Circus employee held for jewelry theft in Jamestown
Jamestown police say John M. Leptle, 40, former Gale Bros. Circus employee, is held on a fugitive warrant from Louisville Ky for third degree burglary and second degree grand larceny. A $300 diamond ring stolen from Mrs Charles Lundsten’s apartment was traced to a pawnshop where it sold for $40. Investigation, aided by a bus ticket fragment, led to Louisville where he was captured.
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Cole Circus
Jamestown
John M. Leptle
James
Charles &. Lundsten
Louisville
Septic
Gale Bros. Circus
Lours-ville
Franklin Painter Hurt as Scaffold Collapsed
Rankin June 1. Stroup, 24, a Franklin painter, was injured when a scaffold collapsed on Chestnut Street while he and two companions worked 16 feet above ground. He suffers a fractured pelvis and shock, hospital report lists condition as fair. The other two youths were uninjured. Stroup was employed by S J Beers painting contractor.
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Rankin
Stroup
Pranklin Hospital
Chistnut Street
S. J. Beers
Frank- UN
Changsha siege and Pacific fronts shape war outlook
The report notes Changsha faces a prolonged war if Japan strengthens its defensive rail line and highlights Allied advances on four Pacific fronts. New Dutch New Guinea air raids target Palau as MacArthur and Nimitz coordinate a pincer toward the Philippines, while Myitkyina in Burma nears fall as siege tightens.
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Japan
Changsha
Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
Chester Nimitz
Guam
Mariana
Chain of Islands
Philippines
Palau
Carolines
Marianas
Philippine Islands
China
Myitkyina
Burma
Erie Judges Move to Remove Kitts From Bench
The State Supreme Court sustains a petition to remove Judge Miles B. Kitts from the Erie county bench while he would remain on salary until next December. Signed by 43 Erie lawyers and judges, the petition seeks only to restrain Kitts from judicial duties. if granted, Elmer Evans would call in judges from nearby counties to handle court work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Tye Erjé
Miles B. Kitts
Inde
Waite
William E. Hirt
Superior Court
Eriecourt Norse
Walter H. Scott
Walter L. Peake
Gerry
County Bar Associaion
George W. Maxey
Sevarnton
Annals of
Pennsylvania
Erie
Kitts
High Court
Elmer Evans
Vonrest
Supreme Out
Supreme Court
Dudee Kitts
Exie
Judge Kitts
Tires Seized From Erie Resident In OPA Probe
Erie June 12 A quantity of grade T and used passenger tires were seized by Office of Price Administration investigators from a prominent Erie resident, Attorney Albert Berger said the man refused to identify himself or produce ration board certificates. OPA investigates how he obtained the tires and he was questioned Friday with a noon deadline to reappear for clarification. The report ties to broader issues of legal intrigue as Judge Kitts faces unrelated accusations, with observers predicting testimony from lawyers, judges, court staff, and aides in a high court context.
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Erie
Office of Price Administration
Albert Berger
OPA
Berger
Campaign fund coercion sparks Erie Democratic rift
Reports from Erie allege Ambrose Mulligan, longtime local Democrat organizer, pressured city county and state employees to donate to the party campaign fund. Officials warn some demands reach 200 to 500 dollars with three month deadlines, sparking broad resentment in city hall and the courthouse. Federal workers are protected by the Hatch Act, while Republicans monitor for infractions.
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Mulligan
Erie
Ambrose Mulligan
Fiesmaoty
Thas
Macing
OPA
Titusville Aerial Gunner Reported Missing in Action
Victor C. Hawthorne of Titusville is missing in action over Austria since May 29. A telegraph from the War Department to his mother confirms the loss, noting he serves as an aerial gunner and is the third regional casualty in recent weeks.
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Titusville
Victor C. Hawthorne
Austerlin
War Department
Cecil B. Hawthorne
East Central Avenue
Austria
Wanted Help for Hearing Loss Ad Promises Money Back
An advertisement urges men and women hard of hearing to try the Ontine Home Method test list claiming many have benefited. It offers a money back guarantee and directs readers to Darine Har Drupt at Lindsley’s Pharmacy and drug stores for details.
Action On Kitts Delays Naming Probation Chief
SRIE June 22 reports the appointment of a probation officer delayed amid court action to strip Judge Miles B. Kitts of judicial powers. Two quarter sessions judges, Kills and Evans, must appoint. observers expect no immediate decision. Names floated include Chief George G. Christoph, County Detective LeRoy Search, and Special Police Officer Edward Allen.
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SRIE
Mideed
Inj
Harold P. Dundow
Miles B. Kitts
Tige Kitts
Supreme Court
Ant
Ahdges Kills
Elmer K. Evans
Eve Yed
Kills
Judge Ryans
George 4. Christoph
Leroy Search
Special Police
Otcer Edward Allen
Services Held In Memory Of Mrs Moore
Mrs Lotta Moore a Spring Creek resident died Wednesday and was buried Saturday in Spring Creek cemetery after services from Bracken Keating Funeral Home at 2 o clock Rev John ie pastor Brokenstraw sh officiated with bearers Albert Hann Sam ital Ie James Blakeslee Willis Wellington The services were largely attended by relatives and friends of the deceased.
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Moore
Lotta Moore
Spring Creek
Johnie
Brokenstraw Sh
Albert Hann
USN
Sam Ital Ie
James Blakeslee
Willis Wellington
3 163 Decrease in State's Relief Within a Month
Harrisburg reports May shows a continued drop in public assistance with 3 163 fewer recipients. Old Age, Aid to Dependent Children, Blind Pensions and General Assistance fallouts cited. total recipients 217 000. Closures outpaced openings due to layoffs and material shortages. 9 997 openings vs 5 180 closures.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Public Assistance
Assistane
Assistance Voll
Hey
Corry Launches Fifth War Loan Campaign Patriot Honors Noted
Charles Lowery of Pittsburgh and Sel Parker of Randolph Massachusetts are highlighted for military service. Lowery, a WWI veteran with Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Clusters, survived Pearl Harbor and campaigns in Morocco and the Mediterranean. Parker, a four year Navy electrician's mate, saw action across Pacific theaters, wounded once, and awarded Purple Heart with campaign ribbons.
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Worth
Erie County
Charles Lowery
Pittsburgh
Pearl Harbor
French Morocco
Casablanca
Mediterranean
Lowery
1Th Infantry
Ippines
Marshall Islands
Parker
Mresh
Randolph
Mass
Hawai
Guadalcanal
New
Gi Munda
Rendal
China
Burma
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Mary
Ostai
Franklin Painter
Clar
Hirt
Evans
North Corry Emblem Oil Station
N. Center
Columbus Ave
W. L. Armitage
Thomas Motor Co
Wwe
EU Warne
Lanston
S. Center St
Dia
Imtusville
Action On
Corry
Shamburg’s News & Sports Store
Evi
the National Bank OF Corry
Federal Defusit Insurance Corporation
Sterling
Sterling Milk Inc
Peach Street
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