Vehicular Fatality on Route W in Jamestown Area
Just a Paragraf Expest Valley about 70 near West Billcott was fatally injured when he ran into the path of a James town bus about 12 15 a m today on Route W%1 just inside the Lake wood Village line. The elderly victim was reported dead on arrival at Jamestown General Hospital at 12 30 pm. A witness said he ran from the south side of the road into the path of the southbound bus. A 65 year old Woodsman who was arrested for public intoxication yesterday afternoon at 4 20 pled guilty to the charge this morning. George Eller of R D 1 Corry was ordered to pay a 65 fine plus costs at a hearing this morning before Police Magistrate George Gordon. He was then released. State Police today were attempting to learn the ownership of a 1952 Buick bearing New York state license plates which appeared to have been abandoned east of Wattsburg. The car carried license 1235742 and a check of the New York files was being made to learn if it had been stolen. Officers were called to West Washington street yesterday afternoon at 6 30 when John Haight of 205 Marian street, a World War I veteran undergoing medical treatment, fell on the street and required assistance. He was removed to his home and later in the evening his family reported he was resting comfortably.
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James
Lakewood Village
Jamestown General Hospital
George Eller
R. D
Corry
George Gordon
New York State
Wattsburg
New York
West Washington Street
John Haight
Marian Street
Corry boy treated after plasterboard accident
William Darnofall two year old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Darno of RD 4 Corry was treated for a fracture of the junior foot yesterday at Corry Memorial Hospital Attendants said he was playing when a sheet of plasterboard fell on his foot He was released after treatment
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Walter Darnofall
RD. 4
Corry
Corry Memorial Hospital
Three Mill Tax Hike In Warren County Hearing
A proposed three mill tax increase in Warren Boroughs 1956 assessment for the general fund faced no protest at a court hearing in Warren County yesterday. Judge Alexander C Flicker heard the petition for increasing the existing 15 mill limit and reserved decision. Borough representatives cited total additional costs of 50 040 for the year including police salaries park department funding capital projects playground sites widening Jackson Avenue street seal coating and resurfacing.
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Warren
Warren County
Alexander C Flicker
Park Department
Public Works Department
Fourth Ward
Jackson Avenue
Senate approves Pennsylvania narcotics bill amid push to curb drug trade
The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved a narcotics bill sent to the House. Introduced by Sen. Camiel, it would impose mandatory imprisonment for third offenders and a $15,000 fine, aligning state law with federal rules to restrict heroin dispensation, while penalties for narcoticsillery remain unchanged.
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Pennsylvania
Senate
House
Camiel
D-Phila
Senate expected to OK 3 percent sales tax plan
The Senate moves toward approving a tax package including a 3 percent sales tax and a 2 percent personal income tax plan, with changes to hotel occupancy taxes and corporate net income tax. The measure, long-sought by Gov. Leader, faces House hesitancy as prior tax proposals stalled in the Senate. The House and Senate remain divided on budget balance methods and exemptions.
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Revere
Pennsylvania
Gov. Leader
House
Resigned Erie County State Road Job After Brief Hire
Former mayor Thomas W. Filey yesterday resigned his Erie County division of the state highway department post to accept private work at a higher rate starting Monday. He was hired as a laborer at 1.23 per hour less than two weeks ago, amid protests over his appointment after release from the Allegheny County Workhouse December 1 following a year for his role in the 1954 bribery scandals.
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First Meeting OFFEPC Held in Harrisburg
Pennsylvania's first Pair Employment Practices Commission opened with nine members sworn in. Commonwealth Secretary Henry E. Harner administered the oath as leaders and officials attended. Top topics included budget and personnel, with possible hires of an executive director and legal counsel. Elliott Shirk, a former FEPO executive director, was mentioned as a candidate for executive director. The panel has received 100 preliminary complaints but will not pursue cases before staff is organized.
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Pennsyvania
Commonwealth
Henry E. Harner
Gav
John R. Torquato
Commission
Harry Boyer
Elliott Shirk
State Council
Pennsylvania
FEPO
Labor Fund Industry Department
Aleady Ve
Shirk
Pittsburgh salesman charged with impersonating FBI agent
A 30 year old Pittsburgh salesman John B Maas was charged after a waitress in East Liberty gave him 630 dollars. Gordon Shanklin said Maas claimed to be an FBI agent and a hearing was set today.
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Pittsburgh
FBI
Gordon Shanklin
John B. Maas
East Liberty
Mollet Plans Moscow Visit Amid Frontline Talks
French Premier Guy Mollet and Foreign Minister Christian Pineau will travel to Moscow on May 14 to meet Soviet leaders after an invitation delivered by Soviet Ambassador Sergei Vinogradov. The Foreign Office confirmed acceptance as Mollet weighs Communist party outreach during France's political campaign. Former President Vincent Auriol is also in Moscow as Soviet efforts to improve Franco Soviet ties unfold.
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France
Mollet
Communist Party
Socialist Party
Popular Front
Red
County weighs partial airport stake amid Saineine talks
County commissioners discuss acquiring partial ownership of Port Erie airport as a basis for extending a $20,000 annual contribution from 1962 to 1970. City Solicitor Gerald Weber says partial ownership could be legal. Commissioner Carl Proctor opposes ownership as a means of grants. County attorneys study the airport issue and will advise on legal extension.
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Port Erie
Gerald Weber
F Clty
Carl Proctor
Fall Proves Fatal at Holy Family School
Jacob Szklany a 7 percent janitor at Holy Family School died from injuries after a fall suffered February 16 at the school.
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Pittsburgh
Jacob Szklany
The
Holy Family School
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