Corry man jailed after grocery theft and drunken driving case
Union City police tracked a Bemis Bert Walker of Corry after he used a stolen grocery order, then faced arraignment on a drunken driving charge. Erie jail held him on $300 bond. A separate case saw an 18 year old Erie youth admit 14 assaults, and a wind sparked fires at Westlawn Cemetery. Police logged a hit and run misbelief near Titusville. Plans for a Franklin Oil City highway upgrade near Oil City call for a $2 million, eight mile four lane project. Erie County officers report 300 to 400 protests over gas bills after a recent rate increase. Large scale Pennsylvania Railroad layoffs hit Corry district, with six signalmen uprooted. Samuel Grant seeks Venango County state assembly seat. Fred Barr endorsed for Congress in the 23rd district.
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Erie County
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Erie
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Heisler
Greene Township
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Oil City
Pennsylvania ‘Highway Department
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Corry District
Gates Street
Samuel Grant
State Assembly
Venango County
Fred C. Barr
Tidioute Democrat
Oil City editor John O'Donnell dies at 83
John O'Donnell editor emeritus of the Derrick Publishing Co. and a leading Western Pennsylvania newspaperman died after an extended illness. He retired in October 1950 after 69 years in journalism. At retirement he served as editor and general manager of the Derrick and Blizzard newspapers published by the Derrick Publishing Co.
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Oil City
John O'Donnell
Derrick Publishing Co
Pennsylvania
O'Donnell
Derrick
Blizzard
Ike Opposes Individual Tax Cuts Says White House
Washington The White House press briefing notes President Eisenhower still opposes any income tax cuts for individuals. Speaker Martin told reporters after the Republican leaders meeting that Eisenhower voiced no view on income tax cuts at the session. Pittsburgh A West Mifflin steelworker, George Lutz 65, was killed by an auto on Route 885 near Lebanon Church Road. Driver Francis E. Brewer 40 remained at the scene.
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Washington
Martin
White House
Eisenhower
House
Pittsburgh
West Mifflin
Lebanon Church Road
George Lutz
Homestead Hospital
Francis E. Brewer
Nine Killed As Cog Rail Train Plunges In Pyrenees
In the French Pyrenees a cog rail train derailed while descending from a ski area near Toulouse. Nine people were killed and 14 injured as the train plunged about 1,500 feet into a ravine after brakes reportedly failed. Passengers were crushed or flung between rocks and wheels.
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Toulouse
France
French Pyrenees
Luchon
Palmer uses badge to break up poker game
In Franklin, Ralph Palmer chief deputy sheriff joined a cafe poker game and tore it apart with a winning card. A player invited him in, and Palmer responded by using his badge to end the game.
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Ralph Palmer
Franklin
Palmer
Radar checks slow Turnpike drivers agreeably
State Police on the Pennsylvania Turnpike use radar to monitor speeds and deter motorists. Captain Shafer notes signs warn drivers and many instantly slow down, praising the radar's psychological effect as remarkable. A separate item reports grocery owner Frank Hasper bragging about earning 48 cents during a robbery attempt when bandits fled after a fake stickup leaving a dollar.
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Shoford
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Singleton Shafer
Shafer
Frank Hasper
Hasper
Teen Fedor questioned in fatal shooting near Pittsburgh
Richard Fedor, 17, of Large, was ordered to appear at the Allegheny County detective’s office for questioning in the death of William G. Jones, 28, of Pittsburgh. Police say Fedor admitted firing a 32 caliber rifle thinking Jones was a fox during a crow-hunting trip in the same area.
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Richard Fedor
Large
Allegheny County
William G. Jones
George Boal
Jefferson Borough
Fedor
Jones
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