Erie area brief highlights local charity aids and court notes
Mayor Kinley sent a 1500 check from the Community Chest to the March of Dimes, avoiding a solicitation drive. Erie counts include two cruelty divorce petitions, a Titusville youth given shelter, and the death of World War veteran Oren Baughman of natural causes. Also reported are a train-crossing accident, grand jury seating, school closures due to scarlet fever, and weather outlook for late January into February.
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J. Pred Kinley
Erle
Unis Clty
State Police report 1247 accidents in 1947 area
State Police in Troop E patrol Erie Crawford Venango and Warren counties recorded 1247 accidents in 1947. Over 90 percent were driver error, under 3 percent from defective equipment, reflecting on driver performance despite pa compulsory vehicle inspections.
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Erie
Crawford
Venango
Warren Counties
Extension courses for Torry school teachers offered today
The first classes under the extension program for Torry school teachers start this afternoon at 4 30 p m and 7 30 p m at Edinboro State Teachers College under Dr H L Offner. Twelve teachers signed for the first class Evolution of the American Public Schools. Eleven instructors registered for the second class History of United States and Pennsylvania. Officials hope more instructors join the program.
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Torry
H. L. Offner
Edinboro State Teachers College
David W. Swartz
United States
Pennsylvania
Attorney Ahlstrom case to be dismissed in two weeks
Mayville report says Edward T. Ahlstrom a 44 year old Jamestown attorney faces first degree grand larceny charges tied to alleged misappropriation of client funds. A mistrial occurred and a second trial ended in a hung jury. Defense seeks dismissal on double jeopardy grounds. Judge Bodine orders briefs within two weeks.
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Mayville
Jun
Edward T. Ahlstrom
Jamestown
John Leo Sullivan
Dunkirk
Hugh V.N. Bodine
Ahlstram
Tydley
Dighrict Attor
Sidney T. Hynes
County Cour
Tno
Sullivan
Bodine
Hewes
FBI Agent Dowd Dies in Cleveland at 56
Edward C. Dowd, 56, an FBI agent who helped set up the ambush that killed bank robber John Dillinger in Chicago, died at his Lakewood home. Dowd aided in the planning of the "lady in red" trap outside a Chicago movie house where Dillinger was shot as he attempted to flee.
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PBI
John Dillinger
Chicago
Lakewood
Dowd
Red
Dillinger
Two Teens Held in Corset and Bridal Shop Hold Up
Two 16 year old boys from Canton were held in Altoona Pennsylvania in connection with a $97 holdup of the Corset and Bridal Shop a women’s wear store. Police said the youths carried $50 and a 4.2 revolver when arrested at a railroad station while buying tickets to Scranton.
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Nokbery Altoona
Canton
Scranton
Johnsons Sons Appeal to Supreme Court on Conviction
Donald M. Johnson, son of former Federal Judge Albert W. Johnson, asks the Supreme Court to reconsider its January 12 denial of review of his fraud case. The petition, filed by his counsel, cites several reasons for reversal. A decision was not expected before the court’s next session. Johnson was sentenced to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine in Harrisburg. Judge Johnson was acquitted at the same trial.
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Wabramarun
Yayen
Supreme Court
Donald M. Johnson
Albert W. Johnson
Johnson
United States
Acton Bm
Sevral
Donald Johnson
U. S. District Court
Harrisburg
Block Auto Dealers in Insurance Business
Harrisburg January 2 A motor vehicle dealer who is a licensed insurance agent may not receive any part of an agent’s commission on fires theft and collision insurance placed on a motor vehicle sold on a time payment plan. The Justice Department ruled that the ruling also applies to dealers who are not insurance agents to prevent unequal inducements among prospective insureds.
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Harrisburg
Jan
Tre
Justice Department
James F. Malone, Jr
Battered Iloilo Shaken Again by Three Earthquakes
Manila reports three distinct aftershocks lasting about 16 seconds each in Iloilo, with residents fleeing as damage on Panay Island nears a million dollars. Eleven ancient churches from Spanish times were destroyed or severely damaged. Death toll stands at 27.
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Manila
Iloilo
Duranl
Panay Island
John Adams Wins Test Election, Becomes U S President
Reported surge in public activity as word spread of Adams victory in the Federalist test. Citizens rushed to centers amid unofficial signals of a political shift.
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John Adams
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