Burglars Loot Three Edinboro Businesses in Overnight heist
Police link robberies at George Ptasick Jewelry store Harry Coopers Rexall Pharmacy and Frank Scheidemantel service station to a 2:30 to 6 a.m. spree. Loot totals exceed 2500 with watches jewelry pens cosmetics cash and a camera stolen. Authorities note a cardboard screen and methodical entry as investigators inspect the scene.
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Edinboro
John Davis
State Police of
Erie
George Ptasick
Harry Cooper
Rexall
Frank Scheidemantel
Cooper
Plasick Jewelry
Scheidemantel
Florida
Julia Hawkins
Lawrence Receives Plaque From Israel Support Group
Mayor David L. Lawrence was honored with a bronze plaque by the Friends of Ts rel Committee for his support of Israel. The ceremony included tickets for the mayor and his wife to visit Israel this summer.
Korean War Veteran Loses Both Feet In Train Incident
Fre CHICAGO Cpl John Revak 23 from Brownsville Pa a Korean War veteran underwent emergency amputation after being mangled under a train wheels Friday night He fell while attempting to board a moving troop train near Los Angeles surgeons removed the left leg four inches below the knee and part of the right foot Revak rests at St Luke's Hospital in stable condition
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Asquemacy Fre
Chicago
John Revak
Brownsville
Reval
Fort Meade
Revak
Angeles
Lee
St. Luke's Hospital
Presbytery of Erie Meets in Corry Tomorrow
The Presbytery of Erie holds its Winter meeting at First Presbyterian Church of Corry with 150 ministers and elders from 65 churches. Devotions at 10 a.m. open led by Rev. Richard Rowley. Rev. Norman Adams to be inducted as moderator for 1954. Lunch at noon. wives’ meeting at 1:30 p.m. Music by Mrs. B. J. Tobias and Mrs. Harold Flowers.
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Presbytery OF
Erie
Corry
Presbyterian Church of
Presbytery
Richard Rowley
Eastminster Presbyterian Church of
Norman Adams
First Presbyterian Church of
Oil City
Women's Association
William Leaby
B. J. Tobias
Harold Flowers
Publisher Appeals Libel Sentence
Erie based case details Jobin sued on libel charges and convicted at county court. He appeals to the State Superior Court challenging a 12 month sentence after a jury verdict. Bond posted, awaiting appeal outcome. Attorneys Edward E Petrillo and Robert E Chise represent him.
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Erie
Jobin Wen Sueysunaduey
Lber
State Superior Court
Duey Uas
Edward E Petrillo
Robert E Chise
Dems Propose Tax Plan Shift From Corporations to Earners
Democratic members discuss proposed tax revision aimed at shifting the burden from corporations and stockholders to wage earners. Eberharter argues the plan fundamentally changes taxation, with a taxpayer earning 2100 dollars in wages facing 422 dollars in tax versus 100 dollars on the same income from dividends.
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Democratic Committee
Eberharter
VFW to Publish Monthly Newspaper in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars plans a 12 page monthly tabloid named VEW to bow on April 15. Albert F. Ceres Jr was named editor and the council authorized the publication to advocate for veterans and dependents while opposing communism and the socialization of business and industry.
Smith to lead Pennsylvanian NAACP conference
Attorney R. Smith Jr. of Pittsburgh will fill the unexpired term as president of the Pennsylvanian Conference NAACP following the resignation of Dr. Burrell K. Johnson Jr. of Johnstown. The change was announced at a conference executive committee meeting yesterday in Johnstown, Johns.
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Johnstown
R. Smith Jr
Pittsburgh
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Smith
Conference
Burrell, K. Johnson Jr
Slaying Trial Possible Move to Erie County
Norman Moon faces a murder trial for Warren County killing with venue discussion pointing to Erie County. Moon’s attorney Samuel D. Brummer notes change depends on preliminary hearing outcomes and that Erie offers better court staffing and closer travel for witnesses.
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Erie
Norman Moon
Warren
Jude Allison P. Wade
Erie County
Samuel D. Brummer
Connellsville
Moon
Bramer
Safecrackers Loot $22 000 From Three Safes in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia early yesterday three safes at Girard Federal Savings and Loan were damaged after entry with an acetylene torch. A cleaning woman discovered the vault door ajar and investigators report security alarms and multiple unlocked doors. The case references a related courtroom shooting on January 13 and potential legal maneuvers over venue and mental examination.
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Viladelphia
Girard Federal Savings and Loan Association
Banke
Amine
Moon
Bramer
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Fire destroys Lake Lynn Hotel. two teenagers hailed as heroes
A pre dawn fire at the 22 room Lake Lynn Hotel destroyed the building. Paul Manikins 20 and an 81 year old man and his wife were rescued by the youths. Owner Vito Rizzo estimated losses at $50,000. Cause undetermined after more than six hours of firefighting.
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Associated Press Uniontown
Paul Gene Manikins
Lake Lynn
Manikins
Vito Rizzo
Rixeo
Rizzo
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