Prosecution Presses In Area Murder Trial Involving Sgt Ronald Dean
In Franklin the state rests its case in the murder trial of Lydia Dean charged with killing Air Force Sgt Ronald Dean last December. A Venango County coroner testified the fatal shot came from within two inches. The weapon, a 45-70 deer rifle, was produced as evidence along with a spent cartridge. Dean told police she fired from a doorway as her husband slept on a couch nearby in his parents home. The trial features details of marital strife and alleged infidelity in England before the death.
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Franklin
Air Force
Ronald Dean
Maurice Dinberg
Venango County
Lydia Dean
Philippines
Stek
Dean
Deey
Dinberg
Gerald McGill
Pleasantville
Dinbere
Dean Was Shot. Staite
George Dreistadt
Blue Cross Ride Says Hike Needed April 1
William H. Ford, president of the Hospital Service Association of Western Pennsylvania Blue Cross, testified before State Insurance Commissioner Francs R. Smith in Pittsburgh that the association faced a million-dollar loss last year and must raise rates to fulfill its function. A rate increase of about 14 percent is sought for the program covering 21 days with costs for an extra 90 days. New rates could take effect April 1, as hearings continue.
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Blue Cross
William H. Ford
Hospital Service Association of Western Pennsylvania
Francs R. Smith
Pittsburgh
Ford
Blue Cyass
Pennsylvania
Nation Enjoys Normal Winter Weather Across Regions
The Associated Press reports generally normal December weather with light snow in the Northeast, rain in the Pacific Northwest, light rain along the Gulf Coast, and near zero temperatures in the Dakotas. From Bis marck to Watertown readings hover around zero while most areas rise to the 40s and 50s elsewhere. New England sees continued light snowfall with nighttime lows between 4 and 2 inches.
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Nation
Pacific Northwest
Gulf Coast
Dakotas
Bismarck
N. D
Watertown
5. C
Frigld
New England
Near Zero Hour For Satellite Launching
Aris Canaveral Fla the air hour nears for Aris attempt to launch an American satellite. Officially no information on when the Army’s attempt will blast off its 30 pound moon. Early indications suggest final countdown may start as officials discuss a multi stage Thor Jupiter concept and recoverable satellite plan.
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Aris Canaveral
Fla.sh
Alr Furde
Perrous
Bernard A Schviever
Air Force Ballistic Missile Division
I Senite
Spvin
Alderman Rules in Huss Case Over Traffic Stop
Alderman Huss won a ruling against the city police in a dispute over a traffic stop on Mead Avenue. The officer said Huss pulled from a parking space without signaling, causing a near collision as a patrol car, headed south, braked abruptly. The incident was logged at 5 pm on January 18.
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Atwerman
Gnoper
Yesterrtly
John Huss
Bportansky
Huss
Atx Uyjust
Pitation
Kuss
Cong
Taffic
Mead Avenue
Kuas
County Civil Defense sets late May emergency exercise
Erie County Civil Defense plans a 18 hour late May welfare exercise testing feeding shelter and first aid under police supervision. Residents from Corry North East Union City and other communities will join in, with field kitchens set up and advance registrations for participants. A mass emergency feeding drill in Waterford is planned for April 12 pending county council approval and state CD council final okay.
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Unujaese Enauy
Saenie
Wunit Bele
Erie County CD Council
State CD Office
Venistatton
Ingby
Corry
North Eaust Union City
Alan Girard
Lake Guy
Plinherd
Evie
Ememt
Waterford
Cal Defense Sector
Tral CD Valditevrs
CD Welfare
State CD Council
Army Reveals Locations For New Nuclear Nike Missile
The Army disclosed the first four Nike Hercules antiaircraft sites to receive a dual Nike Ajax and Nike Hercules system with nuclear capability. Planned installations include New York, Washington Baltimore, Chicago and Philadelphia, with others in Cincinnati and Virginia. The Hercules unit, with extended range, could destroy formations of planes, expanding nationwide defense.
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Army
Hig
New York
Washington
Baltimore
Chicago
Philadelphia
Reuters
Hercules
Cincinnai
Virginia
Holewater
Hampton Roads
Campanella May Not Play Baseball Again
Glen Cove reports Campanella, star Dodger, paralyzed from neck injury after a crash. Doctors say recovery may take months to years, with possible permanent paralysis and no chance to return to baseball.
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Campanella
Glen Cove
Los Angeles Dodgers
Sateher
Posal Techy
Sieinaesh
Condilo
Litto Dovilerie
Estes I
Robert Sonusciken
Phavin Insibal
Senustaken
Vempenella
McElroy May Gain Control Of Defense Funds
Washington reports indicate discussions on granting Secretary of Defense broader authority to direct military spending. The move aligns with proposals from the Preparations subcommittee and General Lucius Clay. Critics warn of potential misuse to favor preferred missile programs and tighter centralized command structure.
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McElroy
Washington
Lucius Clay
Eisenhower Clay
Rocketeller
McEloy
Clay
Witl
Maui
Rejection on School Insurance Sparks Question in Cong Area
The Cong area public schools face review of a policy covering about 1,879 pupils as claims by Corry parents were denied by American Progressive Health Insurance Co. of Mt. Vernon. Superintendent Dr L M Dobgins confirmed some rumors. a claim tied to a school dance was rejected, raising questions about two policy paragraphs defining coverage during school activities. The school district notes the dance was school sponsored and under authority supervision.
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Cong Area
Corry
American Progressive Health Isurance Co
Mt. Vernon
L. M. Dobgins
Frank McKnight
NPR
Cayeren
Diyuglas
Tides School Authority
Sisner Visinn
Timier
Tuual
Elise
Marine of Month honors ex-drill instructor McKeon at Cherry Point
CHERRY POINT NC January Marine of the Month honors Pfc. McKeon, a former drill instructor connected to the 1955 Recruit Platoon 71 tragedy. His selection by All Weather Fighter Squadron 114 comes after Secretary of the Navy Thomas reduced his sentence on a court martial, allowing him to pursue a military career. McKeon currently serves as operations clerk at Cherry Point Marine Air Station.
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Cherry Point
Chars “Thomas
Matthew
MckKeon
Wentenice
Parris Tsand
S.C
Marine Corps
Pfc
McKeon l
All Weather
114
McKeon
Thomas
Ninong
MrKeon
Worcester
Corps
Maupin
Mo Zeon
Cherry Point Marine Ar Station
Lincoln Springfield killings widen search for missing teens
Lincoln Neb reports three more people slain as authorities expand a farm by farm manhunt for Charles Starkweather 19 and Caril Fugate 14 amid a growing death toll. Starkweather described as green eyed red haired 5 foot 5 inch hunter with expert shooting skill. Lancaster County Attorney Elmer Scheele charges first degree murder and FBI involvement noted with federal warrant pending.
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Bennet
Neb
Haggard
Charles Starkweather
Robert G. Calvert
Lincoln
Starkweather
Crick
Caril Fugate
Jet
Lancaster County
Elmer Scheele
Casr
School Conference Moves To Cut Snap Courses
Harrisburg leaders urged action to curb easy snap courses in Pennsylvania high schools. A blue-ribbon education conference called for curriculum changes including fewer study periods, more science math and English, and allowing pupil choice while raising English requirements from two to three units.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Gov. Leader
Charles H Boehm
Boehm
Redner
ExUnion City Man Indicted for Aggravated Assault
Leonard Geer formerly of Union City and living in Cambridge Springs was indicted by the February Grand Jury on aggravated assault and battery. The case, brought by Robert VanGuilder of Union City, stems from a November fight at the VanGuilder home in which Geer allegedly beat VanGuilder and two companions. The incident began with a dispute over a kettle and tensions outside the VanGuilder residence.
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Leonard Geer
Union City
Ro D. 3
Cambridge Springs
Geer
Robert VanGuilder
Bridge Street
VanGuilder
Check Forger Caught With Goods
The FBI arrested Theodore A Villarin Jr of Aligippa Pay yesterday in downtown hotel. Agents found 500 blank checks and a checkwriting machine in Villarin town. He is charged with transportation of stolen property and the cashing of an allegedly forged check in Lincoln Nebraska.
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Washington I
Theadore A. Villarin Jr
Aligippa
Pay
Fedeyal Authentijes Pela
FBI
Villarin
Vilhirin
Lincoln
Neb
Exempt $500 On City School Income Tax Debate
Joint Earned Income Tax Committee met yesterday and cleared the collector of force payments for delinquent amounts on non earning residents. They maintained the $500 exemption but did not extend it to the first $500 of income for others. Discussions included possible tax rate boosts from 3.5 to 5 percent. city school board reported $2.85 million total collected in 1987, with about $484,500 remitted to suburban communities. A new collection form was approved to take effect soon. Erie noted only two districts in the county reject wage taxes, North East borough and Wattsburg.
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Bourbon
Erie
John Mart
Hart
M.S Cobbett
North Eastborough
Wattsburg
Blackboard Jungle Probe Sparks Death by Own Action
New York report on a Brooklyn crime probe where grand jurors discuss school boycotts as a response to crime. Foreman George Golden questions law limits on boycotts while noting the suicide of John Marshall Junior High principal Goldfarb amid alleged pressure and threats. District attorney and judge say they will study the proposal and call education officials to assess the situation.
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Brooklyn
Sieir
George Golden
Te Rand
George Gold
Lark
John Marshall
Suettle
Samuel S. Leibowily
Golden
Leibowitz
Edward A. Silver
Goldfarb
Board of Education
Grand Jury
Leibowtta
Hig
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Blue Cross Ride
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Marine
Hunt
Rodney
ExUnion City
Blackboard
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