Admitted killer held after fatal New York child case
A 59 year old man identified as Pridt J. Thompson confessed to killing Edith Googie Kieco plus a four year old girl in a Chelsea rooming house near Manhattan. Details emerged as police pursued evidence obtained by dive teams. The case sparked one of the city’s largest manhunts and public outrage.
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Holice
Edith Kiecorlus
New York
Pridt J. Thompson
Edith (Googie) Kiecoplus
Toms River
N. J
Thompson
Chelsea
Manhattan
Thewl
Meru
Washington
Brooklyn
Edith Klocorias
Googie
Edith
Frances Dutelet
Manuel Duclet
Eighth Avenue
18Th Street
West 20Th Street
Ancte Manuel
Barmai
Local Churches to Enter Teen Talent Contest in Erie
Nine Nazarene churches will send teens to a talent contest Saturday evening in Erie. Rev. Paul Bowlby directs the event with Zone Youth Chairman Williams. Contest areas include instrumental, vocal, and Bible quiz with participants from Crawford and Erie counties advancing to an April northwestern Pennsylvania youth meet in Oil City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of the Nazarene
Erie
Paul W. Bowlby
Crawford Counties
Bowlby
Williams
Pennsylvania
OU City
Waynesburg
Greene County
Fom
Corny
Bite
Waterford
Union City
Riceville
Meadville
Titusville
Albion
Springboro
David Everardt
Corry
Judy Williams
Kerry Newell
Congo Leaders Seek Settlement as UN Presses Reconcile
In Leopoldville leaders of the Congo focus on settling internal disputes amid UN urging for reconciliation. Anti Communist factions in Stanleyville consider talks with a rebel regime as a possible olive branch. Tshombe leads Katanga in a three way anti Communist alliance while Tej or Kulonji signist for mining state. page continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sine Fog
Anti Gizengu
Stanleyville
Givenea
Conky
Jose
Madagascar
Anicet Kastumuira
Staunt
Patrice Lamuneba
Kashamuta
Kivu
Moise Tshombe
Katanga
Elisabethville
Joseph Teo
Albert Kulonji
Red Cross Directors Review Month Activities
Chapter 1 of the American Red Cross met on the eve of National Red Cross Month to report on work. Mrs. Robert Catlin said 18 cases aided last month including 5 in financial assistance with 5 active service personnel. Blood donor visits were discussed, with donors often short. another donation day is planned for May 15. Albert Cole reported aid to three burned families and plans for Operation Foresight evacuation drills May 12 and 13 at Corry Area High School. Junior Red Cross drive is planned in local schools and Snow Peak ski area operators sent thanks for first aid equipment now in use. Directors to meet again March 28.
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Witcoms
Tme
American Red Cross
National Red Cross
Heerlem
Tytn
Lie
Eally
Robert Catlin
Home Service
Don Williams
James St. George
St. George
Albert Cole
Ayers
Marion
Cole
Corry Area
Red Cross
Ruth Bennett
James Allyn
Hanks
Snow Peak
Allyn
Sgdin
Approval of Truck Bill Sets Low Gear and Brake Standards
Harrissure Guy Lawrence proposals on requiring trucks to use low gears on hazardous grades and setting brake line standards for motor vehicles were approved by the Lenate today. The lowgear bill passed 49 to 0 and the remaining provision was adopted dd
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrissure
Guy Lawrence
Lenate
Ube Brite Hning Qian
GOP Gripes Travel by Governor Lawrence Defended in Pennsylvania House
In Harrisburg, House members debated Governor Lawrence's travels with Republicans accusing him of campaigning while Democrats defended the trips as necessary to inform the public. Rep. Stephen McCann praised the governor's hard work and extensive meetings with Pennsylvanians, while GOP leader Rep. Willard Agnew Jr. labeled Lawrence a do nothing governor and pledged to track his appearances. Lawrence left Tuesday for Philadelphia for a manufacturers’ association meeting and planned congressional testimony before heading to Florida with Mrs. Lawrence for about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Lawrence
Stephen McCann
Terea
Willard
Agnew Jr
Lawren
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association
Winton
Florida
AFL-CIO Faces Racial Bias Clash At Winter Meeting
In Miami Beach AFL-CIO leaders spar over race issues. George Meany defends unity while A. Philip Randolph pushes for stronger anti bias actions. Debate centers on expulsions and a policy shift toward greater racial equality and civil rights measures within the federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Fla
Tons
APL
CTO
George Meany
Federation
Philip Randolph
Nes
Brotherhood of Slain Day Porters
Meany
Randolph
Afl-Cio
Executive Council
Coleagues
Aflcio
Holdup Report Giant Hoax Sentenced in Frewsburg Case
Donald Burch 42 admitted he staged a highway robbery hoax east of Columbus to ease credit pressures. He pled guilty before Justice of the Peace Floyd Marsh and was released on bond pending Erie County court appeal after facing a $400 fine and possible jail. Authorities noted discrepancies from the start and said two men were never robbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kkiifepoint
Columbus
Ubing
Donald Bueh
C. W. Irwin
Burch
Incal
Raymond Anderson
Corry
Lowis P. Penman
Lawrence Pure State Police
Justice of the Peace
Floyd Marsh
Cony
Erie County Court
Spt
Irwin
Coole Coffee Co
Lottsville
Corry Barracks
CAHS Diver Cleared to Enter Western Regional Meet
Corry area high school protest over a district diving event is upheld by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. Toby Kelsey senior diver will compete in the western regional meet Saturday after the ruling allows his participation.
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Comy Area High School
Chai Ginud
Toby Kelsey
Buster
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Associaion
Lod
Erie
Con'y High School
Lou Hunn
Swimiths
Bill Cochran
Corry
Lowell Drake
Fi Academy High
Drake
W E. Arbo
Whining Bay
Arbo
Hayine
PIAA
Lehreimih
Kelsey
Satsieeey
Ctiuyiliurediyy
Whity de Himitely
Sirumins Shampions
CAHS Students to Attend UN Meet in Morocco
A group of Aine seniors and Cony Area High juniors will join about 400 students from nearby towns to represent their schools at a United Nations conference in Morocco. The event opens Saturday with a Moroccan delegation host. they will form committees and draft resolutions on issues such as Red China’s admission, with Gannon and other speakers set to address participants.
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Morocco
CAHS
Cony Area
Aeron
Wil
United Nations
Red China
Gannon
Evie
Cousthouse
As Tir
Prbneh
Studinyl
Ae Dabily
Nik Julineon
Luke Puch Witte
Luwe
Bernme Mentad
Kaly Ant Tats
Dawes Willits
Donald Wiguitor
Robert Chsler
Raymund Shaw
Albin Wester
Guy Buleys
Alte. Gremess
Emreschence
Arthur Tupbell
Rover! Buncken Hound Wisin
Roehshe
Corryites Attend C of C Buffalo Affair
Twelve Corry delegates joined Erie representatives at the National Chamber of Commerce Arcade in Buffalo for a full day of discussions on political and economic issues. The meeting, held at the Statler Hilton, featured sessions on progress, efficiency, and a favorable climate for growth with panel questions answered by moderators.
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Naonal Chamber of Commerce
Buffalo
Erie
Statley Hilton Hotel
Arthur H. Motley
Chamber of Commerce of
Wye United States
Parade Mucizing
Questins
Nour
Frawt
Inewt! Chamber of Commierce
Stewart A. Long
D. Armour Hillstrong
MS Cobbett
Charles Brackin
Georje Cooklis
Willard Gibson
H. Martin Keppel
James Hanmintid
Wilbur Rickers
Janes Lostin
John
Wellenhoftert
Buifwo
Blood Drive Shortfall in County Visit
Blood donations fell short during a mobile blood drive held yesterday to county residents. Only 7 pints were collected of an 111-pint quota amid reports of 2 walk-ins and 4 rejections. Organizers blamed slow turnout and stated projections for the year would be revised downward.
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James St. George
Propa Ohundrman
Lobel
Denon
Asterdap
Corry
St. George
St Guige
Local Drivers Fail Traffic Tests Amid Multiple Violations
Three motor vehicle violations surfaced within 12 hours in Corry as police logged incidents at key intersections. H M Randall ran a red light at West South and South Center streets. Fenton followed similar at the same crossing. Virginia Deonwyd was chased for speeding up to 70 mph on East Columbus Avenue and halted at Selota Street near the railroad underpass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saaren
Corry
Joulay
H. M. Randall
R. D
Randall
West South Street
South Center Street
Cobbett Thomas T. Penton
FR. D
Coyden
Fenton
South Center
Cobbett Nuitly
Virginia Deonwyd
Snyder Circle
East Columbus Avenuue
Selota Street
Columbus
Popter Auer
Cessna Tests Unique Push Pull Plane for Business Flight
Wichita testing of a distinctive push pull aircraft shows one propeller pulls at the front and the other pushes at the rear. Officials say no performance data is released yet and the craft will not outperform other light planes within its price range.
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Wichita
Kan
Cessna Aircraft
Cessna
Khrushchev Skips Start of U.N. Assembly Sends Gromyko
In Moscow, Premier Khrushchev will not attend the U.N. General Assembly opening and will dispatch Foreign Minister Andre Gromyko to lead the Soviet delegation. The move follows signs of rising Soviet hostility toward the Kennedy administration. Deputy Foreign Minister Arkady Sobotov and former U.N. envoy will also join the delegation.
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Moscow
Kennedy
Khrushchev
U.N. General Assembly
Andre Gromyko
Moscow Radio
U.N
Gromyko
Arkady Sobotev
U. N. Delgale
Tavestia
Kennedy Sees No Upturn In Business Today
President Kennedy said there is not sufficient evidence to indicate an upturn in the economy. He noted Commerce statistics do not show an upturn yet while Hodges predicted a rise within 60 days. He warned many unemployed still rely on compensation and cannot find work.
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Washington
Kennedy
Department of Commerce
Commerce
Luther H. ‘Hodges
Congress
Lhe
Ex Corry Man Pleads Guilty To Check Forgery Counts
Ex Corry resident Joseph Shields of Euclid Ohio pleads guilty to one charge of passing a worthless check and five counts of forgery before Erie County aldermen. He remains jailed after failing to post bond and will await the next court term.
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Cumes Smieias
Corry
Euclid
Ohio
Bonit
Shields
Erie County Jar
Vom Sam Baumg Gurl
East Main Street
East Main Street Auto Party
Brook Street
Baumgirten
Citizens National Bank
Shieldn Ghd Alkued
Joseph Shields
Porter Allee
Sim Baumgarten
Stroup
Gia Gli Hon
East Mahi
Cobbatt — Kendall
Union City
Rhceville Skates Co
Gullix Art
Atlantic Sutton
Pabert
Tim Station
Cor
Erie
Nari
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Pred Thompson
New Jersey
Toms Hiver
Congo
Leopoldville
the Congo
Gop
Nikita
Kantinh
Nexto
Hinton Gupruptiolk
Thor
Charles Zimmerman
Davies
Ceittin
Randalpt
Randolph Demandel
Afl-Elo Council
Hini
Bath
Lewin
Corryites
March Hare
Wayward Auto — Police
Los Angeles
A. Gromyko
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