Erie County News Briefs From The Journal A Mix Of Local And State Updates
Erie county notes include political shifts as James F. Lavery withdraws from a Democratic bid for Congress and backs Norbert J. Fitzgerald. The public utility commission approves ending passenger rail on the Butler branch. Weather outlook calls for frequent light to moderate precipitation and near normal temps. Revenue figures reveal motor vehicle and license revenues rising to 8,120,865 by 1997. Neuritis confines Commissioner Blair at home. relief road activity and weather instability rounded out the week.
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James F. Lavery
Congress
Norbert J. Fitzgerald
State Workmen's Compensation Board
Hue County
Dems Choice for Governor Is Prominent Allegheny Attorney
Charles Alvin Jims a prominent Pittsburgh attorney with a long Democratic record and service in World War I and II era roles. Born Newport Perry County August 27 1887 educated at Mererabure Academy Williams College Dickinson Law, admitted 1911. Joined firm Barrett Jones Janos later, served in the French Ambulance Corps and Naval Aviation Service. Active in politics since 1919 borough councilman in Pittsburgh Kenworthy for one term. A Smith supporter in 1928 Gulley Barle backer 1944, named for old Republican Public Service Commission duties in Philadelphia. Offered Allegheny County Solicitor post in 1960, married to Isaac Arrot 1918, two sons and a daughter.
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Charles Alvin Jims
Pittsburgh
Soleltor
Newport
Perry County
Merrerabure Academy
Williams College
Dickinson Law Seneor
Perry
Iy-7
AmMuance Corps
Naval Aviation Service
Avears
Kenuworth
Smith
Gulley-Barle
Garle
Republican Public Service Commission
Automobile Renting Proposed By Babson
Article discusses economic shifts in the motor industry including financing trends, price changes, and the idea of expanding automobile renting to broaden access and stabilize auto markets. It notes Roosevelts stance on lenient terms, rising depreciation concerns, and potential benefits of rental plans for both consumers and manufacturers.
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Roosevelt
Otis Andar
Bea
Union Stemands
Tor E
America
Mew
Hit
Fatal crash death of Johnny Quinn linked to motorist
March 1 report states state and county authorities expect outcome in the death of 16 year old Johnny W. Quinn after questioning of a suspect. Blood and hair evidence found on a registration plate, FBI analysis pending. Attorney Graham says case may end with murder charge. suspect released for further investigation. Investigation continues at Lawrence Park barracks with statements taken.
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Baie
Johny Ww
Jackie) Quinn
Thomas Quinn
McKean
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington, D.C
Washington
Digtfet
Mortimer B. Graham
Raymond Nubter
State Motor Ypathet
Lawrence Park Barracks
Dogs fined and owner jailed for unlicensed attack incident
Riks, March irank Sklarzev sil, Waterfon, was fined 25 dollars and costs by Alderman Brabentisz for harboring two unlicensed dogs that injured a girl. He was committed to 20 days in county prison. May Pencille of RF Waterford remains under doctor's care after the bite on back and legs. The hearing showed Sidarzewski is not a citizen and lacks the right to maintain a dog. A daughter testified licenses had been procured for the dogs since the attack.
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Riks
Irank Sklarzev
Sil
Waterfon
George Brabentisz
Waterford
St. Vincents Hospital
Sidarzewski
Brabender
State Fights Ruling On Its Liquor Tax
Harrisburg March 5 The state appeals to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to overturn a Walipuin county court ruling that invalidated the 1923 liquor tax levy on distillers stored in Pennsylvania. Attorney General Charles J Mangiotti says the appeal aims to declare the tax constitutional and asserts the state’s gain from the move.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Supreme Court
Walipuin County
Charles J. Mangiotti
Six Months Suspension for Drunken Autoists
Governor George H. Earle ordered immediate statewide action against drunken drivers. Motorists suspected of intoxication must be examined by a physician, receive a hearing, and face six months revocation if found guilty. The plan aims to tighten enforcement and curb highway hazards across Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Dispatches
George H. Parle Hon
Department of Revenue
Erie County Maintains 7.5 Mil Tax Rate for 1988 Budget
Erie County commissioners set the 1988 tax rate at 7.5 mills, unchanged from recent years, while acknowledging higher debt service ahead. The approved budget, slightly different from Controller Harvey M. Willis’s February figures, projects a year end balance near 15,000 dollars unless expenditures rise. The institutional district or poor board appropriation stands at 919,123.81 dollars, up from last year’s 375,000.
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Erie
Harvey MW. Willis
Commissionera
Poor Board
St Patrick's Day Card Party at St Edward's Hall
A St Patrick day card party is planned by the parish of 8 Thomas church at St Edwards hall on Thursday evening March 17 for church benefit. Mrs Leo Hoylen chairs the event and Miss Maude Keefe handles reservations with contract and auction bridge and bir¿ared to be played. those interested urged to make reservations.
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Astracswild
8 Thomas Church
St. Edward's Hall
Leo Hoylen
Maude Keefe
Trarriae No Bar to Jobless Compensation
Pennsylvania unemployment benefits clear for employed women who marry in violation of company rules, provided they meet other requirements. Secretary Ralph M. Bashore says inquiries prompted explanations from unmarried women planning marriage. Official notes clarify rights under Pennsylvania unemployment compensation law.
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Pennsylvania
Beerestary of Labor and Industry
Ralph M. Bashore
Bashore
Division of
Employment Service
Seniaylvania
Sheffield Soldier Burned in Fort Niagara Fire
Private John Burns of Sheffield suffered severe burns on back and neck after a fort fire at Fort Niagara destroyed G Company barracks. Thirteen others injured and Private John R Langworth of Clean hospitalized following the blaze, one of the worst to strike the army station. Robert Wh Uphland, 77, of Hartmond County Indiana, praised for long life though fatigue, participated in a rural flag celebration.
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Sheffield
John —. Burns
Sheffierd
G Company
Fort Niagara
Burne
John R. Langworth
Clean
Anther
Arrests After Gas Station HoldUp In Oil City
Six men were arrested by Oil City police after a hold up at Crystal Oil Company Fish Station on the Oil City Rouseville road. Robbery and assault charges linked to the 10 pm incident, with Miller and Knapp jailed on related counts. Other arrests include hit and run driving and forgery as police filed multiple charges.
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Oil City
Oi City Hall
Robert Miller
Kennewfelt
D. 1
Albert Knapp
van R.D. 1
Deing
Crystal Ou Company
Rouseville Road
Lew Shai
Miller
B. Terrill
Ernest G. Potts
Knapp
Bimnd-Clifford
Potts and Terrill
W. H. Strawbidge
Reno
Elmer W. Johns
West Fourth Street
Tra
Alvin Ashbaugh
Ina
Reve Shawl
Forest Place
Pleson
Self-Taught English Urged at Kent State
A college English composition program advocates self taught methods led by Miss Wilmames le Garneth, professor of English at Kent State University, per a university bulletin.
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Kent
Wilmamesle Garneth
Kent State University
Ira Bulletin
May license trailers Toliedo. City council considers license plan
The city council gave tentative approval to ordinance to license and regulate trailer camps. The proposed law would require frequent health inspections and oversight of trailer parks.
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Ords- Tangée
Licenre
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