May Charge Two Boys In Erie Death
Erie police prepared to charge two male juveniles, ages 14 and another boy, in the purse snatching that led to Mrs. Mildred Harris death after hip surgery. Coroner Merle W. Wood said death may be ruled a homicide pending district attorney review.
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Erie
Mildred Harris
Hamot Medical Center
Laura Olson
Erie County
Merle W. Wood
Harris
Wood
Vedderite
White
Student William Peacock Dies After Asking Friend to Photograph Jump
An 18 year old Lancaster Pennsylvania student at South Florida University died in a death by own action leap from Fontana Hall. He asked a friend who is an amateur photographer to take a photo of him as he leaped from the 13th floor, falling 181 feet. Witnesses included four to five people, with Peacock's brother present. Police noted he had been low in spirits and had received a military induction notice.
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Tampa
Fla
William Peacock
Lancaster
South Florida University
Peacock
Pedcock
Fontana Hall
Hillsborough County
John Scala
Scala
Law Change Needed for City Borrowing After April 23
Harrisburg AP reports that after April 23 local governments will face tighter and costlier financing for long term projects unless the legislature quickly passes a bill implementing 1968 constitutional changes. The Local Government Commission has drafted it but not yet introduced. Philadelphia is exempt due to its own statute. After April 23 municipalities may still use authorities or seek referendums, both costlier or harder to approve, as debt limits shift from assessed real estate value.
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Harrisburg
Local Government Commission
Philadelphia
Seven Saegertown youths charged in Meadville fireworks spree
State police at Meadville filed burglary and malicious mischief charges yesterday against seven area juveniles from Saegertown in connection with a Friday night fireworks throwing spree that injured four youths, one critically. Police recovered more explosives and charged Sylvester Schall, owner of Meadville Fireworks Co., with pending legality questions about his operation.
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Meadville
Saegertown, Area
Sylvester Schall
Meadville Fireworks Co
Littles Corners
Bank Heist Probed After Erie Cash Shortage
Erie detectives investigate a downtown First National Bank of Pennsylvania burglary possibly $68,000 taken between 6 p.m Tuesday and 8 a.m yesterday. No forced entry found. money from a late afternoon tax revenue deposit to cash only. Bank insured. FBI joined due to FDIC affiliation.
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ERIE
First National Bank of Pennsylvania
C. Francis Hagerty
John Hill
Hill
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Letters to the Editor on 18 to drink for soldiers
A reader argues for an 18 year drinking age for all, citing soldiers overseas and on leave. He suggests issuing special permits allowing viewing authors to drink legally while on leave, contending it would align home rules with military service. James R. Armstrong of Corry signs the letter.
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James R. Armstrong
Snyder Circle
Corry
Governor Hides Music Expertise
Santa Fe New Mexico Lt. Gov. Robert Mondragon, noted as a capable guitarist, says he fears public school programs lack progress in innovative guitar teaching and wants to share expertise.
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Santa FE
N.M
New Mexico
Robert Mondragon
Mondragon
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