxation system to correct inequities without harming life insurance access.
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Erie County Court
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Lester Huiker
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Pennsylvania Telephone Corp
Corry Hospital
Milton Munn
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Munn
Warner Theatre
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